To alleviate any new energy vehicle (NEV) range fears that might still exist, Chery recently put two of its flagship models through its paces in a real-life, long distance endurance test. From April 25 to 26 , Chery tested the endurance capability and long-distance driving performance of the Tiggo 9 ...
Read More »Nigeria Auto Policy : African Auto Manufacturers Meet President Tinubu, Trade Minister in Abuja Friday
A powerful delegation of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) from South Africa is currently in Nigeria and is scheduled to meet with President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, this Friday, May 3, at the Aso Villa in Abuja. The delegation is ...
Read More »Self-Discipline: The Fuel that Supercharges Contact Centre Sales
In the fast-paced world of contact centres, where each interaction is a chance to sell and encourage customer loyalty, one key element emerges as a game-changer: self-discipline. “Amidst the pressures and targets that are characteristic of the industry, developing a culture of self-discipline among agents boosts sales productivity and seamless ...
Read More »Africa Road Builders: Two African Leaders Receive 2024 Babacar Ndiaye Prize
The “Africa Road Builders” Selection Committee met in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on 18 April 2024 where it awarded the Babacar Ndiaye Prize 2024 to the Presidents of Equatorial Guinea and of the Republic of Congo, Téodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Denis Sassou-Nguesso. They follow in the footsteps ...
Read More »May Fuel Price Changes May Dampen Some Workers Day Good Cheer But There is Some Good News With Diesel Prices
Lebo Ramolahloane, National Vice Chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), representing the interest of numerous petroleum retailers in South Africa and a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), says 1 May fuel price adjustments from the Central Energy Fund are expected once again to ...
Read More »Kia EV9 Wins Coveted Red Dot: ‘Best of the Best’ Award
The Kia EV9 has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ award at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024 in the Cars and Motorcycles category. Success at the highest level of the global design competition acknowledges the contribution Kia as a brand, and the EV9 in particular, ...
Read More »Spiro Deploys 13,000 Electric Motorbikes, Announces Strategic Partnerships With Max, Dot, Onocon in Nigeria
With more than 13,000 electric motorbikes already deployed, Spiro’s landmark expansion into Nigeria marks a pivotal moment in the electric mobility landscape of Africa’s largest economy. Spiro’s strategic expansion will see Spiro in upto eight of Nigeria’s major provinces, beginning with Abeokuta, and including Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja, showcasing a ...
Read More »Cassidy Follows Evans Across the Line For Jaguar’s Dazzling Monaco 1-2
Mitch Evans claimed victory in the 2024 Monaco E-Prix, breaking his streak of four prior misses where he led but didn’t win. Leading his Jaguar TCS Racing teammate Nick Cassidy, Evans executed the team’s strategy flawlessly, securing a dominant one-two finish for the British team. Their tactics, including strategic use ...
Read More »Daimler Truck Workers Win Wage Deal to Avert Strike in North Carolina
Workers at Daimler Truck in North Carolina will receive a 25 percent pay hike after their union secured a last-minute agreement with the German commercial vehicle maker late Friday. The wage increase will be spread over four years, said Shawn Fain, the president of the United Automobile Workers (UAW). Last ...
Read More »Seven Down, One Country to go For Nissan Daring Africa 2024
Daring Africa 2024, Nissan’s overland adventure across eight countries with four Nissan Navara pick-ups and an X-Trail SUV, has completed its Kenya leg, the expedition’s penultimate stop before transitioning to Egypt. “It has been an amazing journey so far,” says Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets Africa’ managing director, Maciej ...
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