Transport Archives — Page 18 of 49

April 26, 2018 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz Unveils New A-Class

Developed specifically for the Chinese market, Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday unveiled a new A-Class also known as A-Class L at the Beijing Auto Show. According to the foremost auto firm, an A-Class sedan for the rest of the world will...

April 25, 2018 No Responses

Audi Rolls Out New Q5L SUV With Long Wheelbase

It boasts of 4.77 meters (15.6 ft) long and offers plenty of space for five people and loads of luggage: Audi is presenting the new Q5L at the Beijing Motor Show from April 25 to May 4. The long version...

April 25, 2018 No Responses

CO2 from new cars up as petrol overtakes diesel In New Statistics

The year 2017 saw two new and related trends in EU car registrations: an increase in CO2 emissions coupled with a rise in petrol sales, according to new data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’...

April 25, 2018 No Responses

Improve Health, Safety Operations, ITF Urges Hutchison Ports

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has urged Hutchison Ports to address health and safety incidents across their global operations, after a dockworker suffered multiple injuries in a fall at the company’s Port Botany terminal. The ITF...

April 20, 2018 No Responses

New Jaguar XE, XF Get 300 Sport Trim

Jaguar has unveiled a new 300 Sport trim for the XE and XF, though the availability of the trim in the United States remains unknown. Introduced for 2019 and designed for models equipped with the standard 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, the...

April 20, 2018 one Response

Dana Air Begins Owerri-Abuja flights May 1

As part of its strategic route expansion drive across Nigeria, Dana Air has announced plans to introduce Owerri- Abuja –Owerri flights on May 1. ”We are greatly delighted to introduce an additional flight on our Owerri route, connecting Owerri to...

April 12, 2018 No Responses

Dana Air Named Official Airline of Wives of Africa Presidents Summit

Dana Air has been named the official airline of the maiden edition of the Coalition of Wives of Presidents and Vice Presidents in Africa for Peace (COWAP) Summit for Peace and Development, scheduled to hold from 21st to 22nd of...

April 9, 2018 No Responses

Lagos Bus Reform To Create 3,000 Jobs

The Lagos State government has said no fewer than 3000 jobs would be created when the 13 bus terminals springing across the city finally comes on stream. This is as it disclosed that about 473 buses to flag-off operation of...

April 7, 2018 No Responses

Honda Accord Gets Car of the Year Award

The all new Honda Accord has won North American Car of the Year Award. According to the organizers, the Car of the Year award is reserved for models that are new or significantly updated for 2018. This is the...

April 5, 2018 No Responses

Hyundai New-Generation Accent Debuts In Africa, Middle East

Described as a high proposition for buyers, Hyundai has officially launched the fifth generation Accent in Africa and Middle East markets. Highlights of the new model include a completely new exterior design and comfortable high-tech interior. More eff...

April 2, 2018 No Responses

BMW M5 Wins 2018 World Performance Car

The all-new BMW M5 recently received the prestigious 2018 World Performance Car Award at the New York International Auto Show. The 6th generation BMW M5 is the fastest most technologically advanced M-vehicle to date. For the first time ever,...

April 1, 2018 No Responses

Airline Ends Skirts-Only Rule For Female Staff

Female cabin crew at Cathay Pacific have won a battle to scrap a rule forcing them to wear skirts. The Hong Kong airline has agreed flight attendants can choose to wear trousers, after intense union pressure. Some crew had complained...

March 30, 2018 No Responses

Firm To Establish Bus Assembly Plant In Lagos

A new Bus Assembly plant is to debuts in Lagos State in the next 20 months. Speaking at the inauguration of Ikeja Bus Terminal on Thursday, the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration was committed to improving public...

March 28, 2018 No Responses

Dana Air Bags Airline Of The Year Award

Dana Air has been announced as the airline of the year 2017, at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards and Presidential Dinner, held in Lagos. The airline’s CEO,Jacky Hathiramani, Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa also bagged the CEO...