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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.
China to Consider EV Subsidy Extension in 2023 as Economy Experiences Sharp Downturn
China to Consider EV Subsidy Extension in 2023 as Economy Experiences Sharp Downturn

18 May 2022, 14:33 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / At the beginning of the year, China’s finance ministry said it would cut subsidies on new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including EVs, by up to 30% but withdraw them at the end of the year. This was after a two-year extension that started in 2020. ...

 
YouTuber Drops Some Bombs and Hard-Hitting Truths About Owning a Nissan 240SX in 2022
YouTuber Drops Some Bombs and Hard-Hitting Truths About Owning a Nissan 240SX in 2022

18 May 2022, 13:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / If you’ve ever had a project car, you understand the pain, misery, long hours, and out-of-pocket change that turns it from a shell into a dream car. It’s never an easy road, and those who’ve experienced the journey to the end, gen...

 
Southeast Asia New Ford Ranger Preliminary Fuel Figures Released, Australia out Soon
Southeast Asia New Ford Ranger Preliminary Fuel Figures Released, Australia out Soon

17 May 2022, 14:59 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The new Ford Ranger's preliminary fuel figures are live, and based on the stats, the lineup may be losing its most fuel economic model, CarExpert, reported. The Ford Raptor also loses its 3.5 tonnes (3,500 kg) tow rating. According to the ...

 
YouTuber Buys 12 Abandoned Storage Units, Finds Classic Jeeps and Hoards of Strange Stuff
YouTuber Buys 12 Abandoned Storage Units, Finds Classic Jeeps and Hoards of Strange Stuff

17 May 2022, 12:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / There are two things you need to worry about scavenging through someone’s hidden stuff, uncovering a horrendous past, or striking gold. David of HeavyDSparks channel bought 12 abandoned storage units for $5k and was looking to turn in a profi...

 
Jay Leno Showcases His 100-Year Old Truck, Admits It's Slow but Has a Bulletproof Engine
Jay Leno Showcases His 100-Year Old Truck, Admits It's Slow but Has a Bulletproof Engine

17 May 2022, 11:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Today's most powerful cars have massive engines, huge turbos, and complicated drivetrains. The most powerful cars 100-years ago had two-cylinder engines, no batteries, and ran 16 to 18-hours without overheating. In the latest episode of Jay Le...

 
VW Golf GTI Versus 2022 Honda Civic Si, Specs and Performance Literally Exchange Blows
VW Golf GTI Versus 2022 Honda Civic Si, Specs and Performance Literally Exchange Blows

15 May 2022, 14:50 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / With platoons of fans, both the 2022 Volkswagen Golft GTI and 2022 Honda Civic Si make worthy opponents for the affordable hot-hatch car segment. Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver took out the 8th gen GTI and the 11th gen Honda Si t...

 
Minivans Get a Lot of Hate, but We Can't Live Without Them
Minivans Get a Lot of Hate, but We Can't Live Without Them

14 May 2022, 14:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / I bumped into an interesting thread in a popular car forum. It had something to do with minivans. The responses said a lot about how much hate such models get, but digging deeper into the post, I realized the hate was only superficial. It got ...

 
Frustrated Range Rover Owner Leaves Trail of Vehicles With Angry Signs Outside Dealership
Frustrated Range Rover Owner Leaves Trail of Vehicles With Angry Signs Outside Dealership

13 May 2022, 15:06 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Someone once said, “a love between a man and his car can only be measured by those who felt it.” In the UK, a car owner took his frustrations to his car dealer, leaving a trail of vehicles with angry signs parked outside a Land Rov...

 
Elon Musk Presses the Pause Button on $44 Billion Twitter Deal
Elon Musk Presses the Pause Button on $44 Billion Twitter Deal

13 May 2022, 13:34 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / After a dramatic push to acquire his most valuable play-time social media app, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has pressed the pause button on his $44 billion deal for Twitter. According to Reuters, Musk 'temporarily' put the deal on hold on Friday a...

 
Renault Looks to Separate EV Business, Alliance Partner Nissan Says It's Too Early
Renault Looks to Separate EV Business, Alliance Partner Nissan Says It's Too Early

13 May 2022, 09:15 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Last month, French automaker Renault said all options to separate its EV business were on the table, with the possibility of public listing. On Friday, its Japanese alliance partner Nissan claimed it's too early to confirm if it would spin off...

