Automobile Archives — Page 26 of 29

May 27, 2017 No Responses

Weststar unveils Fiat Tipo, explains special discounts, quality after-sales support

By Moses Ebosele – After several months of research and planning, Fiat has finally settled in Nigeria courtesy Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat in Nigeria. Using the Fiat brand slogan, driven...

May 25, 2017 No Responses

Coscharis Motors wins Jaguar LandRover’s ‘customer first’, ‘technician’ of the year awards

Foremost importers and employees of Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa were recently honoured at a colourful awards banquet in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. Jaguar Land Rover’s importer partners from its sub-Saharan markets were present at the pr...

May 21, 2017 No Responses

GM to stop making cars for Indian market

(BBC) – General Motors (GM) has announced that it will stop making cars for the Indian market by the end of 2017. The firm, which sells its Chevrolet brand in India, said it would continue to provide maintenance services. It...

May 20, 2017 No Responses

Audi declares €1.2b profit in first quarter, to renew five existing model series in 2018

Following a year that was impacted by the diesel crisis, Audi plans to continue pushing forward with its strategic transformation. At the Annual General Meeting in Neckarsulm, the Board of Management explained the company’s plans for its models, technologies...

May 20, 2017 No Responses

Toyota Nigeria to sustain quality after-sales support, explains partnership with stakeholders

To sustain its leadership position across the country, Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) has put in place cost management measures, boost its after sales services and ensure good relationship with all stakeholders. Reviewing 2017 first quarter activities in th...

May 19, 2017 No Responses

GM South Africa reviews operations, to stop manufacturing of Chevrolet

General Motors and Isuzu Motors on Thursday announced their respective future plans for the Isuzu, Chevrolet and Opel brands in South Africa, subject to local regulatory requirements. With this announcement, Isuzu Motors intends to purchase GM’s South Af...

May 19, 2017 No Responses

Photo News

Coscharis Motors honoured at the 2017 JaguarLand Rover Sub- Sahara Africa Importers Awards in South Africa. Ufuoma Umukoro, Brand Manager (Left), President of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmos Maduka (2nd Right) and his two sons at the Ceremony in South Africa

May 17, 2017 No Responses

Safety experts hing prevention of accidents on adequate management system

How to best use Safety Management Systems (SMS) in accident prevention was the topic of an International Transport Forum (ITF) Roundtable held in Paris recently. According to ITF, an unusually large and diverse group of more than 40 experts from all...

May 16, 2017 No Responses

Weststar announces return of FIAT to Nigeria

“It is with great excitement that Weststar Associates Limited, (Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, & Ram in Nigeria) confirms the arrival of the much-anticipated Italian brand – FIAT in Nigeria. Plans are alrea...

May 13, 2017 No Responses

BMW to revive 8 series in upmarket strategy push

By Edward Taylor, Reuters – BMW Group said it will launch an 8-series model in 2018, reviving its upmarket coupe line as part of a broader strategic shift to focus on higher-margin sports cars rather than compact vehicles. “The 8-series...

May 6, 2017 No Responses

Brake malfunction investigation underway for Nissan Muranos

The United State safety regulators are conducting a preliminary investigation into complaints of faulty brakes in the 2009 Nissan Murano line. The inquiry covers 110,000 Murano crossovers, the Associated Press reported. The National Highway Traffic Safe...