Tag: Local

VEHICLE RECALLS: WHY AUTO BUYER SHOULD PATRONIZE LOCAL MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS

Motoring World International02 mins

By: ENGR. AMINU JALAL (DG, NADDC) [dropcap]M[/dropcap]odern cars have complex electro-mechanical systems with over 2,000 parts. Some of these will occasionally be found to have design and/or manufacturing faults. To ensure Customer satisfaction and safety, Automotive Manufacturers have devised Manufacturer warranty, recall services and special service campaigns to replace/repair such identified faults. This is done…

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FG Targets 40% Local Content Development for Auto Industry

Motoring World International04 mins

By: ROTIMI ASHER (with Agency report) The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is targeting 40 per cent local content development in the automotive sector within the next five years. The Director General of the council, Mr Aminu Jalal, disclosed this last, when fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja. According to Jalal, NADDC’s emphaisis…

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Boulos Hits 50% Local Content On New Piaggio 200

Motoring World International07 mins

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]OULOS Enterprises Limited (BEL) continues its journey towards producing a full made-in-Nigeria vehicle with the launch of new Piaggio CP200 Van. Based on the world’s bestselling tri-cycle, the Piaggio Ape 200cc passenger tricycle, Boulos has designed, fabricated and manufactured a van version for commercial use in Nigeria. Entire rear section of the van, including its…

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