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Tesla loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025 as sales slip

Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD.
By AFP 2026-01-03 11:24:42
The arrival of Chery, part of a wave of Chinese brands expanding in Kenya and the rest of Africa, intensifies the battle for market share, particularly in the fast-growing SUV segment.
By Brian Ngugi 2025-11-07 14:25:19
Locally, 2015 models start from around Sh4.3 million, while 2016-2017 units range between Sh8.2 million and Sh9.7 million.
By Mate Tongola 2025-09-27 12:51:29
Each engine has a recommended type of plug to fit, and getting the wrong plugs could send you back to the garage sooner than you expect.
By Mate Tongola 2025-08-29 11:50:00
As the global shift toward greener transportation builds up, the motoring world finds itself at a crossroads, one paved by electricity and the other by petrol or diesel.
By Mate Tongola 2025-07-25 12:38:42
The navigation lights serve a purpose far beyond visibility.
By Mate Tongola 2025-07-04 10:00:00
Motorists whose vehicles are older than four years will be required to take them for mandatory annual inspections.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2025-06-22 08:20:00
Bundling insurance, repair costs and a battery warranty into the deal, Toyota will lease the bZ4X sport utility vehicles (SUV) at the equivalent of $39,000 for the first four years.
By Reuters
May. 12, 2022
His impressive collection features several Rolls-Royces, a 1966 Willis Jeep, Chevrolets, a 1922 Hupmobile, a 1932 Bedford WL2 Ton truck that he calls 'my big girl', Bentleys, Fords, and a Hotchkiss.
The 2015 Nissan X-Trail is a solid performer all around.
By Mate Tongola
Apr. 8, 2022
Some people say it’s expensive to maintain the Toyota Mark X, while others say it’s not for those buying their first car.
By Mate Tongola
Mar. 10, 2022
The Juke has been subjected to seven recalls after owners complained of overheating and constant failure of the oxygen sensors.
By Mate Tongola
Feb. 24, 2022