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7. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250E (E Class)
Another old generation of the E-class. This is the “Regular’s” predecessor. Debuted in 1968, it became an instant success. It’s also available in coupe (C) body style as seen in car number “8”.

5. 1970 Peugeot 404
The Peugeot 404 was the first passenger car to be assembled in Nigeria a few years after independence. It has been a grand vehicle and quite shocking to see one still driving after so many years.

4. 1967 Ford Mustang
The iconic Ford Mustang from 1967 was also present at the event. This is a valuable collector’s item.

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3. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (S class)
The grand luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz has always look stunning from way back. This model will tell you that Benz has also been in the pinnacle of luxury. This particular model is powered by a 4.5 V8.

2. 1965 Ford Thunderbird
This is the 1965 Ford Thunderbird owned and driven by Nigerian actor and movie producer, Kunle Afolayan.

The 2019 edition held this month, and Autojosh.com is here to show you some the classic cars that featured at the event. This event was anchored by Grills2Grills and Vintage Cars Nigeria. Without much ado, let’s get rolling with the names and photos of the cars.

1. 1964 Morris Minor
This is the Morris Minor of the 1960s. It was a small subcompact car that made waves back in the day.

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They are rich, famous and they drive fast and expensive cars that match their fat pocket.

Sadly, many of these famous footballer do not seem to have the same impressive control of their cars as they have on the ball. Hence, some of them get themselves into car crashes.

In this article, we will be profiling 16 famous footballers - current and retired - who survived ghastly car accidents.



Dosu Joseph

Joseph Dosu is a 1996 Olympic Gold Winning football goalkeeper for Nigeria. His career came to an abrupt end after a serious car accident that left him almost paralyzed.

The accident occurred in 1997, in Lagos, after Nigeria’s Guinea 3-0 win to qualify for the 1998 World Cup in France.

According to Dosu, while driving along the Lagos-Ikorodu expressway at night, everywhere suddenly went blank. Then, he saw cows everywhere. He lost control of the car and veered off the road. He was rescued and taken to Eko Hospital, Lagos.

Prior to the crash, Dosu signed with Serie A club Reggiana. He never got to make an impact in Italy and was forced to hang his boots at a young age of 23, due to his career-ending automobile accident.



Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona is one of the greatest football players ever. The maverick Argentine once attributed his controversial World Cup goal against England in Mexico in 1986 to the "Hand of God".

In September 2000, he crashed his metallic blue four-wheel-drive Jeep into an oncoming tourist bus in Havana, Cuba. He was in Cuba undergoing treatment for cocaine addiction.

According to witnesses, Maradona was driving his jeep the wrong way down a road at night when he crashed into the bus. He was unhurt in the accident.

Again, in July 2011, he crashed his 4x4 Honda into another bus filled with Tourists. This time, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The accident left Maradona with an injury to his ankle and knee on his left leg.



Ian Wright

In 2004, Arsenal's goalscoring legend Ian Wright caused more than £30,000 of damage to his Ferrari 360 Spyder.

This happened when he turned his traction control off. Wrighty was not injured in the smash, but his car certainly was severely damaged.
After the crash, the striker said: “Any Ferrari driver knows that when you turn the ASR off you’re dancing with the Devil. And if you dance with the Devil you’ve got to be prepared to get your toes stood on.”

As of 2016–17, Wright is Arsenal's second-highest scorer of all time and Crystal Palace's third-highest. He retired from football in 2000.



Jermaine Pennant

English player Jermaine Pennant and former Arsenal player, in February 2004, was given a 16-month driving ban after being caught drink-driving in Paddington, West London. A year later, on 23 January 2005, he crashed his top of the range Mercedes Benz into a lamppost.

Pennant, who was 22 then, was driving more than twice the legally accepted driving limit. It was reported that he drove off with the post dragging underneath the car. He was unhurt by the crash.

He was again arrested for drunk driving. At the point of his arrest, he identified himself as Ashley Cole. He was later banned from driving and was jailed for three months. He was released after a month and monitored with an electronic tag.



