Stellantis has declared its intention to equip its lineup of battery-electric vehicles with the SAE J3400 connector, also known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which is native to Tesla Superchargers. Following similar moves…
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LASTMA Arrests Femi Adegbemi, Serial Impersonator Exploiting Owners of Impounded Vehicles
A suspected serial impersonator, identified as Femi Adegbemi, has been apprehended by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Adegbemi was captured following reports of extortion from owners of inter-state commercial buses whose…
Race Report: Lafferty Takes First in 2024 National Enduro Round 1
The inaugural event of the 2024 Red Line Oil AMA National Enduro Series, presented by Beta Motorcycles and MSR, kicked off with the FMF Sumter National Enduro. Hosted near the Sumter, SC air force base,…
Qualifying for the 2024 Daytona 500: Entry List and Procedures
Among the 42 teams registered for the event, only the 36 chartered teams have secured their spots in the upcoming race. The remaining six ‘open’ teams are poised for a fierce battle to clinch the…
Aston Martin’s Strategy for Bouncing Back Following F1 2023 Development Mishaps
Aston Martin’s strong performance at the start of the 2023 season took a downturn, leaving questions about their ability to analyze, recover, and build upon lost performance from the previous season. Turning our attention to…
FRSC Head Halts Convoy to Detain Overloaded Truck Transporting Goods and Passengers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently made significant strides in their ongoing campaign to mitigate road traffic accidents by apprehending overloaded trucks carrying goods and passengers, a practice known to heighten the risk of…
Unveiling the Almost “All-New” Aston Martin Vantage for the 2025 Model Year
The Aston Martin Vantage, a name with a rich history dating back to the early 1950s with the DB2 Vantage, has remained a stalwart in Aston Martin’s lineup. Despite intervals, the Vantage nameplate has endured,…
Dazzling Departure: Malivelihood’s Diamond-Adorned Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Finds a New Home
Nigerian celebrity jeweler Olusola Awujoola, famously known as Malivelihood, has recently made headlines with the sale of his bespoke Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe, lavishly adorned with diamonds. This sale comes nearly two years after its grand…
Honda’s Next-Generation FCEV: Combining Hydrogen and Battery Power for the CR-V
Similar to Toyota and BMW, Honda is committed to the potential of hydrogen in the automotive industry. Collaborating with General Motors, they’re developing a next-gen fuel-cell system for an upcoming FCEV based on the CR-V.…
KTM’s Binder and Miller Lead the Charge with Unveiling of Upgraded RC16 in Malaysia
Brad Binder and Jack Miller were instrumental in unveiling KTM’s updated RC16 during the recent pre-season test in Malaysia. The factory KTM RC16, featuring the iconic orange and dark blue livery, made its debut with…
The Aston Martin Adjustment that Validates a Vital Element of Mercedes’ F1 Transformation
For some time now, Mercedes’ technical director, James Allison, has been spearheading a concerted effort to overhaul the team’s Formula 1 challenger. This decision came after an acknowledgment that their previous strategies were not yielding…
The Most Unusual F1 Team Names: From Antique Automobiles to Life
The off-season in Formula 1 stirred considerable discussion with two teams undergoing rebranding for the 2024 season. Red Bull’s sister outfit AlphaTauri transformed into Visa Cash App RB, while Sauber dropped its Alfa Romeo identity…
GAC Motor Nigeria Honors Funke Akindele with a Brand New GS4 SUV in Celebration of “A Tribe called Judah”
GAC Motor Nigeria recently marked a significant milestone in the Nigerian entertainment industry by presenting a brand new GAC GS4 SUV to renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele. The occasion, aptly named “A Toast to Funke…
OGB Recent, the Comedian, Spends Millions on Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
Nigerian comedian and content creator OGB Recent has recently made headlines by splurging millions on a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon SUV, specifically opting for the AMG G63 version. This luxurious vehicle seamlessly blends the high performance of…
Lagos Embarks on Red Line Rail Test Runs as Proforce Collaborates with Kia and NCS Grants Import Waivers
Lagos Conducts Test-Runs on Red Line Rail as Proforce Partners with Kia, NCS Grants Import Waivers The Lagos State Government, under the auspices of the Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has initiated a…
Lagos State Government’s Stern Warning: Driving Without Number Plates or Covered Plates May Lead to Vehicle Impoundment
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has issued a resolute warning to motorists found driving vehicles lacking proper number plates or those with obscured ones, underlining the seriousness of such actions in violating traffic laws and…
Unraveling the Results: Insights from our 2024 125cc Two-Stroke Shootout
Our 2024 125 two-stroke shootout has just wrapped up, leaving us scratching our heads. Comparing the latest models to our last review two years ago, where we pitted the 2022 Yamaha YZ125 against the GasGas…
Toyota Introduces Updated Corolla Cross SUV in Thailand
The Toyota Corolla Cross SUV made its debut in 2020, initially entering the Thai market as part of the Corolla family SUV lineup. While variations exist across different markets—such as distinct designs for the American…
Encounter the 900-Horsepower Open-Top Huayra R EVO, Pagani’s Mightiest Creation Yet
Introducing the latest marvel from Pagani Automobili, the all-new Huayra R Evo, a track-only hypercar boasting an astounding 900 horsepower, marking it as the most powerful Pagani ever created. This iteration of the Huayra series…
Porsche Unveils Enhanced 2025 Taycan: Upgraded Power, Range, and Features
Porsche has recently unveiled the updated Taycan for the 2025 model year, boasting a host of enhancements both inside and under the hood. With improvements in range, power, and charging capabilities, the new Taycan promises…
Rivian Dominates Consumer Reports’ Annual Survey, Earning Top Marks and Consumer Adoration
Consumer Reports has released its annual owner survey, revealing Rivian as the most beloved brand among all car manufacturers, earning a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Rivian leads the “owner would buy again” category,…
Video Review of the 2024 Husqvarna FE350S Dual-Sport
This month, our focus has been on gathering all the latest dual-sport bikes in preparation for the upcoming March print edition of Dirt Bike Magazine, which will exclusively feature dual-sport and adventure bikes. Among the…
Connection Between Exporting Scrapped Swedish Cars to the Lucrative Nigerian Market and International Fraud Networks
Criminals are exploiting the proceeds from scams to acquire decommissioned Swedish cars, which are subsequently trafficked and sold in Nigeria, Swedish Radio News has uncovered. Despite being classified as hazardous waste and prohibited from export…
Dreyer & Reinbold Maintains Interest in Potential Full-Time Return to IndyCar
The most recent complete season for DRR occurred in 2012, with Oriol Servia at the helm. The season featured four top-five finishes after transitioning from the Lotus powerplant to Chevrolet. Since then, DRR has primarily…
Hamlin Secures Pole Position for NASCAR Clash in Los Angeles
Denny Hamlin maintained the fastest average speed in the initial two practice rounds and solidified his performance by registering the top speed of 68.498 mph in the third round. This determined the starting lineup for…