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The port-harcourt soot is really going out of control and residents of Port-Harcourt City in Rivers State have taken to their Twitter pages to scream SOS and the pictures used to campaign against what they have been going through is heartbreaking.

The dire consequences of this issue can never be over-estimated and the government has to do something about it immediately. Who do you blame for this mess?

See some of the heart-wrenching tweets about the Port-Harcourt Soot below:

@Manlike_ED   "Port-harcourt City is the Treasure base of Nigeria and the Garden City. But Refineries (both legal & illegal) & security agencies destroying the illegal refineries indiscriminately are turning the city into a Soot City!"

@DrRRBriggs   "Breathing clean and fresh air is a right, demand for this right"
 
@MrKariboye   "We have no oda place to go n live our lifes apart frm dis our garden city plz plz n plz we need ur help @MBuhari @bukolasaraki @GovWike help us #StopTheSoot we will all die here oh......"
 
@Klaxique  "I always looked forward to the rainy season I loved playing in the rain.. now I dread it.. Look at the colour of the water. We need help"

#StopTheSoot

See photos below..

https://autojosh.com/port-harcourt-soot/

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In the video, a man stepped off his moving car to jolly. He was so unlucky with what happened afterwards. He literally shot himself.

If you must do this, make sure you’re smarter than he is.

Enjoy the clip.

https://autojosh.com/funny-what-would-you-do-if-you-are-this-man-video/

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Would you want to be at Russia to watch the live matches @Russia 2018 World Cup?

Then, here’s your chance to win an all-expense VIP paid trip to Russia to watch the world cup with your companion.

How To Qualify?

Visit any of Kia showrooms to purchase any Kia model on before 30th April 2018.

Grab your chance!

https://autojosh.com/win-a-trip-to-russia-to-watch-live-matches-kia/

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Polaris is recalling the 2015-2018 Slingshot models in the United States. The recall is due to a seat assembly problem that affects approximately 24,000 units.

The problem arose from the improper welding of the bracket anchoring the seat belt and seat back.

“If the seat slides unexpectedly, this may increase the risk of a loss of control, or the risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the seat belt buckle and seat back dislodge from the seat base, this may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash,” Polaris said

In 2015, the same vehicle was recalled for a possible steering rack fault and later that same year, 10,000 examples were recalled over faulty headlights.

https://autojosh.com/polaris-slingshot-2/

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The Lincoln Aviator is truly a luxury SUV for the luxuries families.

The three-row Lincoln Aviator comes with a twin-turbocharged engine and a plugin-in hybrid technology.

“The Lincoln Navigator continues to turn heads and bring new clients to the brand,” that is according to Joy Falotico, president, The Lincoln Motor Company.

“We believe Aviator’s elegant design, state-of-the-art technology and refined plug-in hybrid option will draw even more clients to the Lincoln showroom, including families who are looking f or three-row capability.”

The Lincoln Aviator is really a delight and comforting SUV.

The production model of the Lincoln Aviator goes on sale in 2019.

See more photos below.

https://autojosh.com/2018-lincoln-aviator/

Telling apart a diesel powered car from petrol powered car is easy when you know exactly what to do. As an individual knowledgeable in things related to automobile, you should know this.

In this part of the world, petrol cars dominate diesel cars; be it as it may, no knowledge is a waste.

Below are the various 4 ways you can tell petrol cars apart from diesel cars.

1. The sound from the car:

Petrol powered cars produce smoother sound when compared to diesel cars. The sound from the diesel engine is somewhat unpleasant. Sounds more like a tractor. You will hear a rattling sound when a diesel car is idling and this becomes raspier when you start driving it.
Recent technologies in diesel engines have curbed this. Most recent diesel engines don’t make such noise.

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2. The fuel cap label:

Diesel powered cars would usually come with a label reading ‘Diesel Fuel Only’ or ‘Diesel’ inside their fuel doors.
This alone will tell you it’s a diesel car. Cars that run on fuel do have ‘Gasoline Only’ written on their fuel door.

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3. The model name:

There could be a clue in the model name of the car. It is yet another easy way to identify a diesel car. A diesel powered car is likely to come with the letter ‘D’ in its model name. For example, if you see a car that has BMW 320d or Lexus IS 220d, the ‘D’ tells you it is a diesel powered car.

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4. Peep into the engine:

Diesel cars have no spark plugs. The pressure from compression of diesel and air is enough to give them the ignition that a spark plug would do for petrol engine.

