FEMI OWOEYE Nigeria’s automotive industry is moving to close a critical skills gap threatening the smooth transition to cleaner and emerging vehicle technologies, as the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) moves to standardise training for technicians working on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs). The Council recently convened automotive experts, industry…
FEMI OWOEYE Euro NCAP is sounding the alarm over a potentially deadly weakness in Europe’s truck and trailer safety systems, urging manufacturers to voluntarily upgrade rear underrun protection before regulators impose new rules. The European vehicle safety organisation says stronger rear guards could prevent hundreds of deaths annually in rear-end crashes involving heavy trailers. The…
ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) Chinese automakers could rapidly reshape the U.S. car market if Washington relaxes tariffs and other barriers, Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz has warned, pointing to Europe’s experience as a possible preview. Munoz said Chinese brands have already made significant inroads across European markets by selling vehicles at prices that can…
ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, with Brent crude briefly dropping below $100 a barrel as investors reacted to signs of potentially increased Saudi exports and hopes for diplomatic movement between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures for November fell as low as $99.51 per barrel, marking…