Karim Benzema

In December 2009, French player, Karim Benzema, was signed to Real Madrid.

In 2009, after his first El Classico, which they lost to Barcelona, the then 22-year old forward crashed his car into the security barrier and a tree in the Madrid municipality of Pozuelo de Alarcon. The accident occurred even though he was driving under 30 mph. He was not hurt by the accident, thanks to the airbag that was activated.

In 2017, the former Olympique Lyonnai striker was driving his Audi RS6 on the M-13 motorway when he was hit from behind by a Nissan Note on the M-13 motorway in Madrid.

Fortunately, both drivers did not suffer any injuries. There were no traces of alcohol in their bloodstreams.



Nicklas Bendtner

In 2009, Danish player Nicklas Bendtner had a car crash with his Aston Marton on his way to training. Despite the severity of the crash, the then 21-year-old escaped with only cuts to his knee and pain in his shoulder.

Bendtner who was playing for Arsenal at the time was unable to complete training. Manager Arsene Wenger had to drop him from the starting XI in a Champions League game against Olympiakos.



Anderson

In 2010, while returning from a nightclub, Brazillian footballer Anderson was involved in a major car crash in Portugal that left him unconscious. The car was reported to have spurn off the road, and crashed into a wall and left the Brazilian unconscious. His £120,000 Audi R8 exploded after he was dragged out of it.

He spent several hours in a hospital after the accident.

Anderson was 22 years old and playing for Machester United at the time of the car crash.



David Bentley

English player David Bentley was playing for Tottenham Hotspur at the time of his car crash. The crash, which occurred at 3 AM East London, 2009, left his £98,000 Porsche 911 Turbo damaged. The then 24-year old was reportedly returning after partying with Australian rock band Jet. He was later arrested and charged with drunk driving.

On 13 June 2014, Bentley announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29.




Dietmar Hamman

In 2006, Dietmar Hamman was playing for Liverpool when he crashed his car. The ex-German international was too drunk to control his car that he drove his Porsche into a fence near Manchester airport and fled the scene of the accident.

The police found him almost 2 miles away, suspiciously jogging at 3 A.M in a full dinner suit. In addition, he was smelling of alcohol. He was subsequently banned from driving for half a year.



Wayne Rooney

Ex-Manchester United player, Wayne Rooney, has a record of several auto crashes. In one of the crashes, he damaged his £170,000 Aston Martin. In another, a £65,000 Range Rover.  His £40,000 Escalade was also damaged in another accident by a lorry.

Also, at a restaurant in Manchester, Rooney lost control while trying to park his Lamborghini Gallardo but ended up facing oncoming traffic on the A6 in Macclesfield.




Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas was the Captain of Arsenal FC when he had the car crash.

In April 2011, the former Chelsea and Barcelona man drove his Mercedes SL55 AMG into the back of an Audi A3.

The incident occurred on the A41 in north London on his way to training. The then 23 year old Fabregas later tweeted: “I'm absolutely fine, nothing to worry.”



Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli is a famous Italian footballer with a notorious reputation off the field.

In 2010, just a few weeks after signing a £24m deal to play for Manchester City, the then 21-year old, crashed his brand new customized £120,000 Audi R8 into a BMW in Manchester. Balotelli’s car suffered some damage, especially the front end.

Thankfully, both drivers were fortunate enough to escape any major injuries.

In 2013,  Balotelli was also involved in another auto crash in Brescia, Italy where he rear-ended his white £140k  Bentley into a Vauxhall Corsa the car in front of him in heavy traffic. His club announced that the crash was not his fault, as it was the Vauxhall that crashed into him.

In October 2016, he also crashed his agent’s Bentley in Nice, France.



Cristiano Ronaldo

Unarguably, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers ever. He too has had his share of auto crashes.

In January 2009, while he was playing for Manchester United, the Portuguese forward crashed his Ferrari 599 GTB on his way to the training ground.

The accident occurred inside a tunnel near Manchester Airport. Reportedly, he was driving at a speed of 205mph. The car collided with a wall and then another barrier in the tunnel. One of the front tyres came off the car and rolled to a stop 200 yards away. He survived the accident without a scratch. Goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar, who was driving behind him, took him to the training ground.