 
Toyota Rolls Out the bZ4X SUV in Japan as a Lease Model, Analysts Think It’s a Bad Idea
Toyota Rolls Out the bZ4X SUV in Japan as a Lease Model, Analysts Think It’s a Bad Idea

12 May 2022, 14:21 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Japanese giant Toyota rolled out its first mass-produced BEV on Thursday in Japan, for lease only. According to the automaker, this approach will help remove the doubt car buyers have over the life and resale value, a move that has raised industry ...

 
Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Sold World's Most Expensive Car in Secret Auction
Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Sold World's Most Expensive Car in Secret Auction

12 May 2022, 12:09 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / If someone asked you what you thought was the most valuable car in the world, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT naturally comes to mind. After all, it's the most expensive car ever sold at an auction. But rumor has it that the 250 GT's $70 million ...

 
Howling Audi R8 V10 With VF Supercharger Hits the Dyno, Amps Horsepower With Each Pull
Howling Audi R8 V10 With VF Supercharger Hits the Dyno, Amps Horsepower With Each Pull

12 May 2022, 08:28 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / They say the Audi R8 is the most logical supercar, if you are looking to get your feet wet in the world of top-tier high-powered automobiles. Eight years might seem like an eternity, but a 2014 Audi R8 could shame a new-age supercar with the right ...

 
Toyota Anticipates 20% Profit Dip, Blames Rising Cost of Raw Materials
Toyota Anticipates 20% Profit Dip, Blames Rising Cost of Raw Materials

11 May 2022, 16:15 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Hours after Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares raised the alarm about the anticipated issues from raw materials and battery shortage at the FT Future of the Car 2022 conference, Toyota has come out to say its profits could fall by 20%, Reuters reported...

 
2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Might Look Humble but Is a Champion on the Track
2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Might Look Humble but Is a Champion on the Track

11 May 2022, 14:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is easily one of the best 911 ever made. Parked side by side, most people would choose the 911 GT3 winged-version over the touring. However, Porsche got rid of the wing since it's touring, humbling it down for ...

 
Raw Material Supply Issues and Battery Shortage Are Here to Stay, Stellantis Boss Warns
Raw Material Supply Issues and Battery Shortage Are Here to Stay, Stellantis Boss Warns

10 May 2022, 17:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The automotive industry is experiencing a rapid shift from combustion engines to fully electric vehicles. Environmentalists and governments are pushing for clean energy and sustainability, but at what cost? Carlos Tavares, head of Stellantis, broug...

 
Jay Leno Drives a Datsun 1600 Roadster Restomod, Gets Nostalgic About His First Sports Car
Jay Leno Drives a Datsun 1600 Roadster Restomod, Gets Nostalgic About His First Sports Car

10 May 2022, 17:16 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Classic cars are best when stock, but adding a little bit of modern spice just amps their aura. That's what Mike Spagnola of Purpose Built Motors did to a Datsun 1600 Roadster. Forget what purists will think of its widebody and deep-dish wheel...

 
A Dive Inside Toyota GR Corolla’s Potent Three-Banger Engine
A Dive Inside Toyota GR Corolla’s Potent Three-Banger Engine

10 May 2022, 15:50 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Not too many Toyota enthusiasts have been happy with the manufacturer for the last 10-years. The Japanese giant might have dropped the ball when it collaborated on some legendary nameplates, including the Toyota Supra and GR86. But Toyota might hav...

 
Lucid Motors to Launch Lucid Air Edition P/R in Europe, First European Location in Munich
Lucid Motors to Launch Lucid Air Edition P/R in Europe, First European Location in Munich

10 May 2022, 11:08 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / As the 2035 EU ICE ban draws closer, EV manufacturers prepare to take on the open market. Europe, synonymous with luxury car brands, offers the perfect opportunity for luxury EV makers to swap in. And luxury EV brand Lucid Motors is not going to mi...

 
Chinese Company Geely Eyes U.S. Market, Purchases 34.02% of Renault S.Korean Unit
Chinese Company Geely Eyes U.S. Market, Purchases 34.02% of Renault S.Korean Unit

10 May 2022, 09:05 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / In January, Chinese group Geely and French automaker Renault signed an agreement to build vehicles in South Korea. The deal offered mutual benefits for both companies as Renault sought to break into the Asian market, and Geely wanted to expand its ...

 

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