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 […]
Ember months campaign: FRSC lauds Guinness’ commitment to road safety
THE Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, and Guinness Nigeria Limited, Wednesday, kicked-off the ember months road safety awareness in demonstration of the continued advocacy of road safety in the country and to entrench sanity on Nigerian roads. The campaign tagged “Responsible Drinking Activity” was held at the Guinness’ Ogba office in Lagos, to further underscore their positive disposition to a multi-sectoral approach to road safety management in the country.
Less is more – the new Porsche 911 Carrera T
By Theodore Opara PORSCHE is reviving the purist philosophy from the 911 T of 1968 in the new 911 Carrera T: less weight, shorter transmission ratios from the manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock for improved performance and driving pleasure. The new model’s unique appearance is based on the 911 Carrera […]
NAJA Awards: Hiace short-listed for record time
THE Toyota Hiace has again been short-listed for the Mini Bus of the Year award by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association for the 2017 awards.
Uber’s new app aims at making life easier for Nigerian driver-partners
UBER has announced a set of new features on the app that will make it even easier for driver-partners across Nigeria to choose when, where, and how they drive. A statement from Uber says driver-partners in Nigeria choose to drive with Uber because they can use the app on their own terms. With these new features, Uber is doubling up on what’s made Uber the first choice for flexible opportunities and making it even better.
Ade Ojo named icon of Nigeria auto industry
FOREMOST industrialist and automobile business legend, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, will be honoured as an icon of the Nigeria’s auto industry at the forthcoming Nigerian Auto Journalists Association, NAJA awards 2017. Ade-Ojo, who is the founder of Elizade Nigeria Limited and Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited, will be bestowed with the honour at the Eko Hotel, Lagos on December 12.
