ANNIE ALLEN The global automotive industry has been rocked by a sweeping safety scare as Volkswagen and Ford Motor Company jointly trigger recalls affecting more than 350,000 vehicles across key markets, raising fresh concerns over the reliability of both electric mobility and advanced driver technologies. At the heart of the storm is Volkswagen’s massive recall…
OPEYEMI OLOTU Nigeria is revving up for an automotive revolution as the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) rolls out a bold plan to build a massive Automotive Development Park in Nnewi, a move aimed squarely at slashing the country’s addiction to imported vehicles. Speaking recently in Abuja, NADDC Director-General Oluwemimo Osanipin revealed that…
FEMI OWOEYE Global oil markets erupted into fresh chaos Tuesday as war-driven supply disruptions tightened their grip, and Iran flatly rejected claims by Donald Trump that peace talks were underway. Crude prices surged sharply, with Brent blasting past $104 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbing above $92, as traders reacted to a deepening crisis in…
OPEYEMI OLOTU Skyrocketing petrol prices are shaking up South Africa’s auto market, triggering a dramatic shift toward hybrid vehicles and handing Chinese automakers a golden opportunity. A fresh March 2026 Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study by Yazi reveals a nation under pressure, with fuel costs biting hard and consumers scrambling for smarter alternatives. At a…
