NADDC seeks financing reforms to boost vehicle ownership, local assembly
By Theodore Opara The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called for the development of an affordable vehicle financing ecosystem capable of expanding access to mobility while simultaneously stimulating local automotive production, employment and industrial growth. The Council said vehicle finance should no longer be viewed merely as a consumer credit product, but […]
Nigerian market for used cars hit .5m per year
The Nigerian market for used cars, also known as Tokunbo, have hit 500,000 per year, against 13,000 for brand new cars in the country.
All-new Suzuki Vitara, Eeco settle in Nigeria
By Theodore Opara Suzuki by CFAO, a subsidiary of CFAO Group and authorised distributors of the brand, last Friday, rolled out an all-new Grand Vitara SUV in Nigeria. It also announced its comeback into the passenger and logistics segment with the introduction of Suzuki Eeco coming as 7-seater and 2-seater mini buses. Addressing motoring journalists […]
Prospects of EVs bright in Nigeria — FG
By Theodore Opara As the popularity of electric vehicles, EV, continues to grow all over the world, the Fedaral Government, according to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said that the prospects of Electric Vehicles is bright in Nigeria. Speaking at the recent meeting of the National Economic Council, NEC, after test driving the Hyundai […]
Catalytic converters: How mechanics, dealers, panel beaters are ripping off car owners
“Are you going to stay with them when your car is being repaired?”What if the car has to stay overnight in the mechanic workshop?”
Only 25 units of Brabus 900 Rocket R “1 of 25” Limited Edition for production
With a high performance engine that produces 662Kw/ 900hp(888bhp) and 1000Nm torque, the Brabus 900 Rocket R “1of 25” Limited Edition is unarguably, one car that lovers of high performance supercars could be waiting for in 2023.
