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1st March 2017

With a good job, after securing a roof over your head, the next smartest thing is to try and secure your means of transportation as well. This is where the issue of buying a car comes in. If you can afford to buy a car, then make sure you plan for all the contingencies beforehand. … Continue reading What to Keep In Mind before Buying a Car

By jelifat

Autos

30th July 2016

Do not make calls. Driving requires concentration. One mistake to avoid while driving at night is the use of cell phones. Studies have shown that this could greatly impair one’s level of concentration. If you must use a phone while driving, use on hands-free. Do not stare at lights from oncoming vehicles. One cardinal rule … Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Driving at Night

By john-adiele

Autos

26th July 2016

Buying a car should depend on the intended use. Since cars are designed by manufacturers for different purposes like luxury, for sport or travel, it is important that buyers purchase cars that in the end would meet their needs. Below are different classes of cars. SUV (Sport Utility Vehicles) Within this group are the land … Continue reading Car Review: 10 Different Car Types for Different Purposes

By oladepo-abiola-joshua

Autos

22nd July 2016

The fuel pump is like the heartbeat of a car. A very important part of the fuel management system, the fuel pump is so critical to the entire functionality of an automobile to the extent that if it blinks for a second, the entire vehicle becomes practically affected. Its main function simply is to transport … Continue reading Five Signs That Indicate a Faulty Fuel Pump and What to Do About It

By john-adiele

Autos Tip of the Day Transport

23rd April 2016

Feeling bad about your car? Every motorist is somewhat edgy about maneuvering through daily commutes. And even though one might not use cars as frequent as on a daily basis, with time the exterior gets less flashy and internal faults become inevitable. But before you cut a big hole in your pocket for a new … Continue reading 5 Tips to Make Your Car Look New

By nkemndem

Autos News Science & Technology

20th November 2015

Global vehicle brand Peugeot has announced plans to return to Nigeria after the failed privatization attempts of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited. The company’s Executive Vice President for Africa and the Middle-East, Mr. Jean-Christophe Quemard cited this on Thursday during a visit to see President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House. This was included in a … Continue reading Peugeot to Return to Nigeria

By ify

Autos News

8th July 2015

There has been a recent development in the Nigerian automobile industry. Honda Motor Company has announced that it is currently building cars in Nigeria by retooling part of its factory that previously made motorcycles. According to the company’s chief executive, Takahiro Hachigo, operations began this month with plans to produce 1,000 of its Accord Sedans annually … Continue reading Honda to Commence Production of Accord Sedans in Nigeria

By ify

Autos BUSINESS

23rd April 2015

Nigerian car website, cheki.com.ng has launched a five-day money-back guarantee product aimed at increasing the credibility of car purchase on the website. According to Checki, customers are allowed five days to test drive the purchased car as long as they do not go more than 400 miles on it. The car website said the idea is … Continue reading Cheki.com.ng Offers Buyers Money-Back Guarantee Product

By michael-abimboye

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23rd April 2014

A new color World center has been opened in Lekki, Lagos by Berger Paints Nigeria Plc in an attempt to ease its customers’ stress of coming to the mainland to meet their product requirements. Tor Nygard, Managing director, Berger Paints Nigeria Plc made this known in an inauguration recently while addressing stakeholders in the construction … Continue reading Berger Paints Nigeria Opens a New Color World Center in Lekki

By mary-odunuga

Autos News

15th April 2014

  Toyota has opened the $2 million ultra-modern body and paint repair workshop equipped with high-tech equipment for use. Managing Director of Toyota Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Chandrasheker Thampy, has said that the workshop, located at the company’s facility at Oregun road is designed as a game changer. He described the body and paint repair segement as a … Continue reading Toyota Opens Ultra Modern Body and Paint Repair Workshop‏

