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SON TAKES WAR TO FAKE LUBRICANT MANUFACTURERS

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said it was now ready to apprehend and prosecute producers and sellers of fake vehicle lubricants in the country, this is also as the agency that it would work hand in hand with the Department of Petroleum Resources(DPR) to ensure proper surveillance of the ...

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Porsche Centre Lagos Woos Nigerians For 911 Carrera 4, 911 Targa 4

Ahead of its official launch in the country in April 2016, Porsche Centre Lagos is already wooing lovers of the Porsche brand in Nigeria with the 911 Carrera 4.   Flaunting the unique features of the sport car expected to be unveiled at the March 2016 Geneva Motor Show, a ...

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BRT Violations: LASTMA Condemns Military’s ‘Show Of Shame’

Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) has condemned in very strong terms the blatant violations of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) laws by some men of the Nigerian Army.   Describing the violations as “a dramatic show of shame,” LASTMA, in a statement, said some personnel of the Nigerian Military ...

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Kia Motors Nigeria Deepens Leadership Position

With three awards in a row, Kia Motors Nigeria is undoubtedly deepening its leadership in Nigeria’s auto industry. Over the years, the company’s resilience to local shocks and economic variables, has earned it a remarkable reputation in offering the best in class automobiles that continuously set the pace and remains ...

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FORD AFRICA TAKES THE WRAP OFF THE NEW FORD RANGER

After the great expectations from lovers of the Ford Ranger in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Ford Africa, Monday, Oct.12, finally took the wrap off the New Ford Ranger for the region. With a refreshed line-up of 42 models across SSA Left Hand Drive (LHD) markets spanning Single Cab, RAP Cab and ...

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Porsche AG Makes New Appointments … Oliver Blume Is New Chairman, Detlev von Platen Heads Sales and Marketing

The Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has appointed Dr. Oliver Blume (47) as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the sports car manufacturer effective October 1, 2015. Blume succeeds Matthias Müller (62), who was appointed by the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG to be the ...

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With All-New Figo, Ford Delivers Advanced Technologies, Smart Design, Superb Comfort

There is no doubt Ford is set to redefine the sub-B compact car segment with the launch of the all-new Ford Figo. With the car offering trend-setting technologies, smart design and outstanding levels of space and comfort, the all-new Figo Hatch and Sedan are raising the bar in the compact ...

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Porsche Now Offers Cayman As A Black Edition

Porsche said it is now offering the Cayman as a Black Edition with delivery of sales order starting January 2016. The all-in-black special series previously comprised the Boxster and the 911 Carrera with rear-wheel and all-wheel drive as both a coupé and a cabriolet, distinguished by their expanded standard equipment. ...

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Fudons Automobile Gets Kia’s Dealership In Bayelsa

In a bid to deepen its penetration into the Nigerian markets and a steadfast to continuously strive to be at the pulse of time to deliver inspiring customer experience in Nigeria, Kia Motors Nigeria has appointed Fudons Automobile Nigeria Limited as its dealer in Bayelsa. The strategic partnership, according to the company, is aimed ...

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Kia Records Year-on-Year Sales Growth In Korea, North America And Europe

Kia  Motors Corporation has announced its August 2015 global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 214,323 units sold. In August, Kia posted year-on-year sales increases in the domestic Korean market (15.9 percent  growth with 41,740 ...

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