Motoring

NADDC seeks financing reforms to boost vehicle ownership, local assembly

NADDC seeks financing reforms to boost vehicle ownership, local assembly

By Theodore Opara The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called for the development of an affordable vehicle financing ecosystem capable of expanding access to mobility while simultaneously stimulating local automotive production, employment and industrial growth. The Council said vehicle finance should no longer be viewed merely as a consumer credit product, but […]
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Mobile waterless car wash debuts

Mobile waterless car wash debuts

“The Green Machine uses waterless carwash products that lift the dirt from the vehicle by a process of emulsification; meaning that the spray breaks down the dirt into molecules, surrounds and coats the dirt molecules, lifting them off the surface,” explained the Chief Executive Officer of Green Machine Nigeria, Kemi Koyejo. This method, she said, results in longer lifespan of the car paint and prevents corossion of the body.

US shows interest in Nigeria’s auto policy

US shows interest in Nigeria’s auto policy

As a follow-up to the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United States of America, USA, officials of the Economic Affairs Department of US Embassy in Nigeria visited the headquarters of National Automotive Council, NAC, in Abuja recently to make enquiries on the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan, NAIDP, with a view to informing the investment decision of American government and its business community.

Kia restates commitment to auto industry

Kia restates commitment to auto industry

According to him, “for the industry to be revolutionalised and contribute immensely to the country’s internally generated revenue, government needs to stay true to the new auto policy and clamp down on the unchecked influx of imported used cars. The Chief Commercial Officer, who disclosed that the company is currently producing nine new Kia models at its plant in Lagos, noted that the company was yet to break even with its investment as the demand for new cars in Nigeria was relatively low compared to pre-owned vehicles.

VIP unveils Mahindra two-wheelers

VIP unveils Mahindra two-wheelers

VIP Merchandise Enterprises Ltd, representatives of Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd in Nigeria, has launched the Mahindra range of motorcycles in the Nigeria. The launch was attended by Mahindra officials from India, captains of industries, the Indian High Commission and some traditional rulers. Speaking at the occasion, Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd Head of Exports, Mr. Sandeep Kumar Singh, noted that the Mahindra Two Wheelers were made for Nigeria and African.

Kia siblings sweep autopacific awards

Kia siblings sweep autopacific awards

Four models from Kia Motors America (KMA) were recognized as segment winners of the 2015 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), including the Quoris luxury sedan, which ranked at the top of the Luxury Car category and won AutoPacific’s coveted President’s Award, given to the vehicle that achieves the highest-ever overall VSA score.