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Jerry Mallo was born in 1994 to Nigerian parents in Plateau State, Nigeria. He is the CEO of Bennie Technologies, Ltd. He built the country’s first locally manufactured carbon fibre sports car, the Bennie Purrie. According to Jerry Mallo, he was inspired to create the Bennie Purrie because Nigeria and Africa as a whole have a large market for luxury vehicles.

He is a fabrication engineer who became famous for building electricity generators, agricultural equipment and prototype cars. This attracted the attention of Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, who sponsored his education at the University of Hertfordshire. Although he did not graduate from the university, he had offers to work in the UK automobile industry, but chose to return to Nigeria to produce farm equipment because his parents were farmers and he wanted to change the way that people worked on the farm in Nigeria.

In a way he reminds me of Ferruccio Lamborghini. Lamborghini started out making tractors for agriculture. He became so rich that he could afford to buy expensive sportscars. He owned Ferraris, Mercedes Benz and Jaguar sportscars.

However, he constantly had clutch problems with his Ferraris. He would often have to take them back to the dealership for repairs. He brought the problems to the attention of Enzo Ferrari (the founder of Ferrari cars), but Enzo Ferrari dismissively asked him what he knew about cars and told him to stick to tractors.

Lamborghini took the car back to his own engineers and they were able to fix the problem and make the car better. That's how Ferruccio Lamborghini got the inspiration to make supercars.

Jerry Mallo makes most of his money from making agricultural and food processing machines. He builds tractors, harvesters, threshers and machines for processing garri, corn and other foodstuff. He builds sportscars on demand and as a side job.

Bennie Purrie


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The Bennie Purrie was the first sportscar that was made by Jerry Mallo. It was unveiled in Abuja in 2019 in the presence of Governor Simon Bako Lalaong of Plateau State.

Bennie Automobile is a Nigerian Automotive Design and Manufacturing company established in 2018. It is a subsidiary of the Bennie Group of Companies headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria with offices and workshops in Jos Plateau and Abuja.

Led by Jerry Isaac Mallo, Bennie Autos was established in 2018 and debuted its first model named Purrie on the 18th of November 2019 with a launch event in Abuja, Nigeria. The Purrie is the first carbon fibre sports car made in Nigeria and was borne out of the Jerry’s passion in auto design and sport car enthusiasm that he nurtured while studying automotive engineering at the prestigious University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield UK. ‘On his return to Nigeria in 2016, he set on the journey to put Nigeria on the map of Luxury Automobile manufacturers. Bennie Automobile is headed towards a future of sustainable and renewable energy in its commitment to clean energy and environmental conservation as it relates to climate change.

01. High Performance

Bennie Automobile cars are designed to provide high performance, offering superior acceleration, top speed, and handling. They are built using advanced technology such as lightweight materials, powerful engines, and advanced aerodynamics, making them faster and more agile than regular cars.

02. Cutting-Edge Technology

Bennie Automobile cars are equipped with the latest technology, including high-tech infotainment systems, advanced safety features, and driver assistance technologies. These features enhance the driving experience and provide a level of comfort and convenience that is unmatched by regular cars.

03. Unique Design

Bennie Automobile cars are designed to be visually stunning, with unique and futuristic designs that set them apart from other cars on the road. They literally caught attention at all costs. These cars are handcrafted and feature premium materials such as leather, carbon fibre, glass fibre, and high-quality metals.

04. Exclusivity

Bennie Automobile cars are typically produced in limited numbers, making them highly exclusive. Owning one of these cars can be a status symbol, representing wealth and success.

05. Customization

Bennie Automobile cars can be customised to meet the individual preferences of the owner, with a wide range of options available for exterior and interior design, as well as performance upgrades.

06. Investment Value

Bennie Automobile cars can hold their value well, making them a good investment for those who are looking to own a high-end vehicle that will retain its value over time.

Purrie

The Purrie as a debut project, was designed and built from the ground up featuring a tubular chassis – framed with steel and covered with a fibreglass body. Its design features a hare-like shape and runs on a 2.0 litre in-line 4 engine with a 5-speed transmission.

https://benniegroupng.com/insight-automobile/


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Bennie Sternum

He took the lessons he learnt from making the Bennie Purrie and applied them into making his second car called the Bennie Sternum, which was unveiled in 2024.

Being a sequel to the Purrie, the Sternum is a luxury sports car with off-road capabilities. It is our next chapter because it takes aerodynamic optimization with subtle changes that take it from 0-100mkph in 6.2 seconds.

The large air vents on the door sides improve airflow to its two radiators (one on each side) for better cooling and improved down force to keep the car stable and quick. It has a redesigned suspension system with variable ride height – making it a perfect vehicle for different kinds of *terrain. The large air vents on the door sides improve airflow to its two radiators (one on each side) for better cooling and improved down force to keep the car stable and quick. It has a redesigned suspension system with variable ride height – making it a perfect vehicle for different kinds of terrain.

With more attention to detailing on the inside, there’s a 6 inch smart entertainment and control system with android auto. More on the car specs in a bit.

