NIGERIA / WEST AFRICA

Indian auto giants, Tata Motors, is set to break the rules as the Passenger Vehicle Business will be undertaking an overall brand association campaign with a brand ambassador for the first time. Tata Motors will be the first Indian brand endorsed by the international sports icon, Lionel Messi, in a ...

 Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) said on Tuesday that it has maintained its positive growth trend for the year, selling 6 657 vehicles for October 2015, up 4.8 percent compared to September 2015. With total sales 65 304 vehicles for 2015, the company said in a statement that its overall ...

As a way of celebrating the spirit of the American road trip, Kia Motors America (KMA) Wednesday tickled Americans as it unveiled four all-new customised models at the opening day of the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, thus showcasing America’s cultural diversity and Kia’s shared love of the ...

Porsche Macan GTS is the GTS version of Porsche’s compact SUV. The sports car which combines a high level of driving dynamics with outstanding everyday utility is scheduled to be on sale from next March at the Porsche Centre Lagos with orders already being processed. Going for a princely retail ...

Kia Motors Nigeria has donated a 2015 Kia Rio to the Lagos State Government. The gesture is part of the company’s unalloyed support for the state as a token of its commitment to the growth of the State. The gesture, according to a statement, is rooted in the objective of ...

 Kia’s all-new Sorento has emerged the Public Car of the Year at the 2015 Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) Awards. The Kia Sorento bagged the award after receiving the highest number of public votes from across the region amongst all 48 nominated vehicles. The results were announced at ...

The all-new Optima surely embodies the evolution of Kia’s midsize sedans. With the release of the fourth generation Optima in April, Kia has continued to revolutionise and advance its line up of luxurious midsize sedans. The new Optima’s prowess embodies the growth and progress of Kia Motors as an influential and innovative automobile manufacturer. The inspiration and groundwork have really ...

Kia Motors Nigeria said it is proud to announce that Kia stands proudly at number 74 on the international brand consultancy Interbrand’s 2015 list of 100 Best Global Brands. Kia, according to a statement issued by its marketing office in Lagos, has demonstrated strong performance as a global brand, making Interbrand’s exclusive list for Best ...

Volkswagen has announced a new focus on electric cars in the wake of its massive diesel-emissions cheating scandal. The company’s flagship luxury sedan, the Phaeton, will come with an all-electric drivetrain and could be out in 2017. As the reputation of “clean diesel” small-car engines gets tarnished by Volkswagen AG’s massive diesel-emissions ...

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has suspended issuing licences to new vehicle assembly plants, except for direct investment by those who actually built vehicles, known as Original Equipment Manufacturers. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director General, NADDC, Mr. Aminu Jalal, who explained that ...