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Hampered Mobility – Fixit45 to the Rescue
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Tesla Set to Recall 53,822 Vehicles Over Fault in Self-Driving Software
American EV maker, Tesla has announced it will be recalling 53,822 vehicles in the United States due to its Full Self-Driving (Beta) software that may not allow some models of the brand not come to a complete stop at some…
10,444 Vehicles in Lagos Fail Safety Standard Tests in January
Lagos State Government has announced that out of 26,442 vehicles that were inspected in January, in order to be issued the road worthiness certificate, 15,998 of them passed, while 10,444 failed the minimum safety standard tests. It could be recalled…
Things You Should Know about Your Tire’s Air Pressure
Have you ever wondered why your gas mileage sometimes looks a little lower than normal, or why your steering wheels seem a little sluggish when driving? Sometimes, your car just appears to be sitting closer to the ground than normal.…
Kia Motors Recalls Over 410,000 Vehicles Over Airbag Defect
South Korean automaker, Kia Motors, has officially recalled 410,000 vehicles in the U.S due to malfunctioning airbags which may endanger the lives of drivers during accidents. Kia has recalled some of its small cars, small SUVs and minivan as a…
Flying Car Wins Airworthiness Certification, to Be Mass Produced Soon
The European country of Slovakia has awarded the Certificate of airworthiness to a flying car called, ‘AirCar’ which can transform from an on-road vehicle to a winged aircraft, after it completed 70 hours of rigorous tests. According to a report…
Kia Partners With Fixit45, Set to Offer Genuine Auto Parts and Quality After-Sales Services to Customers
Kia Nigeria, the leading automobile brand in Nigeria has partnered with Fixit45 to offer customers genuine spare parts and exceptional after-sales service. The commitment to provide the very best after-sales service delivery and customer experience to thousands of customers nationwide…
Auto Users Who Ordered the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV to Wait 4 Years for Delivery
Japanese auto brand, Toyota, has confirmed that the delivery of its all-new 300 Series 2022 Land Cruiser which already has about 21,500 pre orders, will be delayed for four years due to parts shortage. It could be recalled that in…
Lagos State Government Warns Commercial Drivers Against Increasing Fares Over N800 Levy
The Lagos state government has warned intra-state commercial drivers not to increase transportation fares, following its newly imposed Harmonized daily levy of N800 to be paid to the government. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga omotoso, said…
Lagos Introduces N800 Consolidated Levy for Commercial Transporters
The Lagos State Government, in conjunction with relevant transport stakeholders in the state, yesterday, introduced and signed a consolidated levy of N800 daily, to be paid by commercial transporters in the state’s informal transport sector. The N800 harmonized levy, which…
Lagos to Introduce New Vehicle Inspection Approach
The Director of Vehicle Inspection service, (VIS) Lagos state Command, Akin-George Fashola has revealed that the state government has introduced a new approach for vehicle inspection, for road users to be awarded the road worthiness certificate. According to Mr Fashola,…
Why Does Your Car Make Funny Sounds?
I am sure when you drive on Lagos roads or other roads across Nigeria, it is not unusual for your ear to become assaulted by other cars making funny but disturbing sounds. I have also been at shopping mall car…
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Repair and Maintain Our Cars
Technology is changing the way we repair and maintain our cars. Technology has continued to significantly impact every sector of human activity – from healthcare to communication, education, agriculture, and of course, mobility. While electric vehicles, advanced automobile design, efficiency,…
Innoson Continues to Push for the Conversion of Vehicles to Autogas
One of Nigeria’s indigenous automobile manufacturing companies, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) has encouraged car owners to convert fuel-powered cars to compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. Innoson has at various times announced its intention to drive the conversion regime. It will…
Net Zero Emissions: How to Stop Your Vehicle From Smoking
A few weeks ago, #Gamezero trended across social media and was a significant talking point in Game Week 5 of the ongoing English Premier League. The football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC was the world’s inaugural net-zero carbon…
How the Toyota Corolla Got Its Groove
The Toyota Corolla is said to have been designed to be a great car given the antecedents of the designers and the Toyota family, from inception. Talk about beginning with the end in mind. Spanning 12 generations, the Toyota Corolla…