Tag: Auto News

A cross-section of automobile Journalists in Nigeria has congratulated General Manager, Mandilas Mobility Division, Kemi Koyejo, who attained the age of 60 on Friday, September 23, 2022.   In a tribute titled: “Best Wishes To A Media Friendly-Corpo...

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...

The Board of Directors of Weststar Associates Limited, Nigeria’s Authorized General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Mary Ojulari as the new Managing Director of Weststar Associates Limited.    A s...

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...

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com  — For the month of August, 2022, Hyundai Motor Company recorded global sales of 334,794 units, an increase of 11.6 per cent when compared with the same period last year.  According to the company, in markets ou...

The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), the umbrella body of journalists covering the automotive sector, has appointed its Vice Chairman, Tajudeen Adebanjo as Acting Chairman following the suspension, last Friday, of the chairman, Mike Ochonma.  ...

Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu has said the auto policy is working.   Aliyu, who was a guest of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA)  during the network news on Saturday said: It...

Nissan will more aggressively push electric vehicles to take advantage of a new US law that gives up to $7,500 in tax credits, the Japanese automaker said on Friday. President Joe Biden signed the landmark climate change and health care bill into...

Ford Motor is recalling 198,000 SUVs in the United States to replace a blower motor assembly after reports of 25 fires, it said on Thursday. Reuters report that the recall covers 2015-2017 model year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles....

Geely Automobile Holdings has become the first Chinese automaker to secure an overseas sustainable club loan.   Information obtained by City Business News on Tuesday explained that the three-year $400 million facility will be used to support Geely Au...

Avanci has signed patent license agreements with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, increasing the total number of automotive brands licensed through Avanci to 45.   Connected vehicles from the Genesis, Hyundai and Kia brands receive licenses...

Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023.   According to Kia, the all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionize the large...

Ford Motor Company said it’s cutting 3,000 jobs this week in a move to boost profits as it seeks to fund the $50 billion it plans to spend on electric vehicles.  The cuts will come primarily in the US, while some positions...