Executive Motoring
16 Feb
One of the organisers of the Lagos Motor Show, Gbenga Adebayo, has raised hope that the event would become the largest auto-industry-supported motor event in Africa.
9 Feb
In line with the on-going strategic repositioning of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for professionalism and more effective service delivery, the Lagos State Government has begun an intensive in-house training programme for 309 junior officers across zones.
9 Feb
Nigeria's aftermarket service company, Fixit45, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mijo Autogas Pvt Limited of India to spearhead Nigeria's transition to autogas, aligning with the vision set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
9 Feb
Automotive enthusiasts, car owners, salesmen, auto-mechanics and fleet maintenance team as well as vendors will be thrilled to a display of motor sports such as vintage, classic, exotic cars and motorsports courtesy of the Lagos Motor Show (LMS), in conjunction with Classic Cars Collector of Nigeria, 'Work and Play'.
9 Feb
Weststar Associates Limited, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria has introduced the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC, marking the dawn of the next era in midsize luxury SUV.
9 Feb
Following a courtesy visit to the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) by the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiative Monitoring and Delivering, Titilope Gbadamasi, 30,000 young Nigerians are to benefit from the periodic mechatronics training programme of NADDC.
26 Jan
Amid a global emphasis on green energy and the subsequent global energy transition, total sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa increased by 65 per cent year-on-year in 2023, with hybrid vehicles making up most of these sales.
26 Jan
Stakeholders in the transport sector have called for a robust welfare package and improved safety measures for Nigerian e-hailing drivers. According to the stakeholders, this will boost the morale and promote self-confidence of the drivers, using the various e-hailing platforms.
26 Jan
Carloha, the exclusive national partner of Chery Automobile in Nigeria, has announced that the brand achieved a yearly sales figure of 1,881,316 units, representing a growth of 52.6 per cent. Exports stood at 937,148, a modest increase of 101.1 per cent.
26 Jan
Hyundai Motor Company has been recognised yet again for its innovative design competitiveness by winning six top honours at the 2023 Good Design Awards in the U.S., including four in the transportation category and two in the interactive media category.
19 Jan
Suzuki by CFAO ended the 2023 automotive business year in Nigeria with the graduation ceremony of the Suzuki Empower Her 2.0 (SEH) programme in a momentous celebration of female empowerment and achievement.
19 Jan
Kia Corporation and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, committing the two companies to collaborate on Kia’s planned development and deployment of ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBVs).
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The Edo State University Uzairue on Monday awarded scholarships to 100 indigent students from Edo State to enable them to continue their educational pursuits at the institution. The full scholarship covers both tuition fees and accommodation, while other awards cover only tuition fees. Presenting the letters of award to the successful candidates, the Acting Vice-Chancellor…
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