Its either not bathing with the right soap to extract enough dirt from your body or d moist of the towel which attracts dust&dirt.

I secretly hope this marks the end of ASUU.Every political element seriously needs to be exhumed from these our dead institutions;Autonomy and active private participation is the only way forward.Government and universities need to be sincere for this to happen.

Ever been stranded on the road with a flat tyre just because you couldn’t unscrew your wheel nuts? An assured way to prevent your wheel nuts from stiffening is to rotate your tyres periodically. It sounds strange but it happens all the time and at such moments even muscles and abs can’t save you. But truly there are other reasons you need to rotate your tyres in the first place, as one thing is for sure; you can’t totally control the wearing pattern of the grooves on your tyres.

Wheel rotation simply involves alternating the position of your tyres on a periodic basis to avoid abnormal wearing pattern of tyres. Wheel rotation is a perfect do-it-yourself activity that affords you the opportunity to even visually examine components like brakes, suspension and hubs which lie beneath the car. Below is just a sample of a wheel rotation pattern.

But don’t rotate your wheels with the expectation that it’s all that is required for you to avoid abnormal tyre wear. Other supplementary means of achieving this are:

1)Maintaining proper wheel geometry by aligning your wheels when due-which largely depends on the state of steering and suspension components.

2)In addition to maintaining proper wheel geometry, you also need to balance each tyre when due to minimize avoidable vibrations and high rolling resistance of tyres.

3) Maintaining proper tyre inflation pressure

4)The other way around this is your driving habit which includes the frequency of harsh braking, manner of negotiating corners and how and where you park your car.

In précis correct wheel geometry cuts down the chances of your tyres wearing too differently and abnormally; tyre rotation can be said to be the icing on the cake as it equalizes wear across the entire set of wheels. So do this according to your car manufacturer’s specifications –likely within 7,000km to 24,000km range-and have a sweet ride.

Just like you have to reset your trip meter after oil change, some cars might require you to reset a special tire-rotation timer to a prior state to help your car’s system notify you when next your tyres are due for rotation.
http://autobaseafrica.com/hidden-benefits-of-wheel-rotation/

With a base price pinned at $218,500, the 2014 Bentley Continental GTC is clearly for the heavy pockets and for those that don’t mind just a little more attention than usual. This exquisitely built convertible comes powered with a 12cylinder (VV12) engine capable of producing 567 horsepower at 6,000 rpm with its 6litres capacity. Another engine option is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 (cylinder deactivation is also available as the Continental GT V8 S).

But that’s just a scratch in describing this wholly customizable Bentley; as the ZF-built eight-speed automatic transmission is mated to a permanent all-wheel-drive system which makes it possible to hit the 100km/hr mark in 4.4secs.

As every modern car, this Bentley comes with LED lighting rings around the headlamps which serves as both an aesthetic and functional feature. This adds to the famous styling and distinct curves of this GTC-especially the front and rear fender extensions off the body. Other peculiar features are underbody panels and acoustic glass which blocks off extraneous outside noise as much as possible.

The interior, expectedly made of class comes with a weather-treated fabric and the seats are equipped with a Shiatsu massaging function. Other interior effects like the entertainment make-up include; a butstandard audio system with 30 GB of storage space and an eight-inch touchscreen display. This interior rides on four-link double wishbones and this suspension make-up has self-leveling dampers for ride quality control which can be varied to comfort or sport modes. A 21-inch wheel is responsible for moving this GTC.

This Bentley Continental GTC oozes class and affluence but have it at the back of your mind that you don’t get all these goodies off the shelf.
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By Akan Inyang.

Nigeria undoubtedly has the potential to be the world’s most vibrant automobile manufacturing hub. The frustrated efforts of the past may have eluded the Nigerian automobile industry from growing at the pace of the global auto-scene; but nonetheless, there are lessons ought to have been learnt from the past. In as much as there is a pressing need to create more jobs through automotive industrialization, what really drives this industry is a ready market (willing buyers of manufactured products) and also for this to be sustained, there has to be fair competition.

