Stallion NMN, Nissan’s exclusive manufacturer and product distributor in Nigeria, last week received one of Nissan Motor Company’s highest honours – the Nissan Global National Sales Company Award – which was presented to the company at a banquet in Lagos by representatives of the Japanese automaker. The Nissan National Sales ...
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NOMINATIONS FOR MAIDEN ‘AUTO MECHANIC OF THE YEAR’ AWARD BEGIN
Nominations for the maiden edition of ‘The Auto Mechanic of the Year’ award have started. The award is sponsored by Fram Filters in collaboration with Partboyz Auto Parts Limited. Providing more insight into the award, Mr. Olu Okusanya, Managing Director, Partboyz Auto Parts, sole distributor of Fram Filters in Nigeria, ...
Read More »KOJO SERVICES JOINS KIA’S DEALERSHIP NETWORK
Kia Motors Nigeria has strengthened its dealership network with the appointment of Kojo Services International Limited in Surulere, Lagos. This, according to a statement, is in a bid to continuously bring the Kia brand closer to customers. With the appointment, Kojo Services will offer the entire range of top-of-the-segment Kia ...
Read More »STALLION MOTORS GETS NISSAN GLOBAL SALES AWARD
The Managing Director and President, Nissan South Africa, Mike Whitefield , has presented the commemorative Nissan Global NSC certificate to the Managing Director, Stallion NMN, Pavir Singh, for Stallion’s excellent performance in the 2004 sales year. The award was presented at a banquet in Lagos which was attended by major stakeholders in ...
Read More »FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATINGS FOR ALL-NEW KIA OPTIMA, SPORTAGE
The all-new Kia Optima and Kia Sportage have both been awarded the maximum five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP in the latest round of safety testing. Both the Optima and Sportage scored particularly highly for adult protection, scoring 89 percent and 90 percent respectively, with child occupant protection also ...
Read More »HYUNDAI PARTNERS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SPEAKER SERIES
Hyundai Motor America and the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Irvine, have developed a new seminar series on advancements in transportation. Master’s and Ph.D. students at the university will hear from innovation leaders at Hyundai and share insights from the school’s forward-thinking transportation research. “This new ...
Read More »HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA RECORDS BEST NOVEMBER EVER
Hyundai Motor America posted its best November ever, with sales of 60,007, up 12 percent compared with one year ago as small cars and CUVs led the charge. “With the combination of a strong economy, lower gas prices and improving crossover inventory, Hyundai experienced a record November,” said Derrick Hatami, ...
Read More »VOLKSWAGEN’S PEOPLEPAVILION DRAWS THOUSANDS AT INAUGURAL MARKET DAY
Peter Searle Drive was buzzing with activity as the first-ever Volkswagen Market Day drew 3, 286 people to the PeoplePavilion Saturday, Nov. 28. Volkswagen employees and the local community were treated to dog shows, a vintage car show, music and entertainment while the little ones were kept busy with face-painting, snow ...
Read More »MAZDA MX-5 SCOOPS JAPAN CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The all-new Mazda MX-5 that was recently launched in South Africa has been named 2015-2016 Car of the Year by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA). The award ceremony was held at Mazda’s Tokyo office. The MX-5 Roadster is the third Mazda to win the award following the Mazda ...
Read More »HISTORIC FEAT AS LEGENDARY FORD MUSTANG COMES IN RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
History has been made as the most anticipated new model introduction in Ford South Africa’s illustrious history, the launch of the Ford Mustang, has finally become a reality, to the delight of motoring enthusiasts countrywide. Coming for the first in Right-Hand Drive, the new Mustang is Ford’s most revered and ...
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