The 2016 Kia Rio is a solid pick in the subcompact sedan and hatchback segment. It's not quite as refined as some class-leading rivals, but it might still win you over with its inviting cabin, strong engine performance and excellent value. What's New for 2016 The 2016 Kia Rio sedan and hatchback receive a restyled grille and taillights, improved interior materials and additional soun ...
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The 2016 Honda HR-V is the versatility and utility champ in the increasingly populated subcompact SUV segment. It also boasts excellent fuel economy, sharp handling and generous features content. However, its gutless and noisy powertrain, insufficient front-seat adjustment and occasionally frustrating interior controls prevent it from being a class leader. What Is It? The 2016 Honda HR-V is ...
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With the range of auto brands in the Nigerian market, consumers cannot be said to be short of choice. But from a public opinion survey conducted by WorldStage Newsonline, there seems to be some level of agreement that majority of car users are going for the easy-to-maintain brands. The consensus is that a good vehicle is expected to come with the necessary operational options that guarantee comfo ...
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A group of Mechanical Engineering students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has unveiled a zero-emission automobile built to reduce global warming. KAWTHAR BABATUNDE (300-Level Petroleum Engineering) reports. The project was conceived last year and the aim was to build an automobile that will not be powered by fuel. Months after they started the project, the engineers came out with a design of ...
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The upsurge in the frequency of robbery at Lagos traffic logjams has become a source of worry to residents as well as motorists, who have fallen victims to the robbers that operate boldly, even near places where there are government security agents. But the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, said the matter was being exaggerated and that police has been working round the clock ...
Read MoreSkye Bank Plc has gone into partnership with RT Briscoe by providing financing for the Ford brand of cars for people who may not have the bulk amount needed to purchase such cars. Under the partnership arrangement, the bank will avail existing and prospective customers of the bank wishing to buy Ford cars during the six-month promo period of RT Briscoe by providing 70 per cent of the cost of such ...
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Running a car wash business is a convenient and an inexpensive way to put a mud-riddled vehicle back to a clean state while providing succour in the form of funds to young men. For many drivers in the city of Abuja and environs, it is not unusual to find a cluster of young men, beckoning drivers from the road to wash their cars, especially now that the rains are here. But lucrative as it may seem, h ...
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Chelsea captain John Terry has bought for himself a Ferrari 275 GTB barely three days after his team were defeated 3-0 by title rivals Manchester City in a Barclays Premier League Super Sunday clash. Terry was substituted at half time in the game though manager Jose Mourinho claimed it was a tactical decision rather than any other underlying reasons. The new car which Terry has acquired could ...
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Floyd the money Mayweather showed off this expensive car, a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita supercar that is obviously only made for the super rich. It costs $4,800,000.00 According to Floyd, there are only 2 of these made in the world and Floyd got the 2nd one. ...
Read MoreNational Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria has faulted the federal government’s policy on vehicles manufacturing and the plan to phase out used vehicles (tokumbo) being imported into the country. The association described the move as hasty, ill conceived, ill motivated, and therefore called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to review the policy because of the obvious lack ...
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