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 […]
How technology is driving urban mobility: The Uber example
In many bustling urban cit-ies around the world, policy-makers and regulators are becoming increasingly focused on creating sustainable solutions that effectively address the rising vehicular congestion that these cities experience. In Lagos, Nigeria, traffic congestion is something inhabitants grapple with on a daily basis. According to recent observations by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the population of Lagos State now stands at over 24 million – equivalent in number to 30 African cities combined. By 2050, it is estimated that the population of Lagos could top 35 million. These growths will no doubt put additional pressure on the city’s infrastructure. Perhaps a crucial question is: how will inhabitants of Lagos get from point A to B? What transportation systems and infrastructure are needed to serve the rapidly burgeoning population?
Mercedes Benz hits new sales record with 1.8m units in first half year
Mercedes Benz can look back on the strongest quarter in the company’s history with a measure of satisfaction. From April to June, 594,528 customers received their new Mercedes Benz (+1.9%). Thus, Mercedes Benz sold more vehicles than ever before in a half year. Since the beginning of the year, 1,188,832 units with the three-pointed star […]
Ford beats emission reduction target eight years early
Ford Motor Company has announced that as part of its 19th annual Sustainability Report it has met its goal to reduce manufacturing emissions eight years ahead of schedule. In 2010, Ford’s Environmental Quality Office announced a goal – to reduce the company’s carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing operations by 30 percent per vehicle produced by 2025.
Rwanda takes advantage as Nigeria struggles with auto policy
By Theodore Opara As the Nigerian government is not getting serious with its auto policy, other African countries are taking the bull by the horns by dangling carrots before world class auto makers. Some of the auto companies who initially wanted to make Nigeria their base in Africa are looking at other African countries that […]
JLR tests smart, connected cars in preparation for self-driving cars
THE road tests are part of the £7.1 million project aimed at creating the UK’s first fully connected infrastructure geared towards self-driving cars. More than 40 miles of the M40, M42, A45 and A46 will benefit from a world-first combination of wireless technologies (DSRC, 3/4G mobile networks, WiFi and fibre optic networks), ensuring vehicles can always be connected to each other and to infrastructure.
