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Humphrey Bwayo

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Humphrey is a car enthusiast whose love and passion for automobiles extended into collecting, writing, driving, and working on cars. He grew up in the 90s—the height of the great East African Safari Rally and watched local legend Ian Duncan scoop titles in his Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD and Group A Subaru Legacy RS.

Humphrey’s first interaction with cars was with a BMW E36 M3 toy car he got for his 5th birthday. It was a short-lived love story after it crash-landed from the dining table as the young toddler enjoyed his favorite bowl of cereal.

He got his passion for cars from his Dad, who spent thousands of hours working on his old junky 1970 E20 Toyota Corolla a.k.a. “the old faithful.” Years later, he’d do the same with a series of lemons he’s owned throughout his adult life.

After Journalism School, he worked for a local News broadcaster but soon diverted into digital print. He’s had an extensive career writing and editing for websites like National Monitor, The Clever, Columbia Observer, Gadget Review, Hotcars, and TheDrive.

Now he’s found a home with what he believes is the best automotive team on the interwebs—autoevolution.com Today, he spends his time doing what he loves best: driving, talking, writing, and working on cars.
1972 Ford Econoline Camper Van Gets First Wash in 36 Years, Reveals Multiple Paint Layers
1972 Ford Econoline Camper Van Gets First Wash in 36 Years, Reveals Multiple Paint Layers

6 Jun 2023, 15:13 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Van Life is making a comeback, all thanks to the idyllic photos of adventurers crossing borders and witnessing the raw form of nature in their revamped classic vans on social media. The therapeutic dreamy sunset and sunrise photos have kickstarted ...

 
Jay Leno Drives 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R, Says Horsepower Can Cure Any Problem
Jay Leno Drives 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R, Says Horsepower Can Cure Any Problem

6 Jun 2023, 14:23 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Jay Leno is big on classic cars, but once in a while, he's known to appreciate the niceness and convenience of modern automotive technology on automobiles. After all, he's one of America's top-known car collectors with more than 180 ...

 
500-HP Honda Odyssey Drift Van Takes On a 950-HP Datsun 1200 UTE, Gapped to Oblivion
500-HP Honda Odyssey Drift Van Takes On a 950-HP Datsun 1200 UTE, Gapped to Oblivion

6 Jun 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / If you thought Aussies had an overhyped, bland car culture, then please explain why America's top car influencers have set camp in a small country town 4 hours away from Sydney. That little town is home to Australia's baddest motorsports ...

 
Another 1962 Triumph T3 EV Conversion Coming Soon, Courtesy of West Coast Customs
Another 1962 Triumph T3 EV Conversion Coming Soon, Courtesy of West Coast Customs

6 Jun 2023, 07:41 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Other than customizing some of the cleanest rides on the interwebs today, West Coast Customs stepped into the limelight courtesy of MTV's Pimp My Ride and Xzibit. But that didn't last for long. Did it? The show was criticized for allegedl...

 
Knockout Slick Styled 700-HP LT4-Powered Chevy Camaro Just Ozzes Heart and Passion
Knockout Slick Styled 700-HP LT4-Powered Chevy Camaro Just Ozzes Heart and Passion

5 Jun 2023, 14:35 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Restoring cars is a like a bug. Once you've got it, you'll have to endure it to the end – there's no turning back. Watching an abandoned shell of a car, stripped to the bone, transform into a crisp, straight-line, factory-spec ...

 
Minimalism Masterclass Citroen 2CV Is Back as an Unofficial Refreshed Vintage EV Van
Minimalism Masterclass Citroen 2CV Is Back as an Unofficial Refreshed Vintage EV Van

3 Jun 2023, 22:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / There's no turning back anymore. The future of the automotive industry is determined (for now) – it's electric. And every auto manufacturer around the globe is doing its best to update its inventory with a fresh new fleet of electri...

 
Forgotten '76 Chrysler Town & Country Gets First Wash After More Than Three Decades
Forgotten '76 Chrysler Town & Country Gets First Wash After More Than Three Decades

2 Jun 2023, 22:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Rescuing a classic vehicle that has been hibernating for decades isn't the simplest of tasks. The few classic car prospectors who move ahead to restore these finds must have an extra heart to console their disappointments. There's a c...

 
Hellcat-Swapped Dodge Magnum Sounds Lethal, Gives Off Terminator Cobra Wagon Vibes
Hellcat-Swapped Dodge Magnum Sounds Lethal, Gives Off Terminator Cobra Wagon Vibes

2 Jun 2023, 11:54 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / There's an unsaid rule among car enthusiasts. True motorheads need to do at least one project car in their lifetime. It's an initiation into the tribe, more like a rite of passage – that way, you are not that annoying troll in the c...

 
Meet the Gnarliest Australian Mitsubishi Evo VI, Packing 1,500-HP at 11,000 RPM
Meet the Gnarliest Australian Mitsubishi Evo VI, Packing 1,500-HP at 11,000 RPM

1 Jun 2023, 15:24 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / There's much to say about Australia – Aboriginal culture, marine parks, rolling wine country, cute Koala bears, and sweeping forests. For motorheads, Australia is the hands-down home of some of the gnarliest tuned cars in the world. ...

