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May 10 , 2026.
At Gabon Street near Meskel Flower Roundabout, a multi-deck car carrier stacked with brightly modified rally vehicles moves through the capital’s grey afternoon, drawing attention without trying too hard. The convoy feels out of place in the daily rhythm of traffic, yet it signals something bigger taking shape beneath the surface.
These purpose-built machines point to a growing motorsport and automotive subculture finding space in the city’s evolving leisure economy. As Addis Ababa continues to modernise its roads and urban systems, scenes like this slip into view more often, hobby-driven cargo sharing space with everyday commuters, adding a flash of color and noise to an otherwise routine streetscape.
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