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 […]
Land Rover Defender: Born again after 7 decades
FOR many decades Land Rover retained the design of the Defender. Only a few vehicles around the world boast of this pedigree. Maybe the Jeep Wrangler, and Mercedes Benz G-Class. But the Wrangler and Defender boast the longest record in this regard: Over six decades each. As the saying goes, what has a beginning has an end. Land Rover last week decided to end this record by changing the look and character of its iconic Defender to completely modern design.
Pegas sedan joins Kia family in Nigeria 2020
SPACIOUS, economical and highly practical, the new Kia Pegas compact sedan goes on sale this month across the Middle East. Entirely new to the region, the Kia Pegas is a smart option for young families in urban areas. It features a big personality, compact dimensions, and generous storage and cabin space.
Porsche’s unveils first fully electric sports car
PORSCHE presented its first fully-electric sports car to the public with a spectacular world premiere held simultaneously on three continents. “The Taycan links our heritage to the future. It carries forward the success story of our brand – a brand that has fascinated and thrilled people the world over for more than 70 years,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, who opened the world premiere in Berlin: “This day marks the start of a new era.”
Red Cross experts put new Defender prototype to limit in Dubai test
THE new Land Rover Defender has been put through its paces under the watchful eye of all-terrain experts from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, IFRC, in the latest stage of its global testing programme.
Most powerful Porsche Cayenne is a plug-in hybrid
Porsche continues to consistently focus on e-mobility, with the Cayenne range following the Panamera series in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw their system output of 680 hp (500 kW) from the intelligent interaction of a four-litre V8 engine (550 hp / 404 kW) and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission (136 hp / 100 kW). The maximum system torque of 900 Nm is available from just above idle. Both models accelerate from a standing start to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h. This exceptional performance is matched by a high level of efficiency. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé can drive for up to 40 kilometres with zero local emissions. The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7 l/100 km (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 kWh/100 km (electric).