Taking our minds back to 1998-2002 or slightly before then, I am very sure a few rugged, yet locally produced set of buses that will come to mind are Mercedes Benz 1414 and 1418 commuter buses produced by ANAMMCO (Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company Limited). According to an old worker of this firm, during the peak periods of active assembly, up to 900 of these buses were produced annually. But unfortunately these buses are now a thing of the past because overtime their body designs were not improved upon and hence couldn’t compete with better options loaded with more passenger comfort packages and larger load compartments. It pains me to see Marcopolo, Irizar, Tata and the rest of them flooding our city and inter-state routes when we had buses we should have improved upon; but this is a clear example of how far government funds can go in pushing a non-competitive product to the open market and creating false jobs in the process. So what is a guaranteed option to make sure the Nigerian automobile industry is sustainable now and in the near future? Starting small!

According to SON (Standard organization of Nigeria) more than 95% of automobile spare-parts are imported and also we still have utility automobiles like mini-garbage dispensers (TATA), tricycles (keke-napep) and motorcycles(okada) still imported and assembled. As it stands now, it’s ill-advised to be looking big by talking about passenger car manufacture because we still have pressing issues with our standards control and price moderation. Starting small has many benefits, one of which is building ‘investors’ character’ and making them adapt to creating highly marketable products primarily based on the core needs of the Nigerian automobile market which is very advanced even with our deficient industry.

Why this approach is necessary is because we don’t want an industry that will be wholly reliant on government funds to cover up avoidable losses overtime. So what am I suggesting categorically? Instead of increasing tariffs on fairly used imported vehicles, why not completely ban the importation of small automobiles- which can easily be manufactured locally based on the industry’s current capacity- and also raise tariffs for imported spare-parts as a sure way to force OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and after-market parts producers to set-up industries for their products that already have a huge demand. Besides it’s much easier checkmating standards of locally produced parts because from the manufacturing processes and quality control in place, one can predict what the final product will look like.

Also we ought to be seeing more strategic tariff regimes like the earlier approved 0% import tariff for CKD (completely knocked down) components of mass transit buses with a minimum capacity of up to 40seats which unfortunately, more than 5years down the line , Ashok Leyland buses (which local assembly began in 2011) used for the BRT (bus rapid transit) scheme in Lagos haven’t really improved to take advantage of such waivers. This makes me wonder how and when they plan to compete and go mainstream.

To take this analysis a little further, here is a more structured breakdown of the many benefits of starting small, growing strong and steadily:

1) It’s easier to get investors: if only the entry barriers are eliminated through enforcing the right policies to support industries manufacturing smaller products which will end up creating more jobs and a sustainable industry. Just like GSM in Nigeria, the operators won’t complain much about power because they are making profit to comfortably offset their operating costs.

2) Strengthening after-sales support delivery in Nigeria: which currently is really poor and can even be a threat to any emerging industry if not well in place. I’d rather buy a locally produced shock-absorber with warranty rather than buy imported KYB shocks with no transferred warranty; that’s if I manage to get the original KYB shocks. This is because there is a locally existing company to hold responsible when things go wrong.

3) Lower entry risks with ready market: [/b]because many fear government policies may not be in their favour when government changes hands. But with the right policies (early) in place, companies can survive even if the subsequent government turns its back on them because they have Nigeria’s teeming market behind them.

4) [b]Don’t forget our neighbours look up to us: like Benin,Togo, Cameroun, Niger etc, are import driven economies which remain a huge market potential; the smart thing to do is to leverage on this market by exporting.

5) Taking out time to set-up more checkmating policies: because Nigeria has peculiar problems and we need to under-study the industry as it grows. For example, who ever imagined years back that accident vehicles from US would be a huge business and problem to Nigeria today? Starting big means having to shoulder bigger problems that will definitely crop up.

6) Creating cheaper future supply chain: which is key for any mass production facility seeking to optimize profits and with this in place, Nigeria will be attractive to more robust investments in the future.

7) More strategic tariff regimes can be rolled-out: partly based on segment performance and other industry indicators as the industry steadily grows instead of making policies based on inaccurate and faulty future projections and analysis.

Kick-starting recycling and Re-manufactured spare-parts business:because Nigeria-which unfortunately is a third world nation-probably has enough scrap to kick-start an entire auto-industry. Recycling is big business, for example Renault trucks offer REMAN spare-parts as a standard after-sales option and rethreaded tyres are safe to use as well.