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Diesel Vs Petrol engine, which do you prefer?

https://autojosh.com/diesel-cars-and-petrol-cars-differences/

The Benz G Wagon is not the only SUV that has remained unchanged for so long. The Lada Niva has also been wearing this same look for over 40 years since 1977.

If you don't remember this SUV on our Nigerian roads from back in the days, then you may not remember the glory the first generation Range Rover and third generation Nissan Patrol once had.

This Russian SUV is one of the most basic SUV you can get today. To spice things up, the 2018 Lada Niva now comes with a military camo paint option which civilians can't drive in Nigeria no matter how much we love it.

This off-roader comes with a starting price of N3.3m ($9,200).

I'd love to own one but I don't even have the liver to wear a camo trouser at a Lagos bus stop

https://autojosh.com/2018-lada-niva-camo/

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Chevrolet has introduced the 2019 Camaro lineup with distinctive but not radically different designs, new available technologies and the first-ever Turbo 1LE.

Highlights include:

- Camaro SS now offered with 10L80 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission featuring custom launch control and line lock
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 systems, including available navigation
- New available Rear Camera Mirror
- New available Forward Collision Alert

Performance-driven design 

The 2019 Camaro’s updated designs are not only striking but also help to improve performance. For instance, the grille details and hood and fascia vents were designed for optimized air flow, either to cool components or help minimize drag or lift. Camaro designers follow the mantra that all elements must not only be beautiful but also enhance performance.

Turbo 1LE

The new Camaro Turbo 1LE joins the V6 1LE, SS 1LE and ZL1 1LE to round out Camaro’s lineup of 1LE track stars. Leveraging the impressive performance and ideal weight distribution enabled by Camaro’s 2.0L turbocharged engine, the Turbo 1LE comes exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission and a tailored chassis package derived from the V6 1LE to offer track-capable performance. Highlights include:

- FE3 suspension with larger diameter front and rear stabilizer bars, specifically tuned dampers, stiffer rear cradle bushings and cross-axis ball joints in the rear tow links that enhance lateral stiffness
- Split front/rear summer-only tyre sizes: P245/40R20 (front) and P275/35R20 (rear)
- 2.0L turbo engine with 275 hp (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm)
- Brembo brake package with low-metallic performance pads
- Nearly 50/50 weight balance
- Driver Mode Selector with Sport Mode and new Track Mode; Competition Mode (within Sport and Track Modes) includes performance instrument readouts, launch control, shift lights and more
- Standard sueded flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob plus available Recaro seats


Camaro tech: next-generation infotainment, rear camera mirror and more

The 2019 Camaro offers Chevrolet’s next-generation Infotainment 3 with all-new systems that provide a more personalized experience and a more intuitive interface.

The standard system features a 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen. An 8-inch diagonal touchscreen running Infotainment 3 is available, including one with navigation.

Additional new technology features and enhancements include:

- Standard Rear Camera Mirror on 2SS and ZL1 models offers a wider, less obstructed field of view using a camera display that eliminates potential obstructions such as rear body pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also available
- Improved standard rear-vision camera system* with a new, digital high-definition camera that offers improved view quality
- Forward Collision Alert joins Camaro’s roster of available active safety features
- Enhanced Performance Data Recorder system

Checkout the photos below and tell us if you love it

https://autojosh.com/2019-chevrolet-camaro-comes-as-a-facelift-and-backlift-photos/

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Road traffic signs serve several purposes: some road signs are placed on roads to point out directions to motorists; some are placed there to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians; some are there to give us an idea of what to expect ahead of us, etc.


Technically, road signs are traffic languages. They communicate specific messages to motorists and pedestrians.

Every motorists – and in some cases, pedestrians – are expected to have an understanding of what these signs represents.

It is because of this that the teaching of road traffic signs and their meanings are an essential topic taught at driving schools. Unfortunately, most motorists in Nigeria did not pass through formal driving schools.

Road signs are typically represented as symbols or annotations. In Nigeria, there is an enormous lack of understanding of what these symbols used in road signs represent. And as such, it is very common in Nigeria for the authorities in charge of producing road signs to produce road signs with symbols together with their meanings spelt out on them.

Anyway, Autojosh presents an explanation of 15 common road signs that most Nigerian motorists do not know their meanings.


