Category: Auto

Subaru to introduce all-electric crossover by 2021
August 13, 2016 No Responses

Subaru to introduce all-electric crossover by 2021

By  Adebisi Emmanuel –    Subaru has concluded plans to launch an all-wheel-drive electric crossover in the United States of America by 2021 to meet more stringent emissions regulations, a Japanese newspaper reported. The Japanese brand aims to release a...
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Jaguar Land Rover recalls 54,000 vehicles
August 6, 2016 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 54,000 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 54,000 vehicles in the United States of America (USA)  in the latest round of Takata airbag recalls. The recall breaks down to 20,000 Jaguar XF sedans and 34,000 Range Rovers for frontal passenger airbag inflators...
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Kia USA, Nigeria explain July sales growth
August 6, 2016 No Responses

Kia USA, Nigeria explain July sales growth

By Moses Ebosele –    For the month of July 2016, Kia Motors has described performance in the United States of America (USA) and Nigeria as successful.  Though sales figures in Nigeria were not available as at press time, the...
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Hyundai Tuckson receives J.D Power 2016 award
August 6, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai Tuckson receives J.D Power 2016 award

J.D. Power has designated the 2016 Hyundai Tucson as its most appealing small  Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the 2016 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM.  A statement issued by the compant explained that in its 21st year, the...
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Nigerian auto Journalists inaugurate 2016 award committee
August 6, 2016 No Responses

Nigerian auto Journalists inaugurate 2016 award committee

The Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has inaugurated a five member committee charged with the responsibility of organizing the 2016 award ceremony scheduled to hold Thursday, November, 17, 2016.  Under the leadership of the Motoring Editor of Vang...
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NAJA seeks support for Ford safe driving initiatives
August 6, 2016 No Responses

NAJA seeks support for Ford safe driving initiatives

The Chairman of Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), Mr. Frank Kintum has commended Ford Motors Corporation Sub-Saharan Africa for initiating training programme for Journalists within the continent.   Delivering his opening speech at the maiden editi...
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Hyundai explains 7.0 % drop in profit
July 30, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai explains 7.0 % drop in profit

By Moses Ebosele –     Citing decrease in export, weak currencies and economic recession in emerging markets, Hyundai Motor Company has announced 7.0 per cent drop in its operating profit for the first half of 2016.   However, within the...
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Audi declares 950,000 sales, €30.1 billion in six months
July 30, 2016 No Responses

Audi declares 950,000 sales, €30.1 billion in six months

By Moses Ebosele –  For the first six months of 2016, Audi Group delivered more than 950,000 automobiles of the Audi brand worldwide and “increased its revenue to €30.1 billion”.  In its first half of the year financial statement released...
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Rolls-Royce projects £100m annualised savings
July 30, 2016 No Responses

Rolls-Royce projects £100m annualised savings

By Moses Ebosele –   Despite one per cent revenue drop in the first half of 2016,  Rolls-Royce is to attain   £100m annualised savings before the end of 2016 financial year   The company  explained on Wednesday that as set out...
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Auto Journalists Training: AUTOMEDICS Boss to Lecture Mechatronics, Auto Parts
July 25, 2016 No Responses

Auto Journalists Training: AUTOMEDICS Boss to Lecture Mechatronics, Auto Parts

As the annual capacity building workshop and training for the Nigeria Auto Journalists gather momentum, key speakers have lined up as facilitators for the event, which is expected to add value to the implementation of the nation’s auto policy. Key...
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Jaguar’s first SUV settles in Nigeria
July 23, 2016 No Responses

Jaguar’s first SUV settles in Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele –    Barely one week after a successful media trial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, sensational Jaguar F-Pace Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has officially settled in Nigeria.   F-Pace is the first SUV from the Jaguar lineage and is....
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Kia zooms past Daimler on list of top advert spenders
July 23, 2016 No Responses

Kia zooms past Daimler on list of top advert spenders

A new survey conducted by Automotive News has revealed that Auto Companies are shifting their advertisement from traditional media to online platforms because of its effectiveness and ability to reach large audience without hinderance.  Indeed, Kia Motors Cor...
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Honda Accord: Largely unchanged for 2017
July 23, 2016 No Responses

Honda Accord: Largely unchanged for 2017

 Largely unchanged, the 2017 Accord lineup adds a Sport Special Edition sedan that includes the regular Sport’s features plus heated leather seats with red accent stitching.   Available information indicates that following some notable revisions last y...
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Fiat recalls 410,000 vehicles worldwide
July 23, 2016 No Responses

Fiat recalls 410,000 vehicles worldwide

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of propulsion. The automaker said on Friday it will update software and replace wire harnesses to address the electronic...
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