PAN unveils upgraded Peugeot 301 Midlife

PAN Nigeria Limited, has unveiled the latest generation of the Peugeot 301 luxury sedan called, Peugeot 301 Midlife.

The official unveiling, which was elaborately celebrated at PAN’S drive, located at Kakuri Industrial Estate, Kaduna recently, attracted eminent personalities, including government functionaries, officers and men of the Nigerian Customs Services, Nigerian Prisons, dealers and other stakeholders.

Speaking at the unveiling, the Managing Director of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Boyi said that since the announcement of the 301 series, the auto firm has recovered its customers and market share, which has improved from 6% in 2015 to 8% in 2016.

Boyi, who said that PAN wants to reconnect with the emotions and heritage of the brand, added that the brand covers all age groups; and that is why there is a strong emotional connection with it.

At a price of the new 301 at N5.6 million, Boyi said the car is the cheapest in it class, stressing that there are a large number of Nigerians who like simple functional vehicles like 301.

Listing ground clearance, safety features, space, reliability and comfort as some of the unique advantages of Peugeot 301 Midlife, Boyi said, “The new Peugeot 301 reinforces it’s qualities with new assets. The body is dressed in the latest stylistic codes of the brand. The vertical grille, body set spotlight and neat adjustments embody the sturdiness of the car.

The luminous signatures, incorporating LEDs at the front are expressions of the technological content.”.
Also speaking, was the Yerima Zazzau, Alhaji Munir Ja’Afaru, who confirmed that 301 is a fantastic vehicle, just as he appealed to Nigerians to patronize made-in-Nigeria vehicles.

Hon Nasiru Babale, representing Tarauni Federal Constituency, Kano, applauded PAN, and urged Nigerians to patronize the product. He, however, noted that the House had decided to buy Peugeot for their members for their oversight functions due to the unique attributes of the brand.

General Manager, Sales and Marketing Mr. Omagbitse Bawo said that the new car is loaded with sophisticated features

According to the GM, the body is dressed in the latest stylistic codes of the brand, laced with striking vertical grille, body-set spotlights just as neat adjustments embody the sturdiness of the car.

Bawo said that the luminous signatures, incorporating LEDs at the front, are the expression of the technological content. This Peugeot 301 offers considerable skill and trunk volume, dynamic behaviour and a design adapted to local requirements.

“At the front is a powerful front face with a wide vertical grille (‘Hot Chrome’ on Allure level or with ‘Chrome Pack’ in Active) surrounding the lion that epitomises the brand’s traditional logo” .

An even more feline look, with refined lights incorporating the “tooth” going up largely is found the optical block. These headlamps, with black and chromed masks and LED daytime running lights integrated into the bumper, contribute fully to the modernity and identity of the new 301.

“The horizontal hood contributes to the feeling of robustness that emerges from the car. That also results in a retracted positioning of the bumper of the new grille for better resistance to small shocks. Laterally, any curious observer would easily notice a “horizontal” hood and new rims for more dynamism”, he said.

Furthermore, the new 16 ” wheels highlight the dynamism of the car. The ‘Albury’ style steel rim offers a 16″ economical offer with a rewarding style. The Perth diamond rim brings a lot of dynamism to the profile of the car and participates in the sense of upscale.

He said,”The new car has Triple Play compatible Mirror Screen, to duplicate the smartphone content on the touchscreen of the vehicle. USB connectivity, Bluetooth. It offers unprecedented safety and comfort for the driver and passengers in terms of ergonomics, driving position, height adjustment of the seat and steering wheel with touch screen at the fingertips and eyes, comfortable seats ensuring lateral support and comfort on all types of roads.”

It would be recalled that the current model won the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Car-Of-The-Year (COTY) Award in the country in 2016.

SECOND LEAD STORY

KIA Cerato excites customers in Access Bank’s Family Fortune promo

The ongoing Access Bank Family Fortune promo has reeled in some appreciable level of interests from customers across the country all in a bid to stand a chance of winning special prizes, particularly the Kia Cerato.
For customers of the bank, it’s dreamS come true, as they can not only wish they own a brand new car, but have an opportunity to drive their dream, by winning the Kia Cerato.

Defying the current wave of the cash-strapped economy, where owning a new car might somewhat strain the budget of teeming car lovers and enthusiasts of the all-new Kia Cerato, Access Bank, with its innovative value added service, rolled out the Family Fortune promo to provide a rare opportunity for customers to own their dream.
In the promo, customers stand a chance to experience a true gift of innovation from the technical excellence, exceptional performance and the striking exterior of the Kia Cerato.

The all new KIA Cerato is built with technical excellence and exceptional style that comes together in an alluring passenger car. Redefining the very best in automobile design, the new Cerato’s bold, coupe-like proportions, eye-catching lines, and curves exude brisk acceleration and effortless fluidity of motion.
The distinctive sportiness combines cutting-edge technology and advanced on-road performance to awaken the senses while opening up the owners’ world to new horizons. With the combination of beautiful exterior and innovative high-powered performance, the Kia Cerato is poised to thrill the lucky winners with a driving experience that stirs their emotions.

