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Motoring news from around the world, and what is happening in Nigeria and across Africa. Every headline links back to whoever wrote it.
AutoJosh
Despite initial skepticism, BYD has defied expectations to become a global EV leader, expanding its influence through a portfolio of innovative niche brands. BYD’s Yangwang U9 E…
30 Oct 2026
AutoReportNG
The Vehicle Inspection Service in Lagos State says its officers are back on Lagos roads to carry out its statutory life-saving mandate through enforcement of motor vehicles’ roa…
24 Nov 2019
TechCabal
Adeniyi Adebayo, Yango’s Chief Business Officer speaks on scaling digital services across fragmented African markets.
22 Oct 2026
InsideEVs
Robotaxi companies need to figure out how their driverless cars can be less annoying for everyday drivers.
30 Oct 2026
Motor1
The automaker must implement new privacy assessments and dealership training requirements as part of the settlement with 36 states.
30 Oct 2026
Carscoops
A Croatian man came looking for a job, but he found Mate Rimac's Bugatti instead. Then the cops found him and the mostly undamaged car two countries away.
30 Oct 2026
Africanews
Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators a…
30 Oct 2026
AutoJosh
Ahead of its global debut at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, Aston Martin has unveiled the new Valhalla Spider, an open-top version of the British luxury marque’s mid-engin…
30 Oct 2026
AutoReportNG
The CEO of Telsa, Elon Musk has tweeted that the Cybertruck design was partly influenced by the Lotus Esprit sportscar that doubled as a submarine in the 1970s James Bond film "…
22 Nov 2019
TechCabal
The Kenyan electric mobility startup has raised $33.3 million in asset-backed debt and equity to expand its battery-swapping network and electric motorcycle fleet across Africa.
8 Sept 2026
InsideEVs
The Cybercab skips the paint shop and reaches final assembly mostly built. Tesla says it needs roughly half the factory space.
30 Oct 2026
Motor1
McLaren has confirmed the McL 820 name for production, promising a new supercar by 2027.
30 Oct 2026
Carscoops
If you thought a 1,300-hp trophy truck was the headliner for Honda SEMA stand, check this out!
30 Oct 2026
Africanews
With the virus in three Congolese regions bordering the country, the authorities have also launched awareness campaigns.
30 Oct 2026
AutoJosh
Mercedes’ profitability drops dramatically. Profits in the passenger car business have almost halved, and the German car giant has been forced to cut its forecasts. Only 2.5 per…
30 Oct 2026
AutoReportNG
Work resumes on Agric-Isawo Road , Ikorodu as promised by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Agric-Isawo Road has been a hellish place for motorists and residents especially when…
21 Nov 2019
TechCabal
Uber’s departure leaves Bolt as the other major international ride-hailing platform serving Nigeria.
3 Sept 2026
InsideEVs
“Are these discussions and regulations coming because we are so successful, or do we have to deal with these things to get success?”
30 Oct 2026
Motor1
The Audacious IV uses an RS4 chassis and drivetrain beneath classic Quattro bodywork, with a supercharged V8 available.
30 Oct 2026
Carscoops
China's new Xpeng G9L electric SUV enters Europe with ultra-fast charging, luxury features, and cutting-edge tech to take on established brands.
30 Oct 2026
Africanews
From silk-lined limousines to vehicles fitted with bulletproof glass, eight historic popemobiles go on display at the Vatican Museums. The exhibition traces how papal transport…
29 Oct 2026