I want to use this medium to encourage more investments in the local manufacturing of spare-parts and the provision of standard after-sales support because you can’t go wrong offering quality services for a product there is already a demand for in Nigeria. Also the government of the day should desist from this top-to-bottom approach and ensure a truly sustainable automobile industry via truly favourable policies.

source: http://autobaseafrica.com/nigeria-auto-industry-needs-to-start-small/

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WHy buy this sweet looking Odyssey?
-Equipped with very powerful yet economical V6 engine
-Very roomy interior
-Clean title with low mileage
-Just cleared from Lagos port in November,2013
-Smooth drive and non-accidented
-Highly durable 1999 Model with new body design

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In reality the true penalty for getting distracted while driving is way beyond a fine of #30,000 when caught (in Lagos, Nigeria); in some fatal cases, it may be too late to argue whether you deliberately got distracted or not. Bottom-line, according to the Highway Code (which is an FRSC publication) the more distracted you get behind the wheel, the lower your thinking time and also your reaction time.

Statistics show that major causes of accidents are linked with drivers’ negligence and over-speeding; without a doubt, distracted driving falls under this unfortunate canopy. Nigeria is a country where the recorded number of road mishaps have led to the death of 64,083 people over 10 years from 2001-2011(FRSC). These alarming figures further point to the fact that vehicle owners/drivers have a huge responsibility and could play a role to abate these gruesome statistics.

So what is SPAMPOLL? A smart acronym which can come very handy to cut down personal driver distraction. Below is a breakdown of each letter which represent a nugget you should take to heart.

Stay focused: when behind the wheel this isn't an option, you just have to be 100% focused on driving your vehicle from your home to your destination and back. Why this point comes before the ‘plan ahead’ nugget is because there is no point planning to drive if you know concretely well that you are not fit to drive. We all go through instances of emotional turmoil or maybe just plain depression and people react differently during times like these; some may take it badly or mildly, which ever the case ensure you are psychologically/mentally fit to drive before even planning your trip ahead.

Plan ahead: for music lovers like myself, even when I am to be driven, I ensure I select the combination of CDs or tracks I plan on listening to a day before to ensure the least possible distraction. The same applies to fueling, necessary daily car checks, route selection etc. Basically align your driving with your set goals you plan achieving for the day or week.

Avail yourself of convenient technology: The very fast era we live in is quite demanding, and as it seems, truly busy folks always need to communicate whether by making calls or by texting most of the time, even whilst driving. However the truth is if you feel you fall into the category of very busy individuals simply get an extra help; which may come in form of a personal driver or a cheaper mobile solution such as a hands-free medium. I feel quite stunned when I see people making/receiving calls using their hands while driving very expensive ‘full option’ cars they most likely paid a fortune for facilities like Bluetooth connectivity they never get to use. The same applies to other very features like seat massaging systems for lower stress levels, driver assist, the use of side mirrors etc.

Maintain your car as required: because without peace of mind you are bound to get distracted. Ensure you keep to maintenance schedules, service your engine when due, check your tyres occasionally and swap your brakes when worn out beyond permissible limits, among other maintenance practices.

Plan your route and know exactly where you are going: starting your trip late may even cause a level of anxiety which can really be a major source of distraction while driving. GPS enabled maps/direction solutions can go a long way to ensure you get around with ease; however, the guaranteed solution- in most cases practical - is trying as much as you can to have a clear idea of where you are headed and how you plan to get there. In congested cities with unpredictable traffic it’s advisable you always bear in mind options, peak traffic periods and traffic prone spots.

Observe: while driving ensure you take note of things happening around you, not forgetting the condition of your car! Is it jerking unusually? Or are the bumps having a harsh effect on you? Remember the earlier you spot a symptom the easier it is to solve the underlying problem and chances are that you have managed to eliminate a potential cause of distraction by getting your car fixed on time. Basically be sensitive!

Love your vehicle interior and keep it clean: because you don’t want to be in a rush to get out of your car. Make your vehicle your safe haven and an ideal comfort zone and you can be sure to keep your distraction levels low.

Love yourself: Nigerian spare-part dealers in their defense say that they provide mostly low quality stock because of the immediate market needs which are Nigerian car owners seeking relatively cheap products. The truth here is some car owners can be very outrageous in making cost comparisons in a bid to get the lowest prices in their zestful bargains. If you truly love yourself you should know that quality services and products will definitely come with a higher price tag; just take out time to find the right/genuine source(s) of parts you know you will need and the right mechanics or service centers to deal with.

