The Abuja Motor Fair, organised by BKG Exhibition Limited, has always been an avenue for the automobile industry to shine and for different auto companies to display their various brands. Weststar Associates Ltd, the authorised sole distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram in Nigeria has always made its presence positively felt. In the past, their classy array of a variety of passenger and commercial vehicle models such as the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL, GLK, Sprinter, Actros, Zetros, including the Chrysler family of Ram, Grand Cherokee, Durango, Dodge Caliber and Wrangler have perpetually dazzled the audience with their outstanding features and attractive prices.

Skoda may soon hit a chord with the buying public following the recent introduction of the all new Rapid – a straightforward, spacious, good value B-segment competitor.

An emerging B–segment Rapid sedan is Skoda’s first model, incorporating the automaker’s new design language characterised by crisp lines that help to define clean surfaces. Rapid is available in Nigeria with the 1.6 litre turbocharged engine which delivers 77kw of power. This engine boasts very high fuel efficiency like other Skoda models.

Following the influx of sophisticated cars into the country from different parts of the world, auto mechanics in Nigeria have called for special training on the use of computers to repair faulty vehicles

DETERMINED to compete favourably in the Nigerian passenger car market segment, Tata Africa Services Nigeria Limited recently added two new car models, Indigo Manza and Indica Vista to its product line in the country.
The two new models with their captivating designs come with array of modern features and are targeted at increasing Tata market shares in the passenger car segment in the country.

The Association of Nigeria Tyre Marketers has so far awarded One Thousand certificates of Allocation (C of A) to deserving members and investors who meet its requirements of completing all the necessary payments for each shop at their new “AFRICAN TYRE VILLAGE” permanent site.

Kewalram Nigeria Limited has launched the FotonDaimler range of heavy trucks and buses into the Nigerian market. The renowned automobile marketing company, recently presented the range to motoring journalists in Lagos.

CFAO Motors distributors of MITSUBISHI and FUSO vehicles, has introduced a training programme for young and matured motoring Nigerians on new techniques for handling the vehicles.

The Mercedes Benz GLA compact sport utility vehicle was one of the star attractions at the just concluded International Motor Show, IAA, in Frankfurt, where it celebrated its world premiere. The all-new Mercedes Benz GLA class brings to five the number of premium sport utility vehicles in the Mercedes Benz passenger car line-up. The others include the GLK, GL, ML and G-Class.

The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria, ALBON, has appealed to the Federal and state governments to harmonise and streamline the on-going issuance of vehicle number plates with the proposed introduction of biometric motor registration by the Nigeria Police Force.

The Mile 12 to CMS Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, operation is set to transform with the addition of 50 new buses to its fleet, an increase expected to improve commuting and service delivery along the corridor.