Last year marked a significant shift in the global automotive landscape, with China surpassing Japan to become the world’s largest car exporter. The momentum behind China’s automotive industry, particularly in the realm of electric vehicles…
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Encounter the ‘Father of the Year’ Crafting Drivable Wooden Replicas of Iconic Cars for His Son to Enjoy
Introducing Truong Van Dao, hailed as the ‘Father of the Year,’ a skilled Vietnamese woodworker and artisan renowned for his extraordinary talent in crafting fully operational wooden replicas of the world’s most coveted automobiles, all…
MotoGP Adjusts 2024 Schedule Following the Cancellation of Argentina
The 2024 MotoGP calendar, initially set to be the longest in history at 22 rounds, commencing with the Qatar Grand Prix on 10 March, faced a setback last week. The third round scheduled in Argentina…
Analyzing Formula E’s Overtaking Challenges: A Reflection on the Diriyah E-Prix Double-Header and the Search for Racing Excitement
While someone argued that the recent Diriyah E-Prix double-header was better than the Mexico race, the lack of action during the event raised concerns. The Formula E races in Saudi Arabia did feature some competition,…
F1’s Rejection of Andretti: Examining Key Factors and the Road Ahead for the American Team
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali had long maintained the position that any potential 11th team in Formula 1 needed to demonstrate its overall positive impact on the series to secure a spot. The clear implication was…
Andretti Entry Denied by F1 at Present, Potential Opening in 2028
In an extensive communication explaining why Formula One Management (FOM) deemed Andretti’s inclusion on the grid unwarranted in the upcoming years, it was clarified that there existed a potential opportunity for the team to secure…
Noah Gragson Views L.A. Clash as a Valuable Learning Opportunity with SHR
In December, Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) made a significant announcement, revealing the recruitment of Noah Gragson for full-time participation in the NASCAR Cup Series, steering the No. 10 Fords from the upcoming 2024 season onward. The…
Lagos State Government Presents Official Vehicles to Chairmen and Members of Commissions
The Lagos State Government demonstrated its commitment to excellence and efficiency by presenting GAC-branded official vehicles to the Chairmen and Members of Statutory Commissions in the Lagos State Public Service. The presentation took place at…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Travels to China to Finalize Agreements for Lagos Blue and Red Line Rail Services
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, embarked on a journey to Beijing, China, to advance the implementation of the Lagos Blue and Red Line Rail Services agreements. The purpose of this trip is to fulfill the…
Mercedes F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton to Separate at Conclusion of 2024 Season
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team and Lewis Hamilton are set to part ways at the conclusion of the 2024 season, as the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion has activated a release option stipulated in…
Ferrari Achieves Historic Milestone: Surpasses €1 Billion in Sales for the First Time
Ferrari has achieved yet another milestone with a remarkable performance in the past year, marking a record-breaking period. The renowned luxury brand from Maranello witnessed unprecedented success, surpassing €1 billion in profits for the first…
BMW Widens Availability of Highway Assistant to Additional Models
BMW is expanding its Highway Assistant as part of the Driving Assistant Professional package, enabling autonomous operation at speeds up to 135 km/h. Operating at Level 2 autonomy, the driver is still required to remain…
Cadillac Pledges Participation in Six-Hour WEC Races with a Two-Driver Lineup
Ganassi has outlined its plans for the upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) races, revealing that it will only field a third driver for the longer events in the series. These include the season-opener in Qatar,…
Alonso’s Exemplary Leadership as the Unyielding Rookie Driving Aston Martin F1
Alonso’s transfer to Aston Martin from Alpine for the 2023 season turned heads when it was announced in the summer of 2022. This decision, consistent with Alonso’s history of bold team changes, was met with…
Andretti’s Strategy for Managing an F1 Team across Four Sites
The goal remains to make a debut in Formula 1 in 2025 with a Renault power unit, pending confirmation from FOM on its plans. The team’s long-term vision includes utilizing a Cadillac V6 in the…
Barcelona Officials Optimistic that €50 Million Renovation Will Enhance Prospects for New F1 Agreement
Barcelona’s current agreement is set to conclude after 2026, resulting in Spain hosting two Formula 1 races in a season, reminiscent of the brief Valencia Grand Prix period from 2008 to 2012. F1 CEO Stefano…
Hyundai Casper EV to Arrive in Europe Later This Year
Hyundai is diligently working on introducing a compact electric car tailored for the European market, a move that is expected to offer an enticing price proposition. The focus is on transforming an existing model, the…
Mandatory Installation of Black Box in Every New European Car
Commencing in July 2024, the European Union is poised to enforce a novel stipulation impacting newly registered М1 passenger cars. This mandate dictates the mandatory integration of Event Data Recorders (EDRs), colloquially known as the…
Peugeot Sticks to 208 as Foundation, Opts Against Developing a Smaller Electric Car
Citroën has taken the lead in the electric vehicle (EV) arena with the introduction of its new ë-C3 within the Stellantis group. This marks the commencement of a series of compact electric cars spanning various…
Arrival of CMA CGM SCANDOLA, a Liquefied Natural Gas-Powered Container Ship, at Lekki Deep Sea Port
The Liquefied Natural Gas-powered container ship, CMA CGM SCANDOLA, which was constructed in 2020, arrived at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos on Monday, January 29th, 2024. Notably, this vessel, with a length overall…
In Lagos 1940, a Driver Stands Beside a Ford V8 Ambulance
A photograph reportedly taken in 1940 by British expatriate officer E.H. Duckworth (1894 – 1972) showcases a driver standing beside a Ford V8 ambulance (license A673), strategically parked in front of the entrance to the…
Arrival of US Secretary of State Blinken at State House in Armored Chevrolet Suburban SUV Captured in a Moment
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of Blinken’s ongoing tour of Africa. Blinken’s arrival…
Toyota Anticipates Electric Cars to Capture a Maximum Market Share of 30%
Under the guidance of Akio Toyoda, Toyota has directed its attention away from the development of electric vehicles in contrast to some other automotive brands. The former CEO, now serving as the chairman, has steadfastly…
Seized Ferrari 488 and High-Performance Vehicles Enter Turkish Police Patrol Fleet: Luxury SUVs Joining the Ranks for Enhanced Law Enforcement
The Ferrari 488, among the twenty-three vehicles seized from a criminal gang, has commenced its patrol duties with the Turkish Police. Joining the ranks of law enforcement, other high-performance vehicles such as the Audi RS6,…
Tesla Experiences a Contraction in Profit Margin During Q4 2023
Tesla has unveiled its financial results, revealing a mixed picture despite the remarkable success of the Model Y in 2023. Investors, however, are expressing some disappointment, as the profit margin for the last quarter of…