Cutting down driver distraction is roughly more than 85% of the driver's responsibility, the remaining 15% is dependent on what the road offers. Either way, be adequately prepared and informed before stepping hard on your pedal.

http://autobaseafrica.com/how-to-cut-down-driver-distraction/

Women’s greatest fear behind the wheel may just happen to be the blaring horns of heavy trucks trying to find their way past other motorist, but in reality this should be the least worry of the average lady folk that owns and drives her vehicle. There are several other aspects women need to pay more attention to like swapping those CV-joints when broken to avoid being stranded in the middle of the express (when your front wheel drive is totally disabled) or servicing engines when due. Basically women need to give ears to the concerns of their cars and get actively involved.

This can be achieved by first knowing a few valuable points about your car, how it should be treated and advantages you have as a lady driver. Being a female driver has it perks but women need to understand that a car is a responsibility and a liability. Below are a few pointers to help you become a better female driver.

Have your digital gauge handy: You don’t want to encounter flat tyres, hence, you need to be very consistent in monitoring your tyres. Asides pressure checks endeavour to examine the physical state of your tyres. But if your tyre gets flat along the road, be calm and simply play nice; don’t act as if it’s a taboo for a lady to get a little dirty; if you find a helping hand, assist in every way possible and cheer your hero at that moment.

Your car is your responsibility: take part in documenting, choosing the right mechanic, taking maintenance schedules seriously and most importantly; drive with care.

Get involved or get ripped off: if any mechanic is unco-operative steer clear such; it’s that simple! Auto-mechanics feel women are much easier to take advantage of and unfortunately in most cases they do. The only way out of this is taking out time to choose a good mechanic preferably within your proximity, ask the right questions and seek the best solutions.

Your Car isn't an accessory: so don’t pet it too much! Hit the freeway every once in a while and dare to overtake those intimidating trucks without a care. Driving along expressways with speeds above 100km/hr for an extended time-frame fosters hydrodynamic lubrication which is good for your moving engine parts.

Don’t be on the wrong side of the law: women or lady drivers are generally perceived to be more careful drivers and this singular factor keeps them at the bottom of most law enforcement officers' prey-list. Nonetheless, this shouldn't be an excuse to abuse this privilege.

Be a D-I-Yer: pick up interest in at least one DIY (do-it yourself) automobile practice. In as much as the D-I-Y curve has declined over the years owing to manufacturing complexities, it’s advisable that women find passion in at least an area of taking care of their vehicles. This goes a long way in grooming a sense of responsibility and improved interest in motoring affairs besides, here in Nigeria we have successful female mechanics like Sandra Ekperouh, hence, getting your palms a little greasy isn't an impossible feat. Areas worth considering are wheel rotation, brake pad swapping, detailing/carwash, oil/filter changing etc.

Be extra safety conscious: thieves and robbers perceive women as easy targets-in most cases they are. Be very wary of hawkers especially at night and stay vigilant. Avoid putting yourself in a compromising position and avoid flashing your gadgets even when you are not in the car; this equally applies to the male folks.

Emerge above the mediocre curve: surprise your mechanic with a few auto-vocabulary and you can be sure to earn even a quarter of his/her respect. With that said, women need to embrace their vehicle manual which shouldn't be perceived as yet another boring secondary school textbook you can sure do without.

Give your car a girly touch: much as there might be a few disadvantages making it glaring that your vehicle is a mobile female territory, it’s always worthwhile creating a female-themed interior or choosing girly paint-jobs etc. Some of the perks you are bound to enjoy are; male drivers being more tolerant, having it much easy with law enforcing officers and generally driving with relatively lower stress levels owing to your glaring identity. Being a lady rocks all the time I guess!

Take advantage of the relative higher re-sale value of your car: finally when you have to part ways with your car, announce your presence during the transactions and be involved as much as you can. Here in Nigeria, most salesmen into trading-in and re-selling of locally used cars would gladly lie about the ownership of the vehicles they are trying to sell because of the ease of marketing vehicles used by women which are generally assumed to be neatly and more carefully used.

