Toyota has slammed the brakes on more than 161,000 vehicles in the United States, announcing a major recall over a defect that could compromise driver safety while reversing. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles suffer from a fault in the rear-view camera display, which may fail to show…
Nigeria’s compact SUV segment is witnessing intense competition, and one model fast emerging as a standout is the Jetour Dashing. Fresh from winning the 2025 Car of the Year award, the five-seater SUV has moved from being a market curiosity to a strong reference point for urban commuters and long-distance travellers. Visually, the Dashing makes…
By Eugene Herbert The release of dashcam footage from the horrific Vanderbijlpark crash in South Africa, which claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren, reignited an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about road safety. For Nigerians, the tragedy feels painfully familiar. From fatal crashes on the Benin–Ore Road to near misses on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, such as…
Kia Motor Corporation has sent a loud message to the global auto industry, storming the 2026 What Car? Awards with four major victories across passenger vehicles, electric SUVs and next-generation Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) models. The multiple wins underline Kia’s growing dominance in electrification and product diversification, proving the brand is no longer just competing,…
