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Mazda Produces One-Millionth Mazda MX-5, Set to Break Own Record

There is no doubt that Mazda Motor Corporation will now attempt to break its own record, more so, with the achievement of the production of the one-millionth Mazda MX-5 on April 22. The announcement of this feat is coming 27 years after the company began manufacturing the iconic roadster at ...

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FG Approves Optional 3, 5-Year Validity Period for Drivers Licence

   The Federal Government has approved an optional validity period of three and five years, respectively, for the Nigerian drivers licence. The approval, which extends the hitherto three-year validity period to five years , was given by the Joint Tax Board (JTB) at its 134th meeting held two weeks ago ...

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Mitsubishi Boosts Wheel Well’s Efforts On In-vehicle Safety for Children

  Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to road safety by adding its support to Wheel Well, an organisation committed to in-vehicle safety for children of all ages. “Safety is one of the biggest considerations when families shop for a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) such as the ...

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NNPC: Kachikwu Not Sacked as GMD, Still in Control

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has described as untrue a report that its Group Managing Director, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has been replaced by President Muhammadu Buhari. A report earlier published and circulated on Friday said the Group Executive Director, Exploration, Dr. Maikanti Baru, had been appointed as the new ...

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NNPC Allocates 1,118 Trucks of PMS Nationwide

 As the fuel scarcity currently being experienced in Nigeria shows no sign of abating, the state oil corporation, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said a total of 1,118 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were loaded across the country on Thursday. “A total of 1,118 trucks (39,958,000ltrs) were loaded from ...

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GM Reports Q1 Net Income of $2.0 Billion

General Motors Co. on Thursday said its first-quarter net income to common stockholders stands at $2.0 billion or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $0.9 billion or $0.56 per diluted share a year ago. Earnings per share diluted-adjusted for special items was a first-quarter record at $1.26, up 47 percent compared ...

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Mercedes-Benz Style Unveils Luxury Yacht “Arrow460-Granturismo”

The luxury motor yacht “Arrow460–Granturismo” designed by Mercedes-Benz Style has embarked on its maiden voyage off the coast of Nice, Italy. The first example of this new yacht model is named “Mercedes”, and true to the tradition of the name it founds a completely new boat concept. The 14-metre long, ...

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Toyota Hilux Still In Lead As Al-Attiyah Wins Fourth Consecutive Stage In Qatar

As the final stage (Stage 5) of the five-day 2016 Sealine Cross-Country Rally, consisting of 351 km of typical desert racing takes place this Friday, April 22 at the Losail International Race Circuit in Doha, Qatar, defending champions Nasser Al-Attiyah and navigator Mattieu Baumel, driving a South African Toyota Hilux, ...

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HINO SA Reaffirms Commitment To Vision 2020

Hino South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to Vision 2020 which aims to make Hino the top selling truck brand in South Africa by 2020. Recently the Hino staff and dealers signed a pledge under the slogan “One Team, One Pledge” to support this vision. The strategy has the full ...

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Mitsubishi: SA Market Not Affected By Fuel Consumption Debacle

The Mitsubishi Motor Corporation Wednesday announced that vehicles involved in a fuel consumption debacle regarding data released in Japan, are not for sale in South Africa. This was stated in a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA. According to the statement, the fuel consumption data submitted to the Japanese Ministry ...

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