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24 — Vanguard, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 By Theodore Opara L-r: Managing Director/ Country Delegate, CFAO Nigeria, Mr. Thomas Pelletier; Japanese Ambassador, Amb. Kikuta Yutaka; Chairman CFAO Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode; and Executive Director, International Marketing, Suzuki Motors, Mr. Koichi Suzuki...at the launch of Suzuki state-of-the-art showroom and Suzuki brand by CFAO Motors on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria, important market for Ashok Leyland — Satishan ASHOK Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, along with Stallion Motors, its distributor in Nigeria for over a decade, has launched two light commercial vehicle - Partner and - Boss into the market. Stallion, a household name in Nigeria's auto industry controls 45 per cent of the new car business and is also one of the strongest players in the commercial vehicle segment by virtue of its vast distribution network. The exclusive national partnership with Ashok Leyland has evolved with time to bring the best in class products and service to the Nigerian consumer. These commercial vehicles are assembled locally and are best engineered for Nigerian roads. CFAO launches Suzuki cars, offers free petrol, service to customers SUZUKI cars, one of Ja pan's renowned auto brands have been formally launched into the Nigerian market by CFAO Motors. The launch, which was well attended by dignitaries, including the Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, Kikuta Yutaka, also witnessed the opening of a befitting showroom for the Suzuki car models on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, popular known as Nigerias automobile avenue. Among other guests in attendance were the chairman of CFAO Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode; Managing Director/Country Delegate, CFAO Nigeria, Mr. Thomas Pelletier; Executive Director International Marketing Suzuki Motor, Mr. Koichi Suzuki. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director CFAO Nigeria, Mr. Pelletier said that CFAO has outlined a lot of goodies for Suzuki car customers in Nigeria. On the qualities of Suzuki cars, he said: “Our parnter, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan is renowned for production of top quality and reliable vehicles which are widely trusted for durability and competitive prices. TNL revokes Globe Motors accreditation •We've made huge investments in auto business in the last 25 years — Globe MD TOYOTA Nigeria Limited, TNL has revoked the accreditation of Globe Motors as one of its dealers. Next Titan Reality TV Show: Coscharis keeps to Henry Ford ideal CONTESTANTS from the o n g o i n g entrepreneurial reality TV show, The Next Titan, paid a courtesy call on Coscharis Motors at their Ford office in Victoria Island, Lagos. Welcoming the contestants on behalf of the company, Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Coscharis Group said: “We are excited to support the Next Titan reality show once again. Henry Ford once said that a business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. Therefore, Coscharis aligns with Ford’s objective as a corporate citizen to support Nigeria’s upcoming business owners with entrepreneurial skills that will make a contribution towards the economy and for them to lead by example.” Coscharis Motors Plc, the sole official distributor of Ford vehicles in Nigeria and Ford Motor Company are the official automobile sponsors of the entrepreneurial reality TV show, for the fourth consecutive season. “Since inception of its participation in Next Titan, Coscharis Motors and Ford are proud to have given previous winners, over the past four seasons, Ford vehicles to help run their business. This year, the business will continue the momentum and give the winner of Season 6 a brand new Ford Figo," said Babarinde said. The Next Titan, now in its sixth season, is a platform for young entrepreneurs to demonstrate their talent in business. "As traditional with CFAO, we have already trained technicians with the support of the manufacturers and we have made provision for sufficient genuine spare parts at right place.” The highlight of the event was the announcement of the new Suzuki offer of financing starting from just N85,000 per month with an option to trade-in old cars subject to terms and conditions. In addition during the In an advertorial published recently, TNL