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Nigeria’s foremost automobile dealership, Coscharis Motors Plc, one of the subsidiaries of the Coscharis Group Automobile, is set to bring back the renowned French automobile brand, Renault, into the country. This is coming as enthusiasts of the French brand in Nigeria are about to get fired up and live their passion once again as Renault, makes a grand return to the country’s auto market on Thursday, July 18, 2019
To kick start this strong cooperation which involves both local production and distribution, two of the Renault variants, namely Logan and Duster will be rolled off the existing Coscharis Assembly facility in Lagos. Additionally, Renault Kwid and Renault Oroch will be imported as Complete Built Unit (CBU) in due course of the partnership.
“With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria is a strategic African country where Groupe Renault will extend its footprint. The Coscharis Group is a recognized player in car (vehicle) assembly and distribution. Thanks to their expertise and our products adapted to the local needs, we will be able to answer immediately to the customers’ demand in Nigeria” said Fabrice Cambolive, SVP and Chairman of the Africa, Middle-East India region of Groupe Renault.
Groupe Renault is leading the African continent with an 18 per cent market share. In 2018, Groupe Renault sold more than 216 000 vehicles in Africa. The most important countries in sales volume are currently Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Egypt. The group’s objective is to maintain its leadership within these countries and respond to the demand of the new emerging middle class of the countries like Nigeria.
Commenting on this new business collaboration, the President / CEO of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, said: ‘’this partnership is to showcase another initiative from our great organization through one of our subsidiaries, Coscharis Motors, to further create value as a key player in the automobile industry in Nigeria; we are glad to celebrate the confidence the renowned brand, Renault reposed in us to represent them in Nigeria. This milestone marks another step in the evolution of our organization towards remaining timeless in its relevance’’.
According to Maduka, this partnership is to further delight the esteemed loyal customers and prospects alike, especially towards providing them a bouquet of more options and value for money. In his words, ‘’We are committed to broadening our dealership scope when such opportunity as this happens, since it is a strategic opportunity to deliver capable, refined and cost-effective vehicle models to our ever loyal customers’’.
This new milestone achievement from Coscharis that is expected to reshape the automobile industry in Nigeria will take place at the Coscharis Motors Assembly facility in Awoyaya, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos is expected to be witnessed by dignitaries from all walks of life, including leadership from the three tiers of the government (both at Federal and State levels), members of the diplomatic corps, industry stakeholders and enthusiasts as well as the media.
