Executive Motoring

WITH the objective of improving vehicle service, maintenance and repairs in Nigeria, renowned automotive dealer, RT Briscoe has collaborated with University of Lagos (Unilag) to launch a state-of-the-art auto workshop at the heart of the institution.

AS part of measures to reward its customers’ loyalty, one of the leading distributor of automotive products in the country, Infinity Tyres Limited, has disclosed that its yearly value drive promo will spur customers than ever.

SHARES in Volkswagen plunged by 10pc as Tuesday’s findings over carbon dioxide emissions, and petrol-fuelled cars showed involvement of smaller 1.4-litre engines.

PORSCHE, known for building exclusively premium cars, particularly for its taste-conscious owners, has unveiled 911 Targa GTS, which boasts 4.7 seconds for 0–62mph and a top speed of 188mph ahead of 2016.

THE secluded class of people who cruise in Rolls-Royce may not only want a car that will take them to their destinations.

THOSE who are deeply in love with the rugged ability, the dexterity and the toughness of the Land Rover Defender, which has motored on for almost 70 years, may need to look forward to a better model yet to be announced by the organisation to replace the brand as last of Defenders are rolling off production line.

ELIZADE Nigeria Limited has revealed plan to push its Chinese brand, JAC as a key vehicle, which will dominate the auto market in Nigeria few years from now.

In a bid to capitalise on the nation ‘s automotive policy, Mercedes-Benz is set to start assembling its mini-buses and ambulances in Nigeria; the Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz center, Benson Uwatse has disclosed.

IN line with the ongoing development in the automotive sector in Nigeria, CIG, authorised dealer of GAC vehicles in Nigeria said the organisation is strategically positioning its brand as leader in the market.

Following a pledge of about $50 million investment on joint research centres at MIT and Stanford earlier this year, Toyota has announced its intention to establish an artificial intelligence research company, Toyota Research Institute (TRI), and is seeding it with a initial investment of $1 billion to be spent over the next five years. TRI…

Unveils first made-in-Nigeria Ranger THE Federal Government automotive policy has recorded another success as Coscharis Motor, an authorised dealer of Ford vehicles in Nigeria, unveiled a brand new Ranger, which was assembled at the organisationís assembling plant in Ikeja, Lagos. Showcasing the all-new-Ranger in Lagos, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company of Sub-Saharan…

Frontline tyre company, Infinity Tyres Ghana Limited, has announced the debut of its new retail concept with the opening of Infinity Express in association with Vivo Energy Ghana Limited (Shell Licensee). The outlet is putting in the market the entire product line up of Light Truck Radial, Passenger Car Radial and Car Battery segments. Managing…