said: “Globe Motors Holdings Nigeria Limited is no longer authorised to transact any business on behalf of Toyota Nigeria Limited. As such Toyota Nigeria will not be liable for business transactions with Globe Motors Holdings Nigeria Limited. To this end TNL said its dealers remain: Elizade Nigeria Limited, R. T. Briscoe (Nigeria) Plc, Omoriege Motors Limited, Germaine Auto Centre Limited, Mandilas Enterprises Limited, Metropolitan Motors Limited and Kojo Motors Limited. Reacting to the publication, Globe Motors through its Managing Director, Mr. Victor Oguamalam said that Globe Motors has been a leading distributor of Toyota vehicle in Nigeria in the last 25 years with huge investment in the auto industry. Oguamalam said: "Toyota Motors Company, TMC, the nuumber one automobile manufacturer company in the world has about four to five layers of distributorship for their products - first year, the customer does not pay for petrol or service. CFAO is a pioneer in automotive distribution and has been in Nigeria for 117 years. CFAO Motors is the distributor of the Suzuki brand in 26 African countries with dedicated sales and aftersales support. The Suzuki models available in Nigeria include: Jimny, Vitara, Dzire, Baleno, Celerio, Alto and Ertiga. Toyota vehicles and spare parts - covering all continents of the world. All these distributors ensure that TMC standards are met and factory warranty of three years is ensured. Globe Motors is successfully linked to this value chain. "GML has been one of the leading distributors of Toyota vehicles in Nigeria in the last 25 years with a current inventory position and investment in automobile assembly plant on a 100,000 square metres or prime real estate in Lekki corridor with a valuation in excess $150m. Our warranties are more valid than those of any other subset or moribund acronyms in the country. We import tropicalized vehicles built for Nigerian roads and climate. Our customers enjoy three-year warranty as stipulated by the manufacturer of Toyota vehicles. We have better backup services." Vanguard's investigation revealed that the rift between the two companies had been on since 2017 but got to its height in the third quarter of 2019 as the two companies had to part ways. Toy- Speaking at the unveilinhg at Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Mr. Anant Badjatya, Group CEO for Stallion, reiterated that the launch of the light commercial vehicles from Ashok Leyland adds to the range and shows the company’s renewed commitment towards bringing tough dependable and durable vehicles for logistics use in affordable range to Nigerian customers. The company has sales and service outlets in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt and has invested in a state-of-the-art central auto parts and service centre at Orile Lagos to support the distribution of genuine parts across the nation for the upkeep of these vehicles. In his remark, Ashok Leyland Zonal head Africa, Mr. O. Satishan, said: “Nigeria is an important African market for Ashok Leyland. The new range of fully built trucks will sport contemporary design, a newgeneration platform and will offer best-in-class efficiency, performance and comfort. They will reinforce our brand promise to offer the best products in all segments where we compete. We are offering two products that will provide the best total cost of ownership to our customers.” The key attributes of Partner are: Vehicle performance, customer profitability and driver comfort. ota Nigeria Limited has over the years built the Toyota brand in Nigeria with its dealers who kept to the highest ethical standards of automobile marketing business in Nigeria to the envy of distributors of other brands. Some of the services and products which are exclusive to Toyota accredited dealers include ensuring distribution of genuine spare parts with the right warranty and tropicalise vehicles adequate training for staff and ensuring that only tropicalised models are sold by their dealers. This development has led to Toyota products being the preferred brands by majority of Nigerians. Toyota products like Corolla, Camry, Avensis, Hilux, Hiace, Land Cruiser, RAV4, etc., have become household names as a result of Toyota Nigeria's strategic marketing of the brand in the country. Only recently, the Toyota Rush Sport Utility vehicle was added to the Toyota family in Nigeria to respond to the yearnings of young professionals that wish to own durable Toyota models.