1. PED Xing

This sign is one of the most confusing road signs that motorists come across in Nigeria. However, it is better understood when represented in its pictorial form. It actually means, “Pedestrian crossing”. This sign is often placed ahead of or near zebra crossings.

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No Entry/ Do Not Enter

This signs is used to indicate that there is no entry for vehicular traffic. It is placed at the exit of some roads to inform motorist that they cannot drive into that road. It is often used at intersections to roads with one-way traffic.

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No Stopping

A ‘No Stopping’ sign instructs motorists to keep moving and must not stop at any time, not for a minute, not for a second, not for a jiffy, on the road or in an area to which the ‘No Stopping’ sign applies.

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No Waiting

Just like the “No Stopping” sign, this sign is placed along roads or streets to instruct drivers to keep driving or keep their vehicles in motion and not to stop. The difference is that, this signs allows a motorist to stop – to drop off or pick up a passenger, etc. Staying longer than necessary can be viewed as “waiting” or violation of the No Waiting instruction.

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Turn On Red

This sign is placed at intersections where there are traffic lights. This sign generally permits vehicles to make a right turn even when the traffic light is on red. In other words, this sign gives permission to vehicles to turn into the next junction on the right nearer to them, even when the traffic light is showing a red signal and without having to wait for a green signal.

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Sharp Deviation of Route or “Chevron” Sign

The chevron sign is positioned to warn motorists of a suden change in traffic direction. That is, they are positioned at places where traffic makes a sudden change in its course or direction , such as bends in the road or at round about. The chevron pattern pointing in the direction that traffic has to turn.

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No Overtaking

This sign is typically placed on two-way roads that are too narrow or are too risky for vehicles to attempt to overtake vehicles ahead of them. They are also placed at bends, dips in the road or where there are trees.

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Lane Merge Left

This signs warns motorist that the lane that they are on narrows as they drive ahead. And such narrow end merges with a parallel lane to the left.

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Lane Merge Right

This signs warns motorist that the lane that they are on narrows as the y drive ahead or as it ends. And such narrow end merges with a parallel lane to the right.

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Narrow Bridge Ahead

This sign is placed ahead of a location where there is a narrow bridge. This sign is intended to get motorists to reduce their speed and drive cautiously as they approach the bridge.

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Keep Right

This sign instructs motorists to keep to the right side of a two-way road. Driving into the left side of the road is a violation of this traffic instruction.

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Keep Left

This sign instructs motorists to keep to the left side of a two-way road. Driving into the right side of the road is a violation of this traffic instruction.

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Dangerous Turn Right

This signs warns motorists that the road ahead is about to turn sharply in the direction of the arrow, in this case, to the right.

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Dangerous Turn Left

This signs warns motorists that the road ahead is about to turn sharply in the direction of the arrow, in this case, to the left.

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Pass Either Way

The sign informs motorists that they can pass either side of a diving road to reach the same destination or different directions.

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Off Side Rule; Do Not Enter

This sign is usually placed at intersections where there is a traffic light. It warns motorists that have been halted by the traffic light not to drive into a pattern of lines drawn on the ground ahead of the traffic light. This philosophy was borrowed from the “offside” rule in Soccer.

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Narrows Road Ahead

This sign informs motorists that as they drive on the road, the road narrows ahead of them

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Bumps Ahead

This sign is used to warn motorists that there is a bump ahead or an uneven road surface on the road. This warning is intended to get motorists to reduce their speeds at certain points.

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https://autojosh.com/18-common-road-signs-that-most-motorists-in-nigeria-dont-know-their-meanings/

1. The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge connects the Phase 1 area, of Lekki with the Ikoyi axis of Lagos.

2. The Bridge spans a length of 1.36 km (635m).

3. The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge. It is the first of its kind cable-stayed pylon bridge in Nigeria. A cable-stayed bridge is a bridge in which the weight of the deck is supported by a number of cables running directly to one or more towers.

4. The Bridge has a Height pylon of 50m; and has 37 piers.

5. Lagos State Governor, Raji Fashola awarded the contract for the construction of the Bridge to Messrs Julius Berger on March 13, 2009, while work started on the site on May 11, 2009.

6. The bridge was constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria, though the field service was contracted to PERI Frankfurt (Export Division Nigeria) and PERI Weissenhorn, Germany.

7. The then Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola commissioned the bridge on Democracy day (29th of May 2013) and the commemoration of his sixth year administration in Lagos.

