By Theodore Opara Toyota Nigeria Limited turned the spotlight on young minds on the second day of its ongoing Toyota Motor Show in Lagos, as students and young professionals engaged in a thrilling debate and quiz competition designed to promote automotive innovation and stimulate interest in technology-driven mobility solutions. The youth-focused programme, held on Wednesday […]

By Theodore Opara Chinese automakers, already leading the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs), are now setting their sights on the ultra-luxury automotive segment long dominated by European marques such as Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Maybach and Aston Martin. At the forefront of this push are three Chinese brands — Maextro, Hongqi and Zeekr — which are rapidly […]

By Theodore Opara Hyundai Nigeria Limited has reacted to reports that Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea plans to establish an automobile assembly plant in Ghana to serve the West African market, saying details of the development remain unclear. A source within Hyundai Nigeria, who requested anonymity, said the company was still seeking more information […]

By Theodore Opara Former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has called on governments at all levels to significantly increase funding for road safety infrastructure and institutions, warning that greater investment is critical to safeguarding lives on […]

Toyota Motor Show will commence in Lagos tomorrow, offering opportunities to experience latest models, interactive sessions, and access free diagnostic services

“From parts procurement to logistics management, everything at the facility was automated, and there were no humans on the production floor”

A public launch event is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the Victoria Island showroom in Lagos, with test drives and on-site ordering.

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery brand of vehicles in Nigeria and a leading automobile company committed to delivering innovative and future-forward mobility solutions, has hinted at plans to introduce another electric vehicle into the Nigerian market, as preparations for the launch have reached an advanced stage. The development underscores the […]

By Theodore Opara Jetour has intensified competition in Nigeria’s growing SUV market as its rugged T2 model officially secured the prestigious NCAP 5-Star safety rating — the highest recognition achievable in global crash safety and avoidance technology standards. The development is expected to strengthen the brand’s position among Nigerian motorists seeking vehicles that combine durability, […]

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has achieved a significant international milestone after winning two prestigious global awards at the just concluded 2026 Chery Global Summit and Beijing International Automotive Exhibition held in China. The company received the New Star Award and the Brand Leap Contribution Award in recognition […]

By Theodore Opara The Founder of ABC Transport Plc, Mr. Frank Nneji, is to chair the 10th Anniversary Lecture of City Business News scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.A statement issued on Wednesday by the Publisher of City Business News, Moses Ebosele, explained that the anniversary lecture is […]

By Theodore Opara Forland Motors, one of the leading manufacturers of light commercial trucks in the world, has concluded a specialised three-day training programme organised in conjunction with its local assembler and distributor, Transit Support Services Ltd (TSS). The programme was organised to equip the TSS technical team, comprising both assembly and after-sales technicians, with […]

By Theodore Opara The National President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, and the Dean of the School of Transportation and Logistics, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ogochukwu Ugboma, are set to headline the 12th edition of the Nigeria Transport Lecture (NTL) scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, in […]

They also pointed to a stubborn mix of structural and economic headwinds that continue to keep vehicle prices elevated.

By Theodore Opara The Federal Government and the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association, ASPMDA, are set to strengthen collaboration aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s automotive industry, boosting local production of spare parts and tackling the growing menace of counterfeit products. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Osanipin, […]