The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show is where carmakers and lovers alike meet to share their passion for cars. Car lovers are treated to a variety of displays from big manufacturers while the carmakers showcase their new projects. This year, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the event as many car companies had teased on something exciting. From Land Rover unveiling the Defender to Volkwagen changing its logo, here are the highlights from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. VW Changes Logo As the world waited for Volkswagen to unveil its electric car, the company gave its fans a double treat as they unveiled a new version of its logo as well. The VW logo has gradually changed over the years since its conception in 1937. However, this will be one of the most dramatic changes it’s undergone. Apart from a slimmer font, the company…

Following the success of the first-generation Subaru Chiffon that was in production from 2016 to 2019, Subaru has released the second-generation in July 2019. It’s a rebadged version of the Daihatsu Tanto which is supplied to Subaru under an OEM agreement. In Japan, its classified as a Kei car which is the smallest car category, while in Kenya, it’s classified as a mini passenger van. It compares closely with the Suzuki Spacia with which they share many similarities such as the body styling and interior space. The Interior It seats 4 people in a two-row configuration with some space to spare for luggage. The seating arrangement is comfortable with long sliding seats that allow the cabin to be adjusted for various applications such as carrying people or luggage. The high roof and walk through space make it practical for people to move in between…

The Levog is based on 1.6 GT Eyesight, a special specification car for SUBARU’s 6th Anniversary celebration.

The ‘STI Sport’ badge has been a reserve of the Levorg and the BRZ but now, Subaru has expanded this to include the WRX S4. According to Subaru, the WRX S4 STI Sport is the highest greade of WRX S4 which is a high performance sports sedan combining sports performance and advance safety performance. It  comes with Bilstein’s DTMatic struts, clamp stiffeners, front and rear dampers, coil springs from STI and 18-inch aluminium rims . For the interior, it comes with RECARO seats made from real leather from Bordeaux and suede, luminescent speedometer with multi-information display.   WRX S4 STI Sport Specifications engine 2.0 L DOHC direct injection turbo “DIT” Drive system AWD (all-wheel drive at all times) transmission Sports LinearTronic Maximum output [net] 221 kW (300 PS) / 5600 rpm Maximum torque [net] 400 N · m (40.8 kgf · m) / 2000…

It seems there’s a battle going on in the SUV world and it’s getting vicious by the day. A few months ago, Jeep released a Grand Cherokee known as the Trackhawk that does 0-100 Km/h in 3.6 sec. Well, as if that in itself was not astounding, Lamborghini has upped the ante by unleashing a beast by the name of Urus that does the 0-100 Km/h lap in the same 3.6 sec. The Lamborghini Urus comes with a 4.0 Litre twin-turbo engine with a maximum power output 478 kW/650 HP linked to an 8-speed automatic transmission. For all intents and purposes, the Urus is a sportscar masquerading as an SUV. It will definitely cost top money but it won’t be too long until we see it in Kenya

In what is bound to excite many fans in Kenya, Subaru has launched a full sized 8-seater SUV dubbed the Ascent. Subaru had earlier made forays into the lucrative SUV segment with the Tribeca but this was a flop. Rather than lose hope, Subaru took in the criticism, went back to the drawing board and has come back with an amazing piece of machinery. It’s the largest vehicle that Subaru has ever built and it packs the best of what they offer. They’ve clearly gambled everything on this one. The exterior It looks like a blown up Outback, and that’s really a good thing. It comes with dual exhaust, 18-Inch Alloys, integrated roof rails, powered tailgate and LED steering responsive headlights. The Interior This is where the Subaru Ascent wins it. 8 Seater capacity, excellent legroom, panoramic sunroof, 19 cupholders, 8 USB ports, WIFI,…

Subaru Impreza 2016 The Subaru brand is highly popular in Kenya, and this latest news will further excite the legion of Subaru fans in Kenya. According to an article by CarWale, Subaru has revealed an overview of the new global platform that is being developed. Subaru plans to build all its new vehicles on the same global platform with the first one being the Impreza. Talking about the new concept, Fuji Heavy Industries president Yasuyuki Yoshinaga said, “The Subaru Global Platform lifts Subaru’s automotive technology to new heights, and marks the next step in the evolution of ‘Enjoyment and Peace of Mind’, the value that Subaru offers to its customers. This new platform represents the culmination of the know-how we have developed over many years, and we are confident that it will allow us to produce vehicles that live up to our proud traditions…

The new seven-seater luxury GLS-Class represents the new pinnacle of the Mercedes-Benz SUV range and will be aiming to upstage the current Range Rover, the Volvo XC90 and the Toyota Land Cruiser when it officially goes on sale, early next year. Mercedes had hoped to give its biggest car — it’s 5.1m long and just short of 2m wide — a similarly large promotion push. However, thanks to the porous nature of the internet, images and specifications regarding the GLS have been seeping out over recent days, so the company has moved everything forward. On first glance, the new car isn’t that different from the outgoing GL-Class (the model and nameplate it’s replacing) but look closer and the lines are sharper and stronger. The headlamps and more prominent grille reflect the company’s new design language, and the SUV certainly has more presence. Its physical…