Tuesday 28 January 2014

Made In Ghana Cars

I  honestly think Nigeria as a nation has a thing or two to learn from this. Happy reading/viewing ;)

“In 1983 when I was a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a committee was set to research and produce a fueless non-engine vehicle but we toiled in vain”, so remarks the Honourable Minister of state for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Joe Oteng Agyei.

Kantanka-Otumfo

Tuesday 21 January 2014

"Nigeria will start exporting cars soon" - President Jonathan

President Jonathan said with the new National Automotive Industry Policy introduced by his administration, the country will soon be exporting cars to other countries. He said this while speaking with a delegation of business owners from Anambra State led by the State governor, Peter Obi, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.


Saturday 11 January 2014

Toyota Aims To Produce More Than 10 Million Autos In 2014

Toyota Motor is aiming to produce more than 10 million vehicles in 2014, a bullish target that could boost other industries in Japan, a report said on Saturday.

The Toyota group's production may fall temporarily after April, when Japan increases the consumption tax from five to eight percent, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper said.

A Toyota Motor employee fixes the main battery of the hybrid system on an assembly line for the Corolla Axio, at a plant of the company's subsidiary Toyota Motor East Japan, in Ohira village, Miyagi prefecture, on August 23, 2013

AFP/File / Toru Yamanaka

Friday 10 January 2014

Automobile Brakes - What You Should Know

What you should know about your car and truck brakes may surprise you. Most vehicle brakes are run by a hydraulic system which under pressure will slow or stop your car. Below I will go over some points to remember when it comes to your car or truck brakes. Some people believe that all you have to do is drive the vehicle until you hear noises coming from your wheels. However, by that time it is too late for a normal routine brake job your mechanic talks about all the time. Here are some brake tips you should know as you are out cruising around town.


Thursday 9 January 2014

Nigeria Recently Updated Fiscal Policy On Automobile and Tyre Industries

Got this from one of my banks this morning. Honestly, are these people for real? Happy reading – and yes! That’s a sacarsm;)

Federal Ministry of Finance recently announced revised fiscal policy measures in the Automotive and Tyre Industries.


Sunday 5 January 2014

How To Change The Headlight Bulbs In Your Toyota Camry

If you’re a little lucky, upkeep costs on your Toyota Camry should be pretty modest. That’s why it’s one of the best-selling cars in Nigeria. Maintenance such as oil changes, new air filters, and replacing worn brake pads are all fairly easy. Another way to save money on car repair costs is to replace your own headlight bulbs.

It’s fairly simple — virtually no tools required.


This Is The Most Convenient Car Crash In History

Clearly, this driver took the "Lone Star Collision" sign just a bit too literally. Then again, if you're going to crash your car into a building, why not do it at an auto repair shop? Now you don't have to worry about towing it.