Take advantage of these few nuggets and become a better female driver.
http://autobaseafrica.com/what-women-need-to-know-about-their-cars/

GSKing:

Mumbo Jumbo!!! What else could you have written anyways? Your thoughts should never ever serve as a basis for conclusions and generalization!

When you're done with proper research, log back in and modify your post... Mr op.

That's the way it is in most cases in Nigeria,most Nigerian guys assume crappy things to justify their personal lack of guts to approach women they admire.So please stop beating yourself up cos nothing about the post will be altered.

Etumgbe: Nairaland don finish. i remember when we joined nairaland, frontpage is always full with educative issues. now it is either tonto dike, beverly osu, oduah and co. anyway i am leaving nairaland now for good.

There is ALWAYS an educating angle for everything that happens around you.Am very sure women and ladies will find this useful.

bulletproofmonk:

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Ikenna351: Good one Op.

But that your number 2, about ladies driving sporty cars and how guys find it attractive, get as ebi for me. I don't find it attractive abeg. I don't find a lady trying to prove 007 interesting.

Ikenna.

Its always very easy to come up with an ice-breaker and quickly start up a conversation if you ask me

What kind of car makes women most attractive? What does your car say about you? Well before I answer these questions, here is a little history lesson. Female driving in Nigeria started when Funmilayo Ransome Kuti first drove a vehicle and maybe somehow paved the way for other countless female-drivers which is part of our daily lives today. Female drivers are literally found in all spheres of life from regular driver-owners to commercial driving of cars and even full-size refuse trucks. However, in focus here isn't the history and evolution of female drivers in Nigeria but on how the kind of cars women and girls drive can affect their appeal to the opposite sex.

Worth mentioning are a few stereotypes when it comes to the impression people get when they spot a lady/woman driving a type of car. For instance, a lady driving a minivan like a Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna automatically gives off the impression that she is married with kids and is completely off-limit and off the market. In the same vein, very young ladies pushing mean full-sized SUVs like a Range Rover sport or Nissan Armanda give off very wrong signals as such gives people the impression they either are spoilt daddy’s girls or high-class call girls with sugar daddies.

Either way below is a list of cars that make women most appealing.

5) Full size sedans/SUVs: ladies driving the 5-Series BMWs, the Mercedes Benz E-class, Toyota Venzas and the rest of them, seem to know exactly what they want. Boys claiming to be men will definitely find this very intimidating, but real men will find this quite refreshing. Not being married could raise a red flag especially if the lady in question is too young-maybe in her 20s.

4) Full size trucks: powerful women ready to take up a challenge in an adventurous way flaunt their style with these mean looking trucks and this definitely turn heads.

3) Corporate cars: which are women driving mostly cooperate branded Toyota Corollas or Kia Ceratos etc. These women or ladies are painted as very independent, proud of their jobs and maybe strong. Such may indicate stability, responsibility and inner-drive of these women.

2) Sport cars or cars with a sporty touch: you can’t wake up one day and ‘love-vendor’ your dad’s car, so unless she is burrowing her boyfriend’s car, chances are that it’s hers! Ladies driving sporty looking cars with say dark-rims and extended rear spoilers or fenders in most cases indicates readiness to mingle and affability. Mostly trendy and highly fashionable women drive these cars and guys find this quite attractive.

1) Everyday cars: women driving the first-ladies(1990 Toyota Corollas), the EODs(2003 Honda Accord), the Toyota Matrixes, the Honda hallas are by far the most appealing set of ladies behind the wheel. This is because the regular guy feels that he has a chance. These easily 'approachable' set of driving women get hit on more than the others.

So where do you belong?

SOURCE:http://autobaseafrica.com/cars-that-make-women-most-appealing/

Nigeria is a unique nation! It’s very funny and may be amazing how developmental flaws are speedily capitalized upon by Nigerians to make money. In highly congested cities like Lagos and even along very busy inter-state routes, road traffic conditions are well-known to be spots you can grab a quick snack and even buy a few home accessories and even mobile phones. Business men and women readily take to the streets to earn a living, they sprint short distances and compete in a literally fast-paced working environment. The real question here is whether these kinds of businesses are profitable; the simple answer to this question is yes!