8. The Bridge was officially opened to the public on June 1, 2013.

9. The bridge has a 9-metre headroom above water level in order to allow for the flow of maritime traffic.

10. The bridge is a toll bridge.

11. The tollgate is located at the Lekki end of the bridge.

12. At inception, the categories of toll paid at the bridge are: Class 1: Saloon cars (N250), Class 11: Mini-vans, SUVs and light pick-up trucks (N300), Class 111: Non-commercial buses with maximum seating capacity of 26 person and Class 1V: Motorcycles with 200CC capacity and above (N100).

13. On Thursday, February 1, 2018, the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge commenced a new price regime. Class 1: Saloon cars (N N300), Class 11: Mini-vans, SUVs and light pick-up trucks (N400), heavy duty trucks/buses with two or more heavy axles will attract N1,000; Motorcycles with 200CC capacity and above (N200), etc.

14. Commercial vehicles (Okada, Keke Marwa, Danfo and vehicles with a total seating capacity exceeding 26) are restricted from using the bridge. Also restricted from using the bridge are heavy-duty trucks and articulated trucks.

15. The bridge also serves as a recreational facility. Fitness enthusiast who reside within the Lekki phase 1 and Ikoyi axis use the wide curbs of the bridge for jogging and running. Even Mack Zuckerberg jogged on this bridge when he visited Nigeria.

16. Tolling at the Bridge has been plagued with controversies. For instance, some Lagosians believe that since the bridge was built with public funds, its use should be available at no cost. However, the Lagos State government argues that the collection of tolls is not only required to maintain the bridge but also to generate funds for building other bridges to link parts of Lagos.

17. The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge provides an alternative route in order to escape the Lekki and Ozumba Nbadiwe traffic gridlocks.

18. The waterway above which the bridge is built is owned and controlled by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

19. During the commissioning, Gov. Fashola paid glowing tributes to late President Musa Yar’Adua for making the project a reality. Fashola referred to the late President as “the first builder of the bridge”.


20. The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge was built at a cost of N29Billion.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/19-things-to-know-about-the-lekki-ikoyi-link-bridge-2/

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Your car rims and tyres are both essential parts of your car. They bear the weight of the whole engineering in your car. They are the only part of your car which makes contact with the road; as such, care should be taken when it comes to rims and tyres.

Replica or fake rims can be catastrophic. Some rims are bound to shatter when they are confronted by heavy impacts and large torque input. The rims susceptible to this are not good rims.

Replica or fake rims lack the proper strength within the production material, and they are not well engineered.
Flee from fake and replica rims. Always make do with OEM quality rims or better still, use the factory fitted rims your car came with. OEM quality rims can be expensive though; but you can’t throw away your safety all in the name of getting cheaper products just like the fake or replica rims.

It is highly recommended you pay for quality.

Remember, you may not live to tell your stories. Don’t be a statistics.

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https://autojosh.com/deathtrap-buy-quality-rims/

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1. The Third-Mainland Bridge is one of the three bridges linking Lagos Island to the mainland.

2. It was named Third-Mainland Bridge because it is the third of the three bridges that connects Lagos Island with the Mainland – the other two being the Eko and Carter Bridges.

3. The Third-Mainland Bridge is the longest of the three bridges.

4. The Third-Mainland bridge starts from Oworonshoki which is linked to the Apapa-Oshodi expressway and Lagos-Ibadan expressway, and ends at the Adeniji Adele Interchange on Lagos Island.

5. The completion of the abandoned Third-Mainland Bridge was a collaborative effort of the Gen. Babangida-led Federal government and the Raji-Rasaki-led Lagos state government.

6. Renowned engineering firm, Julius Berger, constructed the Third-Mainland Bridge.

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7. The then Nigerian Head-of-State, General Ibrahim Babangida, commissioned the Bridge on his birthday – 17th August,1990.

8. The Third-Mainland Bridge has a total length of 11.8 km.

9. The Third-Mainland Bridge was the longest bridge in Africa until 1996 when the 20.5 km long “6th October Bridge” located in Cairo, Egypt was completed in 1996.

10. The Third-Mainland Bridge is the longest Bridge longest in West Africa.

11. The official name of the bridge is “Ibrahim Babangida Bridge”. However, the bridge is rarely called by that name.

12. The Third-Mainland Bridge is an eight-lane bridge.

13. The Bridge offers breath-taking views of the Lagos Lagoon, the University of Lagos Waterfront and Makoko, a shanty town built on the Lagos Lagoon.

