Category: Auto

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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CEAT Partners Renault On Fuelsmart Tyres
June 20, 2019 No Responses

CEAT Partners Renault On Fuelsmart Tyres

Foremost tyre firm, CEAT has announced its association with Renault for its new car Triber in the sub-4m MPV space. In the past, CEAT partnered with Renault for the launch of its hatchback Kwid. “CEAT’s Fuelsmarrt tyres are specially customised...
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COSCHARIS Unveils Complimentary BMW Five Year Service
June 15, 2019 No Responses

COSCHARIS Unveils Complimentary BMW Five Year Service

Coscharis Motors, the sole franchisee of BMW in Nigeria has commenced  complimentary five year service or 100,000km BMW care package, whichever comes&...
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Mercedes-Benz Delivers 938,499 Vehicles In Five Months
June 14, 2019 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz Delivers 938,499 Vehicles In Five Months

Mercedes-Benz sold 195,690 vehicles worldwide in May (-1.3%). The sales success of the new A-Class and the new CLA Coupé,which was launched in Europe in May, had a positive effect last month. In a highly competitive market environment worldwide, the...
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Ford Recalls 1.2m Vehicles
June 13, 2019 No Responses

Ford Recalls 1.2m Vehicles

Ford is recalling 1.2 million sport utility vehicles in the US over suspension issues that the car giant said could affect steering.The recall, which is expected to cost $180m (£140m), affects Ford Explorers made in the US firm’s Chicago plant...
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Mercedes Benz Unveils New Small Crossover Lineup
June 11, 2019 No Responses

Mercedes Benz Unveils New Small Crossover Lineup

Mercedes-Benz on Monday unveiled new small crossover lineup identified simply as GLB. According to the automaker, the first seven-seater compact crossover will arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2019.Referred to as the Baby G-Wagen, the GLB underscores th...
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CFAO Motors Re-Introduces Suzuki Vehicles In Nigeria
June 10, 2019 No Responses

CFAO Motors Re-Introduces Suzuki Vehicles In Nigeria

CFAO Motors has kick-started the distribution of Suzuki vehicles in Nigeria in a bid to offer its customers a wider range of affordable cars. Managing Director of CFAO Motors/CFAO Country Delegate, Mr. Thomas Pelletier stated that his company took over...
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BMW, JLR To Develop Electric Car Components
June 7, 2019 No Responses

BMW, JLR To Develop Electric Car Components

BMW said it will develop its next-generation electric motors, transmission and power electronics with Jaguar Land Rover, unveiling yet another industry alliance designed to lower the costs of developing electric cars. “Together, we have the opp...
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Michelin Unveils Airless Tyre
June 6, 2019 No Responses

Michelin Unveils Airless Tyre

French tyre major Michelin along with General Motors have unveiled an airless tyre prototype for passenger vehicles, which could hit the markets as early as 2024.  According to the firms, the Uptis Prototype is airless a...
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Fiat Chrysler Withdraws Bid For Renault
June 6, 2019 No Responses

Fiat Chrysler Withdraws Bid For Renault

Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its merger proposal for French carmaker Renault, the Italian-American firm has said. The announcement followed a failed attempt by Renault board members to reach a decision on the offer. Renault said it had been unable to...
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Board To Vote On Renault Merger With Fiat Chrysler
June 3, 2019 No Responses

Board To Vote On Renault Merger With Fiat Chrysler

French automaker Renaultsays its board will meet on Tuesday to vote on a possible merger with Fiat Chrysler.  Fiat Chrysler has proposed to merge with Renault to create the world’s third-biggest automaker, worth almost $40 billion, and combine...
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Fiat Chrysler Begins Merger Talks With Renault
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Fiat Chrysler Begins Merger Talks With Renault

Italian carmaker, Fiat Chrysler on Monday confirmed that it has commenced has made a “transformative merger” talk with French peer Renault, in adeal which would create a world leader and help address some of the weaknesses in both Renault...
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