Hyundai Motors Nigeria limited has launched the full range of Hyundai commercial vehicles into the Nigerian markets. The new commercial vehicles which comprise the HD Series trucks and buses were unveiled at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Toyota South Africa Motors was once again identified as the manufacturer of the best quality vehicles in the volume passenger car and light commercial vehicle segments. This time it was supported by the 2011 Synovate Quality Awards for Product Quality.

Jaguar has released details of the C-X16 concept ahead of its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Renowned British automobile brand, Morris Garages (MG) has joined teh growing number of automobile brands in the country courtesy of Coscharis Motors, a leading automobile marketing company which also represents BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar and Ford, in Nigeria.

Coscharis Motors, Ford Motors representative in Nigeria has finally launched the new Ford Figo into the market. The official launch of the Figo which was followed by a test drive of the car by selected members of the Nigerian Motoring Press over the weekend, revealed the unique attributes of the compact hatchback which has dominated the Indian auto market in the last two years, garnering over 20 prestigious awards within the period.

Few months after its launch, the new BMW X3 has earned top rating in the latest safety assessment programme for new cars.

In the latest Euro NCAP crash test, the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. The second-generation Sports Activity Vehicle earned its top marks in this challenging test for new vehicles thanks to its comprehensive range of standard safety equipment and effective occupant protection in various types of collision.

BMW’s i8 Concept, an innovative and sporty plug-in hybrid, will be showcased at the Johanesburg motor show in South Africa next month. It is one of two electrically-assisted vehicles, along with the i3 Concept, to be presented by the world’s best-selling luxury car brand this year.

DELTA State Coordinator of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr. Dickson Amromawhe have appealed to the Federal, State and Local Governments to carry out timely repairs on roads across the country and also ensure proper monitoring and supervision to manage the unsettling increase in the rate of road traffic accidents.

Renowned car maker, Porsche AG has finally settled in Nigeria. The car maker which is revered for making sports cars has finally gotten a home in Nigeria, courtesy of the Stallion Group a leading automobile marketing company in Nigeria.

Barely five weeks to the kickoff of the 2011 Abuja Motor Show, the organisers, BKG Exhibitions has disclosed that they are already having a full house based on the number of participants that have indicated interest to be part of the show.

The Suzuki Sx4 sedan may look simple in design but the unique attributes of the Sx4 stands it out in its class. For instance, the Sx4 is one of the few car models that is produced only in Japan. This means that Suzuki applies the strict Japanese standard in producing the Suzuki Sx4. As a result, the Suzuki Sx4 has a very long life span when compared to its competitors.

MG (Morris Garages) one time renowned British automobile brand is now in Nigeria – courtesy, Coscharis Motors. The MG as you may recall, was ones a household name in the automobile world in those days, just like the Toyotas, Hondas and Mercedes Benz of today. It was hardly missing in most garages and owners pride the models as jewels. But today, MG is a citizen of China with the latest technological advancements like any other world-class auto brand.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen site, designed to bring extreme weather conditions indoors.

Temperatures ranging from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius, hurricanes with wind speeds of up to 265 km/h, tropical rainfall and heavy snowstorms are all parts of the standard repertoire available here to the test engineers. If needs be, they can even provide a realistic simulation of a mercilessly hot sun.

Determined to protect the environment from vehicular emission, the federal government has banned the importation, assembling and manufacturing of motorbike with two-stroke engine into the country.

Kia Motors Corporation has been awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organization, in recognition of the strong eco-credentials of its three newest models.