Vanguard, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 — 25 •Kia Telluride •Kia Telluride SUV Kia's new largest SUV Telluride makes waves, beats competitors THOUGH it is yet to be introduced into the Nigerian market, Kia's largest vehicle, Telluride is making waves in the United States of America. Kia Motors America’s (KMA) largest vehicle ever - the Telluride - has been awarded 2020 SUV of the Year by MotorTrend. With its comfortable and functional interior, the Telluride stands out as a well-rounded product that meets the needs of today’s modern family, while its terrific value solidified it as a winner in the SUV segment. "The Telluride has been an undeniable success since its launch earlier this year, with an impressive number of consumers rediscovering Kia in the highly competitive SUV segment and more than 45,000 units sold to-date,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America. “Earning MotorTrend’s coveted SUV of the Year award is an honour and a historic moment for the brand, serving to further reinforce Kia’s transformation to a world-class automaker. “Designed in California and assembled in Georgia, the 2020 Telluride’s bold and boxy shape and sophisticated exterior accents convey a spirit of adventure and possibility. That sentiment is strengthened by its engineering, delivering an enjoyable and confidence-inspiring driving experience. The mid-size SUV offers impressive interior luxury and an upscale cabin, complemented by an array of advanced technology and safety systems featuring standard Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear, Lane Following Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Safe Exit Assist, Forward Collision Assist and available Highway Drive Assist, Driver Talk, multi- Bluetooth Connectivity and more. “This year’s MotorTrend SUV of the Year competition was one of the most competitive we’ve ever had, which makes Kia Telluride’s win all the more significant,” said Motor- Trend Editor-in-Chief Edward Loh. “Telluride absolutely nails our awards criteria – it’s gorgeous, spacious, technology-laden, and offers a great ride for an astonishingly fair price. Congratulations to Kia and the Telluride team. “With a more than 20- year history, the Motor- Trend SUV of the Year award is one of the most sought-after honors by global automotive manufacturers. SUV of the Year judges are comprised of Motor- Trend staff as well as two guest judges, Johan de Nysschen, former head of Audi of America, Infiniti Motor Co. and Cadillac division and Tom Gale, former head of Chrysler design. Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition for SSA JAGUAR Land Rover has finally offered the Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition to the Sub-Sahara Africa market. It should be recalled that when it debuted in 2017, the Range Rover Velar brought an enhanced dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family. Designed to fill the white space between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, the Velar offers levels of luxury, refinement and allterrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment. In sub-Sahara Africa, the Range Rover Velar is available with a selection of four-and six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines, but now it also comes as a range-topping Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition with V8 supercharged power. The exclusive Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition has been developed by Land Rover Special Vehicles. Powered by a 405kW and 680Nm 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, the •Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition new addition features a range of design enhancements and will be available for one year only. The powerful new model accelerates from 0-100km/ h in 4.5 seconds and is capable of 274km/h, while cosseting customers with traditional Range Rover refinement and comfort. Uprated brakes and suspension components, plus bespoke settings for everything from the powertrain to the safety systems, ensure the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition mixes the personality of a performance car with the go-anywhere capability of a luxury mid-size SUV. On the outside, the awardwinning mid-size SUV features include a new front bumper with larger air intakes to feed the V8 Supercharged engine and cool the uprated braking system. A new grille and lower side mouldings combine with a revised rear bumper featuring integrated quad exhaust finishers. The exterior changes combine with a transmission tunnel undertray to ensure the fastest Velar in the range cuts through the air more efficiently. Even the Range Rover lettering on the bonnet and tailgate has been enhanced, with a knurled finish on the metal element of the two-piece letters adding a fresh degree of sophistication to the exterior. The SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is also the only Velar available in Satin Byron Blue – a unique metallic paint finish from Special Vehicle Operations – and all models feature a contrast Narvik Black roof as standard. The lightweight 21-inch forged aluminium wheels weigh the same as the 20-inch rims on the core model, but customers can also specify optional 22-inch rims with a unique Silver Sparkle finish and diamond-turned edging or with a Dark Grey finish. I-PACE wins Golden Steering Wheel award JAGUAR’s all-electric Performance SUV has won Germany’s most famous car award, the Golden Steering Wheel. The I- PACE triumphed in the Mid-size SUV category, ahead of the Audi Q3 and Seat Tarraco. Designed and developed in the UK, the I- PACE was created from a clean sheet of paper with the aim of delivering the world’s best premium electric vehicle – and a true Jaguar driver’s car. Its combination of sports car performance, zero emissions, exceptional refinement, and all-wheel drive SUV usability and practicality make I-PACE the stand-out choice in its segment. A 90kWh lithium-ion battery enables a range of up to 470km (WLTP) and is capable of charging from 0- 80% in around 72 minutes (60kW DC). The two light, compact and efficient Jaguardesigned motors generate a combined output of 294kW and 696Nm of instant torque, delivering 0- 100km/h in just 4.8 seconds. •L-R: Ifeanyi Agwu, organizer, Abuja International Motor Fair, Lecticia Onuzulike, Assistant Branch Manager, Coscharis Motors Plc, Abuja; Dr. Ahmed Bashar, SA to the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment; Rukayat Dahiru, a Ford enthusiast and customer, Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group during the official unveiling of the Abuja International Motor Fair.
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