Category: Auto

Nissan recalls 120,000 vehicles over engine fire
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Nissan recalls 120,000 vehicles over engine fire

Nissan has recalled 120,000 vehicles because of fire risk and warning drivers to park away from buildings if there’s trouble.   The recall applies to the 2016 and 2017 Maxima with Intelligent Cruise Control, the 2015 to 2017 Murano with...
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GM recalls 4.3m vehicles worldwide
September 10, 2016 No Responses

GM recalls 4.3m vehicles worldwide

General Motors has recalled 4.3 million vehicles for a software problem that can prevent airbags from deploying in a crash.   The defect, which according to agency report affects all of GM’s current full-size pickups and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs),...
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Kia introduces 8-speed FWD automatic transmission
September 10, 2016 No Responses

Kia introduces 8-speed FWD automatic transmission

Kia Motors has revealed details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia’s new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) has been developed in-house by the Korean manufacturer, engineered to of...
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Infiniti delivers 145, 000 vehicles in seven months
September 10, 2016 No Responses

Infiniti delivers 145, 000 vehicles in seven months

Infiniti achieved a new global sales record in August. Total sales of over 17,150 were up 2 percent compared to  August 2015 representing the best ever August result.   From January to August, Infiniti sold almost 145,000 vehicles, an increase...
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‘INNOSON operation is on, plant not shut’
September 5, 2016 No Responses

‘INNOSON operation is on, plant not shut’

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM), is still producing vehicles with full complement of its workers, and has not shut the plant in Nnewi as reported recently in some sections of the media. This  was contained in a statement issued...
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Auto policy proposed review ignites fresh controversy
September 3, 2016 No Responses

Auto policy proposed review ignites fresh controversy

   The resolve by the Federal Government to review ‘some aspect’ of the automotive policy is generating anxiety among investors and stakeholders in the sector.   The technical committee on the review under the chairmanship of Director General of Nationa...
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New Rio wears Kia’s ‘tiger-nose’ grille
September 3, 2016 No Responses

New Rio wears Kia’s ‘tiger-nose’ grille

The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. Design of the new Rio was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in close collaboration with...
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Audi mobility servie debuts in Asia
September 3, 2016 No Responses

Audi mobility servie debuts in Asia

Following its successful launch in the United States of America (USA), Audi at home is now also available for the first time in Asia.   In Hong Kong, residents of the exclusive “Dragons Range” complex can make flexible use of...
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Ford recalls 114,000 vehicles worldwide
August 27, 2016 No Responses

Ford recalls 114,000 vehicles worldwide

Ford Motor Company said it was recalling about 91,000 vehicles worldwide to replace faulty fuel-pump parts that could potentially cause a car to stall without warning.  Ford, in a statement also said it was recalling 23,150 Ford Escape Sports Utility...
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Paris world premiere for all-new Kia Rio
August 27, 2016 No Responses

Paris world premiere for all-new Kia Rio

The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. The Rio’s progressive new exterior and interior design was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in...
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Toyota begins RAV 4 production at Saint Petersburg
August 27, 2016 No Responses

Toyota begins RAV 4 production at Saint Petersburg

Production of the current generation Toyota RAV4 commenced on August 22, 2016  at Toyota plant in Saint Petersburg. The best-seller Toyota RAV4 became the second model to be produced at the Saint Petersburg plant together with the Toyota Camry, which...
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Volkswagen delivers 5.90 million vehicles in seven months
August 27, 2016 No Responses

Volkswagen delivers 5.90 million vehicles in seven months

 The Volkswagen Group grew deliveries in the first seven months of the year by 1.3 percent compared with the prior year.    5.90 million vehicles were handed over to customers worldwide from January to July. 787,300 vehicles were delivered in...
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Ford partners Jose Cuervo on car parts from Agave
August 24, 2016 No Responses

Ford partners Jose Cuervo on car parts from Agave

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo to explore the use of the tequila producer’s agave plant byproduct to develop more sustainable bioplastics to employ in Ford vehicles. Ford and Jose Cuervo are testing the bioplastic for use...
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South Korea probes 23 automakers
August 20, 2016 No Responses

South Korea probes 23 automakers

South Korea has expanded an investigation into the fabrication of emissions and noise-level test results to all foreign car brands after fining Volkswagen Group for violations. The environment ministry last week started a probe on 23 foreign automakers involvi...
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