THE new Ford Escape has  arrived in Nigeria, offering the most technologically advanced features in the compact sport utility vehicles segment. Speaking during  the unveiling at the ongoing Lagos Motor Fair at the Federal Palace Hotel Lagos, the General Manager Marketing and Communications, Coscharis Motors, Mr. Abiona Babarinde said “We are thrilled with the new Ford Escape joining our line up.  More importantly, our customers will be thrilled too. With stunning new design inside and out, smart technologies, fuel-efficient yet powerful engines and five-star safety, it’s a vehicle that will be so many things for our customers.”

Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, has said  its divestment plan  for PAN Nigeria Limited, assemblers of Peugeot brand of automobiles in Nigeria is still on track. The corporation said it has not finalised plans to sell the plant to any of the bidders.

THE Chairman,Organising Committee, Lagos Motor Fair and Managing Director BKG Exhibitions Ltd, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the many challenges facing the nation’s automotive industry as a means of solving the nation’s economic problems.Agwu who spoke at the opening of the 13th Lagos Motor Fair and seventh Auto Parts Expo Africa at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, lately said  the nation’s automotive sector holds the key to unlocking the nation’s economic development.“Ï call on the government to urgently address the myraids of challenges confronting the auto industry as doing so is the lasting secret to the nation coming out of the vicious cycle of economic underdevelopment” he said.

At a time when auto dealerships and financial institutions are scared of offering auto finance to new vehicle buyers, Kia Motors and Access Bank have proved their commitment to their Nigerian customers by providing affordable and flexible auto finance options to those of them  who wish to acquire brand new Kia car models.The two companies put pen to paper recently on the new easy auto finance scheme aimed at ensuring that their customers purchase Kia automobiles of their choices through the scheme.

As Nigerian roads are not getting better, most car buyers are mindful of cars they buy to enable them navigate the poor roads. Most times, the ground clearance, comfort, durability, safety and performance are usually top priorities. The Changan CS35 marketed in Nigeria by Stallion Motors has all these qualities and more. It is competitively priced and delivers like a top Class SUV.