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Build Your Dreams: Inside the BYD Revolution
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Electric Vehicles

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Build Your Dreams: Inside the BYD Revolution

From battery-maker to the world's largest EV producer, BYD has rewritten the rules of electric mobility. Here's why every Ethiopian fleet manager should pay attention.

March 14, 2024 6 min read
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Edmealem Tilahun

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Tesla in Ethiopia: When Will the Future Land?
Electric Vehicles
5 min read

Tesla in Ethiopia: When Will the Future Land?

The Model 3 is the world's best-selling EV. The Model Y is the world's best-selling vehicle — period. So what does it take to actually import a Tesla into Ethiopia?

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Edmealem

February 28, 2024

Why Toyota Is Still King of the Ethiopian Road
Reliability
4 min read

Why Toyota Is Still King of the Ethiopian Road

It's been thirty years since the Hilux became Ethiopia's de facto national truck. The Land Cruiser conquered the highlands. Toyota's reliability remains unbeatable — but what's new?

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Edmealem

February 10, 2024

Sheer Driving Pleasure: Importing a BMW to Ethiopia
Luxury
5 min read

Sheer Driving Pleasure: Importing a BMW to Ethiopia

From the M3 to the X5, BMW remains the engineer's choice. Here's what to know about bringing one home — and which models actually make sense for Ethiopian roads.

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Edmealem

January 22, 2024

Hyundai's Quiet Takeover: Why Korean Cars Are Outselling Japanese
Innovation
4 min read

Hyundai's Quiet Takeover: Why Korean Cars Are Outselling Japanese

Twenty years ago Hyundai was a value brand. Today it builds award-winning sedans, the futuristic Ioniq 5, and SUVs that compete head-on with Lexus. What changed?

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Edmealem

January 8, 2024

Built Ford Tough: The American Workhorse in Ethiopia
Workhorses
4 min read

Built Ford Tough: The American Workhorse in Ethiopia

The F-150 has been America's best-selling vehicle for 47 years running. The Mustang defined the muscle car. Here's how Ford fits into Ethiopia's vehicle market.

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Edmealem

December 18, 2023

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