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Why Hybrid Cars Are Dominating Kenya's Used Car Market

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 26, 2026

A few years ago, hybrid vehicles were viewed with a fair amount of suspicion in Kenya. Many buyers associated them with expensive batteries, complicated technology, and uncertain maintenance costs. Mechanics were still learning how to service...

Insurance Costs for Popular Cars in Kenya Explained

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 22, 2026

For many car buyers in Kenya, the purchase price is usually the biggest consideration. A buyer compares vehicle prices, calculates financing options, checks fuel consumption, and perhaps even estimates maintenance costs. Yet one expense often catches...

Most Reliable Used Cars in Kenya According to Mechanics

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 15, 2026

Buying a used car in Kenya can either be one of the smartest financial decisions you make or one of the most expensive mistakes. While many buyers focus on appearance, mileage, or how attractive a deal...

Are Electric Cars Finally Becoming Practical in Kenya? A Reality Check

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 13, 2026

Electric vehicles are no longer just a futuristic idea in Kenya. Over the last few years, they have slowly shifted from exhibition talk at events like AUTOEXPO Kenya to real vehicles on Nairobi roads, ride-hailing fleets,...

Toyota Axio vs Toyota Fielder: Which Is the Better Buy in 2026?

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 8, 2026

Few debates in Kenya’s automotive market are as common as the Toyota Axio versus Toyota Fielder discussion. Whether at car yards, import dealerships, ride-hailing forums, or family gatherings, prospective buyers often find themselves weighing these two...

Top Car Brands Dominating Kenyan Used Imports in 2026

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 4, 2026

The Kenyan used car import market in 2026 continues to reflect a very grounded reality, buyers are not chasing trends, they are solving daily mobility problems. Unlike markets where branding and luxury appeal dominate decision-making, Kenyan...

AUTOEXPO Kenya 2026 Opens in Nairobi as East Africa's Automotive Industry Converges

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 3, 2026

Nairobi has once again become the centre of East Africa’s automotive industry as AUTOEXPO Kenya 2026 officially opens its doors today, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, transport operators, and automotive technology companies from across the globe....

The Toyota Fielder Still Dominates Kenyan Roads: Why this Wagon Refuses to Lose its Crown

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 2, 2026

If you spend even a short time driving or walking through Kenyan towns, one car becomes almost impossible to ignore. It shows up in Nairobi’s morning traffic, sits outside homes in Nakuru estates, moves through Kisumu’s...

Cars With Cheap Spare Parts in Kenya: The Models That Keep Ownership Costs Low

Iko Gari Auto Market

June 1, 2026

For many Kenyan motorists, the true cost of owning a car is not determined by the purchase price alone. A vehicle may appear affordable when buying it, only to become expensive to maintain once routine servicing,...

Toyota Harrier vs Mazda CX-5: Which SUV makes better sense for Kenya?

Iko Gari Auto Market

May 30, 2026

Kenya’s SUV market has grown over the past ten years. Buyers are rapidly moving from sedans to crossovers and compact SUVs because of their perceived good blend of road presence, comfort, versatility and practicality. Some of...