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 […]
JAC owes success to Ade Ojo’s pedigree — JAC boss
Management of JAC Motors Nigeria, has revealed that it owes its success in the Nigerian auto world largely to the astute pedigree of the Chairman, Toyota Nigeria Limited and Founder, Elizade Group of Companies, Chief Michael Ade Ojo.The JAC boss made the startling revelation, while presenting a surprise birthday gift to the auto guru who turned 80 years recently.At a surprise birthday bash and gift presentation in the morning of Chief Ade Ojo’s 80th birthday, Managing Director of JAC Elizade Autoland, Mr Demola Ade Ojo revealed that “everyone acknowledges the fact that the name Elizade has opened doors for JAC in Nigeria. Daddy, it’s your reputation that has really made us to sell this brand in Nigeria. We know that you love the brand and you likened it to what Toyota was about 40 years ago when it started in Nigeria.We are not ashamed to say that we wouldn’t have been what we are now, but for your pedigree and marketing skills”.
FRSC records 11% decrease in accident deaths during 2018 Eid-el-fitri
The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, has said that the agency recorded 11 per cent decrease in the number of people kill in road traffic crashes nationwide compared to 57 deaths during the same period, in 2017 of Eid-El-Fitri Salla period. The Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, revealed that there was a significant increase in the number of people rescued without injury during the 2018 Sallah special patrol exercise which was given a wider coverage than previous years, when compared to the same period of Easter celebration in 2017.
Hand-assembly of most powerful Jaguar begins
Hand-assembly of the new Jaguar XE SV Project 8, the most powerful, agile and extreme performance Jaguar road car ever, begins this month. The first examples of Project 8, a limited-edition sports sedan with genuine supercar performance, will be delivered to performance driving enthusiasts this summer.
Van or saloon, Mercedes Benz V-Class fits in
Automobile makers are responding to the needs of their customers with their new models. Research has shown that automobiles of today go beyond just one purpose. They can be deployed for various purposes as the need may arise. This must have necessitated the launch of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, which combines the dual purpose of a van and luxury saloon.
Smart safety features that stand Ford Ranger Pickup out
Safety features usually rank very high on a parents’ list of priorities when looking to buy a new family car. But with so many advances in technology and engineering in the auto industry in recent years, it can be a bit overwhelming for buyers to make sense of all the terminology, and know exactly which features to look for during the decision-making process.
