The first-built model of the commemorative-edition 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt sold for $300,000 for charity to highlight the incredible parade of automotive artistry on auction during the final days of Barrett-Jackson's auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., which wrapped up Sunday. The 2019 Mustang Bullitt, which made its debut last week at the Detroit Auto Show, commemorates the
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Concession Regulatory Commission wades into FAAN, Bi-Courtney faceoff
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC yesterday waded into the faceoff between the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and concessionaire of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, MMA2 with a view to growing the aviation industry. It would be recalled that both FAAN and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services had disagreed over concession agreements
Kaduna Inland Dry Port Operational Manual Ready Thursday When Stakeholders Meet
The operational manual of the Kaduna Inland Dry Port will be ready on Thursday, January 25, the Nigeria Shippers Council has said. In a statement signed on behalf of the Council by Ignatius Nweke and made available to journalists yesterday in Abuja, hinted that the Nigerian Shippers’ Council is holding a
Jaguar Land Rover to cut output due to Brexit, diesel uncertainty to hit sales
London (Reuters) - Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will temporarily reduce production at its northern English car plant in Halewood later this year in response to weakening demand due to Brexit and tax hikes on diesel cars. Jaguar Land Rover’s sales in Britain and Europe were flat in 2017 and it
US orders extra air cargo screening for flights from Mideast
Washington (AP) - U.S. authorities issued an emergency order Monday requiring additional screening of cargo on flights departing for the United States from five Mideast countries, citing a threat of terrorism. The Transportation Security Administration order is aimed at preventing terrorist attacks in response to “persistent threats to aviation,” TSA said
Kenya Airways Banks On Pricing, On-Board Experience for Success
Nairobi (East Africa) - Ticket pricing, onboard experience and choice of aircraft will be the main factors that Kenya Airways will be banking on to win passengers over as it starts its long-haul flights to New York later this year. The carrier will become the third African airline to fly directly to
U.S. aviation agency clears Boeing’s new Dreamliner
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing Co’s 787-10 Dreamliner for commercial use, the planemaker said on Monday. The Boeing 787-10, which competes with Airbus SE’s A350, is a stretched version of the earlier 787-9 Dreamliner and can carry 330 people, seven more than originally designed for. Boeing said it has more than
Ford tests Focus prototype in U.S. ahead of China production launch
2020 ford performance Get Ready For 12 New High-Performance Vehicles From Ford 2020 intended for 2020 Ford Performance. Detroit (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is testing prototypes of the redesigned 2020 Focus compact car on U.S. roads 18 months ahead of the car’s production launch in China. The 2020 Focus will be the
VW to Spend U.S.$20 Million for Production Facility in Rwanda
Kigali (New Era) - Volkswagen is expanding its footprint on the African continent with the commitment to establish Volkswagen Mobility Solutions in Rwanda, which the company hails as the next milestone in its Sub-Saharan Africa strategy. The commencement of the integrated automotive mobility solution is a first for the Volkswagen Group
FAAN completes repairs of Enugu Airport runway
The repair of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the runway has been completed, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said in Lagos on Monday. Mrs. Herrienta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, said that the runway is now open for full operations following its completion. She said FAAN’s team of