14. Less than N1Billion naira was spent by the Babangida administration to complete the Third Mainland Bridge after the abandoned project was restarted.

15. In 2013, N1.05billion was spent on repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge and additional works on the bridge’s expansion joints.

https://autojosh.com/15-things-to-know-about-the-third-mainland-bridge/

1. The Niger Bridge is also called the “Onitsha Bridge” or “River Niger Bridge”.

2. The Bridge connects Onitsha in Anambra State to Asaba in Delta state.

3. The Niger bridge is about 1, 400 meters long.


4. The Niger Bridge is one of Nigeria’s long lasting national landmarks.

5. In the 1950s, Dutch Company, the Netherlands Engineering Consultants of The Hague, Holland (NEDECO), carried out a feasibility study and the design for the bridge.

6. The French construction company, Dumez, constructed the Bridge.


7. It took about a year (1964 to 1965) to complete the construction of the River Niger Bridge. The bridge was completed on December 1965.


8. The cost of the construction of the Niger Bridge was £6.75 million.


9. The Niger Bridge was 8×420 ft. with a carriageway of 36 feet centre-truss. It also had a pedestrian walkway on both sides of the carriageway.


10. The Niger Bridge was commissioned by the then Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Tafawa Balewa, and was opened for traffic in December 1965.


11. The commissioning of the bridge was the last public function of the Prime Minister before his assassination on January 15, 1966.


12. During the Nigerian Civil War of 1967 – 1970, in an attempt to halt the Nigerian military advance, retreating Biafran soldiers destroyed the River Niger Bridge at Onitsha, trapping the Nigerians on the Asaba side of the river.


13. During President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan administration, the bridge was rehabilitated by replacing two spans on the Onitsha end.


Source:

https://autojosh.com/13-things-to-know-about-the-niger-bridge/

In recent times, there has been a growing awareness  among Nigerians about the cost effectiveness of importing vehicles from the US, Canada and Europe.

However, a lack of understanding of the procedure to achieve this has been the challenge of most Nigerians who desire to achieve this.  Thankfully, a company that is equipped with vast experience in guiding individuals through auto import procedures recently birthed in Lagos.

Import Your Car Nigeria is an automobile brokerage company that provide the platform for individuals to source for their cars, from searching for the lots, the bidding or buying process, shipment to Lagos and local custom clearing.

Licensed both by the government and major automobile auction companies in the United States and Canada, Import Your Car Nigeria offers professional advice and act as your one point contact locally in Nigeria.

Speaking at the media launch, Mrs. Ada Atoba, General Manager, Sales & Operation, Import Your Car Nigeria, said the primary aim of the company is to enable more Nigerians own the car of their choice based on their budgets.

“Our drive is based on the need to create alternatives that are reliable, affordable and assuring to auto buyers. So, our main drive is service especially with the constant increase in the cost of acquiring decent automobile vis-a-vis the purchasing power of Nigerians”, she said.

“We see our relationship with our clients more as partnership as against just business relationship. We want you to get the best deal on your automobile of choice be it for private use, commercial use, retail purpose or organizational use. Hence, it is almost impossible to beat our deals. We advise, support and, deliver value satisfactorily.”

Speaking on the procedure of purchasing a vehicle through IYCN, Mrs. Atoba said: "it's just a simple process. First it’s either you visit our website site www.importyourcar.ng, call 08021-811-811 or visit our corporate office in Lagos Nigeria at Suite 212, Ikeja Plaza, 81 Mobolaji Bank Anthony way Ikeja Lagos. Here you get to fill out the customer order form. You make a refundable commitment fees and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days with 3 options of your preferred car, the location, sales mode either, buy it now or bid options. We agree on our max bid taking into consideration all costs to Lagos plus customs clearance cost. And with your go ahead, we bid or buy on your behalf and arrange all logistics to get your car to Lagos. Typically, delivery to Lagos after buying and paying for lot ranges between 45-60 days."

Some of the car dealers and customers that have patronised the services of IYCN described the company as “a solution to owning a car of choice”.

Import Your Car Nigeria is poised to becoming the leading source of automobile and importation in Nigeria and West Africa, making life easier for auto buyers.

According to the company, “We want to account for 10% of entire vehicles imported to Nigeria”.


https://autojosh.com/import-your-car-nigeria/

Sometime in 2006, American hip-hop mogul, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, had a road in Illorin, Kwara state named after him when he visited the state.

