Nissan, Tuesday, announced a temporary suspension of production in its Africa, Middle East and India region in response to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak. The suspension, according to Nissan, follows the advice and guidance of respective national governments, and is being taken to safeguard the wellbeing of staff, customers and communities. ...
Read More »COVID-19: Kia adopts proactive safety measures for customers, staff
Kia Motors Nigeria has introduced proactive safety measures to prevent the spread of the rampaging Coronavirus in all areas of its operations. The safety measures are being adopted to minimise the chances of its employees and customers being exposed to the virus and to join other responsive corporate entities ...
Read More »LIQUI MOLY: Nobody will be laid off – if need be, I’ll waive my salary – Managing Director, Ernst Prost
LIQUI MOLY, German oil and additive specialist, has assured that none of its workers will be laid off in the face of the global Coronavirus pandemic. The assurance is coming in just less than a week after the Managing Director, Ernst Prost, approved a 1,000 Euro bonus as ...
Read More »Investors seek positive opportunities amid COVID-19 gloom
Investors are now actively seeking ‘new world’ sectors and companies as the world readjusts to life with coronavirus and looks ahead to an economic recovery. The assessment from Nigel Green, the chief executive and founder of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations with operations in 100 ...
Read More »Heritage Bank stimulates CBN’s financial inclusion on 2020 target
As part of efforts to consummate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s initiated policy aimed at reducing the figure of the unbanked populace by 20 per cent by 2020 and to ensure greater participation in the nation’s financial sector, Heritage Bank Plc has keyed into this initiative to drive financial ...
Read More »Hyundai unveils ‘Prophecy’ concept electric vehicle
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its new concept electric vehicle, the “Prophecy”, expressing the company’s latest design language. The visionary concept, which was unveiled in a video presentation showing the key elements of its styling and technology, expresses Hyundai’s latest design philosophy, Sensuous Sportiness, expanding on the era-defining example set ...
Read More »Ford announces temporary suspension of production in South Africa, three other countries over COVID-19
Ford Motor Company, Monday, announced the temporary suspension of vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. Ford said the IMG production suspensions which actually began Saturday, March 21, will continue for several weeks depending on the ...
Read More »Land Rover, Anthony Joshua celebrate Golden Jubilee for luxury SUV with unique snow art
Land Rover has celebrated the Range Rover golden jubilee by creating a giant piece of sub-zero art at its cold weather test facility in Arjeplog, close to the Arctic circle in Sweden. The 260m-wide artwork filled the centre of the steering pad at the test track where all future ...
Read More »Don’t leave anything to chance with Panik tracking app
Legratron Electronics has introduced a new tracking app to ensure personal safety in the face of the current general insecurity. This is coming as human trafficking has become a worldwide crisis that grows in magnitude each day, particularly in South Africa because of high levels of unemployment. Added to this ...
Read More »Toyota partners Hino to develop heavy-duty fuel cell truck
Toyota and Hino have agreed to collaborate in developing a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, and to proceed with initiatives toward its practical use through verification tests and other means. The two automakers said they are determined to take proactive action toward resolving global environmental issues as one of the ...
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