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Innoson IVM G80 is a very rugged SUV from Innoson Motors, located in Nnewi, Anambra State.  IVM G80 is a 5-seater luxurious SUV that is nothing like any SUV that Nigerians have seen before and it’s the king of rugged road.  IVM G80 bears another name“Nigeria G-Wagon” because of the boxy shape it shares with the German G-Wagon. So it is called "9ja Gwagon".  Innoson did pack a commendable blend of modern self-confident appearance, powerful performance, bold styling and advanced technology into this IVM G80 SUV to make it stand out amidst its competitors.

The 2022 GLE 350 4Matic has 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with the added security of 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, made it the better choice for slippery road conditions, has efficient fuel economy.  GLE 350 4Matic shares all the same features of the body model; it has dual 12.3-inch color screens, power-adjustable and heated front seats, MB-Tex upholstery, and a bevy of high-tech driver-safety aids such as attention assist.

dailypost.ng The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps said a total of 31 persons died between December 15, 2019 and January 15, 2020 across Ogun State, being the festive period. DAILY POST reports that 160 persons sustained injuries in the various crashes. It recorded a total of 80 road crashes within the period, involving 11 private cars, 10 private buses, 13 commercial buses, 15 commercial cars, six motorcycles, one tricycle, 12 medium trucks, 11 heavy trucks and 13 other vehicles. According to a statement signed by TRACE spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, on Friday, “291 persons were involved in the road crashes, out of which 160 persons (96 males, 64 females) sustained various degrees of injuries; 31 persons (15 males, 16 females) we’re killed and 100 persons were rescued unhurt due to prompt response to 47 emergency calls received by TRACE Corps.” Akinbiyi said 41.93% of the road crashes was caused by excessive speed, 23.78% by dangerous driving, 10.9...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has set up a seven-man automobile technical committee with a mandate to fashion a strategy for an improved, profitable and sustainable automobile industry in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Government House, Benin City, Obaseki said the committee has 90 days to come up with a workplan to sanitise and transform the industry and position it to drive productivity and economic growth in the state. He said, “I am setting up a sub-committee with some members of the Edo State Government and over the next three months, they will come back with work plans and recommendations.” He said his administration is committed to leveraging Edo State’s strategic position as a transportation hub to grow the local automobile industry, with the input of key stakeholders from the national scene. “Studies have shown that Benin City is the second largest automobile market in the country. We will like to have an automobile ma...