The most important aspect of their job-description is ‘watching their backs’ as these trading activities are not really legal. In Lagos for instance agencies like the KAI (Kick Against Indiscipline) are always on the lookout for these individuals trying to make an honest living -at least most of them. The reasons behind the Lagos government frowning at the activities of these individuals include the inevitable pollution of the environment (through indiscriminate dumping of wraps and packages), theft and robbery, traders putting their lives at risk, unauthorized sale of drugs, poor outlook(making a mess of the city) and the most pressing of them all; child abuse. The above stated reasons among others are the stumbling blocks of this maybe booming business which has been around for decades.

What can be done to safeguard the future of this growing business niche?

Better regulation is the answer. Not to forget that in Lagos for instance there is a dedicated traffic radio (96.1fm) which equally is an employer of labour, this means the radio presenters and the staff of that organization are employed today as a result of the existence of 'Lagos Traffic'. In the case of these road hawkers, a principal factor worth considering is the glaring advantage of better accessibility to various products by consumers when needed as it’s very convenient purchasing a bottle of drink and a beef sausage on the streets as opposed to trying to locate a shop nearby, struggling for parking space, alighting, then subsequently boarding after purchasing the quick snack and thereafter struggling to find your way back into the traffic which just got worse. The reality here is that because of the business need these hawkers fill-products on-the-go- it’s very hard to get these guys off the road, rather I think a sure way out of this will be embracing these hardworking Nigerians forced on the streets by their determination to feed themselves and their families.

I personally believe they fill a critical business void and should be taken seriously and treated maybe more respectfully. Even the Lagos state governor Babatunde Raji Fashola once acknowledged their efforts so why shouldn’t these individuals be considered as legal businessmen and women?

A few measures can be taken.......

Proper registration of hawkers: [/b]this should primarily kick against children hawking on the streets.

[b]Explosion of Human Signage business : interested hawkers could get themselves registered with local advertisement bodies like LASAA(Lagos state signage and advertisement agency) in Lagos to make them licensed to charge companies to wear branded costumes and advertise interested businesses. If BRT buses can get branded why can't human beings get branded and get paid too?

Making them environmental ambassadors: it’s only logical to hold these businessmen and women responsible for the sanity of the roads and drainage the trade on; a system can be designed in way that they get tax holidays or maybe direct cash benefits for their sanitary efforts. This will result in cleaner roads swept much more frequently.

Getting traders appropriately kitted: a few recommendations include the use of reflective jackets, a few body protective guards etc.

Stating legal trading periods: in line with the need for better regulations, trading should only be allowed at certain periods of the day which traders have to respect as well.

Having special road sanitary features for traffic prone portions of the road: a few features worth considering are more disposal baskets at strategic points.

So the next time you find yourself in traffic, the reality is that your presence gives hope to some others. This should be a wake-up call for government to create a road map to finding a meaningful solution.

SOURCE: http://autobaseafrica.com/road-traffic-is-good-business/

manny4life:

So in your opinion, what do you think will take Nigeria to get a good credit system?

Unfortunately our credit system isn't the main bane;buyers' attitude in Nigeria has so evolved!BRT Ashok leyland are assembled because there is a demand for it;automobile manufacturing isn't child's play.FG should be careful about throwing money around.Lack of innovation killed our automobile industry and now government is trying to jump-start another breed of 'comfortable investors'.like I said;I am folding my arms and watching.......

The story would have sounded more credible and feasible if they had it in mind to assemble Datsun cars.So folding my arms and watching.........

I felt the closure was over the indiscriminate parking of vehicles along the express.That's another issue that should be squarely dealt with.

By far the most stunning Escalade ever to be made; this 2015 Cadillac Escalade is slated to be up for sale in the US by 2014, as usual since the demise of the EXT trim, this breed of Escalade will be available in two configurations – standard length and ESV. Its 6.2-liter V8 engine (standard) will ride on a 6-speed automatic gearbox; all of which are mounted on the separate body-on-frame ladder chassis configuration.

The new Escalade is all new inside and outside with a new electronic power steering system in place to ensure more precise steering. The standard and optional wheel sizes are 20inches and 22-inches alloy wheels respectively.

The Cadillac’s ever roomy interior boasts of real wood accents and triple-sealed doors, CUE infotainment system, an additional 12.3-inch unit screen , Blu-Ray/DVD entertainment system (option) and a whole range of high-end goodies. The seating configuration offers more head and leg room plus flat-folding second and third-row seats.

