Automobile Archives — Page 29 of 30

March 1, 2017 No Responses

Geely to unveil first Lynk model at Shanghai auto show

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will showcase its first model for Lynk & CO — the 01 compact crossover — at the Shanghai auto show in April, the Nikkei Asian Review reported, citing a company executive. The car will go...

February 27, 2017 No Responses

Weststar unveils four new Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz, represented in Nigeria by Weststar Associates has consolidated its leadership position in the luxury segment with four new models. Highly respected in Nigeria because of its decades of resilience and first class after sales support, the new prod...

February 25, 2017 No Responses

VW’s profit boost clouded by $6.8b diesel-crisis charge

By Christoph Rauwald (Bloomberg) and Reuters – Volkswagen Group’s provisions for its diesel-cheating scandal increased by 6.4 billion euros ($6.8 billion) last year, as the automaker continued to tally the damages from the worst business crisis i...

February 23, 2017 No Responses

Nissan: Carlos Ghosn to remain chairman, refocuses role

(BBC) Carlos Ghosn is relinquishing his role as chief executive of Nissan, but will remain chairman of the Japanese car maker. Hirohito Saikawa, already the company’s co-chief executive, will take over. The reshuffle will allow Mr Ghosn to focus on...

February 20, 2017 No Responses

Massilia Motors Photo News

L-R: Deputy Managing Director of Kewalram Chanrai Group, Mr. Victor Eburajolo; Managing Director of Massilia Motors Limited, Mr. Thomas Pelletier; and Deputy Managing Director of Massilia Motors Limited, Mr. Kunle Jaiyesimi at a Press Conference to announce th...

February 18, 2017 No Responses

Peugeot unveils agenda for 2017

In terms of performance, Peugeot vehicles are known world-wide for their resilience and durability and this is not any different in Nigeria as PAN Nigeria, Kaduna has stood the test of time. The Kaduna based factory has passed through thick...

February 17, 2017 No Responses

Massilia Motors now sole distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Nigeria

As part of measures to consolidates and expand the distributions of Mitsubishi vehicles in Nigeria, Massilia Motors Limited, on Thursday in Lagos, announced its position as the sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Nigeria. The company is a joint venture o...

February 15, 2017 No Responses

Peugeot to aquire GM’s Vauxhall, Opel business

France’s PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, is in talks about taking over General Motors’ (GM) loss-making European business Opel. PSA, which already works with GM in Europe on several projects, said a takeover was among “numerous ...

February 15, 2017 No Responses

NAJA 2017 training holds in June

The Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), the umbrella body of all journalists in Nigeria covering the automobile/automotive industry, has concluded plans to hold the second edition of its annual training workshop for the nation’s auto journal...

February 11, 2017 No Responses

Weststar welcomes new Mercedes-Benz Atego 1718 refuse collector compactor

New Mercedes-Benz Atego 1718 Chassis with Usimeca Refuse Collector-Compactor is now in Nigeria courtesy Weststar Associates, authorised general distributors of Mercedes-Benz. Produced in the same high-tech factories in South America, this truck according to ...

February 11, 2017 No Responses

Ford to invest $1b in artificial intelligence startup

– By Michael Martinez, Auto News – Ford Motor Company is investing $1 billion over the next five years in artificial intelligence startup Argo AI to help build the brains of its robot cars. The Pittsburgh company, founded last year,...

February 6, 2017 No Responses

Emission: Volkswagen faces new legal action

Volkswagen faces its first legal action in Germany from a big corporate client over the diesel emissions scandal. Deutsche See, which leases 500 vehicles from VW, said it had been unable to reach an out-of-court settlement, Reuters news agency reported....

February 4, 2017 No Responses

Subaru fortifies Legacy for 2018

(Auto News) The Subaru Legacy, one of just three non-luxury midsize sedans to post a gain in U.S. sales last year, is getting a midcycle freshening for the 2018 model year. The 2018 Legacy features slight new styling touches to...

January 25, 2017 No Responses

BMW unveils 2018 4 Series

BMW has announced updates to the 2018 BMW 4 Series. Available in three distinct body variants, the BMW 4 Series according to the company embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic appeal in the premium segment. “The arrival of...