Category: Auto

Toyota Halts Shipment Over Certification Concerns
January 30, 2024 No Responses

Toyota Halts Shipment Over Certification Concerns

Toyota Motor has suspended shipments of some models including the Hilux truck and Land Cruiser 300 SUV after finding irregularities in certification tests for diesel engines. A special investigative committee found irregularities during horsepower output testing for the certification of three...
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Tesla Projects Lower Sales Growth In 2024
January 25, 2024 No Responses

Tesla Projects Lower Sales Growth In 2024

Tesla is forecasting a sharp sales slowdown this year, becoming the latest car company to warn of sagging demand. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) maker said growth would be “notably lower” than in 2023, when deliveries rose 38%. The company...
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NADDC DG IN SOUTH AFRICA, MEETS AUTO STAKEHOLDERS
January 23, 2024 No Responses

NADDC DG IN SOUTH AFRICA, MEETS AUTO STAKEHOLDERS

As part of measures to strengthen ties with major auto stakeholders and Original Equipment Manufacturers, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, on Monday, 22nd January 2024, met with the Associati...
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World’s Largest Car Carrier Debuts
January 23, 2024 No Responses

World’s Largest Car Carrier Debuts

SAIC Group, a prominent Chinese automotive manufacturer, officially named and commissioned the LNG dual-fuel car carrier SAIC Anji Sincerity. Constructed by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard, the vessel, featuring 7,600 parking spaces, is exclusively built for SAIC Anji ...
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NADDC, NMDPRA To Strengthen Partnership
January 22, 2024 No Responses

NADDC, NMDPRA To Strengthen Partnership

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed.The two Ch...
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Hyundai Motor Wins Six 2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS
January 22, 2024 No Responses

Hyundai Motor Wins Six 2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS

Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized yet again for its innovative design competitiveness by winning six top honors at the 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards in the U.S., including four in the Transportation category and two in the Interactive Media category....
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BYD Takes Delivery Of First Car Carrier
January 21, 2024 No Responses

BYD Takes Delivery Of First Car Carrier

BYD, a China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that overtook Tesla as the world’s biggest EV seller in 2023, has taken delivery of its first car carrier which is dual-fueled. The maiden voyage ceremony for BYD Explorer No.1, the 7,000 CEU...
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Electric Mini Cabs Debuts In Lagos
January 21, 2024 No Responses

Electric Mini Cabs Debuts In Lagos

The Ikoyi Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has announced plans to roll out 200 electric mini cabs as part of the council’s empowerment programme for 2024. Briefing Journalists, Chairman of the Council, Fuad Atanda-Lawal explaine...
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NADDC To Partner Motor Dealers ON EV, CNG Vehicles
January 20, 2024 No Responses

NADDC To Partner Motor Dealers ON EV, CNG Vehicles

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, on Friday,19th January, 2024 received the President of the Association of Motor Dealers Of Nigeria (AMDON), Prince Ajibola Adedoyin at the Council&...
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Kia, Uber Seal Ride Hailing MoU
January 17, 2024 No Responses

Kia, Uber Seal Ride Hailing MoU

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NADDC To Partner University Of Abuja On Charging Stations, Research
January 11, 2024 No Responses

NADDC To Partner University Of Abuja On Charging Stations, Research

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin on Thursday received the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, represented by the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ibrahim Ozigi on a court...
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Jetour Penetrates Abuja, Excites Residents
January 9, 2024 No Responses

Jetour Penetrates Abuja, Excites Residents

Jetour, the new kid on the block in the Nigerian auto market, was a cynosure of all eyes in its debut at the just concluded Abuja Auto Fair.The ‘Big Boys’ of Abuja, the nation’s capital, were excited about the different...
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Tesla Recalls 1.6m Cars
January 6, 2024 No Responses

Tesla Recalls 1.6m Cars

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles in China over issues with steering software and door-locking systems, the country’s regulator says. The recall includes its models S, X, 3 and Y, and 7,538 imported vehicles. The problems will be...
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BYD Overtakes Tesla As World’s Top Electric Vehicles Maker
January 3, 2024 No Responses

BYD Overtakes Tesla As World’s Top Electric Vehicles Maker

US car maker, Tesla has lost its crown as the top maker of all-electric vehicles to Chinese firm BYD, according to sales figures released Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The US-based car manufacturer run by billionaire Elon Musk delivered 484,507 vehicles ...
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