The honours was done to him by the then Governor of Kwara State, now Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

During the trip to Illorin, Jay-Z was also turbaned by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari. In other words, Jay-Z is a “titled Chief” in Nigeria.

Jay Z was on ground to do the commissioning of the “Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter Road”.


Source:

https://autojosh.com/throwback-see-when-saraki-named-a-street-in-illorin-after-rapper-jay-z/

Racing is one of the most loved and thrilling sports in the world. With some of the most influential sportsmen such as Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, it is one of the most followed games all over the universe.

In this regard, it only makes sense that the platform where these superstars showcase their talents is developed to the best quality. Also, beautifully-designed tracks attract tourists and onlookers in droves.

In today’s post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most amazing racing tracks in the world. These tracks are from every corner of the world — except your backyard.

Unsurprisingly, none of these tracks are in Nigeria. This begs the question, are we ever going to see tracks like these in Nigeria someday?

Apparently, racing is becoming a sport to be reckoned with in Nigeria. But, when will we see these kinds of tracks in Nigeria?



1. Nurburging
Here is a legendary circuit that boasts immense motorsport history. Interestingly, is called the ‘Green Hell’ in English and features a whopping 154 corners, measuring 21 kilometres in length. As a track for the best racers, it has every type of turn imaginable. It is located in Germany.
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2. Spa-Francorchamps
As a home to the Belgian Grand Prix, this charming track has a rich history in motorsport and F1. Obviously, it is a favpurite to both fans and drivers of the sport. One of the amazing features include iconic corners like the Eau Rouge/Raidillon complex and Pouhon. You will love the stunning scenery of this track.
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3. Suzuka
Suzuka is the present location of the Japanese Grand Prix. It is a sweeping, quick track with a unique layout that depicts the figure 8. Also, it comes with a range of different corners. Additionally, it features the famous 130R, ‘S’ Curves and the Degner Curve. For years, Suzuka has been the location of some incredible motorsport jaw-dropping moments.
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4. Circuit de la Sarthe
Without an iota of doubt, the architecture of this 24 hour Le Mans, French track is incredible. The Circuit de la Sarthe mixes public roads and race tracks together, and is the very test of bringing imagination to life. With incredible corners like the Esses, the Dunlop Curve and the Porsche Curves, This is a place to race for participants.
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5. Mount Panorama
Often called ‘Bathurst’, Mount Panorama is one of the greatest tracks in the world. Technically, the public roads it is run on makes it a street track. With steep inclines, long straights and quick corners, It’s a tough challenge for drivers as a result of the steep inclines, quick corners, and long straights. Location is Australia.
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6. Laguna Seca
This California race track has 11 corners, Corkscrew being the most famous and is ome of the most challenging turns in he history of motorsport.
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7. Circuit de Monaco
Ever since this Monaco street track debuted on the F1 in 1950, there has been little changes made to it. It is still a difficult track to master. Technically, there is no margin for error here. It remains a fan’s favourtite and th jewel of F1 race.
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You have seen the beautiful tracks. Now, tell us if or when you think Nigeria will ever get to build tracks these amazing. Comment below.

https://autojosh.com/racing-tracks/

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Automobiles these days are moving marvels of engineering. But this is a result of centuries of evolution.These images gives a very slight peek at some of that evolution.

1.The First Production Electric Car
Built by English genius Thomas Parker around 1884.This image leaves me confused anytime I see it.If we had electric cars that early, why do cars still run on fuel ?.
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2.Early GPS 1932
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3.This Is What Baby Seats Looked Like �
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4.Church On Wheels In The Early 1900s
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5.Vehicles Used To Have Shovels To Minimize Injuries In Case Of Accidents
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6.Amphibious Bikes
It was called the Cyclomer.It was quite popular in 1932.It was the first ever of its kind.
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7.One Wheel Motorcycle
Ha !
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8.All Terrain Vehicle
It looks really badass for 1936.It could make a descent on slopes of up to 60 degrees !!
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9.The Great Grand Father Of Autonomous Vehicles
The Terregator(Terrestial Navigator), was built by folks at Carnegie Mellon University(CMU).Its practically the first ever driverless vehicle.
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10.First Mass Produced Modern EV -GM EV1
General Motors built just 1117 units of the EV1 from 1996-1999.It had a range between 112-160Km .It wasn’t also doing bad with 137hp and a top speed of 129Km/h.
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What do you think ?

