Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana has announced plans to import 100 electric buses by the end of the year. This forward-thinking initiative is aimed at not only reducing carbon emissions and transportation costs but also at providing hope in the fight against climate change. Dr. Bawumia revealed this initiative...
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian government to develop a feasibility study for the construction of a Body Shop and Assembly Line. With the VWGA interested in assembling vehicles in Egypt in the future, this new development builds on the progress...
A project involving recycling plastic parts not used in production has earned the Volkswagen Group Africa’s plant in Kariega-South Africa an international award in a highly competitive pitch. The competition, which received more than 140 entries in five categories from across the Volkswagen Group globally, awarded Plant Kariega top honours...
In a celebration of innovation, mentorship, and entrepreneurship, Bolt, the global mobility platform, awarded 10 top driver partners under its Bolt Accelerator Programme in Ghana. The event, held in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Technology Park, marked the culmination of a three-month journey that saw hundreds of applications from driver...
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) and the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) Unit of the Ghana Police Service has conducted an operation to clamp down on drivers with fake motor insurance stickers or no motor insurance. The exercise took place at Axim, Agona Nkwanta, Esiama and Tikobo all in...
Yango, an international tech company has reasserted its objective to honouring and celebrating partner drivers who have excelled over the past few months. This event took place during the Yango International Drivers Day, which was celebrated on June 7th, 2024 at the Yango hub in Accra. It was a tribute...
By Bob Roco ROMEO A rise in insurance stickers, manipulated by vehicle owners and their agents to outwit law enforcement agencies, has put insurance companies and the industry’s regulator on the edge amid a surge in road accidents. The rise in fake insurance stickers has been one of the factors that...
Yango, an international tech company continues to upgrade security features of its ride hailing service in Ghana and is pleased to announce the implementation of comprehensive safety  enhancements aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of both riders and partner drivers in the market. Safety has always been a top...
By Eddie POKU In Ghana, the term “Kia” is synonymous with Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), reflecting the brand’s significant presence in the country’s auto market. This usage is a nod to the stellar reputation Kia has built over the years in Ghana. Traditionally dominated by the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, Martina Biene, lamented over the sluggish uptake of locally manufactured vehicles. In 2023, a total of 6,000 brand new cars were sold, out of Which 4,700 are locally manufactured or assembled. Madam Biene, whose outfit operates...