LCCI holds symposium on Nigeria’s fledging automotive industry

November 27, 2023

Mike Ochonma All is now set for this year’s symposium organized by the Auto & Allied sub-Sectoral Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The symposium slated to hold on November 30, 2023 with the Theme; The Auto & Allied Sector, Present-Day Realities In Nigeria, inside the LCCI  Commerce House, Victoria Island, […]

Toyota plans Crown Signia as Venza replacement in 2024

November 21, 2023

Toyota will be waving off the Toyota Venza after the launch of the 2024 model. The brand notes that the vehicle will be discontinued to introduce a new one the Toyota Crown Signia, a hybrid SUV that will take over from the Venza. The two vehicles occupy nearly the same slice of an already thin […]

Kia EV6 GT named amongst best inventions of 2023

November 20, 2023

Mike Ochonma  ln Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Kia EV6 GT was recognized amongst the TIME Best Inventions of 2023 within the Transportation category. The annual list, which has been compiled for over two decades, features 200 extraordinary innovations, including new products and ideas, that TIME editors have identified as “changing our lives.” The EV6 […]

NADDC director-general visits Innoson, advocates patronage of locally assembled vehicles

November 16, 2023

  NADDC director-general visits Innoson, advocates patronage of locally assembled vehicles The drector-general, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Joseph Osanipin has called on government agencies, private sectors and the public to embrace made-in-Nigeria vehicles as a national obligation and critical contribution towards the growth of Nigeria automotive sector. Osanipin made this appeal during […]

New Ford Territory crossover disrupts segment rivals

November 14, 2023

  …hard to fault the fit, finish, performance Mike Ochonma Once upon a time, sedans and hatchbacks were Ford’s brand bread and butter model line-ups. But this time around, that is no longer what most buyers want, they desire and deserve far more and better than that with good returns on their investment  especially in […]

Lagos governor approves 25 percent rebate for city bus, rail transport

November 7, 2023

MIKE OCHONMA  In response to calls for the reinstatement of the 50 percent rebate on fare for regulated bus and rail transport, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, has directed the implementation of 25 percent discount beginning Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Governor Sanwo-Olu had on August 2, 2023 announced a 50 percent discount in fares […]

Debutant Nord hybrid CNG models raises bar in SUV segment

November 7, 2023

….with all trappings of luxury and safety MIKE OCHONMA Nord Automobiles, indigenous vehicle manufacturer, is disrupting and setting new standards in the automotive industry following the introduction of two exceptional SUV models to meet the diverse needs of Nigerian car shoppers. The Nord A5, a crossover SUV, represents the latest generation of an already established […]

Mikano Motors dealership gives update on Geely, Changan brands

October 27, 2023

….reaffirms aftersales service back-up to customers MIKE OCHONMA Mikano Motors has revealed that contrary to speculations and false media reports, the relationship between the automotive franchisee and Geely brand is facing some strain over certain unresolved matters, one of which is the recent addition of the Changan Auto brand to its portfolio. Mikano Motors, however, […]

Innoson vehicle production capacity increases by 500% to 60,000 units yearly

October 19, 2023

  …recieves SON’s ISO 9001:2015 at 13th anniversary MIKE OCHONMA Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited, a wholly indegenous vehicle manufacturing company has upgraded its assembly plant from annual production of 10,000 vehicles to 60,000 automobiles, representing 500 percent rise. Chairman/chief executive officer of the company, Innocent Chukwuma, disclosed this this week in Nnewi, Anambra state […]