Auto News Archives — Page 2 of 61

September 30, 2024 No Responses

FG Hands Over 64 CNG Buses To Labour, NANS

The Federal Government has handed over 64 100-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Organised Labour and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, led the government...

September 28, 2024 No Responses

FG Rolls Out 2,000 CNG Powered Tricycles

The Ministry of Youth Development has unveiled plans to launch the first phase of a project to distribute 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to young Nigerians on October 1, 2024. Briefing Journalists on Friday, Minister of State for Youth...

September 14, 2024 No Responses

CNG: NADDC DG, Experts Rally Young Nigerians To Embrace Initiative

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in partnership with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Monitoring, and Delivery has concluded a two-day programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with car...

August 25, 2024 No Responses

Ogun, Oyo Get More CNG Conversion Centers

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has launched nine additional conversion centers to the 55 existing conversion centers in Oyo and Ogun States. The launch of the nine CNG conversion centers in Oyo and Ogun States took place on...

August 15, 2024 No Responses

New Hyundai STARIA MPV Debuts In Nigeria

Hyundai Nigeria Limited has introduced the 2024 Hyundai STARIA into the Nigerian market.Regarded as the world’s safest Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs), the exceptionally comfortable and versatile STARIA is now available in all Hyundai dealership showrooms ...

August 10, 2024 No Responses

Innoson Lauds Tinubu’s CNG initiative, Economic Reforms

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM), Nnewi, Chief Dr. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, CON, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative, which he said has many advant...

July 31, 2024 No Responses

NADDC DG Visits Kia Motors CNG- Conversion Workshop

Following the commencement of Accreditation and Certification of Workshops/Personnel for Conversion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Powered vehicles, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin...

July 26, 2024 No Responses

Discovery Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Powerful New Engine

This year, Discovery celebrates 35 years of ingenious versatility with a new special edition version of its luxurious full-size seven-seat Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).Discovery remains an exceptional family SUV that’s been setting the standard for versatili...

July 26, 2024 No Responses

Luxury Bus Owners Dissociate From Nationwide Protests

Long-distance road transport owners and operators whose buses ply various routes across Nigeria have dissociated themselves from the ‘Days of Rage’ nationwide protests planned to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024. At a press conference in the Utako area...

July 25, 2024 No Responses

NADDC, NOA To Synergize On Public Enlightenment Campaign

To create more awareness of the developments in the Nigeria automotive industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council(NADDC) and the National Orientation Agency(NOA) are set for collaborative engagements.This was disclosed on Wednesday by the...

July 19, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Boss Renews Clamour For More Collaborative Engagements

To enhance the growth of the local automotive industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, is to strengthen its collaboration with key Stakeholders’ to develop robust policies to boost local production and attract Foreign Dire...

July 12, 2024 No Responses

Stakeholders Task Tinubu On Auto Industry Development Plan Bill

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to facilitate signing into law the National Auto Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) bill.The automakers made the joint call via a communiqué issued after the Nigeria Auto industry Summit held in Lagos and delivered...

July 11, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Lauds Lanre Shittu Motors Assembly Plant

The Director General, National Automotive Design And Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Osanipin, has expressed satisfaction with the state of Lanre Shittu auto assembly plant and the volume of work being carried.He specifically commended the company for ...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Boss Embarks On Familiarization Tour Of Local Assembly Plants

As part measures to support and promote local automotive production/assembling in Nigeria, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin has commenced a familiarization visit to local assembly pl...