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By Theodore Opara The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has reiterated its commitment to the overall development of the local Automotive industry as the 3-day 19th Lagos Motor Fair/12th Africa Autoparts Expo opens to visitors at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In his remarks at the fair grounds, the Director General […]

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By Theodore Opara Weststar Associates Limited, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Ebere Anenih as the Managing Director. A statement by the company on Thursday said: “This appointment signifies a strategic leadership transition aimed at further strengthening Weststar’s position as the premier distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Nigeria and […]

By Theodore Opara Organisers of Lagos Motor Fair/Autoparts Expo, BKG Exhibitions Limited, have announced a number of amazing prizes for visitors at 2025 edition. A six-month fueling of car will be offered as a grand prize apart from daily gift items including new batteries lined for visitors. The event is slated to hold between 12 […]

By Theodore Opara The General Manager of Suzuki BY CFAO, Aissatou Diouf, has said that the Suzuki brand the CFAO group remains committed to delivering affordability, innovation and reliability to customers. Diouf stated this while announcing a price slash by his company on Suzuki models in Nigeria. Suzuki by CFAO has commenced a nationwide promotional […]

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the authorized dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has opened its state-of-the-art showroom in Kano, thereby reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable automobiles to its customers in the northern part of the country. The unveiling ceremony, which took place recently, brought together esteemed dignitaries, business leaders, and […]

By Theodore Opara The Founder and Chairman of  Kojo Motors Limited, Chief Ikenna Oguegbu has disclosed that the company’s ultramodern auto plant for the assembly of Yutong brand of buses will soon be ready. According to the Kojo Motors boss: “The ultra-modern assembly plant which is near completion is located in Anambra State and will […]

By Theodore Opara TOYOTA dealerships in Nigeria are savoring the exploit of the brand as the world’s highest selling brand for five consecutive times. In Nigeria, some of the dealerships believe that the brand is equally dominating the market by accounting for more than 80 per cent of passenger cars on Nigerian roads. According to a […]

By Theodore Opara A four-in-one package has been lined up for the 2025 edition of the annual Lagos Motor and Auto Parts Expo holding next month in a new move to expand its scope and ensure maximum benefit for exhibitors and visitors. This year’s event attracting both local and international investors/participants is billed to hold from […]

By Theodore Opara LARAKI Sahara hypercar does not ring bell in the automobile world, but there is something special about it. It is a supercar built in Morocco and bought by the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI as a demonstration of patriotism. This car compares with the likes of Lamboghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg Agera and […]

By Theodore Opara TOYOTA dealerships in Nigeria are savoring the exploit of the brand as the world’s highest selling brand for five consecutive times. In Nigeria, some of the dealerships believe that the brand is equally dominating the market by accounting for more than 80 per cent of passenger cars on Nigerian roads.According to a […]

By Theodore Opara KIA Motors Nigeria, a leading global automobile manufacturer, has reiterated its unwavering commitment to supporting sports development in Nigeria. This was disclosed at the recently concluded Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held in Lagos. According to Omolade Akinyode, Marketing Manager, KIA Motors Nigeria, “Our Company’s dedication to promoting health and sports initiatives […]

By Theodore Opara A German car association has described tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump as a “provocation” that would increase prices for US consumers. The group also said any further tariffs would “directly hit the American economy.” The German Car Association, VDA warned on Wednesday that automotive trade between the US and Germany could be impacted if […]

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the official franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles, has formalized a groundbreaking partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), representing a major milestone for both the nation’s sports and automotive industries. The signing ceremony, which took place on February 19, 2025, at the Carloha Showroom, was a momentous occasion […]