ANNIE ALLEN (UK Bureau Chief) A chilling international investigation has uncovered a deadly flaw lurking on Europe’s highways: the safety systems meant to protect motorists in crashes with trucks and trailers are failing disastrously, contributing to an estimated 400 deaths every year. The bombshell findings by Euro NCAP and leading road safety organisations have exposed…
ROTIMI ASHER Nigeria’s automotive battlefield is changing fast. For decades, the market was completely dominated by imported used vehicles popularly called Tokunbo. But now, soaring exchange rates, crushing import duties, spiralling shipping costs and worsening affordability are forcing Nigerians to look inward. And locally assembled vehicles are suddenly becoming impossible to ignore. Today, Nigeria’s rapidly…
FEMI OWOEYE Not every successful person becomes a legend. Not every company becomes an institution. But every once in a while, a handful of extraordinary individuals and organisations emerge whose contributions redefine an industry, inspire generations and leave footprints too deep to be erased by time. As Motoring World marked its 30th anniversary, it chose…
Untold story of the landmark celebration that brought Nigeria’s automotive industry under one roof at the MUSON Centre, Lagos ANNIE ALLEN (London Bureau Chief) The signs were unmistakable. Long before the programme began at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, it was clear that this would be no ordinary anniversary celebration. Luxury vehicles rolled into the premises….
