Mikano Motors Changan hosts Tunde Onakoya for an evening of chess, culture and celebration
By Theodore Opara Mikano Motors Changan came alive with an evening of chess, culture, connection and celebration as they welcomed Nigerian chess master and Guinness World Record holder Tunde Onakoya for a special gathering that brought together members of the press, creatives, friends, guests and members of Lagos’ social community. Far from the usual showroom […]
Yaris, class benchmark at 20
TWO decades of existence of an automobile model calls for celebration by the auto maker. Not all models attain two decades of existence. This is because a single mistake in design of a model could lead to the exinction of the model. This is where Toyota stands out. Every Toyota model lives for many decades. Examples include the Corolla, Camry, RAV4, Land Cruiser, Highlander, Hilux and Hiace. All have spent few decades in the market without even change of name. They have improved with every successive model. The Yaris, no doubt has toed this success line. As at June 2016, over three million units of Yaris had been produced globally.
Success nuggets of auto industry guru
Interviewing Chief Michael Ade Ojo, Founder, Elizade Group of Companies and Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited, is every Nigerian Motoring Journalist’s delight. Apart from being very blunt and frank about issues relating to the auto industry, Chief Ade Ojo would always give you an advice that can guide you in life if you are one of those that take words of advice from elders very seriously.
Taxify begins operation in Ibadan, Owerri
Ride-hailing service, Taxify has began operations simultaneously in Ibadan and Owerri today, becoming the first top-tier e-hailing service to expand beyond Lagos and Abuja and connect passengers with drivers in these cities.
Taxify becomes first e-hailing company to offer health benefits to drivers in Nigeria
Transportation app, Taxify is deepening its relationship with driver-partners in Nigeria by offering health benefits to eligible drivers.
Mercedes delivers 1.5 vehicles in 8 months
Mercedes-Benz delivered 1,512,268 vehicles to customers worldwide in the first eight months of this year, thus setting a new record (+1.1%). Never before in the company’s history were sales of 1.5 million vehicles achieved earlier in the year. Mercedes-Benz sold 155,918 (-8.5%) vehicles worldwide in August, the 30th consecutive month with global sales of more than 150,000 units due to the ongoing strong demand for cars with the three-pointed star. As expected, however, there was an impact on unit sales in August from challenges relating to vehicle availability, including model changes and delays in vehicle certification in some markets. Nevertheless, Mercedes-Benz defended in the first eight months of the year its position as the best-selling premium brand worldwide.
