Names of finalists in the 2018 Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards, scheduled for Thursday, December 13 at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos State has been released.
A statement issued by the Award Committee Chairman, Moses Ebosele disclosed that three contenders for the Car-Of- The-Year (COTY) are: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Creta and GA 3.
GA 3, a Chinese brand, is appearing for the first time among the top three contenders for the prestigious Car-Of- The-Year crown (COTY) in Nigeria.
The GAC brand is sold in Nigeria by CIG Motors, the automotive subsidiary of CIG International Limited.
Moses Ebosele explained that the Awards will among other things provide consumers with sound, comparative information on vehicles that are new to the market.
According to Ebosele, the annual event is also an opportunity for all stakeholders in the sector to come together to celebrate and exchange ideas especially in the areas of manufacturing, efficiency, innovation and corporate social responsibility, among others.
In his own comment, Chairman of NAJA, Mike Ochonma said: “The reason for setting up the NAJA Awards is still the same, which among other imperatives is to ensure that those who are driving a very impactful agenda in the auto industry are recognized.”
Competing for the Luxury Car of the Year are Mercedes Benz S-class and BMW 7-series; Luxury SUV of the Year- Mercedes Benz GLE and Range rover Autobiography; Pick-up of the Year- Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi and Toyota Hilux; Mini Bus of the Year- Toyota Hiace, Nissan Urvan and Foton; Light Truck of the Year- Isuzu N-series, Mitsubishi Canter and JAC Light truck.
Others are: Most Improved Showroom- Massilia, Mercedes Benz Centre and Nissan Showroom; Tyre Brand of the Year, Dunlop, Michelin and Ceat; Auto Insurance Company of the year, among others.