 
Dukes of Hazzard in Real Life: Video Shows Nissan Altima Go Airborne Over Tow Truck Bed
Dukes of Hazzard in Real Life: Video Shows Nissan Altima Go Airborne Over Tow Truck Bed

1 Jun 2023, 11:39 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / If you ever thought flying over a ramp with your car or bike was a good idea, recent footage from South Georgia will have you thinking twice. The 18-second death-defying incident captured on a deputy's body camera resembles something straight ...

 
New MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Uncharted Edition Is Aimed at Avid Adventurers
New MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Uncharted Edition Is Aimed at Avid Adventurers

31 May 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The new crop of car owners wants a practical car that's a family hauler, grocery-getter, cross-country tourer, and, when need be – an off-roader. This need turned the tables on the automotive market, and now more than ever, the crossover...

 
Think This Matte District Green 2023 Audi S8 Is Awesomely Spec'd? Wait for Its V8 Roar
Think This Matte District Green 2023 Audi S8 Is Awesomely Spec'd? Wait for Its V8 Roar

31 May 2023, 13:32 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / It's a breath of fresh air to see a refreshed sedan spec'd to rip in an industry currently subjugated by crossovers and SUVs. Let's not forget its athletic abilities, as the 2023 Audi S8 in today's feature was developed solely f...

 
It's Hard To Match OCD-Level Crispness on This '66 Chevy Nova SS, Fitments Are Flawless
It's Hard To Match OCD-Level Crispness on This '66 Chevy Nova SS, Fitments Are Flawless

31 May 2023, 12:25 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Many auto enthusiasts agree that a vehicle's greatness can be measured by how thrilling it feels behind the wheel. But I tend to disagree. A car's greatness is best measured not only by how raucous it grips the tarmac but by the quality a...

 
Another Rivian R1T Spotted in Kenya, This Time With a Maasai Behind the Wheel
Another Rivian R1T Spotted in Kenya, This Time With a Maasai Behind the Wheel

30 May 2023, 15:50 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / If you told anyone a decade and a half ago that the future of the automotive industry was electric – they'd say it's a bunch of baloney and ask you to lay off the sci-fi movies. Today, we are talking about hydrogen fuel cell and aut...

 
Jay Leno Drives Military Spec 1972 Land Rover Series III, Loves It's Open Top Qualities
Jay Leno Drives Military Spec 1972 Land Rover Series III, Loves It's Open Top Qualities

30 May 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Millennials are all about the great outdoors, and as such, the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) has overtaken the family sedan in preference, popularity, and, more astonishingly – market share. Newer car owners are more concerned about practicali...

 
Watch Burnout King 2014 Holden VF Commodore Take a Whopping From a Drift 2001 S15 Silvia
Watch Burnout King 2014 Holden VF Commodore Take a Whopping From a Drift 2001 S15 Silvia

30 May 2023, 08:25 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / You've got to hand it to the Hoonigan team (RIP Ken Block). After the sudden exit of the most cherished automotive trio in mainstream media; Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond – they've brought a new exciting twist into...

 
Another Reason To Fear Flood-Totaled Cars: 91' ZR1 Corvette Revival Could Be a Lost Cause
Another Reason To Fear Flood-Totaled Cars: 91' ZR1 Corvette Revival Could Be a Lost Cause

30 May 2023, 07:58 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Most people think car buffs who spend their time around salvage yards and cheap car auctions are out to self-sabotage. There's some truth to this school of thought. Buying a cheap goner and spending thousands of dollars trying to get it runnin...

 
Re-Born '49 Ford 'Shoebox' Slapped on a BMW Platform Wouldn't Make Sense to Bimmer Purists
Re-Born '49 Ford 'Shoebox' Slapped on a BMW Platform Wouldn't Make Sense to Bimmer Purists

29 May 2023, 15:45 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / There are not a lot of rules to design when it comes to the world of hot rods; most times – anything goes. Today's feature car might pass as a hot rod at first glance, but it isn't. It's got the same tire profile as a stock LaF...

 
Here's the Lancer Evo 4G63 Turbo Swapped BMW 1 Series E81 Baking Bimmer Purists' Noodle
Here's the Lancer Evo 4G63 Turbo Swapped BMW 1 Series E81 Baking Bimmer Purists' Noodle

29 May 2023, 13:48 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Nothing makes a nice little package like steamed dumplings delivered from a Chinese restaurant. Speaking of small packages – this BMW 1 Series E81 has caused quite a stir among BMW purist circles for the last five days for fraternizing with a...

 
Jay Leno Drives the Amazing Prototype Aircraft-Powered 130-HP Meyers Manx
Jay Leno Drives the Amazing Prototype Aircraft-Powered 130-HP Meyers Manx

27 May 2023, 14:43 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Few people know about visionary engineer Bruce Meyers, but many more know and love the Meyers Manx. This dune buggy was behind the 60s California surfer culture and rapidly rose to fame like wildfire breaking the boundaries of pop culture, Hollywoo...

 

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