Evolution of world’s best-selling car, Corolla
Some of its closest rivals are the Ford F-Series at about 43 million units, Volkswagen Golf at 37 million, Volkswagen Passat at 34 million and Honda Civic at 28 million
Peugeot bounces back with award winning 301
IF the Nigeria Auto Journalists Award was instituted in the country in the 1970s and 80s, the Peugeot 404, 504 and 505 models would have won it more often than any other car models. This was the best era of Peugeot in Nigeria prior to the coming of Peugeot 406.
Lagos Motor Fair, Autoparts Expo Africa target Africa markets
As arrangements for the hosting of the 12th edition of the flagship auto- fair in West Africa ‘The Lagos Motor Fair’ & Autoparts Expo Africa billed to take place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos from April 24-29, 2017 gathers momentum; the organizers of the annual event, BKG Exhibitions has revealed that the scope of the event has been widened to cover the entire continent of Africa.
Ford goes haywire with new hig-tech features
ARE we nearly there yet?”could become “Are we there already?” as harassed parents will soon be able to keep the kids amused by letting them stream and download movies, games and music on the road. Ford has partnered with Vodafone to bring 4G LTE connectivity to vehicles in Europe via the new FordPass Connect built-in modem and Wi Fi hotspot capability. Incorporating an external aerial, the Wi-Fi hotspot enables up to 10 devices to connect to the network at once. This will enable passengers to surf the internet with improved connectivity.
GAC Motors rewards AMVCA winners with SUV, sedan
LEADING Chinese automaker, GAC Motors, has lived up to its promise to supporting the Creative Industry in Nigeria with the presentation of cars to two winners at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award which took place in Lagos recently.
Makeover that turned M-Class to Class-benchmark
Benz has thoroughly revised its best-seller in the SUV segment. Formerly known as the M-Class, the GLE has been redesigned with impressive new elements. Some of its highlights include a considerably more appealing front fascia that comes with new headlights, bumpers and grilles while the rear features redesigned LED stripes for an improved look. Depending on the trim levels, the SUV can have two different engine grilles and three different bumpers with one each reserved for its AMG versions. Across the available engine range, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by 17 percent on average compared with the predecessor model series.