By Donald3d

https://autojosh.com/10-interesting-images-in-the-history-of-automobiles/

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How good is he?

The sounds are near perfect.

You may want to watch it with your earpiece/headphone.

https://autojosh.com/this-guy-made-various-car-sounds-with-his-mouth-they-sound-so-real-video/

Are you curious as to who invented the seat belt used in all today's vehicles? The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo had begun seeking enhancements to seat belts since mid-twentieth century. At the beginning, the company experimented with a single strap over the belly but sadly, abdominal injuries were still unavoidable in high-speed collisions. More than that, Volvo's engineers also tried a diagonal chest restraint yet, it beheaded crash-test dummies.

Afterwards, the Swedish marque turned to Nils Bohlin – a 38-year-old engineer who had developed Saab aircraft company’s pilot ejector seats. Since passengers in cars want both safety and comfort, transferring aerospace tech to automobile would be a demanding task, according to Bohlin.

However, after a year of experimentation and research, he achieved a significant breakthrough - the most effective safety device ever – "the 3-Point Seat Belt" which includes one strap across the hips and another across the chest, each tied up at the same point. This kind of seat belt was so straightforward that driver and occupants were able to fasten with one hand. Volvo then made the new seat belt design patent open in the interest of safety and made it available to other car manufacturers for free.

About 60 years on after its invention in 1959, we cannot count exactly how many lives Nils' 3-Point Seat Belts have saved but we are certain it runs into millions of lives. 

Have you ever been saved by the 3-point seat belt of your car? Tell us in the comment section. 

https://autojosh.com/the-origin-of-3-point-seat-belts/

Let’s see how well you know the logos of car brands. Tell us the names of these cars brands using their logos only and let's see who will have the highest score.

List the names of the cars according to their respective numbers..

Let’s see if there is any Automotive Grandmaster in the house who can solve this car puzzle..

https://autojosh.com/car-logo-game/

During his visit to Lagos, President Buhari was spotted with his presidential fleet. Mercedes Benz S550 + 2 S-Class escort.

See the video below..

https://autojosh.com/president-buhari-spotted-with-his-presidential-car-fleet-in-lagos-video/


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The choice is solely yours. The three cars are excellent, however, I will mention a few factors you may want to consider before making your final decision.

Fuel Economy: The Corolla has the best fuel economy while the Accord usually gets the worst.

Maintenance Cost: The Corolla usually has the lowest cost of maintenance while the Accord usually gets the highest.

Cabin Space: The Camry has the best cabin space and Corolla has the least but still not cramped.

Beauty: Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder. My beauty here is the Corolla Sport. Just the sport and not the CE or LE. The Corolla Sport is followed by the Accord.

Interior Design and Quality: Considering similar trim levels, the Accord gets a relatively better cabin. You may also prefer that of the Corolla to the Camry especially on the lower trim levels like the "CE".

Sitting position: If you don't want to feel like you are sitting on the floor when driving, then you need to run away from the Accord. The Toyotas will give you better sitting position. You'll prefer the Camry if you are tall and need some legroom when behind the wheels.

Sound System: I will pick the sound system of the Toyotas over the Accord. There is a higher chance of getting speaker glitches in the Accord.

Resale Value: The Corolla and Camry will give you better resale value than the Accord.

Safety: The Accord and Camry have better safety rating than the Corolla.

I didn't compare the purchase price because it's a little complicated. I'll just mention that the cheapest deal is not necessarily the best deal so don't let that becloud your judgement. Focus on getting the best at a reduced price rather than just going all out for the cheapest.

Don't forget to do detailed inspection and VIN check.

Artificial Intelligence is potentially more dangerous for the human species than nuclear weapons. This is according to Elon Musk, the South African-born Canadian American co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc

He made this remark during a tech conference at Austin, Texas, last week.

This is not the first time that Musk would suggest that AI will endanger humanity.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the branch of science that attempts to get machines or robots to imitate human intelligence – or make machine to do those things that traditionally done by humans.

Meanwhile, Neuralink, a company Elon Musk co-founded, is exploring how it can establish a connection between human brains and computers in order to cure diseases and improve our intelligence.

According to Musk, he is really quite close to the cutting edge in AI and it scares the hell out of him.

