By Theodore Opara Weststar Associates Limited, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, is raising urgent awareness about the global rise in counterfeit automotive parts, following Mercedes-Benz’s 2024 report revealing alarming figures. According to the data, 793 raids conducted worldwide led to the seizure of more than 1.5 million fake Mercedes-Benz products. This disturbing […]

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the exclusive distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, is elevating the vehicle ownership experience by making access to brand-new sedans and SUVs easier, more affordable, and worry-free, supported by Nigeria’s most advanced after-sales service package. At a media parley held at its Alapere showroom in Lagos, Mr. Sola Adigun, Managing Director […]

The Corps remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring safer roads and a more civil relationship

By Theodore Opara Frontline auto company, Suzuki by CFAO, is offering up to 25% discount on spare parts for walk-in customers as it opens its spare parts shop in the busy Ladipo auto parts market in Lagos. General Manager of Suzuki by CFAO, Mrs. Aissatou Diouf, stated that the need to ensure that Suzuki customers […]

‘I saw many empty plants, which used to manufacture vehicles and components… hundreds of thousands of used vehicles get imported into the country without adding any value’

By Theodore Opara A new sensational model of the Jetour, T2 (PHEV), has arrived in Nigeria. The plug-in hybrid electric version of the T2 lifestyle off-roader, already on sale in the country, blends power with efficiency, providing a comfortable and feature-rich driving experience, according to its manufacturer. Apart from its fuel economy when running on […]

Thirty-one years ago, Toyota introduced the RAV4, a three-door compact SUV powered by a 2.0-litre engine. It was an instant success

Carloha, Cypress Capital, and FundPark have joined forces to implement a sophisticated trade finance model

By Theodore Opara Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), the central body of long distance, inter-state transporters in Nigeria, has elected a new executive council to run the affairs of the body for a renewable term of two years.The smooth and rancour-free transition, which saw the outgoing National President, Mr. Nonso Ubajaka hand […]

By Theodore Opara The Jetour X70 Plus is one Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), recently launched into the market by Jetour Nigeria, that is loaded with plus, plus features to deliver comfort and power to the driver and passengers. It is not just another SUV on the road as it comes with mouth-watering features that are not […]

The summit brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, a prominent player in the country’s automotive sector, has introduced a groundbreaking protection policy for its pre-owned vehicles, setting a new benchmark in customer assurance and service quality. Felix Mahan, General Manager of Marketing at Carloha Nigeria, revealed that every pre-owned vehicle sold now comes with a seven-day vehicle repair […]

By Theodore Opara The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has renewed its commitment to enforcing stringent quality controls aimed at raising standards in Nigeria’s automotive industry. At the 2nd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit in Lagos, SON’s Director General, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, represented by Engr. Sodiq Danmola, Head of SON Mechanical Testing Laboratory, highlighted the organisation’s vital […]

Chief Executive Officer of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, says with the right policies, Nigeria can become a regional manufacturing powerhouse, reduce its reliance on used vehicle imports, and become a job-creating hub for Africa’s next industrial revolution. According to her, Nigeria possesses the scale, talent and entrepreneurial spirit to lead  Africa’s automotive […]

By Theodore Opara To deepen localisation and economic growth, Communication Consultant and Professor of Mass Communication at Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Prof. Oscar Odiboh, has raised reasons for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s approach to auto manufacturing. Odiboh who spoke at the recent Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) summit in Lagos, where experts and […]