Auto News Archives — Page 4 of 60

February 17, 2024 No Responses

NADDC To Partner Anambra, Harps On Component Parts Manufacturing

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin has identified Nnewi, Anambra State as a hub for the manufacturing of automotive component parts in Nigeria. Addressing a delegation from the Anambra State Liaison Office at the Council’s...

January 25, 2024 No Responses

Tesla Projects Lower Sales Growth In 2024

Tesla is forecasting a sharp sales slowdown this year, becoming the latest car company to warn of sagging demand. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) maker said growth would be “notably lower” than in 2023, when deliveries rose 38%. The company...

January 17, 2024 No Responses

Kia, Uber Seal Ride Hailing MoU

January 9, 2024 No Responses

Jetour Penetrates Abuja, Excites Residents

Jetour, the new kid on the block in the Nigerian auto market, was a cynosure of all eyes in its debut at the just concluded Abuja Auto Fair.The ‘Big Boys’ of Abuja, the nation’s capital, were excited about the different...

December 18, 2023 No Responses

Toyota, Mikano, Nord, Others Shine At 2023 NAJA Awards

Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL), Mikano Motors, Nord Automobiles have been honoured by the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA). At the 2023 NAJA Awards held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nord was recognised as the Enterprising Indige...

December 16, 2023 No Responses

NADDC Boss Tasks Auto Stakeholders On Local Contents Development, Integration

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin has challenged the key players in the Nigerian Automotive Industry to think more on automotive components development and integration in assembly operations. T...

December 14, 2023 No Responses

Tesla Recalls Two Million Cars

Tesla is recalling more than two million cars after the US regulator found its driver assistance system, Autopilot, was partly defective. It follows a two-year investigation into crashes which occurred when the tech was in use. The recall applies to ...

December 4, 2023 No Responses

AUTO REPORT AFRICA Goes Digital, Unveils LUBES West Africa

AUTO REPORT AFRICA, the leading pan-African online automotive magazine, has gone fully digital with the launch of its e-magazine which goes live on the web this Monday . The magazine is also launching out a publication, LUBES West Africa, which...

December 1, 2023 No Responses

NADDC Tasks SSC On Training For Auto Mechatronics

The Director General, National Automotive Design And Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Osanipin has charged the Auto Sector Skills Council (SSC) to incorporate advanced technology in developing Operational Standards for auto mechatronics training in Nige...

November 29, 2023 No Responses

15 Key Resolutions From Auto Stakeholders’ Engagement With NADDC In Lagos

Key Auto Players in Nigeria have challenged the Federal Government to stimulate growth of local manufacturing clusters as part of measures to support the automotive sector. This form part of the recent Auto Policy Stakeholders’ ...

November 28, 2023 No Responses

NADDC Raises Alarm Over DG’s Impersonation, Fraud

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Monday raised alarm over the alleged impersonation of its Director General, Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin. In a public notice obtained by City Business News, NADDC said:...

November 26, 2023 No Responses

NAJA Releases 2023 Auto Award Nominees

The Awards Committee of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has released list of nominees for its 2023 Nigeria Auto Awards.The grand award event is scheduled for December 14 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.The list features over 30...

November 25, 2023 No Responses

Nissan Unveils £2b Electric Car Investment Plan In UK

Nissan and its partners have announced a £2bn plan to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory. BBC Reports that the Japanese firm will build electric Qashqai and Juke models at the plant alongside the next generation of...

November 25, 2023 No Responses

Kia Motor Group Executive Chair Bags Order Of The British Empire

Kia Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung has been awarded the prestigious honor of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contribution to the arts, culture and eco-friendly electrified mobility. ...