Kia introduces 8-speed FWD automatic transmission

Kia introduces 8-speed FWD automatic transmission

Kia Motors has revealed details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia’s new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) has been developed in-house by the Korean manufacturer, engineered to offer a high...
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Infiniti delivers 145, 000 vehicles in seven months

Infiniti delivers 145, 000 vehicles in seven months

Infiniti achieved a new global sales record in August. Total sales of over 17,150 were up 2 percent compared to  August 2015 representing the best ever August result.   From January to August, Infiniti sold almost 145,000 vehicles, an increase...
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Frsc deploys 20,000 personnel, 697 vehicles for Sallah patrols

Frsc deploys 20,000 personnel, 697 vehicles for Sallah patrols

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 20,000 for the sallah celebration scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.    According to the FRSC Corps Marshall, Boboye Oyeyemi, the agency was not comfortable with road clashes and casualties, deposit their red...
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‘INNOSON operation is on, plant not shut’

‘INNOSON operation is on, plant not shut’

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM), is still producing vehicles with full complement of its workers, and has not shut the plant in Nnewi as reported recently in some sections of the media. This  was contained in a statement issued...
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First Nation resumes September 15

First Nation resumes September 15

Barely one week after suspending its operations, FirstNation Airways is to resume onSeptember 15, 2016.    In a statement, FirstNation’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Rasheed Yusuf explained that the airline suspended operations to carry out routine maintenan...
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Auto policy proposed review ignites fresh controversy

Auto policy proposed review ignites fresh controversy

   The resolve by the Federal Government to review ‘some aspect’ of the automotive policy is generating anxiety among investors and stakeholders in the sector.   The technical committee on the review under the chairmanship of Director General of Nationa...
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New Rio wears Kia’s ‘tiger-nose’ grille

New Rio wears Kia’s ‘tiger-nose’ grille

The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. Design of the new Rio was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in close collaboration with...
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Audi mobility servie debuts in Asia

Audi mobility servie debuts in Asia

Following its successful launch in the United States of America (USA), Audi at home is now also available for the first time in Asia.   In Hong Kong, residents of the exclusive “Dragons Range” complex can make flexible use of...
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Workers differ on Aero Contarctor’s suspension of operation

Workers differ on Aero Contarctor’s suspension of operation

(NAN) Leaders of aviation workers’ union have expressed different views on Aero Contractors’  plan  to suspend flight oeprations from September 1, 2016. Isaac Balami, president, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, applauded the decisio...
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FG to award Lagos-Ibadan railway contract

FG to award Lagos-Ibadan railway contract

The Federal Government has concluded plans to award the contract for the construction of Lagos-Ibadan railway contract.  According to the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, plans are also underway to sign the contracts for Kano-Kaduna and Calabar-Port Har...
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Ambode appoints Dabiri  MD of LAMATA

Ambode appoints Dabiri MD of LAMATA

The Head of Procurement, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abiodun Dabiri, has been named the substantive Managing Director of the Authority by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.  His appointment comes about one year aft...
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Ford recalls 114,000 vehicles worldwide

Ford recalls 114,000 vehicles worldwide

Ford Motor Company said it was recalling about 91,000 vehicles worldwide to replace faulty fuel-pump parts that could potentially cause a car to stall without warning.  Ford, in a statement also said it was recalling 23,150 Ford Escape Sports Utility...
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Paris world premiere for all-new Kia Rio

Paris world premiere for all-new Kia Rio

The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. The Rio’s progressive new exterior and interior design was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in...
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Toyota begins RAV 4 production at Saint Petersburg

Toyota begins RAV 4 production at Saint Petersburg

Production of the current generation Toyota RAV4 commenced on August 22, 2016  at Toyota plant in Saint Petersburg. The best-seller Toyota RAV4 became the second model to be produced at the Saint Petersburg plant together with the Toyota Camry, which...
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