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Minister woos Toyota to move main production hub to Indonesia from Thailand

Minister woos Toyota to move main production hub to Indonesia from Thailand

By Theodore Opara Indonesia has invited Toyota to move its main Southeast Asian manufacturing operations from Thailand to Indonesia, offering the Japanese carmaker incentives to support a potential relocation.Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Indonesia Finance Minister made the proposal on August 4 at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang, where he spoke directly to a […]
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New BMW X3 earns highest safety rating

New BMW X3 earns highest safety rating

Few months after its launch, the new BMW X3 has earned top rating in the latest safety assessment programme for new cars.

In the latest Euro NCAP crash test, the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. The second-generation Sports Activity Vehicle earned its top marks in this challenging test for new vehicles thanks to its comprehensive range of standard safety equipment and effective occupant protection in various types of collision.

BMW to showcase i8 concept at Jo’burg Motor show

BMW to showcase i8 concept at Jo’burg Motor show

BMW’s i8 Concept, an innovative and sporty plug-in hybrid, will be showcased at the Johanesburg motor show in South Africa next month. It is one of two electrically-assisted vehicles, along with the i3 Concept, to be presented by the world’s best-selling luxury car brand this year.

FG, others tasked on road maintenance

FG, others tasked on road maintenance

DELTA State Coordinator of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr. Dickson Amromawhe have appealed to the Federal, State and Local Governments to carry out timely repairs on roads across the country and also ensure proper monitoring and supervision to manage the unsettling increase in the rate of road traffic accidents.

Porsche gets befitting home in Nigeria

Porsche gets befitting home in Nigeria

Renowned car maker, Porsche AG has finally settled in Nigeria. The car maker which is revered for making sports cars has finally gotten a home in Nigeria, courtesy of the Stallion Group a leading automobile marketing company in Nigeria.

Full House for 2011 Abuja Motor Show – BKG

Full House for 2011 Abuja Motor Show – BKG

Barely five weeks to the kickoff of the 2011 Abuja Motor Show, the organisers, BKG Exhibitions has disclosed that they are already having a full house based on the number of participants that have indicated interest to be part of the show.