By mary-odunuga

Autos BUSINESS News Website Review

25th March 2014

These are good times for Cheki.com.ng, the nation’s foremost car advertising website, as the online company has raised the bar in the auto industry by way of adding valuable inputs to its business. The company recently hit 30,000 vehicle listings on its website www.cheki.com.ng which is a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s auto industry. The online car advertising … Continue reading Cheki.com.ng Hits 30,000 Car Listings; Maintains Position as Nigeria’s Number 1 Car Website

By michael-abimboye

Autos News TECH Transport

26th February 2014

TrafficButter, a Nigerian startup that helps motorists navigate traffic, has launched a new mobile app called the Traffic Butter Mobile App. Thew new app comes just a month after the company merged with JonnyWaka, another technology firm. The merger by the two firms gave birth to a single entity now known as TrafficButter. The company … Continue reading TrafficButter Launches the TrafficButter Mobile App; to Reward Users with Gifts

By connectnigeria

Autos News Transport

21st February 2014

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited, a division of Stallion Group, has announced its plan to manufacture Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles in Nigeria from April 2014. The Group already represents Hyundai’s range of passenger and commercial vehicles in Nigeria and operates an ultra-modern vehicle assembly plant in Lagos. Hyundai’s entry into the sub-Saharan market follows the … Continue reading Hyundai Partners with Stallion Group to Manufacture Automobiles in Nigeria

By mary-odunuga

Autos BUSINESS LIFESTYLE News Transport

6th February 2014

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a leading luxury automobile brand in the world, last August, inked a deal with Coscharis Motors, Nigeria that grants the latter a franchise status for marketing Rolls Royce automobile brands in Nigeria. The agreement also confers on Coscharis Motors the status as the second franchise dealer of the RR brand in Africa, … Continue reading Luxury Auto Marketer Coscharis is Exclusive Franchise Dealer of Rolls-Royce Automobiles in Nigeria; Second in Africa

By kunle-binuyo

Autos BUSINESS E-Commerce News TECH

Nigeria’s largest car depot, Berger Park, Apapa, Lagos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with online pan African car website checki.com.ng on a bilateral business relationship. The pact which was signed Thursday, 30th of January, will see checki.com.ng advertise cars of various car marts in Berger Park on its website for free. Speaking to press men … Continue reading Berger Park, Nigeria’s Largest Car Depot Signs MoU with Online Car Website

By michael-abimboye

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26th January 2014

Nissan Motors will roll out the first set of ‘Made in Nigeria’ vehicles in April 2014. This was revealed in the outcome of a meeting President Goodluck Jonathan held with Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer of Nissan Motors during the World Ecoomic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The first set of the locally made cars, which … Continue reading Nissan Rolls Out Made in Nigeria Cars in April

By kunle-binuyo

Autos BUSINESS E-Commerce News Transport

29th October 2013

Technology giant, Rocket Internet has launched Carmudi in Nigeria. Carmudi is a platform that allows people to find commercial vehicles and motorcycles online. The website allows vehicle dealers and agents to post and buyers to find cars, motorcycles or commercial vehicles online. Nigeria is one of five countries that Carmudi has going live, including Mexico, … Continue reading Classified Vehicles Platform Carmudi Launched in Nigeria

By sheyi

Autos ECONOMY News Science & Technology TECH 6 more...

9th October 2013

Nissan and Stallion Group have announced intention to jointly launch vehicle assembly in Nigeria. This will make Nissan the first major international manufacturer to launch vehicle assembly under the Automobile Industrial Policy of the Federal Government. Stallion Group, the exclusive distributor of Nissan cars in Nigeria, signed the agreement with Nissan, and the move is … Continue reading Nissan to Start Producing Cars in Nigeria

By sheyi

Autos News

8th October 2013

The Federal Government has said that it would introduce new clearing rates for the importation of used cars into Nigeria from March 2014. This, the Government says, will accelerate development of manufacturing plants by global and local firms. The Director-General of the National Automotive Council (NAC), under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Aminu … Continue reading Nigeria to Introduce New Clearing Rates for Used Cars by March 2014

