As Jaguar Landrover once again takes legal action against Chinese maker of X7 over what it alleges is a copycat of its Evoque, MATILDA FRANCES looks at how similar are the two machines and likelihood of JLR getting justice in China. “If I were a Judge, looking at the two cars, I should instantly hit…
Mid May, JAC unveiled to the media IEV6S Chinese first pure-electric SUV, IEV6S. From the reactions of over 200 customers and journalists, who interacted with the charming-looking vehicle, the electric SUV could be first car ever to be named Prince Charming, writes FRANCES MATILDA Described by a customer as the most beautiful pure-electric vehicle ever…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he van has been the preferred vehicle for artisans since the 1950s. Plumbers, electricians, and the likes use vans to transport their tools and goods. And when families move home, they call “The Man with a Van”. Africa’s vast distances and rough roads demand durability and toughness. In South Africa, if you need something moved,…
By FEMI OWOEYE (Editor-in-chief, Motoring World International) [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast Friday’s opening of Yamaha assembly plant and showroom was grand indeed. It was not just because the Executive governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode arrived at 10AM prompt, which was unusual in this part of the world. Neither was it because the event attracted the Charge…
