THE CAR NAIRA BLOG

The ROX 01 is an all-terrain luxury SUV built by to blend rugged off-road capability with a premium family travel experience. Utilizing Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology, it delivers a massive combined range without any charging anxiety. It functions as a highly competent overland machine that transforms into a luxury lounge on wheels.  At the recent West African Automotive Show at Lagos' Landmark Centre, I spent some hands-on time exploring the vehicle firsthand. Here is everything I uncovered about its design, performance, and tech. Exterior and Design The ROX 01 adopts a classic, boxy silhouette featuring sharp body lines, a straight roof, and a commanding road presence. It measures 5,050 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,869 mm in height, riding on a spacious 3,010 mm wheelbase. The front profile is flanked by sharp LED T-shaped headlights and distinct daytime running lights in what I think is a very clean almost minimalist design approach. It rides on 21-i...

The Tavet Garent, an EV focused brand from Nord Automobiles, is a bold statement in Africa’s EV landscape. Tavet positions the Garent as “Premium electric sophistication”, blending luxury with cutting-edge EV technology and sleek, futuristic styling, with a focus on minimal drag and modern aesthetics.  It is designed to combine luxury, performance, and sustainability in a package that rivals global leaders while being tailored for African conditions, adapting electric mobility solutions to the continent’s unique needs (infrastructure, climate, and logistics).  Chassis 4-door saloon with 5 seats Dimensions: 4,880mm x 1,895mm x 1,460mm  Wheelbase: 2,915mm  Suspension: Mcpherson (Front), Multi-link (rear) Powertrain  The Garent is offered as a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)/Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). EREVs carry a small internal combustion engine (ICE) which do not power the wheels but only serve to charge the batteries, sort of like a mobile generator...

Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM) has taken an unforeseen step in its journey to become one of Africa's largest automobile manufacturers. At a time when major vehicle manufacturers across the globe are easing their electrification plans, IVM seems to be moving in the opposite direction, surprisingly in Nigeria, a country plagued with power infrastructure decay.  As announced on the company's website, their first dabble into the full EV world comes in four variants:  i. Innosson IVM Link, 201 km IVM Link ii. Innosson IVM EX01, 200km IVM EX01 ii. Innosson IVM EX02 330km IVM EX02 iv. Innosson IVM EX02 , alternative price option IVM EX02 AP The IVM Link and IVM EX01 seem identical in pictures. We're unsure of the differences between the EX02  and EX02 (alternative price option). One thing is sure however, the marketing department need to come up with better names.  No specific prices announced yet, but he EX02's pricing starts at 38,000,000 only. That's certainly...