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Ethiopian Airlines lands Airbus at Abuja as airport re-opens

As preparations for the official re-opening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, hot up, after a six-week closure for rehabilitation works on the runway, Ethiopian Airlines says it will land a brand new Airbus A350-900 at the airport this Tuesday in commemoration of the re-opening. The airport is ...

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PHOTO NEWS: When Elle Goulding announced the arrival of Range Rover Velar in the U.S.

British pop superstar Ellie Goulding was at her best as she announced the arrival of Range Rover Velar in the U.S. with a stunning performance at the New York International Auto Show.

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We are giving our dealers a new look MINI – Makwana

(Olaolu Olusina) The Group Product Communication Manager for BMW Group South Africa,  Edward Makwana, has assured BMW/MINI Countryman dealers across the Sub-Sahara African markets that they will soon have the new-look MINI to offer to their customers. He also assured that all the necessary after-sales support will be provided to ...

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Auto policy: Manufacturers bemoan effect of forex scarcity on production, prices

(By MOSES AKAIGWE) To the pleasant surprise of even those who manage the implementation of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP), the response of local and offshore investors to the initiative since its formal take-off on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, has been “very encouraging”. However, NAIDP, generally referred to as ...

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CFAO Nigeria appoints Gbenga Oyebode as Chairman

The Board of Directors of CFAO Nigeria Plc, a leading investor in the Nigerian economy since 1902, has appointed Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, as the Chairman of the Board. Oyebode is a renowned lawyer, experienced administrator, Chairman and Director of several reputable organisations in Nigeria and overseas.  Oyebode is a ...

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Road trip this Easter? How to load your Pickup like a Pro

Many of us have memories of out of town trips with family and the need to pack the back of the family vehicle with as much luggage as possible. After all, no items should be left behind! With the rise of modern pickups, like the Ford Ranger, all that has ...

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Meet Annelize Fourie, Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s first Book A Bay customer

Annelize Fourie, a treasury consultant with South Africa’s Grindrod Bank, has become a celebrity in her own right. Annelize was recently celebrated for being the first customer to sign on to the newly-introduced Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s online tyre sales service as well as the Book A Bay, an online ...

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Chevrolet Volt’s designer, Jelani Aliyu, appointed to head up Nigeria’s Automotive Council

General Motors Senior Creative Designer, Jelani Aliyu, who designed the awe-inspiring Chevrolet Volt that was unveiled in 2007, has been appointed to head up Nigeria’s National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). Aliyu’s appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari was announced on Thursday and is seen as  a way of igniting ...

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The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class as the automotive benchmark in efficiency, comfort

The new S-Class celebrates its world première with extensive innovations in a few days at the Auto Shanghai (19 to 28 April). Among the highlights is an all-new and highly efficient engine range with a series of new technologies for electrification of the powertrain. Intelligent Drive takes another step towards ...

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Toyota celebrates 10 years in Mississippi, to build $10m visitor/training centre in Blue Springs

Toyota on Thursday rolled out the drums at its Blue Springs manufacturing facility to mark the 10-year anniversary of Toyota Mississippi. To mark the anniversary, the automaker  announced it will build a nearly $10 million visitor and interactive training centre that will offer public tours showcasing how nearly 2,000 Mississippians ...

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