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Police arrest 29 suspected carjackers, recover 12 cars

The Special Tactical Squad of the Nigerian Police on Friday said it has arrested 29 suspected carjackers from different states across the country and recovered 12 vehicles in the process. The arrests, according to a statement signed by the Force Public relations officer, DCP Don N. Awunah, followed a crackdown ordered ...

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Fashola gives marching order on Lagos/Ibadan road

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola     Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Friday, directed Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., to complete rehabilitation works on the Lagos/Ibadan expressway before the end of the year, to guarantee the safety of road users. Fashola gave ...

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Hyundai’s H1 panel van is a competent load-lugger ‘fit for purpose’

Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s H1 Panel Van – one of three derivatives in this popular range – has undoubtedly proven itself as a competent load-lugger that is fit for purpose as it comes with a powerful turbodiesel engine that makes light work of towing. With its reputation already established in ...

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Rider with multiple sclerosis embarks on long voyage for charity

Johann Nothnagel, (61), has embarked on another courageous voyage as he appeared not ready to give up what he enjoys doing despite his health challenges.  On Friday, 26 August, he left Cape Town on an over 4,000 km voyage in support of people like him suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple ...

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FUSO Trucks continues growth offensive with FUSO FJ 16-230

FUSO Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa, is continuing its growth offensive with the launch of its latest medium to heavy-duty truck, the FUSO FJ 16-230, that is being positioned as the truck of choice in the southern African region. This milestone, according to the company, ...

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Driving in Nigeria and the necessary documents required

  (John Adiele) Hello my highly esteemed readers, it’s good to be here again. My reason for touching on this topic is based on the need to highlight this concern given the severe molestation faced by motorists in Nigeria, especially in Lagos by our road regulation agencies such as the Federal Road Safety ...

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Ford adds nine new 2.2 automatic models to New Ranger

Ford Ranger now boasts the most comprehensive line-up in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector with the addition of nine trend-setting new 2.2 Automatic models. This takes the expanded range to an unprecedented 36 derivatives. “The Ford Ranger has been a huge success story for Ford Motor Company, and has ...

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Mercedes-Benz set to excite at SA Festival of Motoring

  Mercedes-Benz said it is set to storm the South Africa Festival of Motoring with its exciting products range .The company said following its recent onslaught of new model introductions, the brand will be showcasing and demonstrating a number of its fascinating and exciting products to customers and car lovers ...

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Volvo Trucks breaks world speed records on special Goodyear truck tyres

  ‘ Volvo Trucks said ‘The Iron Knight’ tyre has broken two world speed records for trucks on Goodyear tyres – making them the fastest truck tyres in the world. A statement issued Wednesday in Port Elizabeth said the special tyres developed and built by Goodyear are the result of ...

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Paris world premiere for all-new Kia Rio

    (SEOUL) August 24, 2016 – The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. The Rio’s progressive new exterior and interior design was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in close collaboration with ...

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