THE CAR NAIRA BLOG

The Changan X7 Plus was launched in Nigeria via a partnership with Mikano Motors in Lagos, Nigeria, to win market share in the fast-growing market for new cars. It is a 5-door midsize crossover offered as an alternative to the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Toyota RAV4. Changan X7 Plus is sold and serviced by Mikano Motors Nigeria. They offer a 200,000 km or 6-year warranty on their models. Prices yet to be announced.  Body:  Style: 4-door, full-size SUV  Seats: 7 occupants, 3rd-row seats Suspension: McPherson - Front Brakes: Steel piston Layout: Front engine, front-wheel drive Interior:  Leatherette seats/dashboard 7.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch infotainment display Power Train Engine: 1.5L Turbocharged Gasoline/PMS Power: 185 hp Torque: 300 Nm Transmission: 7-speed wet dual clutch Economy 8.1 km/L City 13.8 km/L Highway Dimensions: Wheelbase: 2,780 mm (109.4 in) Length 4,705 mm (185.2 in) Width 1,860 mm (73.2 in) Height 1,720 mm (67.7 in) Safety H...

The Praga Bohema is an impressive high-performance sports car taking the old-school, tested, and trusted recipe route of going fast: lots of power and a lightweight, responsive chassis. This goes against today's trend of shoving in heavy hybrid systems, often comprising handling.  Body: Carbon fiber monocoque and body Seating Capacity: 2 seats, comfortable for tall adults Body Style: 2-door coupé Suspension: Not specified, rumoured to be inboard. Brakes: Front brake size is 380.0 mm (14.961 in) Layout: Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive Interior:  High-quality leather or Alcantara Ergonomics: designed for two tall adults to sit comfortably Features: Air-conditioning, tailored luggage compartments, bespoke steering wheel, ergonomic control panel Engine: Nissan VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 Power: 700 bhp (710 PS / 522 kW) at 6,800 rpm Torque: 725 Nm (535 lb-ft) at 3,000-6,000 rpm Transmission: Hewland 6-speed sequential manual transmission 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 2.3 se...

Volvo, a Swedish car brand, is behind many of the industry-wide safety standards that have saved countless lives since its inception. From the modern three-point seatbelt to advanced driver safety technology, Volvo has single-handedly made the roads safer. With many of their innovations standard on all of their vehicles, the brand has changed the game of automotive safety on multiple occasions.  Three-point seatbelt Since its creation in 1959, the patent has been made available to anyone and everyone, free of charge, to use in their vehicles to help ensure that safety stays within reach of all drivers. It has since been estimated to have saved over a million lives. It is designed to secure the occupant's upper and lower body during a collision. It distributes the force of impact across the chest, pelvis, and shoulders, reducing the risk of injury by preventing the wearer from being thrown forward. Blind Spot Information System This helps drivers detect vehicles in their blind spots...