Papa Souare

In September 2016, Papa Souare, the Senegalese international then playing for Crystal Palace, was involved in a ghastly car accident.

According to reports, his Mercedes G63 swerved out in front of him, then collided with the central reservation, before the airbag deployed. He was airlifted from the scene of the accident. The Senegalese sustained serious thighbone and jaw injuries.

According to Souare, had the impact been a few centimeters higher, it could have broken his spine and he would have left him paralyzed. After the crash, he was expected to return to training in 6 months. However, he returned to training after 11 months. He made his first appearance for his club a year after the accident in a 1-0 win over Huddersfield.



Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero, the Argentine footballer, was involved in an accident in Amsterdam while he was on his way to the airport in a Taxi.

The taxi hit a lamp-post as the striker was being driven to the airport to fly back to Manchester. Agüero was on a day off and had been attending the concert of the Colombian singer Maluma.

The incident occurred at 11 pm, September 2017,  less than 48 hours before Saturday evening’s match at Chelsea. Aguero suffered a broken rib from the crash.


SOURCE:

https://autojosh.com/15-footballers-who-survived-ghastly-car-accidents/

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It seems like indigenous auto-maker Innoson is on the verge of a rebranding process.

In a recent tweet, the Innoson asked that its patrons and followers suggest whether to retain its old logo or adopt a proposed new Innoson logo, one designed by Osuolale Farouq – a brand identity designer.

In the tweet, “Another logo for the African Pride #IVM. Let’s settle this.

Like for our current logo

Retweet for the new logo

Thanks @osuolale_farouq for the design”.

So, between the old logo and the proposed new Innoson logo, which do you prefer?

Source:

https://autojosh.com/proposed-innoson-logo-vs-the-old-logo-which-do-you-prefer/


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The UberBoat service was recently launched in Lagos state. It is a partnership between the Uber, Lagos State Waterways Authority and Texas Connection Ferries.

UberBOAT service will be available on weekdays only for the next 2 weeks (October 11th to 25th of October) on a limited route.

See the available routes HERE

UberBOAT service is in its pilot stage. Thus, it will be available on weekdays only for the next 2 weeks (October 11th to 25th of October) along the following routes:


How To Book For A UberBOAT Trip

Quick simple steps to book your boat ride:

Pre-booking:

1. Click on uber.com/bookuberboat   to reserve a seat on the boat, bookings need to be made 24hrs ahead

2. Ensure it is your Uber signup details that is used to complete the booking

3. You will get a confirmation email and Uber riders also get a 50% discount to take a ride to and from the jetty


On the day of the trip

1. Take an UberX to your pick up Jetty (LASWA Boat Jetty, Falomo Ikoyi or Ikorodu Ferry Terminal). Quick tip – Arrive at the jetty 30mins before cruise time to settle in for your trip!


2. Open your Uber App and select UberBOAT. Quick tip – Boat view will only be available at the Jetties

3. Input either of the pickup and drop off points (LASWA Boat Jetty, Falomo Ikoyi or Ikorodu Ferry Terminal)

4. A PIN will be generated which can be used to secure your spot on the boat

5. Uber support staffers will be at the Jetties to help with Boat booking

The cruise schedule below will help you plan your trips:

Bookings can only be completed with your Uber signup details, so you will need to download the Uber app to enjoy the service. UberBOAT is also in testing phase and will be available on weekdays only from October 11th to 25th.


Disclaimer

The boat schedule might be delayed or cancelled altogether in the event of severe/unfavorable weather conditions.

Credit: @UberNigeria

Source:

https://autojosh.com/lagos-uberboat-how-to-book-a-trip/

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The all-new BMW X7 Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) was recently unveiled at Banana Island in Lagos, Nigeria by Coscharis Motors.

This particular one is the BMW X7 xDrive40i powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine. It is mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, producing 335 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. 0-100 km/h is in 5.8 seconds. Top speed is 245 km/h and fuel consumption is an impressive 9.0 – 8.7 l/100 km (about 32 mpg)

Furthermore, an xDrive50i with 4.4 liter - twin-turbo - V8 will also be available with 456 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. 0 – 100 km/h will be in 5.2 seconds.

According to Dr. Cosmas Maduka, CON, President / CEO of Coscharis Group, "The BMW X7 as the latest premium Sports Activity Vehicle is designed to reflect the personality and requirements of the owner. It not only adds a new top model to the X family, but also defines a progressive approach to luxury for the BMW brand."

Standard and optional features include: 

- Remote Engine Start
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- 5-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Soft-Close automatic doors
- Rear electric side window shades
- Heated and Cooled Cup Holders
- Heads-Up Display
- Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio (standard on the X7 xDrive50i)
- Gesture Control for the gear shift lever, iDrive Controller and radio volume knob.
- Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof which illuminates more than 15,000 graphic patterns.. and generates a display reminiscent of a starlit sky.
- Glass Controls
- BMW Laserlight headlights
- Speed-dependent Integral Active Steering
- Eight-speed Steptronic transmission
- xDrive intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system
- and several Driver-Assist Tech

Did you know there is a BMW Car Club in Nigeria?

See more - https://autojosh.com/coscharis-motors-bmw-x7-sports-activity-vehicle/

Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) is currently experiencing a nationwide collapse in distributing mails, parcels and cargo as their private partners withdraw operational vehicles over non-payment for services rendered over many months.

The postal service relies on the partnership with about 10 private partners who provide trucks for the daily distribution of mail and parcels to all parts of Nigeria.

In an attempt to get NIPOST management to clear arrears of payments for services which have run into four months, the mail and parcel haulers embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday morning.

It was learnt that the notice issued to the organisation over the outstanding charges expired Sunday night with no attempt made by the management to convince the operators not to withdraw their vehicles which constitute a vital link in the discharge of NIPOST’s core mandate of efficient and timely mail movement across the country

Mrs. Lorretto Nwakanma who is NIPOST Chief Operating Officer had no comment when she was contacted. However, she directed all enquiries to the Corporate Communications Manager, who she later assured would revert with information on the development.

Also contacted on phone, the General Manager of NIPOST’s Mail Route Network, Mr. Yalpilami, confirmed that the 10 transport companies collaborating with the organisation in the mail movement partnership, commenced a nationwide strike Monday, but declined further comments.

“Of course, they have withdrawn their services, but that is all I can tell you. To get any further information, you have to contact our headquarters in Abuja. I am not in a position to give you the information you are asking for,” Yalpilami said.

According to some concerned observers, this nationwide collapse would be injurious to business transactions and the economy if not addressed swiftly.

A source at the NIPOST Shomolu zonal office informed our reporter that the partnership with the haulers would be lapsing in a few weeks. He added that refusal to pay the four-month arrears might be the management’s subtle way of signaling to the present private partners that their contracts might not be renewed in order to pave way for fresh logistics companies.

https://autojosh.com/nipost-mail-route-network-collapses-nationwide/

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Since the Big Brother Naija - Pepper Dem edition - ended, there have been vigorous conversations centred around the cost of the IVM G40 SUV prize. Many Nigerians opined that the G40 was too pricey for a locally-made vehicle. Some suggested that many imported brands of SUVs cost a lot less.

See The Current Prices Of 19 Compact SUVs in Nigeria HERE

Due to the furore generated by the price of the IVM G40, as announced by the organizer of the Big Brother Naija, we contacted Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing – the manufacturer of the vehicle - to determine the actual price of the vehicle.

We were informed that the G40 sells for N21.3million. This is about N3.7million less than what Multichoice announced.

So, why did Multichoice announce that the car costs N25million?

According to Ehijie, a car buff, Innoson probably sells the base model of the IVM G40 for N21.3 million. The base model of a car typically comes without some customizations or unique extra features.

Now the question is, even if the model of IVM G40 presented to Mercy Eke as the BBN prize was the upgraded model, what sort of upgrade was made on it that would cost N3.7million?

