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March 12, 2022 No Responses

Changan Star 9 Bus Settles In Nigeria

By ebosele@hotmail.com — Fortified with safety attributes, body strength, fuel efficiency and powerful engine, Changan Star 9 Bus is set to alter existing status quo in Nigeria’s competitive mini bus segment. Positioned to be a game changer by Zahav Automobile Co.,...

May 20, 2021 No Responses

All-New Kia K5 Settles In Nigeria, Displays Attributes

The K5 luxury sedan since its launch in Nigeria has continued to wow and creates head-turning experiences to people across the country. It’s wide acceptance and awe are a testament to Kia’s commitment to design, quality, and the ownership experience...

December 16, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Nominates Genesis Head As New co-CEO

Hyundai Motor on Tuesday nominated Jaehoon Chang, global head of its premium Genesis brand, as the co-CEO and president According to Hyundai, Lee Won-hee, existing president and co-CEO, will focus on securing a competitive edge in future automotive...

December 10, 2020 No Responses

Toyota Unveils New Fuel Cell

Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp put its revamped Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car, with 30% greater range, on sale on Wednesday in a fresh push to promote zero-emission technology amid growing demand for electric vehicles, including its own.Toyota has failed ...

December 4, 2020 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover Displays 2021 F-Pace SVR

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the 2021 F-Pace SVR with an enhanced engine and redesigned exterior details. It is based on Jaguar‘s advanced EVA 2.0 platform that includes motorsport-inspired details and pe...

November 18, 2020 No Responses

BMW Lifts Stake In New Venture

BMW said on Tuesday there was no indication that its deal to increase its stake in its joint venture with Brilliance China Automotive would be affected by debt issues at Brilliance’s parent.BMW said in 2018 that it would pay 3.6 billion euros.....

November 17, 2020 No Responses

Volkswagen Boosts Production Of New Passat, Others With $1.18b

Volkswagen plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) in its Slovak plant, including 500 million euros to produce next-generation Passat and Skoda Superb models, VW Slovakia Chairman Oliver Gruenberg said on Monday.The German carm...

October 15, 2020 No Responses

Bajaj Auto Signs Jay Jay Okocha As Brand Ambassador

Bajaj Auto, the world’s leading manufacturer of 3-wheelers has partnered with Jay Jay Okocha, to endorse its commercial vehicle range consisting of 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler products. Regarded as Nigeria’s greatest and most skillful sports personality, Ja...

October 14, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Motor Heir Takes Over From Father

Hyundai Motor Group on Wednesday appointed Euisun Chung as group chairman , cementing his succession from his octogenarian father in a move likely to give impetus to the world’s fifth-largest automaker’s push into electric vehicles and flying ...

October 1, 2020 No Responses

VW To Unveil New Strategic Steps

Volkswagen needs to change to stay relevant in the electric and digital vehicle era and will announce “important steps” to that end before the close of the year, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Wednesday.“Volkswagen needs to c...

August 18, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Donates N35m PPEs To Nigeria

Hyundai Motor Company has pledged donation of medical equipment and personal protection items worth over $2.4 million to countries across the Middle East and Africa in an effort to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Nigeria is one of...

August 7, 2020 No Responses

Stallion Bajaj Flags-Off Keke Rally

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com Stallion Bajaj on Friday in Lagos, Nigeria flagged-off what it described as the “First Keke Rally In Nigeria’’. Comprised of five“Keke Rally Drivers’’, security agents, among other...

August 5, 2020 No Responses

Mitsubishi To Begin Car Production In Myanmar

Mitsubishi Motors is considering building vehicles in Myanmar, as the Japanese automaker deepens its commitment to Southeast Asia. The Japanese automaker already has a production base in Vietnam, as well as in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. A...

August 5, 2020 No Responses

Ford Motor’s CEO Steps Down

The Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company, Jim Hackett, is stepping down on October 1 after three years at the helm. In a statement on Tuesday, the American multinational automaker said Hackett would be succeeded by Jim Farley, its...