Motoring

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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Foremost Nigeria automotive magazine marks 30th anniversary

Foremost Nigeria automotive magazine marks 30th anniversary

By Theodore Opara Foremost Nigeria auto magazine, Motoring World, will mark its 30th Anniversary on June 4, 2026, with a grand celebration at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The milestone event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, diplomats, and innovators to honor three decades of impactful journalism, advocacy, and sectoral development. Founded on June 12, 1996, […]

Carloha strengthens aftersales network with Chery technical training for partner technicians

Carloha strengthens aftersales network with Chery technical training for partner technicians

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has successfully concluded the 2026 Basic Chery Training Programme for Partners’ Technicians, held from March 24 to March 25, 2026, at the Carloha head office and major workshop in Lagos. The two-day technical training programme was organised to strengthen the after-sales service network […]

All-new Palisade leads Creta, Tucson Santa Fe to takeover Nigeria SUV market 

All-new Palisade leads Creta, Tucson Santa Fe to takeover Nigeria SUV market 

By Theodore Opara Hyundai customers in Nigeria can now enjoy a wide range of fresh and latest models of Hyundai Sport Utility Vehicles as Hyundai Nigeria unveils four new SUV models and a compact sedan into the market. Led by its flagship SUV, the all-new  Palisade, Hyundai Nigeria introduced the Creta, Tucson, Santa Fe and […]

Creativity meets opportunity as Mikano crowns winner of Creators Challenge with Changan CS35 SUV

Creativity meets opportunity as Mikano crowns winner of Creators Challenge with Changan CS35 SUV

By Theodore Opara In a powerful celebration of creativity, talent, and possibility, Mikano Motors champions the Mikano Changan Creators Challenge, an initiative created to recognize, support, and invest in Nigeria’s growing community of digital creators.  Hosted at the Mikano Motors showroom in Victoria Island, Lagos, the grand finale brought together Mikano executives, creators, industry leaders, […]

Carmaker Stellantis recalls 700,000 hybrid vehicles

Carmaker Stellantis recalls 700,000 hybrid vehicles

Carmaker Stellantis has recalled 700,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide – including Fiat, Jeep, Citroen and Peugeot brands – over a problem that could cause a fire in the engine, Germany’s vehicle regulator KBA has said.

FG launches VehCAP to tackle unsafe vehicle imports

FG launches VehCAP to tackle unsafe vehicle imports

The Federal Government has launched a new vehicle conformity regime aimed at eliminating unsafe and substandard automobile imports, declaring that no vehicle will be allowed into Nigeria without certification under the SON–NADDC Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP).

Jetour pushes SUV boundaries in Nigeria with T2 Plug-in Hybrid

Jetour pushes SUV boundaries in Nigeria with T2 Plug-in Hybrid

By Theodore Opara Jetour is pushing the boundaries of Nigeria’s Sports Utility Vehicl (SUV) market with the T2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), a model that blends rugged off-road capability with the intelligence of modern electrification. Built for motorists who demand strength without compromising comfort or efficiency, the T2 PHEV cuts an imposing figure with […]