Category: Auto

Volkswagen To Invest $1.12b In Battery Production Plant
July 14, 2019 No Responses

Volkswagen To Invest $1.12b In Battery Production Plant

Volkswagen AG says it is investing 1 billion euros ($1.12 billion) to set up a battery production plant in Germany. Chief executive Herbert Diess said Tuesday that the factory is part of the company’s effort to electrify its vehicles. He...
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Samsung Unveils Remote-Controlled 5G Car
July 14, 2019 No Responses

Samsung Unveils Remote-Controlled 5G Car

Samsung has revealed its 5G enabled car that can be operated remotely. developed in association with  Vodafone. The South Korean technology giant claims, this connected car s first-of-its-kind virtual reality car. Based on a Lincoln MKZ, the car was being...
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Dana Pledges World-Class Products, Services As DFM Settles In Nigeria
July 13, 2019 No Responses

Dana Pledges World-Class Products, Services As DFM Settles In Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Dana Motors, Jacky Hathiramani has assured Nigerians of quality sales, after sales support as Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) settles in Nigeria.  Products from the st...
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Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1.2m Cars In Six Months
July 13, 2019 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1.2m Cars In Six Months

After the first six months of the year, Mercedes-Benz continues to be the leader among the premium car brands in a highly competitive environment worldwide, despite ongoing model changes.  From January to June, 1,134,729 cars were handed over to customers...
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DFM Debuts In Nigeria, Partners Dana Motors
July 12, 2019 No Responses

DFM Debuts In Nigeria, Partners Dana Motors

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com –  DongFeng Motor Corporation (DFM) has commenced business activities in Nigeria in collaboration with Dana Motors.  Under the arrangement, products from DFM stable such as Pick-Ups, Sports Utility Vehicles...
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Coscharis Welcomes New 7 Series
July 9, 2019 No Responses

Coscharis Welcomes New 7 Series

The all new BMW 7 series is has arrived in Nigeria courtesy Coscharis Motors. The BMW brand flagship comes with a more distinctive, luxurious and outstanding dynamics. It stands out with its prestigious, elegant appearance, superlative comfort and exceptionall...
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Mazda Recalls 33,000 Vehicles
July 5, 2019 No Responses

Mazda Recalls 33,000 Vehicles

Mazda is recalling nearly 8,000 CX-9 vehicles for malfunctions caused by faulty wiring harness connector terminals, which could affect the vehicle’s electrical communication. The automaker announced Tuesday that the wiring harness may disrupt electrical ...
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New BMW X6 Coupe Debuts
July 3, 2019 No Responses

New BMW X6 Coupe Debuts

BMW on Tuesday announced  new 2020 X6 Sports Activity Coupe. More than ten years ago, BMW combined the attributes of the Sports Activity Vehicle with the more aggressive DNA of a Coupe to create the X6 and the new Sports...
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Honda Recalls 1.6m Vehicles
June 30, 2019 No Responses

Honda Recalls 1.6m Vehicles

Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators, completing its required recalls six months ahead of schedule, the automaker has said.  When the latest recall is done, Honda says it will...
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Nissan Records Ten Millionth Vehicle At Sunderland Plant
June 29, 2019 No Responses

Nissan Records Ten Millionth Vehicle At Sunderland Plant

Nissan Sunderland Plant is celebrating another record-breaking milestone as the ten millionth vehicle rolls of the production line. A statement explained that it has taken the plant 33 years to reach the ten million mark – making it the fastest...
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Mercedes-Benz To Assemble Cars In Egypt
June 28, 2019 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz To Assemble Cars In Egypt

Mercedes-Benz has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Government for local assembly of passenger cars in the country. This planned commitment is set to further improve the market position of Mercedes-Benz Cars in Egypt, the company sai...
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Daimler Gives Profit Warning
June 25, 2019 No Responses

Daimler Gives Profit Warning

Daimler cut its 2019 earnings after lifting provisions for issues related to its diesel vehicles by hundreds of millions of euros. Group earnings before interest and tax this year are now expected to be at last year’s level, the carmaker...
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Volkswagen Wins Copyright Battle For Beetle
June 23, 2019 No Responses

Volkswagen Wins Copyright Battle For Beetle

Volkswagen Group has won the battle of copyright for its iconic car Beetle in Europe.  Daughter of car designer Erwin Komenda, who helped in styling the Volkswagen Beetle sought compensation amounting 5 million euros claiming the automaker used the origin...
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All-New Arocs Renews Strength, Innovations
June 21, 2019 No Responses

All-New Arocs Renews Strength, Innovations

In 2018, Weststar unveiled two new powerhouses in the commercial vehicle segment; the all new Actros and Arocs. The latter has since been touted as the new force in construction, one that promises to take on every challenge in the...
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