MOTORING: The cars made in Africa

The Kantanka is a car that was conceived, designed and made in Ghana. This brand of cars is probably the most promising of all the cars made in Africa right now.

The Kantanka Automobile Company has announced that its cars will hit the streets in January subject to the Ghana Standards Authority giving the green light.

The brains behind the car is Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, the founder and owner of the Kantanka Group of Companies. Dr Kwakwo described as being naturally gifted, a genius, an inventor and a philanthropist.

He has no formal or sophisticated technical background. He imagines, dreams and creates at will. He lives in his own world.

Innoson, the car made in Nigeria

On their website Innoson says: We are the premier private vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria.

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company was commissioned by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Chief (Dr) Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma (OFR) is the founder and developer at Innoson, a Nigerian homegrown car company. Some of their models are already on the road and you can purchase one if you so wish.

The Innoson is already enjoying local buyers believing in local products. We will be watching the progress of this innovative and African pioneer company keenly.

Kiira EV SMACK, the car made in Uganda

This is a car developed in Uganda by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), originally the ‘‘KIIRA’’ was developed by students.

This car is a hybrid car which means it combines the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools, according to Mojabuzz.

When it retails, it will set you back US$30 000. This car has the look of slickness. I guess we will try it when it comes. Don’t take my word for it, this is how it looks.

The jury is out there, the success of these cars depends on the uptake by Africans and to some extent the ability of the developers to drum up capital. The Kiira needs US$300 million. Are you ready to invest. — Sources ghanaweb/aada-african-car/ Aljazeera.