By sheyi

Autos BUSINESS ECONOMY News Transport

18th September 2013

Honda International has announced the establishment of Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd. (HAWA), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary for the import and sales of automobiles and automobile parts in Nigeria. It is the second local automobile subsidiary established by Honda in the African continent following South Africa. The centre, according to Honda, “Will import City from … Continue reading Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria

By sheyi

Autos ECONOMY EDUCATION News

13th September 2013

The Federal Government has revealed plans to create three automobile centres in Nigeria across three zones. The centres, to be located in Lagos (Ibadan Zone), Nnewi (Aba Zone) and Kano (Kaduna zone), would train Nigerians in auto maintenance and spare parts production, according to the Minster for Trade and Investments, Olusegun Aganga. At the 2013 … Continue reading FG to Establish Three Automobile Training Centres in Nigeria

By sheyi

Autos ECONOMY EDUCATION News TECH

11th September 2013

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, is preparing to manufacture the first made in Nigeria car by 2015. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Cyril Asiabaka, in an announcement, said the university plans to manufacture the cars in commercial quantity by 2017. He said it will be done in partnership with the University of Munich, Germany. If successful, … Continue reading FUTO Plans Automobile Production – Vice Chancellor

By sheyi

Autos TECH

9th September 2013

Global Automaker, Nissan, has joined the new trend of technology by launching its smartwatch. The device, called Nissan Nismo Concept Watch, was created to keep tabs on both the car and driver’s status  in order to improve the performance of Nissan motorsports athletes.” The smartwatch launched by Nissan’s Nismo Lab, is a mobile laboratory featuring … Continue reading Nissan Launches Smartwatch

By sheyi

Autos TECH

3rd September 2013

Nokia has introduced HERE Auto and its companion (map) app – for smartphones. It works with or without a data connection, and according to Nokia, offers voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, places search and collections, different map views, 3D landmarks, speed limit and speed camera warnings and even traffic estimation based on historic data. With HERE: … Continue reading Intelligent Cloud Behind HERE Auto

By sheyi

Autos

30th July 2013

The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing on Monday. “Innovation drives change. The i3 is more than just a car. It’s a revolutionary step towards sustainable mobility. It is purpose-built around an electric power train to serve the needs of … Continue reading BMW i3 Electric Car Premiere in New York, London and Beijing

By sheyi

Autos LIFESTYLE

6th December 2012

Land is a major medium of transportation in Nigeria. There are other mediums like air and water, but these other channels of transportation are not the most used or patronized. I couldn’t help taking notice of the number of cars that ply our roads daily, increasing by the hour. With the traffic laws that have … Continue reading HOW TO: Buy A Used Car in Nigeria

By kobe

Autos BUSINESS

8th October 2012

South Korea’s fourth largest auto-maker, SsangYong has launched new models of Sport Utility Vehicles in Nigeria. The brands – Rexton, Actyon and Kyron Sports – will be available in the Nigerian, by Stallion Motors. Stallion Motors is an authorized dealer for auto-brands in Nigeria, and it has added SsangYong to that list. Speaking at the … Continue reading SsangYong Launches New Models of SUVs in Nigeria

By david

Autos LIFESTYLE News

24th September 2012

By David Stephen. The Nigerian Agency in charge of road safety, FRSC – Federal Road Safety Corp, has warned road users to be heedful of safe driving at this end of the year period. A senior official dismissed the ‘myth’ of more accidents at the end of the year, attributing it to reckless driving. A … Continue reading FRSC Releases Statistics For Road Accidents.

By connectnigeria

Autos LIFESTYLE

17th August 2012

Step 1: You will attend an accredited driving school for training. This, depending on their schedule, may take up to three weeks.A list of accredited driving schools can be seen from the link: https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org/pages/drivingSchool

By connectnigeria

Autos LIFESTYLE

3rd July 2012

Basically are two different types of hybrids: the Gas powered money savers and the Electric cars. The gas version model is actually driven by a unique specialized gas engine while the electric hybrid includes a chargeable battery, just the way you remote control the toy cars you possessed as a child.

By kobe