A few of the safety and security features of this SUV are automatic braking, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, standard Front seat Centre-Mounted airbag (advanced safety feature), intrusion sensor, an inclination sensor and glass breakage sensors are all on board.












http://autobaseafrica.com/2015-cadillac-escalade-unveiled/

Just of recent the Federal government through the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment declared its intention to hike the tariff for the importation of second-hand cars just after the approval of the new automotive development plan by the Federal Executive Council. This in fact is a highly welcome move which if followed the through the right way, can help reduce the heavy influx of used vehicles into Nigeria and encourage the uprising of local vehicle production factories capable of generating jobs and improving Nigeria’s economic status.

But knowing well the Nigerian reality on ground, chances are that this move by the government will lead to the masses suffering even more as currently affordable vehicles will become too pricey also, owing to higher demands for brand new cars, these kind of cars may just become hopelessly unreachable to the normal gainfully employed Nigerian.

So why is this not the right solution? There are a myriad of issues one has to consider before proffering likely solutions, some of the pending issues here are as follows:

Nigerians have been exposed to quality cars: so mediocre cars without track records won’t just cut it. Local vehicle manufacturers have to do more than bringing in modified Chinese vehicles and coupling them here in Nigeria, then expecting government to literally force Nigerians to use these cars. One thing the government has to realize is that even the Chinese citizens hardly use Chinese made vehicles and that Chinese vehicle manufacturers have gotten this far because they liaised and are still liaising with more experienced auto-makers. Vehicle manufacturing isn't easy to kick-start and it is even more difficult sustain when there is little demand for produced vehicles. Staying relevant in the automobile world has a lot to do with truly winning hearts of automobile buyers and competing fairly.

There are no guarantees/structures to ensure new car importation will end anytime soon: evidently the set of traders that are probably clamouring for this move are the brand new car dealers, most of which have shown very little interest to set up real vehicle production shops locally. Nigeria’s strategic location and regional relevance should be every long-term investor’s haven; but the problem clearly lies in the abundance of short term investors with very little passion for creating more jobs and pushing Nigeria’s automobile industry forward.

So what solution should the FG be looking at?

Setting up price-control regimes by liaising with SON: What structures are currently in place to ensure prices of brand new vehicles won’t spike unreasonably? If FG can’t confidently answer this question, its better this move is suspended until power is in place which will raise the hope for sustainable developments by making Nigeria more appealing to foreign investors. It’s simply impossible to control pricing when standards can’t be controlled.

Liaising with key dealerships and strike progressive deals: because once the wheel is set in motion it means more money for dealers; but what incentives are in place to ensure the common hard working Nigerian gets to drive a good brand new car?

In conclusion, the Federal government should desist from replicating solutions that were successful in other countries at an entirely different time. Nigeria requires unique solutions.

SOURCE: http://autobaseafrica.com/used-vehicles-import-tariff-increase-not-the-right-solution/

Clerverly: Moyes is really learning his rope! Dropping Nani for that headless chicken called welbeck smh!

Swallow your words and cover ya face

elektra80:

The issue of road signs is what this government have been overlooking. This is a very important thing they should tackle, rather they are writing Toyota claiming their buses are involved in most accident. Lets say for example someone is driving from Benin to Lagos for the first time. When he gets to sagamu interchange, there is no sign indicating the exit to Lagos, or the exit to Ibadan. Also if manage to get ur way to Lagos Ibadan expressway and u are going into Berger, there's no sign. You will just be driving like a headless chicken not knowing where u are going unless u ask people. Is it not enough that our roads are bad, no street lights on the highways and yet big trucks plying in the night are allowed to have 20 halogen headlights on their trucks. Yes 20.. i counted it. I was was driving along Lokoja expressway around 10pm and I came face to face with this long truck and it had 20 halogen headlamps. about 8 at the top, another 8 at the front grille and 4 below. I almost swerved into the bush because i couldn't see anything. Yet members of the FRSC see these trucks and they can't do anything about it.

Another consequence negligence on the part of FRSC;instead of spending say #30k to lobby for more reflective road signs, they will happily spend that same amount to organize forums upon forums which will in the end create yet another source of income............that's if we allow such.

Siena: The very notion of using both feet when driving an automatic is plain absurd. Those who drive automatics (as a preference over manuals) do so because of the freedom it offers. Automatics are nowhere near as reliable as manuals. So why pay the extra, buy an automatic, if you're not going to drive it as one?

