In the second generation of its Gran Turismo, Porsche is introducing the world’s first plug-in hybrid to the luxury class – the Panamera S E-Hybrid with 416 hp of system power. Along with this premiere, two luxurious Executive versions are making their debut – the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo with an extended wheelbase . In addition, an entirely new three-litre V6 engine with biturbo charging is launched with the new Panamera S and 4S.

Towards ensuring regular Parts availability in the entire Sub-Sahara Africa, Ford Motor Company has commenced the shipping of Parts to Coscharis Motors and the entire region direct from the Company’s Parts Distribution Centre for Africa and the Middle East.

The Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu has said that the 2013 Lagos Motors will be one of the best ever organised by the company.

The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has assured that the 13.5 kilometre BRT lane extension from Mile 12 to Ikorodu Town would be completed by the end of next year. On completion the extension would bring the total length of BRT lane, from CMS to Ikorodu town to 35 kilometres.

Following the record-breaking year of 2012, AUDI AG has posted a successful start to 2013: In January, the company sold around 111,750 automobiles worldwide, an increase of 16.3 percent and testimony to clear growth in all regions of the world. The successful midsize model lines A4 and Q5 made a substantial contribution to this growth. Deliveries rose strongly in China at 38.5 percent. In the USA (+7.5 percent) and Europe (+8.6 percent), too, January deliveries topped the figures from the prior-year month.

The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has assured that the 13.5 kilometre BRT lane extension from Mile 12 to Ikorodu Town would be completed by the end of next year. On completion the extension would bring the total length of BRT lane, from CMS to Ikorodu town to 35 kilometres.

In the 2012 financial year, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG achieved record levels in sales, turnover and earnings. At 143,096 vehicles, sales were 22 per cent higher than in the previous year. Turnover increased by 27 per cent to 13.9 billion euros.

At the 2013 Salon International de l’Auto, Geneva, Switzerland, Hyundai gave a European premiere to New Grand Santa Fe – its long wheelbase premium E-segment SUV. Hyundai has brought New Grand Santa Fe to Europe to meet the demand for the long wheelbase version of the popular model, which will contribute to the company capturing a larger share of the E-segment SUV market in Europe.

Otunba Dapo Oladele,CEO, D-Polan Ltd is well known in the Nigerian automobile industry, especially when it comes to sales and maintenance of Toyota brands. A close associate of Elizade Motors, a foremost dealer in Toyota brand, Otunba spoke to Vanguard Motoring on the Nigerian auto industry generally and his relationship with Elizade Motors and Chief Michael Ade Ojo during the last Toyota Nigeria Limited Awards night at the Civic Centre, Lagos.

SsangYong brand has fully returned to the Nigerian market as Stallion Motors, rolled out the three latest models from the company for a test-drive, over the weekend.

THE Managing Director, Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL), Mr. Chandrasheker Krishnadas Thampy has said that his company would continue to identify with projects that will give needed boost to the mental growth of the Nigerian child as this would go a long way in securing their future.

THE Eight edition of the Lagos Motor Fair and second edition of the auto parts Expo will hold at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Announcing the new venue at a press conference in Lagos recently, the Managing Director, BKG Exhibition, organisers of the annual event, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu said that the change was aimed at giving the best to Nigerians and the participant.

The year 2013 marks the anniversary of Porsche’s most iconic car: the 911. For the last 50 years this rear-engined model has been equally at home on the racetrack as on the road. Its genetic DNA can be found in every other Porsche model. With over 820,000 units built, the 911 is the world’s most successful sports car ever.

THE Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has denied carrying out any recruitment exercise in 2012, contrary to media reports which trailed the recent public hearing held by the Senate Joint Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Government Affairs and Labour and Employment.

The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio.