Category: Auto

Edo begins negotiation with representatives of Toyota, Yamaha, Mitsubishi, others
June 14, 2017 No Responses

Edo begins negotiation with representatives of Toyota, Yamaha, Mitsubishi, others

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, met with executives representing Mitsubishi, Sojitz, Toyota, Sumitomo, Yamaha, Yokogawa, Panasonic and the Japanese Trade Organisation (JETRO) to plan potential investments in Edo state and assure them of availability of resources including labour....
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Kia introduces Stonic SUV
June 10, 2017 No Responses

Kia introduces Stonic SUV

Kia’s new B-segment crossover will be named ‘Stonic’. An eye-catching and confident compact crossover with true European design flair, the Stonic is inspired by the form and function of larger Kia Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs). The name ‘Stonic’ com...
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Toyota maintains position as most valuable car brand worldwide
June 7, 2017 No Responses

Toyota maintains position as most valuable car brand worldwide

Again, Toyota has emerged the world’s most valuable car brand in a new ranking, holding off BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla.   According to the BrandZ  top 100 most valuable global brands study released by market researcher Kantar Millward Brown, Toyota.....
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‘Innoson, a trail blazer in automotive industry’
June 6, 2017 No Responses

‘Innoson, a trail blazer in automotive industry’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited as a trail blazer in Nigeria’s automotive industry. The Minister made the remarks in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Monday when he ...
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Geely acquires stake in Proton, Lotus
June 3, 2017 No Responses

Geely acquires stake in Proton, Lotus

By: Richard Aucock –    The ongoing struggle of under-pressure Malaysian car firm Proton may at last be over as Geely Holding agrees to buy a stake in the firm from current owners DRB-Hicom. In doing so, it’s outbid PSA Peugeot-Citroen,...
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With a price tag of $13m, Rolls-Royce unveils Sweptail
June 1, 2017 No Responses

With a price tag of $13m, Rolls-Royce unveils Sweptail

By Benjamin Zhang, Business Insider       On Saturday, Rolls-Royce unveiled a one-off custom build called the Sweptail. At a reported price of nearly $13 million, it is believed to be the most expensive new car ever commissioned, The Telegraph reported......
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CFAO launches F40J Yamaha 4-Stroke Outboard Motor
May 28, 2017 No Responses

CFAO launches F40J Yamaha 4-Stroke Outboard Motor

CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited, a joint venture of the CFAO group and Yamaha Motor Company in Nigeria has launched into the market the all-new F40J Yamaha 4-stroke Outboard Motor, coming with a lot of outstanding features.  Speaking during the...
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Weststar unveils Fiat Tipo, explains special discounts, quality after-sales support
May 27, 2017 No Responses

Weststar unveils Fiat Tipo, explains special discounts, quality after-sales support

By Moses Ebosele –   After several months of research and planning, Fiat has finally settled in Nigeria courtesy Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat in Nigeria.    Using the Fiat br...
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Coscharis Motors wins Jaguar LandRover’s ‘customer first’, ‘technician’ of the year awards
May 25, 2017 No Responses

Coscharis Motors wins Jaguar LandRover’s ‘customer first’, ‘technician’ of the year awards

 Foremost importers and employees of Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa were recently honoured at a colourful awards banquet in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.  Jaguar Land Rover’s importer partners from its sub-Saharan markets were present at the pr...
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GM to stop making cars for Indian market
May 21, 2017 No Responses

GM to stop making cars for Indian market

(BBC) –  General Motors (GM) has announced that it will stop making cars for the Indian market by the end of 2017. The firm, which sells its Chevrolet brand in India, said it would continue to provide maintenance services. It...
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Audi declares €1.2b profit in first quarter, to renew five existing model series in 2018
May 20, 2017 No Responses

Audi declares €1.2b profit in first quarter, to renew five existing model series in 2018

Following a year that was impacted by the diesel crisis, Audi plans to continue pushing forward with its strategic transformation. At the Annual General Meeting in Neckarsulm, the Board of Management explained the company’s plans for its models, technologies...
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Toyota Nigeria to sustain quality after-sales support, explains partnership with stakeholders
May 20, 2017 No Responses

Toyota Nigeria to sustain quality after-sales support, explains partnership with stakeholders

To sustain its leadership position across the country, Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) has put in place cost management measures, boost its after sales services and ensure good relationship with all stakeholders.    Reviewing 2017 first quarter activities in th...
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GM South Africa reviews operations, to stop manufacturing of Chevrolet
May 19, 2017 No Responses

GM South Africa reviews operations, to stop manufacturing of Chevrolet

General Motors and Isuzu Motors on Thursday announced their respective future plans for the Isuzu, Chevrolet and Opel brands in South Africa, subject to local regulatory requirements. With this announcement, Isuzu Motors intends to purchase GM’s South Af...
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2017 NAJA training workshop holds in June
May 18, 2017 No Responses

2017 NAJA training workshop holds in June

The Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), the umbrella body of all journalists in Nigeria covering the automobile/automotive industry has concluded plans to hold the second  edition of its an annual training workshop in collaboration with industry sta...
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