If you use both feet to drive an automatic during your driving test, you'll fail, plain and simple. In an emergency, as in panic situations, it's very possible to stamp on both the brake and gas pedals at the same time. Left-foot braking is beneficial if you're driving on a circuit or track, when using your left foot on the brake pedal (of a manual car) can pull the car round a tight curve, yet still keep the power on (gas pedal).

There is NO instance whereby you'll need to press both brake and gas pedals of an automatic simultaneously. All you're doing is wearing the internal clutch acks out, and boiling the fluid.

Those who drive with both feet, ask yourself if your automatic issues are related to your driving style.

What you just described now happened to me the 2nd time i drove an automatic car after switching from manual drives. Its very risky to use both feet;i almost rammed into a vehicle that day!

Vehicle engines are amazing electro- mechanical units which sends power to the wheels to set your car in motion-I guess we all know this. But what most might fail to recognize is that vehicle engines never come with specified and rigid life spans when in active use-engines are very likely to last as long as you pamper them to. High mileage engines largely used for long distance travel are bound to enjoy better lubrication than their city bound counterparts. In the same light, component wear is inevitable in engines as time goes by and engine management systems can only compensate to an extent.

Engines produced today are relatively more complex than what we had back in the day. In one of my many discussions with typical road-side mechanics, they maintain that traditional overhauling of engines-changing compression rings, oil rings and re-boring where necessary-is no guarantee that your vehicle will be back on the road in top shape once your engine develops certain un-fixable faults.

Bottom-line, the fact your engine manages to set your vehicle in motion doesn’t mean your engine still has a little more juice in it, at times its cost effective to step aside and cut ties with that engine with unforgivable levels poor performance. But when do you do this? Here are some bankable telltale signs:

Exhaust fumes fuming: blue flames for instance depicts intense oil combustion in the engine, while white fumes means either the rings are completely worn out or the cylinder walls are in bad shape. Very sound engines have water dripping off the exhaust pipes with clear fumes. Very dark fumes in the case of petrol engines means excessive burning of fuel-rich mixture of air and fuel-which in most cases is a consequence of improper vehicle timing if you are lucky.

Soaking plugs: This simply means oil has managed to find its way to where it isn’t supposed to be; it’s only natural for mechanics to try tracing how this came about, but chances are that it isn’t something minor.

Warped top cylinder: whatever caused the distortion must have damaged several other components that just can’t wait to breakdown pretty soon. The rigidity of the engine is compromised as the main hold-down bolts are not firmly in place.

Expanded engine block:[/b]especially when you are dealing with an aluminium engine, this means your engine is closer to its final days of playing home to reciprocating pistons.

[b]Excessive loss of compression: engine torque generation is largely dependent on the compression action of cylinders and the thrust of the connecting rods. When for any known or unknown reason, engine compression isn’t what it’s supposed to be, you are bound to experience highly noticeable power losses causing the vehicle to feel heavier than it should be in motion.

If your engine ‘knocks’: well this is one word that sends shivers down the spine of vehicle owners; as it means one thing-your engine has packed up. When this happens, your sprocket is stiffened and unable to rotate. Other confirmations include unusually charred engine components when disassembled.

Engine overheats too frequently and it has nothing to do with the cooling system.

When it isn't financially wise to fix again: the problem here is at what point does it become financially unwise to spend more money on your car? Most vehicle owners might be stuck in the same cycle of encountering bad mechanics always coming up with creative ways to rip them off; however, the surest way to evaluate the real projected car expenses for your vehicle is by getting involved and carrying out independent research. For this to happen, you first must make out time for your vehicle.

Remember that the engine is the heart of a vehicle.

Source: http://autobaseafrica.com/when-to-dump-that-engine/

Nice document! Take control of your vehicle maintenance today.

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This ‘car maintenance workbook’ is basically a document for orderly documenting of vehicle maintenance history. A noteworthy feature of this 6-page document is the easy-to-use template which equally can serve as a checklist for proper vehicle maintenance.

What this means is that with one simple document you can ensure you don’t miss out any key procedure in upholding proper car maintenance standards. Other added features are some specific maintenance schedules and limits to help you plan your maintenance.


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