In 2016, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG far exceeded its 2015 record. The Stuttgart-based sportscar manufacturer delivered a total of 237,778 vehicles around the world, some 6 per cent more than the previous record. The key drivers of growth were Europe, the USA and China. The Macan and the new 718 Boxster had a particularly positive effect on the result. The excellent response to the new Panamera provides an additional boost.

Following the recent promotion of senior officers and other intermediate officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has approved the redeployment of some of the newly promoted senior officers in the capacity of Deputy Corps Marshal, Assistant Corps Marshals and Corps Commanders, who are all expected to report to their new Commands next week.

The death toll on our roads is the result of a monumental performance deficit at every level

KIA Motors stole the spotlight with the world debut of the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger (hereafter Stinger) at the North American International Auto Show. The event dominated by introduction of products from North American companies could not dwarf the new Kia Sport Sedan.

Mercedes-Benz rounded up the year with the number one position in the premium car segment at a double-digit rate in 2016. The renowned German automaker sold more than two million vehicles last year worldwide (+11.3%) for the first time, thus surpassing its German competitors by selling the most premium cars worldwide.