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  • Hyundai Creta, Camry, others get awards

    It was a harvest of awards by leading auto brands, tyre, lubricants marketers in the country as the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA)  recently presented different categories of awards to deserving winners at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The award night, which had the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Aliyu Jelani and the representative of the Corp Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) as special guests, was well attended by many chief executives and other stakeholders in the nation’s automotive sector.

    In the award categories for 2018, Hyundai Creta won the Car of The Year (COTY) award beating Toyota Corolla and GAC GA3.

    In the Luxury Car of The Year, Mercedes Benz S-class emerged winner ahead of BMW 7-series while the Luxury SUV of the Year award went to Range Rover Autobiography.

    Toyota Hilux and Toyota Hiace clinched the Pick-up of the Year award and Mini Bus of the Year awards respectively.

    Indigenous Lubricant of the year went to Lubcon, just as Ceat smiled home with the Tyre brand of the year.   Miking won Best New Entrant Lubricant.

    Also Massilia was named as the Most Innovative Auto Company (Mitsubishi) while Mitsubishi Fuso Cantre grabbed the Light Duty Truck of the year award and JAC T6 won Auto Value for money. AIICO won the Auto Insurance Company of the year, among others.

    While the Yutong bus won the High Capacity Commercial Passenger Bus of the year, the JAC truck won the Heavy Duty Truck of the year. Both are assembled in Nigeria by Kojo Motors and Lanre Shittu Motors respectively.

    Other winners are Mandilas winning Workshop of The Year; PAN  with Auto Assembly Plant of the Year, Primero Transport Services Limited honoured with Road Transport Operator of The Year and Castrol (Eterna Oil Plc) Outstanding Lubricant of The Year.

    Also, Outstanding Design of the Year (Small Sedan) went to GAC GA3; Outstanding Design of the Year (Big Sedan) was won by Toyota Camry; and Outstanding Design of the Year (SUV) went to Mitsubishi Eclipse.

    In his response, Stallion Motors Nigeria Limited (HMNL) Managing Director Parvir Singh thanked the organisers for putting up the award and for finding the Hyundai Creta worthy for the COTY award.

    He promised that the company will continue to uphold the integrity which the company has been known for, while contributing positively to the Nigeria Auto industry.

    Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) Corporate Affairs Manager Mrs Bukola Ogunnusi expressed appreciation for the myriad of awards given to TNL for 2018.

    NAJA Chairman Mike Ochonma, said NAJA award is the most prestigious and only recognised auto award in the country.

    The winners were arrived at after an exhaustive, but objective evaluation of competitors in each of the categories through votes.

    Chairman Organising Committee Moses Ebosele, said the annual event always provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the sector to come together to celebrate and exchange ideas especially in the areas of manufacturing, efficiency, innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

  • Hyundai Creta, Camry, others get awards

    It was a harvest of awards by leading auto brands, tyre, lubricants marketers in the country as the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA)  recently presented different categories of awards to deserving winners at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The award night, which had the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Aliyu Jelani and the representative of the Corp Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) as special guests, was well attended by many chief executives and other stakeholders in the nation’s automotive sector.

    In the award categories for 2018, Hyundai Creta won the Car of The Year (COTY) award beating Toyota Corolla and GAC GA3.

    In the Luxury Car of The Year, Mercedes Benz S-class emerged winner ahead of BMW 7-series while the Luxury SUV of the Year award went to Range Rover Autobiography.

    Toyota Hilux and Toyota Hiace clinched the Pick-up of the Year award and Mini Bus of the Year awards respectively.

    Indigenous Lubricant of the year went to Lubcon, just as Ceat smiled home with the Tyre brand of the year.   Miking won Best New Entrant Lubricant.

    Also Massilia was named as the Most Innovative Auto Company (Mitsubishi) while Mitsubishi Fuso Cantre grabbed the Light Duty Truck of the year award and JAC T6 won Auto Value for money. AIICO won the Auto Insurance Company of the year, among others.

    While the Yutong bus won the High Capacity Commercial Passenger Bus of the year, the JAC truck won the Heavy Duty Truck of the year. Both are assembled in Nigeria by Kojo Motors and Lanre Shittu Motors respectively.

    Other winners are Mandilas winning Workshop of The Year; PAN  with Auto Assembly Plant of the Year, Primero Transport Services Limited honoured with Road Transport Operator of The Year and Castrol (Eterna Oil Plc) Outstanding Lubricant of The Year.

    Also, Outstanding Design of the Year (Small Sedan) went to GAC GA3; Outstanding Design of the Year (Big Sedan) was won by Toyota Camry; and Outstanding Design of the Year (SUV) went to Mitsubishi Eclipse.

    In his response, Stallion Motors Nigeria Limited (HMNL) Managing Director Parvir Singh thanked the organisers for putting up the award and for finding the Hyundai Creta worthy for the COTY award.

    He promised that the company will continue to uphold the integrity which the company has been known for, while contributing positively to the Nigeria Auto industry.

    Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) Corporate Affairs Manager Mrs Bukola Ogunnusi expressed appreciation for the myriad of awards given to TNL for 2018.

    NAJA Chairman Mike Ochonma, said NAJA award is the most prestigious and only recognised auto award in the country.

    The winners were arrived at after an exhaustive, but objective evaluation of competitors in each of the categories through votes.

    Chairman Organising Committee Moses Ebosele, said the annual event always provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the sector to come together to celebrate and exchange ideas especially in the areas of manufacturing, efficiency, innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

  • Hyundai Creta, S-Class, Camry, others win Awards

    It was a harvest of awards by leading auto brands, tyre, lubricants marketers in the country as the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA)  recently presented different categories of awards to deserving winners at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The award night, which had the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Aliyu Jelani and the representative of the Corp Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) as special guests, was well attended by many chief executives and other stakeholders in the nation’s automotive sector.

    In the award categories for 2018, Hyundai Creta won the Car of The Year (COTY) Award beating Toyota Corolla and GAC GA3.

    In the Luxury Car of The Year, Mercedes Benz S-class emerged winner ahead of BMW 7-series while the Luxury SUV of the Year award went to Range rover Autobiography.

    Toyota Hilux and Toyota Hiace clinched the Pick-up of the Year award and Mini Bus of the Year awards respectively.

    Indigenous Lubricant of the year went to Lubcon, just as Ceat smiled home with the Tyre brand of the year.   Miking won Best New Entrant Lubricant.

    Also Massilia was named as the Most Innovative Auto Company (Mitsubishi) while Mitsubishi Fuso Canter grabbed the Light Duty Truck of the year award and JAC T6 won Auto Value for money.  AIICO won the Auto Insurance Company of the year, among others.

    While the Yutong bus won the High Capacity Commercial Passenger Bus of the year, the JAC truck won the Heavy Duty Truck of the year. Both are assembled in Nigeria by Kojo Motors and Lanre Shittu Motors respectively.

    Other winners are Mandilas – Workshop of The Year; PAN – Auto Assembly Plant of the Year, Primero Transport Services Limited – Road Transport Operator of The Year and Castrol (Eterna Oil Plc) Outstanding Lubricant of The Year.

    Also, Outstanding Design of the Year (Small Sedan) went to GAC GA3; Outstanding Design of the Year (Big Sedan) was won by Toyota Camry; and Outstanding Design of the Year (SUV) went to Mitsubishi Eclipse.

    In his response, Stallion Motors Nigeria Limited (HMNL) Managing Director Parvir Singh thanked the organisers for putting up the award and for finding the Hyundai Creta worthy for the COTY award.

    He promised that the company will continue to uphold the integrity which the company has been known for, while contributing positively for the Nigeria Auto industry.

    Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) Corporate Affairs Manager Mrs Bukola Ogunnusi expressed appreciation for the myriad of awards given to TNL for 2018.

    NAJA Chairman Mike Ochonma, said NAJA award is the most prestigious and only recognised auto award in the country.

    The winners were arrived at after an exhaustive, but objective evaluation of competitors in each of the categories through votes.

    Chairman Organising Committee Moses Ebosele, said the annual event always provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the sector to come together to celebrate and exchange ideas especially in the areas of manufacturing, efficiency, innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

  • Hyundai Creta wins Car of the Year award

    Hyundai Creta wins Car of the Year award

    Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter has won the most coveted Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) award for the Creta.

    Hyundai Motor India wins ICOTY award for three consecutive years.

    The Creta has received over 74,000 bookings, 400,000 enquiries and 16,271 orders globally. With emphasis on safety, bold design, dynamic performance, class-leading features and strong body structure make the CRETA a perfect SUV.

    The ICOTY award is adjudged by a diverse group of 14 jurors from prominent automotive publications in the country.

    HMIL Managing Director YK Koo said, “We are honoured to win the most prestigious automotive award – the Indian Car of the Year for our Hyundai Creta which is made in India and exported to different countries. The Creta truly expresses a new age for Hyundai Motor, setting new benchmarks in the industry. Winning the ICOTY award for three times in a row symbolises the trust and loyalty of our customers for the Hyundai brand. We thank all our customers, media and jurors who have chosen Creta and made Hyundai Motor the most loved and trusted car manufacturer. With innovation at its core, Hyundai Motor will make global quality products with cutting edge technologies and strengthen the Hyundai brand by caring for our customers in India and global markets.”

    Founding Member of ICOTY and Chairman of the Jury, Indian Car of the Year, Mr Bob Rupani said: “The ICOTY has clearly become the most credible and coveted auto award in India and is known for its fair and non-partisan voting by highly experienced jury members. I congratulate Hyundai Motor for winning this award for the third time in a row. Scoring a hat-trick at ICOTY is an admirable achievement and by no means, an easy feat. It shows that Hyundai Motor is consistently making award winning products of very high standards.”