By Theodore Opara The latest sensation in the Nigeria automobile industry, Cedric Autos, is making waves at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair, holding at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, where it is displaying the Jim pickup, Voyah Dreamer, and Leap Motor C-16 brand of vehicles. Mr Eze Igwe, General Manager, Commercials, Cedric Autos told […]

By Theodore Opara In a bold push for clean mobility, Nigerian automaker, Nord Automobiles Limited, has launched Tavet Motion, a new subsidiary focused on Electric vehicles (EVs), with the unveiling of three new models—Luto, Garent, and Vant—at a high-profile event in Lagos on Thursday. The unveiling at the prestigious Oriental Hotel drew top military officers, […]

By Theodore Opara The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced that the 2025 edition of its International Auto Awards—Nigeria’s most prestigious celebration of excellence and innovation in the motoring industry—will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 6:00 pm. This annual event brings together top […]

By Theodore Opara The Managing Director of Weststar Associates Limited, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, Mrs. Ebere Anenih, has been appointed into the Board of Directors of Eurocham Nigeria, the European Business Chamber in Nigeria. Eurocham Nigeria serves as a key platform for strengthening collaboration, trade, and investment between European and Nigerian […]

By Theodore Opara Suzuki by CFAO Mobility has hosted a three-day celebration to showcase its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer engagement. The three-day event began on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with a Grand Open Day at the Suzuki showroom in Victoria Island, Lagos, giving the public and customers the opportunity to discover the brand […]

… •Sedan • MPV • Estate • Crossover • Pickup By Theodore Opara The Toyota Corolla, the world’s best-selling car, has done it again—setting a new record as the first model to compete across five major vehicle segments: Sedan, Estate, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), Crossover, and Pickup. First introduced in 1966 as a compact sedan, the […]

By Theodore Opara The Managing Director of Weststar Associates Limited, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, Mrs. Ebere Anenih, has been appointed into the Board of Directors of Eurocham Nigeria, the European Business Chamber in Nigeria. Eurocham Nigeria serves as a key platform for strengthening collaboration, trade, and investment between European and Nigerian […]

By Theodore Opara Motul, a globally recognized leader in high-performance lubricants officially distributed in Nigeria by Winpart by CFAO, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Oyo State Bikers Association to enhance the availability and distribution of Motul products across Ibadan and the wider Oyo State region. The collaboration was officially inaugurated on Saturday, […]

Leading this transformation is Jaiz Bank Plc, which has positioned itself at the forefront of green transport financing through an ambitious proposal

General Motors announced plans Wednesday to incorporate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence platform into vehicles and to launch a vehicle capable of “eyes-off” driving in 2028.

By Theodore Opara The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has identified with the production of the Nigeria Auto Guide, describing it as an important resource for supporting the nation’s growing automotive sector. Speaking during the presentation of the publication to her, Dr. Oduwole said, “A publication like the Nigeria Auto Guide […]

By Theodore Opara Stallion Group, one of Nigeria’s leading automobile distributors, has expanded its MG lineup with the official launch of four new models. The new MG models include its flagship SUV, the RX9, compact SUV RX5, MG5 sedan CNG (Bi-fuel), and T60 Pickup, thereby reaffirming its commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and energy-efficient mobility […]

By Theodore Opara Spiro, the African leader in two-wheel transportation and battery swapping, has today, October 21, 2025, announced a landmark $100 million investment round, the largest investment in African two-wheel electric mobility ever. This includes $75 million from The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import […]

…Strengthening Bonds with Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector Through Golf By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the exclusive distributor of Chery automobiles in Nigeria, has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Golf Tournament, scheduled to hold in November in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. As part of the sponsorship, Carloha is […]

*Non-Passage Stalling Industry Growth, says Osanipin By Theodore Opara The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, has expressed concern over the continued delay in the passage of the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) Bill, warning that the situation is stalling vital investments and slowing growth in […]