Ford’s tiny yet powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has been voted best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year in a row. Judges praised the combination of drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology that continue to set the standard.

The increase in fuel pump price from N86.50k to N145 may have led to the gradual withdrawal of most big Sport Utility Vehicles, SUV from Nigerian roads, and drop in sales of such vehicles. Vanguard Motoring investigation revealed that most owners of such vehicles now drive them occasionally to save fuel, while some have put theirs up for sale. It is a common sight to see most SUVs with ‘for sale’ pasted on their glasses even when they are being driven on the road. Before the increase in fuel pump price, use of SUVs was the trend but with the high cost of fuel, people are beginning to think twice before putting the vehicles on the road on a daily basis.

When was the last time you checked your tyre pressure yourself? This is one very important aspect of the automobile that is often overlooked even when I should always be on your priority checklist as a car owner. Beside safety, your tyres are everything when it comes to your vehicle, and gas mileage is no exception. The rolling resistance of your vehicle has a direct effect on your fuel economy. The type of tyre you use has a direct effect on your fuel economy. Some tyres are better than others; some have less rolling resistance. You might spend more for better tyres, but in the end, you will likely come out on top based on your fuel savings alone.

Toyota Nigeria Limited, TNL, has dedicated its latest award by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, to its loyal customers across the country. Toyota won the ‘High Standard in Automobile Service award” at the event and was the only automobile company recognised at the ceremony. The annual LCCI award was attended by high networth individuals from the corporate world, who converged at the Muson Centre, Lagos, to grace the occasion. According to LCCI the award was instituted to recognise deserving sectors of the economy and 19 awards were presented to different organisations for standing out in their various sectors.

Determined to make ownership of Ford brand of vehicles more rewarding and stress-free, Coscharis Motors, foremost Ford dealer in Nigeria, has introduced an incentive known as Ford Protect Package, FPP, for its customers. The company also officially introduced the 2016 models of the Ford Explorer, Figo and Ranger pick-up. The Ford Protect Package replaced the Extended Service Plan, ESP, and covers all Ford vehicles purchased from Coscharis Motors.