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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Excitement as Weststar brings FIAT back to Nigeria

“Wow! FIAT is finally here in Nigeria, it is no longer a dream – it is a reality! This Italian brand promises to match the superior standards set by all the other brands we represent here in Nigeria…Today is a special day for Weststar – marking a fresh start through ...

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Fiat receives ‘GrandPrix Advertising Strategies’ awards as Tipo is unveiled in Nigeria

In a week the Fiat brand was re-introduced into Nigeria, with the unveiling of Tipo sedan, Thursday, by Weststar Associates in Lagos,  the Italian brand won five prestigious awards at the  ‘GrandPrix Advertising Strategies’  Awards in Milan. The ‘GrandPrix Advertising Strategies’ awards are the most important in Italy for brands and ...

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Honda redesigns Odyssey for 2018 model year

Honda Motor, the Japanese carmaker, has completely redesigned its best-selling minivan, Odyssey, for the 2018 model year as the all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey arrives Honda dealerships across the United States, this Thursday. Without any doubt, the Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan in America for the past seven years and ...

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2017 ‘MINI’ Electric Picnic gets underway at Westport House

No fewer than 3,000 fans and 1,200 MINI cars of all shapes and sizes, new and old, along with their loving owners, are billed to converge on the famous West House in Ireland from this Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28, as the 2017  International Mini Meeting gets underway, ...

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Veloster bags Kelley Blue Book’s top rating for affordability, value delivery

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has been rated as one of the ‘Coolest Cars under $18K’ by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com as the sleek road machine was included in its annual ‘10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000’ list. As one of Kelley Blue Book’s longest running lists, the recognition highlights dynamic vehicles ...

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Haval, China’s best-selling SUV, lands in South Africa

There is no doubting the fact that Haval, the premium sub-brand of Great Wall Motors (GWM), vehicles are alive and well in South Africa despite the granting of distribution rights to Haval Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Wall Motor Company Ltd, China. Now, the ...

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Thomas Schaefer boosts Wilderness Foundation’s efforts with visit to Vietnam

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer, has expressed his company’s total commitment to the conservation efforts of Wilderness Foundation Africa by visiting the WFA  team in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to introduce them to key role players in the motor vehicle and corporate industry, ...

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Coscharis Motors wins Jaguar Land Rover’s ‘Customer First’, ‘Technician’ of the Year Awards

Top performing importers and importer employees of Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa were recently recognised at a glittering awards banquet in Sandton, Johannesburg in South Africa. Jaguar Land Rover’s importer partners from its sub-Saharan markets were present at the prestigious Importer of the Year awards, which highlighted the stellar efforts ...

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4th Mainland Bridge: Lagos shops for new investors

The Lagos State Government said that it was shopping for new investors to take over the 38.5km 4th Mainland Bridge project. The government had cancelled the initial N844 billion contract, saying the contractors were working at a very slow pace. Mr Adebowale Akinsanya, Lagos Commissioner for Waterfront Development said this ...

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BMW PGA Championship draws golfing elite to London with $7m prize money, two BMW cars

The golfing elite started gathering , Tuesday, May 23  and will be there till May 28  at Wentworth Club, London for the BMW PGA Championship, the first highlight of the season in Europe.  For sure, the European Tour stars will be competing in the first tournament in the new Rolex Series ...

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