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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Tech giants, Sony, has recently unveiled a new sports utility vehicle concept and announced plans to launch an electric car company later in the year. Sony’s CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida, revealed this at the CES consumer technology trade show, where he…
German automaker, BMW, recently, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, unveiled its newly developed “colour-changing” car which is the first of its kind in the world. The concept car, named “the BMW IX Flow,” uses electronic ink…
Pernod Ricard Nigeria and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, have jointly launched the “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign to prevent road traffic crashes mortality rates during the yuletide season. The campaign was held on Tuesday at the Ojota New…
Fixit45, the Pan-African Autotech platform acquires Parkit, to simplify vehicle wash and care services. Releases Vehicle Intact Programme, subscription-based plans to enable affordable maintenance/repair services and redefine ownership experience for vehicle and fleet owners Lagos, Nigeria – 26 November 2021…
What Coronavirus can’t disrupt doesn’t exist. So, it is not surprising that Italian luxury automaker, Maserati’s Grecale is the latest victim of the global chip shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many factories that produce semiconductors and other chips to…
Chinese electronics and smartphone powerhouse, Xiaomi has announced that it would start making its own vehicles by the end of June 2024. Speaking at an investor event, Xiaomi Corp Chief Executive, Lei Jun confirmed the development which was first reported…
Chinese autonomous driving company, WeRide, along with global automakers, Ford Motor Company, and Mercedes-Benz R&D have been named winners at the 2021 edition of AutoTech Breakthrough Awards conducted by leading market intelligence organization AutoTech Breakthrough. WeRide received the “AutoTech Startup…
“And the wheels of the car goes round, round, round…” Funny rhyme but true, and a very important asset that facilitates the wheeling is the tire. Think about it, how do you want to move your car if you have…
Imagine a world where you can lean back in a car and watch your steering wheel simply fold and rest inside the dashboard. Amazing, don’t you think? The future of autonomous vehicles is being steered in the right direction as…
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,…
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…
Fixit45 is a Pan-African automotive aftermarket platform to enable affordable repair services and redefine service experience for car owners and corporates. Against the backdrop of rising demand for quality automotive repair & maintenance services occasioned by the increasing vehicle age…
