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August 14, 2018 No Responses

Kia Motors Showcases Sound Zone Technology

Kia Motors corporation revealed for the first time, its next-generation Separated Sound Zone (SSZ) technology that allows each passenger of a vehicle to experience an audio stream tailored to their individual needs, including music, hands-free phone calls, and vehicle alerts,...

August 10, 2018 No Responses

New Generation Toyota Camry Debuts In Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – The all-new Toyota Camry, was on Thursday unveiled in Lagos, Nigeria at a colourful ceremony. Now in its 8th generation, the new Toyota Camry is available in Nigerian market in 2.5L and 3.5L Petrol...

August 7, 2018 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz Records 1.35m Sales In Seven Months

Mercedes-Benz has sold 1,356,350 vehicles in the first seven months of this year, which is an increase of 2.3% and a new record. According to the foremost auto firm, Last month was the second-best July in the history of the...

August 5, 2018 No Responses

Toyota Posts 7.2% Increase In Profits

Japanese car giant Toyota has posted a 7.2% jump in quarterly net profits, beating expectations and surprising analysts. Net income came to 657.3bn yen ($5.88bn; £4.52bn), up from the 613.0bn yen recorded in the same period a year earlier....

August 5, 2018 No Responses

Critical Roles Of Tyre Care, Maintenance, By Infinity

Leading tyre, battery and auto parts marketing company, Infinity Tyres has highlighted the importance of keeping an eye on the quality and quantity of air in tyres during and after each trip. The Brand Manager, Infinity Tyres, Rajendra Vishwakarma who raise...

August 4, 2018 No Responses

Coscharis Unveils Fresh Agenda For Jaguar E Pace, Range Rover Velar, Discovery in Nigeria

The Coscharis Jaguar Land Rover dealership is to sustain its association with Coca Cola Nigeria, the official sponsor of the ‘Road to Mauritius Golf Tournament’ scheduled for August 4, 11 and September 15, 2018 across Ibadan, Abuja and Lagos respectively;....

August 4, 2018 No Responses

Bentley Celebrates 100 Years Of Innovations

The year 2019 marks Bentley’s 100th year of operation and the brand has revealed its first celebration plan. To mark the milestone date, Bentley will release a limited edition book covering a century of operations and the brand’s future....

August 4, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria To Boost Auto Sector With N300B

The Nigerian Government is to inject N300bn into the nation’s vehicle assembly plants as part of measures to accelerate the development of the automotive industry. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu, who...

August 1, 2018 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover Blames £264m Loss On Multiple Challenges

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported a loss for the first time in three years after sales slowed in China. The UK’s biggest car firm, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, blamed the setback on “multiple challenges”. This included...

August 1, 2018 No Responses

Globe Motors Unveils Assembly Plant In Lagos

Foremost automobile marketing company in Nigeria, Globe Motors has started production of Hyundai and Higer brands of vehicles in its assembly plant in Lekki, Lagos. Located along Eleko-Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, the plant for now, has an installed cap...

July 30, 2018 No Responses

VW Recalls 33,168 Golf

Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is recalling 33,168 Golfs and Golf Sportwagens in the U.S. to address a rollaway risk. Another 24,123 vehicles are also being recalled in Canada. The automaker says that because of a buildup of silicate, a...

July 20, 2018 No Responses

Kia Niro EV Crossover Debuts

The new Kia Niro EV is now on sale in Korea, combining an all-electric, zero-emissions powertrain with crossover practicality, intelligent packaging and eye-catching design. A long-distance driving range of up to 385 kilometers makes it one of the most capable...

July 17, 2018 No Responses

Nissan, Weststar Associates, Others Back NAJA’s 2018 Capacity Building Programme

All is now set for this year’s edition of the annual Nigerian Auto Journalists Association’s (NAJA) capacity building programme with Nissan Motors South Africa, with local presence as the lead sponsor. The event takes place at the Golden Tulip Hotel...

July 16, 2018 No Responses

Rolls-Royce To Unveil Flying Taxi

Engine maker Rolls-Royce has designed a propulsion system for a flying taxi which it says could take to the skies as soon as early next decade. The British firm said it had drawn up plans for an “electric vertical take-off...