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

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

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

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

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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Weststar announces return of FIAT to Nigeria

Weststar announces return of FIAT to Nigeria

“It is with great excitement that Weststar Associates Limited, (Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, & Ram in Nigeria) confirms the arrival of the much-anticipated Italian brand – FIAT in Nigeria. Plans are alrea...
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BMW to revive 8 series in upmarket strategy push

BMW to revive 8 series in upmarket strategy push

By Edward Taylor, Reuters –  BMW Group said it will launch an 8-series model in 2018, reviving its upmarket coupe line as part of a broader strategic shift to focus on higher-margin sports cars rather than compact vehicles. “The 8-series...
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Brake malfunction investigation underway for Nissan Muranos

Brake malfunction investigation underway for Nissan Muranos

The United State safety regulators are conducting a preliminary investigation into complaints of faulty brakes in the 2009 Nissan Murano line.  The inquiry covers 110,000 Murano crossovers, the Associated Press reported.  The National Highway Traffic Safe...
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Kia plans $1.1 billion plant in India

Kia plans $1.1 billion plant in India

Kia Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India to build a new manufacturing facility in Anantapur District.  The MOU ceremony was held in the city of Vijayawada, a part of Andhra...
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VW diesel whistleblower identified in book

VW diesel whistleblower identified in book

(Auto News)–As Volkswagen’s criminal case closed on Friday, a nagging question persists: Who blew the whistle and first admitted to regulators that VW was lying about its dirty diesels?  Volkswagen AG was sentenced in a Detroit courtroom after plea...
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Volkswagen to build new five-seat SUV

Volkswagen to build new five-seat SUV

By David Shepardson, Reuters –   Volkswagen AG plans to build another new SUV at its plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., as demand surges for larger vehicles, the German company’s top U.S. executive said on Wednesday. VW Group of America CEO Hinrich...
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BMW records 254,862 global sales in March

BMW records 254,862 global sales in March

BMW Group sales achieved their best ever in March 2017, with sales in the month totalling 254,862, a 5.9% increase year-on-year. It was also a record first quarter with sales of the BMW Group’s three premium brands, BMW, MINI and...
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Hyundai explains savings bonanza

Hyundai explains savings bonanza

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited (HMNL) has announced a starting price offer of NGN2,695,000 for prospecting customers seeking to buy Hyundai cars in the company’s periodic sales campaign, ‘Hyundai Grand Savings Bonanza.’ Announcing the offer in Lagos, HMN...
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Hyundai, Kia to recall 1.5 million vehicles over premature engine wear

Hyundai, Kia to recall 1.5 million vehicles over premature engine wear

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation plan recalls to inspect and, if necessary, replace four-cylinder engine assemblies in as many as 1.2 million U.S. vehicles, the South Korean companies said Friday. Manufacturing errors in Hyundai’s 2.0- an...
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Weststar unveils all-new Mercedes-Benz Accelo

Weststar unveils all-new Mercedes-Benz Accelo

Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz commercial and passenger vehicles in Nigeria has unveiled new medium duty truck for city and short distance operations. According to the company, the all-new Accelo 915C is the first...
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