The promo is set to reward customers who maintain a minimum balance of N150,000 for 7 to 90 days with the bank making it a win-win situation for not only one customer, but for the entire family. This will help them save their money and also reward them while they secure their future with the savings. Referral of friends or family members also comes with a reward.
Speaking at the draw in Lagos, Access Bank Executive Director, Business Banking, Titi Oshuntoki, stressed the need for families to come together to imbibe savings’ culture and collectively achieve family goals.
She further stated that the ‘Family Fortune’ “is probably the first of its kind in the industry; and it is designed to reward the collective saving habit of families with exciting prizes and competitive interest rates while they enjoy banking as individuals.”

Over 100,000 lucky families will be rewarded in the promo, in the first weekly raffle draw, 60 customers emerged winners with special prizes, such as, movie tickets for the family, cable TV full bouquets and other prizes.
Special prizes to be won in the monthly draw include home furniture, television sets, home theatres, family shopping spree and mobile phones.

The winners of the Kia Cerato will be experiencing the ultimate in-car entertainment of the new Cerato loaded with the latest in-vehicle entertainment technologies. Every interior feature can be operated with a fingertip, intuitive control, while storage spaces are designed with maximum convenience in mind.
Technology, functionality and upscale finishing touches all come together in the new Cerato to deliver unsurpassed driving pleasure for the lucky winners.

THIRD LEAD

MG flaunts vintage cars at carnival

From 17th to 18th June, in Silverstone, MG Live! passionately presented a carnival of MG enthusiasts. MG Live!– arguably the biggest car event both in UK and in the world. It is no exaggeration to say that it is evenly matched with Goodwood Revival. Every year, MG enthusiasts gather here to show their collection. You’ll find MGs of all ages by categories! When you go to the showcase of various MG collections, you’ll see the peerless classics of MG vintage cars.

MG fans in MG Live! are enthusiasts of various ages and from various countries. They communicate with other MG fans, they chat with other die-hard fans who understand MG culture, and they compete with other MG owners who also have amazing driving skills. Because they are all-MG enthusiasts!

MGCC is one of the largest single brand car clubs in the world. MG fans have a collection of various MG vintage cars since the foundation of MG. Celebrities are deeply fond of MG. Some of the MG enthusiasts even do not hesitate to sell their other car brands only to set aside more budgets to maintain their MG car.

When the racers are with unique skill, when the engine roars, when the race cars are racing at high speeds in the track, it brings not only the cheers of the audience, but also the best interpretation of MG car culture. A gray-haired grandpa- the MG driver who drove the MG car just like “sliding over the water”, demonstrated to the world what a superb driving skills MG owners possess and showcase what the MG cars can achieve.

The race stars that drove MG cars at lightning speed in the BTCC and created legend also appeared in the MG Live! It was a great opportunity for the fans to learn from each other by exchanging views on driving skills .The die-hard fans surely didn’t miss this opportunity.

The upcoming MG ZS has made a stir in the event. It conforms to the aesthetics of modern automobiles and received much appreciation from the fans. Many MG fans also asked about E-Motion, they hope E-Motion can debut in the next year’s MG Live!

Though MG Live! took place in distant England, the sports genes in the MG is eternal, the pure love for MG by the fans is forever and the car culture shown is infinite.

MG cars are marketed and serviced in Nigeria by one of the nation’s automobile giants, Coscharis Motors PLC, with its head office situated at KM 32 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Awoyaya, Lagos. The brand is supported by a strong factory trained technicians at Coscharis Motors service centers, located nationwide.

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Kia Telluride gets reward for ‘outstanding’ design

The Kia Telluride, a full-size SUV concept from Kia Motors has received a prestigious design prize from the International Designers Society of America (IDSA).
Kia received a 2017 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) bronze medal in the ‘Transportation’ category for the concept car, which was unveiled last year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Kia has built a reputation for world-class design in recent years, and previously won IDEA prizes for the design of the 2014 Soul and GT4 Stinger Concept, as well as the 2012 Rio. The Telluride was designed at Kia’s California design studio, Kia Design Center America.

Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer of Kia Motors commented: “The Telluride is a bold statement for Kia, providing a glimpse into how our designers would elevate levels of luxury into Kia’s future SUV lineup. It highlights how our designers are creating compelling concept vehicles as a foundation to lead into production-ready cars. I am very proud of our design team and the award from IDSA. It is a great honor for all of us.”

Unveiled in 2016, the Kia Telluride previews a cutting-edge vision for a full-size SUV. A striking three-row, seven-passenger, luxury SUV concept, it features a modern and upright shape, muscular stance, and – for maximum comfort – a longer wheelbase than many other production Kia models.

The car made an aesthetic statement as a bold, all-new luxury SUV with an abundance of advanced technologies. The concept focuses on the passenger experience and comfort of second-row occupants, whose seats can recline nearly flat with large fold-away footrests. Front- and middle-row passenger seats feature a series of precise diamond-cut openings in the seatbacks, each embedded with Smart Sensors to capture a passenger’s vital health information. Passenger vitals are then displayed on interior door panel screens, and synchronize with a Light Emitted Rejuvenation (LER) system. The LER system utilizes a large LED panel in the ceiling which displays therapeutic light patterns to treat desynchronosis, more commonly known as jetlag, and improve passengers’ energy levels.