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Toyota tops automakers in 2014’s Best Global Brands list

Toyota tops automakers in 2014’s Best Global Brands list

Toyota is the most valuable automotive brand on this year’s Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking—moving from number ten to number eight. Although Toyota was fined US$1.2 billion by the U.S. Justice Department in March 2014 and recalled nearly 6.4 million vehicles worldwide just a few weeks later, the Japanese automaker met the crisis head on and kept the reputation of its 77-year-old brand intact. This year’s increase in sales demonstrates growth not only in the US, but also in markets like China and Europe.

Toyota Fortuner,  rugged, Sleek SUV

Toyota Fortuner, rugged, Sleek SUV

Though not as popular as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and RAV4 in Nigeria, the Toyota Fortuner is one of the most practical sport utility vehicles, SUV, from the Toyota stable. It combines the comfort of luxury sedan with the capability of SUV.

Toyota Prado takes major leap

Toyota Prado takes major leap

Though a facelift, the new Land Cruisers Prado has turned out to be one of the prettiest rides in its segment. With a heritage that dates back over half a century, the Land Cruiser’s unrivalled off-road performance and durability have earned it a rock-solid reputation for reliability.

Vario, Mercedes-Benz workhorse arrives as tow-truck

Vario, Mercedes-Benz workhorse arrives as tow-truck

Having stamped its authority on the sales and maintenance of both Mercedes-Benz passenger and commercial vehicles in Nigeria, Weststar Associates Ltd, authorised general distributors of Mercedes-Benz products in Nigeria has introduced the new Mercedes-Benz Vario range into the market.

Made-in-Nigeria Hyundai Grand shines at first  road test

Made-in-Nigeria Hyundai Grand shines at first road test

The recently unveiled made-in-Nigeria Hyundai Grand was recently put to test in Lagos by local automobile media, who test drove the car from Victoria Island through the busy roads of Apongbon in Lagos Island to Western Avenue, Ikeja, Opebi and Third Mainland Bridge.

Toyota tops automakers in 2014’s Best Global Brands list

Toyota tops automakers in 2014’s Best Global Brands list

Toyota is the most valuable automotive brand on this year’s Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking—moving from number ten to number eight. Although Toyota was fined US$1.2 billion by the U.S. Justice Department in March 2014 and recalled nearly 6.4 million vehicles worldwide just a few weeks later, the Japanese automaker met the crisis head on and kept the reputation of its 77-year-old brand intact. This year’s increase in sales demonstrates growth not only in the US, but also in markets like China and Europe.

Elantra surpases 10m units in global sales

Elantra surpases 10m units in global sales

Hyundai Motor’s award winning Elantra, badged as Avante in some markets, recently sold its 10 millionth unit globally. Elantra is Hyundai’s first model, and one of only 10 cars in the history of the auto industry, to reach 10 million sales.

Altima debuts with ambitious features

Altima debuts with ambitious features

The 2015 Nissan Altima continues to be a top choice among family sedans, delivering excellent fuel economy and a rare blend of comfort and agility says foremost American online resource for automotive information, Edmunds.com.

If it is not Toyota Hiace, it is…

If it is not Toyota Hiace, it is…

‘IT can have the shape of Toyota Hiace bus. It can also look like the Toyota Hiace, but it cannot perform or last like the Toyota Hiace and can never be Toyota Hiace.”