Read the complete article HERE


Source:

https://autojosh.com/did-big-brother-naija-shortchange-the-winner-of-the-show-with-the-car-prize/

Earlier today, hundreds of truckers embarked on a protest at the Apapa ports in Lagos. The protesters were made up of truck owners, truck drivers, motor-boys, etc.

The protest was carryout to express outrage over the continuous harassment and extortion by law enforcement agents drawn from the Nigeria Police, army, LASTMA, etc.

Read the reason for the protest HERE.

Watch the video of the protesting truckers below.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHypWkDF2Gk


Source:

https://autojosh.com/truck-drivers-protest-against-law-enforcement-agents-at-the-apapa-port-video/

We called last night at almost 7pm to ask if 0w-20 was available. You responded that it could still be delivered last night with your free delivery service. Swiftly and professionally, the order was received within 2 hours. The distance wasn't a barrier and the usual traffic congestion didn't cause any delay.

@Gazzuzz, thanks for the prompt and hitch-free service delivery.

great and reliable vehicle

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This shows that toyota designers are not creative enough. None of mercedes cars have been discontinued.

Really, what of the Mercedes benz R class, The CLK, CL, SLS,SLR Vaneo and Viano

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Toyota automobiles are arguably the most popular vehicles on Nigerian roads. They have become so popular that even a rookie car enthusiast or someone who is not really interested in cars can identify a Camry or Corolla from a distance.

Wait a minute. What do the words; Camry , Corolla and other model names actually mean, how were those names coined ?. We are about to find out !

Let's get started, in no particular order

1. Prius

Its a Latin word meaning, "prior", "first", "original", "to go before" . The Prius is the first mass produced hybrid vehicle, launched in 1997, in Japan.

2. Avensis

This name is derived from the French word "Avancer", meaning "to advance".

3. Supra

It comes from the Latin word "supra", which means "transcending" or "above" . Which can also be loosely translated as "superior" .

4. Celica

Its a Spanish word for "celestial" or "heavenly"

5. Hilux

Its simply a combination of "High" and "Luxury" �

6.Hiace

Just like the Hilux, its coined from the English words "High" and "Ace".

7.RAV4

Its actually an acronym for "Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive " .

8.Camry

Its coined from a Japanese word "Kanmuri", which means "crown".

9.Corolla

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. The name was intended to evoke the image of a beautifully styled, eye-catching compact car.

https://autojosh.com/check-out-the-meanings-and-origin-of-these-toyota-model-names/

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The quality of roads in a city or country at large would determine to a great extent, how easy it is to travel from one point to another. It also determines, how often you would have to fix damages, or wear and tear on your car that are a result of bad roads.
The World Economic Forum (WEF), rated countries according to how good their roads are.This was done on a scale of 1.0-7.0, 1.0 being extremely poor and 7.0 being extremely good.
Let's take a look at the top 30 countries in the world with the best roads and their ratings.

1. Singapore -6.40
2. Switzerland-6.40
3. Netherlands-6.20
4. Hong Kong-6.10
5. Portugal-6.10
6. France-6.00
7. Japan-6.00
8. Oman-6.00
9. Austria-5.90
10. UAE-5.90
11. USA-5.90
12. South Korea-5.70
13. Qatar-5.60
14. Spain-5.60
15. Sweden-5.60
16. Croatia-5.50
17. Denmark-5.50
18. Germany-5.50
19. Malaysia-5.50
20. Taiwan-5.50
21. Finland-5.30
22. Luxembourg-5.30
23. Canada-5.20
24. Chile-5.20
25. Cyprus-5.20
26. UK-5.20
27. Bahrain-5.10
28. Namibia-5.10
29. Ecuador-5.00
30. Israel-5.00

Nigeria sadly isn't even in the top 100, yet billions are being budgeted for road and bridge constructions. Nigeria takes the 133rd spot in this ranking, out of 140, with a rating of 2.40 !!!.

What do you think ?
We would love to hear from you.

https://autojosh.com/top-30-countries-with-the-best-roads-in-the-world-2018/

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