Autozine October 2009 Digital

Autozine October 2009

Let's start with the latest news from the grapevine. A moneyed politician has acquired the Audi franchise and is in the process of setting up shop at one of Nairobi's exclusive suburbs.

Good news for the motor vehicle industry and the brand that exited with a lot of humiliation. What it means is that you'll have the opportunity to buy the Q7, Q5, A4, TT, A3, A6 and the

R8 off -the-showroom. It also means increased competition for premium brands BMw and Mercedes, which, to the consumer, will  translate to improved customer service and delivery of the latest technologies. On the list of these technologies, which the Kenyan consumer is increasingly paying attention to, are diesel engine systems. The Germans (Volkswagen included) have shown the way in ground breaking diesel technology that not only spites at petrol system but also hybrids. Their diesel systems perform better and more efficiently and are becoming cleaner -and quieter - by the day. How long it'll take for us to wholly embrace diesels cannot be determined right now. In our main story this month, we tell you about these decent technologies and what you should consider before buying a diesel car. Our story couldn't be complete without examples of locally available diesel passenger cars, and which, to elaborate just how superior they are, we've given you comparative figures against their petrol-powered siblings. So, playboy Flavio Briatore has been caught pants down cheating in what has been dubbed Crashgate' in F1 circles. well, the sport still has a bright future -if the level of interest this scandal has generated is anything to go by - and if you still fancy yourself competingat one of the GP circuits, GP Karting next to the Carnivore should be your first port of call. Our new column 'Know Your Motorsports' seeks to educate you on how to go about exploiting your talents in various motorsports, the charges, gear, dangers etc. Enjoy our revamped design and more eye catching selection of stories and don't forget that it's Breast Cancer Awareness month.