…Says it Targets Certain Brands [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited has berated the nation’s automobile policy saying the way it has been implemented was intended to drive certain brands out of the automobile market. According to him, the policy put certain brands at an advantage over others. “It’s like our brand and some other brands…
By: ROTIMI ASHER [dropcap]I[/dropcap]ndications are that automotive local content will soon receive a boost, as a growing indigenous Auto maintenance company, Automatic Fit and Energy Limited, reveals future plan to commence auto parts manufacturing in Nigeria. The company’s Managing Director, Prince Olusegun Aderemi, dropped the hint recently at his Lagos VGC office, during an exclusive…
By: DOROTHY NEJE [dropcap]C[/dropcap]FAO Motors looks set to establish an assembly plant for Yamaha brand of motorcycles in Nigeria. Already, the auto firm has signed an agreement with Yamaha Motor Company Limited on the motorcycle manufacture and distribution in Nigeria. A statement by the CFAO Motors said the joint venture, which would be owned 50-50…
Mazda, Mitsubishi Recalls 624,000 Cars … As Toyota Names Affected Models in Nigeria By: ROTIMI ASHER [dropcap]M[/dropcap]azda Motor Corp and Mitsubishi Motors Corp have this morning said they would recall about 624,000 more vehicles to replace air bag inflators made by Japan’s Takata Corp, following similar moves last week by domestic Nissan, Toyota and Honda….