Taking inspiration from the human sternum which is part of the rib cage that protects the lungs and heart, The Bennie Sternum name symbolizes our commitment to safety. More on the idea of the name at the end of this brochure where we feature an interview of Jerry Mallo.

https://benniegroupng.com/sternum/


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Agricultural machines.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18RsYWoKmJo

Bennie Agro produces the Iron Bull tractor. They also produce Cassava Peeling/Washing Machine, Cassava Grater Machine, Garri Fryer, Cassava Fryer, Garri Sifting/Sieve, Small Maize Thresher, Medium thresher and Multiple thresher.

He also runs automotive design classes.


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Ventilator.

He produced ventilators at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S7Zt8gtJic?si=dV78T96Dyz0mZngc

THE FUTURE

With the continuous evolution of the automotive industry, new technologies and designs are being developed all the time. We envision that our future car models will be designed and manufactured taking into consideration a number of these new trends.

Electric Vehicles

One of the biggest trends in the automotive industry is the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). Many major car manufacturers are investing heavily in the development of EVs, with plans to phase out internal combustion engines over the coming years. As battery technology continues to improve, EVs are expected to become more affordable and practical for everyday use. Bennie Automobile is not left behind as we plan to soon launch our EVs especially with Nigeria’s potential in the recent trend of lithium exploitation.

Sustainable Materials

As the world becomes increasingly environmentally conscious, car manufacturers are exploring new ways to make their vehicles more energy efficient and green. This includes the use of recycled and renewable materials, as well as the development of more efficient manufacturing processes. Bennie Automobile is working on a future of green manufacturing.

Connectivity

The integration of wireless communications and smart systems into our vehicles. Many new cars are now equipped with advanced infotainment systems and helpful smart software and hardware such as GPS navigation, voice recognition, and smartphone integration, self-driving, etc. We are catching up with these as our team grows and we develop our own unique systems.

Autonomous Vehicles

Another major future plan of Bennie Automobile is the development of autonomous vehicles. Car manufacturers are investing in self-driving technology, with plans to launch fully autonomous vehicles in the near future. These vehicles have the potential to revolutionise the way we travel, with the ability to reduce accidents and traffic congestion. We also envisioned going that pathway as the technology unfolds.

Regular Vehicles

Bennie Automobile also plans on making readily available regular cars to reach our customers who cannot afford our luxury vehicles. These cars are going to be fully EVs.

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Nigerian made ba ? Hope he gets the recognition to boost him

super car its in the Engine of a car not the body....

This one try.

The speed wony past 60kph

Browntan:
The speed wony past 60kph

Why 60? Why not 18kph?

He did great.

This is Good Atleast from the Reports.

If this was happening in some region, they probably will have overhype it.

Well Done Mallo.

Wonderful...

God bless the good people of Southsouth and Southwest

Nice. How he will progress in a regressive environment is the next story to be written.

"A prophet has no honour in his own country" is the story of Nigeria. I clicked on this story to see a shambolic box of scrap metal and all the "we too dey celebrate mediocrity for this country" comments under it. However, lo and behold, I saw an impressive job done by a young man younger than me. It's inspiring and I naturally expected some kudos instead of the condescending comments.

If you've never built anything this interesting in your life, you have no right to condemn it because you're just a pathetic, lousy, little hater. If you have built anything significant, you'll know not to condemn good effort but to encourage and offer constructive criticism.

Jos 🚕🚗🚘🚜 to the world 🌍❤️💪, 🇳🇬 got smart and innovative talents. A little spark 🔌 especially from abroad, you'd be shocked at the results.

coodlip:
buit or assemble?

Go and watch d video first

Good one.

McLizbae:
Nice. How he will progress in a regressive environment is the next story to be written.

Imagine a big business man support him and use opportunity to turn in into his mmm .
There is one law of power that say work like slave but ur boss go take all the credit . If I get money I go connect this man dey build car but na my company and acct go hold all necessary details ,he build car I over pay him but I collect the glory

A super car with a VW Golf Mk 2 engine

I knock projects like this because it's akin to climbing a ladder from the top. What happened to restomods where you make older cars more fuel efficient or more performance oriented using minor tweaks.

I know this 'supercar' is only a publicity stunt anyway.

Na just assembly plant


We never build car from scratch una de talk super cars. We de always de like jump too high.

Nice one

laivwire:
A super car with a VW Golf Mk 2 engine

He has the capacity.

Fact! We don't support our own, meanwhile whites are so proud of innovations no matter how little

DemonSlayer:
"A prophet has no honour in his own country" is the story of Nigeria. I clicked on this story to see a shambolic box of scrap metal and all the "we took dey celebrate mediocrity for this country" comments under but alas saw an impressive accomplishment by a young man younger than me. I naturally expected some kudos instead of the condescending comments.

If you've never built anything this interesting in your life, you have no right to condemn it. If you have, you'll know not to condemn but to encourage and offer constructive criticism.

Hnin try

Plateau is a blessing!

Wow.... He studied in the UK and he came back home... Good