ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) In the high-stakes world of electrified mobility, where innovation meets intense consumer scrutiny, Toyota Motor Corporation has long worn the crown as the undisputed master of hybrid technology. From pioneering breakthroughs to mass-market dominance, the Japanese giant has built a formidable legacy on dependable hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) tailored for…
ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) The United Kingdom’s electric vehicle revolution has suffered a jarring setback, exposing the fragile underbelly of a system many assumed was charging full speed ahead. At the centre of the storm is EO Charging, a once-prominent player in the EV infrastructure space, now plunged into administration after months of punishing…
ROTIMI ASHER Soueast’s entry into Nigeria is not just another brand launch. It is a calculated push to redefine how Nigerian’s experience driving. At a combined unveiling and media test drive held on April 15 along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, Kewalram Chanrai Group introduced the Chinese automaker’s SUV lineup-SO9, SO7, SO6 and SO5-anchored on a…
ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday, climbing nearly 3% as stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz tightened already strained global supplies. Brent crude rose $3, or about 2.9%, to $108.36 per barrel by 0828 GMT, its highest level in…