However, individuals like Mark Zuckerberg and Steven Pinker – a professor at Harvard – have dispelled Musk predications as “fear mongering”. They also said that his prediction are “pretty irresponsible”. In response, Musk claim that those who don’t believe his predictions are fools.

“And mark my words, AI is far more dangerous than nuclear weapons. Far. So why do we have no regulatory oversight? This is insane.” Musk said.

Perhaps, some recent event seem to justify Musk predictions. For instance, the recent fatal accident by Uber’s driverless car seem to lend credence to Musk’s predictions.

Both Uber and Toyota immediately stopped testing these self-driving cars.

https://autojosh.com/artificial-intelligence-is-dangerous-to-humanity-according-to-elon-musk/

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President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday begin a two-day official visit to Lagos State, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan said on Wednesday.

According to Bamigbetan, the President, will during the course of his visit carry out some groundbreaking ceremonies and inspect some ongoing projects in the State.

The ceremonies and events include but not limited to the following.. 

1. On arrival, the President will attend the Colloquium organised to mark the 66th Birthday of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu scheduled to hold at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday.

2. He will perform the official flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port project, Ibeju Lekki. On completion, the multi-purpose Lekki Deep Sea Port, located at the heart of the Lekki Free Trade Zone, would be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support to the growing commercial operation across Nigeria and the entire West African region.

3. He would also inspect the ongoing construction works at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island. Eko Atlantic City is expected to accommodate at least 250,000 residents and a daily flow of 150,000 commuters according to Mr Bamigbetan. 

4. The President would also commission the Ikeja Bus Terminal, expected to commute over a 100,000 residents across 23 bus routes in the State.

The State Government had also declared Thursday, March 29 as work free day to ease movement in and around the State. 

Hence, avoid avoidable trips so you don't get stuck in traffic all day. 

https://autojosh.com/this-is-president-buharis-itinerary-for-his-two-day-visit-to-lagos/

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All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Serves Up a Breakthrough Debut at New York International Auto Show

- Toyota to unveil fifth generation of the RAV4 SUV at the New York International Auto Show on 28 March
- 2.5L Inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System Powertrains Offering More Power and MPG
- First RAV4 to be built on Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, bringing significant benefits in ride, handling, safety and driver enjoyment. TNGA K Platform with Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0)
- Debut of All-New Sporty Hybrid Grade, XSE Hybrid
- Standard Entune 3.0 with Wi-Fi Connect and Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- True Off-Road Capabilities with Available Multi-Terrain Select and an Available Toyota-First, Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect

Toyota has revealed the all-new, fifth generation RAV4 SUV at the New York International Auto Show on 28 March, the first RAV4 to be built on a Toyota New Global Architecture platform. The new RAV4 remains true to its impressive heritage as the original pioneer of the SUV segment, making significant advances in powertrain technologies, dynamic performance, intelligent safety provisions and all-round quality.

The robust styling of the new RAV4 expresses the robust and capable qualities that define Toyota’s approach to the latest iteration of the most sold SUV in the world.

An increased ground clearance and wider stance are clear signifiers of the RAV4’s robust character.

The design communicates “go anywhere” sense of fun and adventure that RAV4 ownership can bring, resonating with a target customer base of young families who enjoy life, whether moving around town or heading off to enjoy, sports, leisure or simple sight-seeing in the wide open spaces.

Manoeuvrability has always been a virtue of the RAV4 and this has not been compromised in the new design. In fact, at 4,600 mm long, the new model is only marginally different in length compared to the current model. But while reductions have been made in the front and rear overhangs, 30 mm have been added to the wheelbase, allowing for an even more spacious and comfortable cabin. Luggage space has been increased, too, and has versatility designed-in with folding rear seats, a double load floor and deck side nets. Vehicle width has been increased by 10 mm, to 1,855 mm, which translates into more comfortable and spacious cabin for the occupants.

Innovations in powertrain technologies and driving dynamics

The new RAV4 will be available with two TNGA powertrains, both more fuel efficient and powerful than those deployed in the current RAV4. A new Hybrid electric 2.5-litre powertrain combines fuel and emissions efficiency and quiet operation with more power and greater responsiveness. A new 2.0-litre petrol engine will also be available, with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

The 2019 Toyota Rav4 should go on sale in Nigeria early next year and the starting price is expected to be in the range of N22m.

What do you think about the ride? Tell us in the comment section.

https://autojosh.com/2019-toyota-rav4-unveiled-photos-details-and-price/