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December 3, 2022 No Responses

All-New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Debuts In Nigeria

The all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is now available in Nigeria courtesy Weststar Associates Limited, the Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria. A statement sent to City Business News on Friday explained that the all-new C-Class comes ...

December 3, 2022 No Responses

Coscharis Motors, AIICO, Tangerine, Seal Auto Insurance Partnership

Coscharis Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIICO Insurance Plc and Tangerine Life as part of measures to incorporate insurance into its automobile sales. Speaking at a joint news conference in Lagos, General Manager, Marketing a...

December 3, 2022 No Responses

NAJA Awards Hold January 25

The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced plans to hold the 2022 edition of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at Eko Hotels and Towers, Victoria Island, Lgos State Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr...

December 1, 2022 No Responses

JAC Motors Offers N1m Discount In End Of Year Promo

JAC Motors Nigeria has unveiled a special end-of-year promo for its numerous existing customers as well as potential customers across the country. The company says it wants its customers to celebrate holidays and the festive season in a grand style...

November 28, 2022 No Responses

Maxus Autos Debuts At Mikano Motors, Displays Strength

Maxus Autos has arrived in Nigeria courtesy one of Nigeria’s fastest growing automotive companies, Mikano International’s Motors division. Under the arrangement, Maxus Auto joins the ZNA (Rich6) and Geely brands, in an exclusive partnership...

November 27, 2022 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover Cuts Output

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing output at its factories in Solihull and Halewood, United Kingdom until the spring, due to ongoing problems obtaining enough computer chips for new vehicles. The action is expected to affect the output of...

November 4, 2022 No Responses

Pirelli Ups 2022 Sales View As Pricing, Product Mix Give Boost

Italian tyremaker, Pirelli on Thursday lifted its 2022 sales forecast after third-quarter figures came in above expectations, citing the resilience of its business model and measures put in place against market volatility. The manufacturer...

November 3, 2022 No Responses

Geely’s Zeekr Plans Electric Vehicle Sales In Europe

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group’s premium electric car business plans to sell the first electric vehicle produced under the Zeekr brand in Europe next year, Zeekr’s CEO said. Zeekr joins a growing list of Chinese automakers looking to launch or expand...

November 3, 2022 No Responses

Toyota Seeks Govt Support, Tax Break

Toyota Motor Corporation president, Akio Toyoda on Wednesday raised the issue of tax breaks in a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida. The pair’s meeting came after Kishida said he wanted to exchange views with auto industry leaders ...

October 8, 2022 No Responses

NADDC, Korean Firms To Produce Electric Vehicles In Nigeria

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has sealed partnerships with some Korean companies to produce more Electric Vehicles in Nigeria. A statement from the council on Friday explained that Jelani Aliyu, its Director-General, disclose...

September 20, 2022 No Responses

Hyundai, IVECO Present First Fuel Cell Large Van

Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group on Monday at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover unveiled the first IVECO eDAILY Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai and Iveco Group have ambitious sustainability goals, as demonstrated by their individual...

September 17, 2022 No Responses

Shell Targets 10,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Points Across India

Shell plans to set up more than 10,000 electric vehicles (EV) charging points in India by 2030. Already, Shell has launched its first EV chargers in India, for the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments in Bengaluru. India is the first market for...

September 16, 2022 No Responses

Weststar Associates Appoints Plath CEO, Ojulari MD

The Board of Weststar Associates Limited, Nigeria’s Authorized General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz, has appointed Mirko Plath as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Mrs Mary Aderinola Ojulari as Managing Director. Until his appointment as CE...