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Despite announcements by major countries of the world including the United Kingdom and France to phase out petrol and diesel automobiles in or before 2040, a number of nations will still be allowing the use of fossil-fuelled vehicles.

This is the fallout of the recent outcome of the COP26 summit held in Glasgow, Scotland where 33 governments signed a declaration pledging to accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles by the year 2040, newstrends reports.

Many other nations were expected to seize the climate summit to make strong statements and commitment towards ending the petrol and diesel vehicles considered a major contributor to emissions and by extension climate change.

Germany, the US, China, Russia and Australia are among countries that did not sign the end-emission by 2040 declaration.

Nigeria, understandably being a developing country still heavily dependent on oil revenue, did not sign it either. President Muhammadu Buhari played safe by saying the nation would have its zero emission by 2060.

Not all automakers churning out EVs have signed the declaration. Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai and Volkswagen are some examples.

By implication, the full adoption of EVs and green vehicles – natural gas-powered vehicles – globally would not happen by 2040.

This means automakers will continue to produce and sell vehicles running on petrol and diesel, and baring any policy change 2060 in the case of Nigeria.

The US did not sign the declaration, even though Canada and Mexico did with several individual US states including California, Washington and New York.

However, a number of automakers with sales in the US have signed the declaration, including Ford, GM, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover.

But just a handful of automakers have signed the non-binding declaration. They are GM, Ford, Volvo, BYD Auto, Jaguar Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz.

Apart from VW, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai, Honda, Subaru and Kia are yet to sign the document.

“As automotive manufacturers, we will work towards reaching 100% zero emission new car and van sales in leading markets by 2035 or earlier, supported by a business strategy that is in line with achieving this ambition, as we help build customer demand,” the declaration states in part. Want to figure out more info about slots on mobile? Visit this portal in order to see the best mobile slots for US punters. Knowledgeable gambling specialists covered software studios, RTP, and also other features.

A number of major corporations have also reportedly signed the declaration, when it comes to making fleet purchases, with companies such as Uber, Siemens, GlaxoSmithKline and Astra Zeneca.

 

“As cities, states, and regional governments, we will work towards converting our owned or leased car and van fleets to zero emission vehicles by 2035 at the latest, as well as putting in place policies that will enable, accelerate, or otherwise incentivize the transition to zero emission vehicles as soon as possible, to the extent possible given our jurisdictional powers,” the declaration states.

Overall, the declaration itself is seen as a relatively tame gesture, committing to “rapidly accelerating the transition to zero emission vehicles to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.”

The signatories are said to only committing to working toward the sale of new cars and vans being zero-emission by the year 2040, with no firmer provisions, verifiable incremental steps, or enforcement mechanisms contemplated.

It’s also notable that among the major absences, Volkswagen itself has committed to offering only electric vehicles in Europe by 2035, with an aim to reach 70% of sales by 2030. But the automaker has not made a similar pledge for other regional markets, which are expected to be EV-averse for quite some time.

Toyota’s absence is said to be understandable for other reasons: the automaker has long been an EV skeptic, and has lobbied against EV adoption measures even as it is in the process of introducing its first mass-market electric models in the coming months.

A number of these major automakers sell vehicles in over a hundred countries each, so they have to take EV-averse markets into account when making sales projections for the year 2040.

The absence of China, Russia and Australia from the list of signatories is also said to be understandable as well, each for its own reasons, even as China races ahead in the region when it comes to EV adoption, outpacing Japan.

By comparison, the EVs in Russia are barely a blip on the radar, and are not expected to be a factor in annual vehicles sales until well past 2050.

One country that did sign the declaration despite a fairly low EV adoption rate and policy measures is India.

Germany’s absence from the list is considered the major surprise, despite some recent moves by the country to promote EVs on an individual city level, amid a surge in EV adoption over the past two years.

In Nigeria, although the first electric car – Hyundai Kona – has been launched, followed by electric bus, the journey to a total phase out of diesel and petrol vehicles appears still far, no thanks to poor infrastructure and weak policy implementation.

Buhari at the summit appealed for financial assistance towards meeting the commitment, adding that easier access to climate finance had become imperative in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, which battered the economies of developing countries.

He specifically stressed that greater efforts should be channelled towards assisting developing nations to meet their ‘Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) commitments through the pledges made by the developed countries to provide at least $100bn yearly.

Even as Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu, admits that the nation had obvious infrastructure challenges, he asserts that Nigeria’s automotive industry is advancing towards actualising the manufacturing of the EVs and gas-powered vehicles, in keeping with the net-zero target by 2060.

He stated this while addressing delegates at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

According to him, the recent assembling of the EV by Hyundai (Kona) and the assembly of Auto gas-powered minibus by OMAA, a division of Kojo Motors, are all testimonies to the efforts the country is making in that direction.

He said, “Nigeria has committed to get to net-zero by 2060, I believe that is sufficient time for us to really develop the necessary alternative solutions for transportation.

“Yes, we have challenges, but we will not allow ourselves to be defined by those challenges; we will only be defined by our dreams and aspirations; we must be defined by what we can achieve.”

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Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN 

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Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN 

Japanese automobile giant, Honda, has overhauled its operations in Nigeria, dissolving its automobile arm, Honda Automobile Western Africa Limited, and folding its business into Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited.

The restructuring, which took effect on September 1, 2026, followed the sanctioning of the merger by the Federal High Court, with HMN emerging as the surviving entity.

Under the new arrangement, HAWA, which had been responsible for Honda’s automobile business operations in the country, has ceased to exist as a separate corporate entity, while HMN has taken over its assets, liabilities, contracts, rights, obligations and ongoing business operations.

Honda, however, moved quickly to allay concerns over the development, assuring customers, dealers and business partners that the restructuring would not disrupt its automobile operations or affect the level of service and support they receive.

In a notification to its business partners dated August 31, 2026, Honda said the restructuring had resulted in the consolidation of both companies into “one unified entity”, with HMN assuming all assets, liabilities, rights, obligations, contracts, undertakings and business operations previously held or conducted by HAWA.

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The development means that existing relationships, arrangements and commitments involving HAWA will henceforth be managed and administered by HMN.

The company, however, stressed that the restructuring would not disrupt its automobile business operations in Nigeria.

“Automobile business operations previously conducted by HAWA will continue under HMN without interruption,” Honda assured its partners, adding that it remained committed to maintaining the same level of service, support and cooperation that customers and business partners had come to expect.

The restructuring is also expected to streamline Honda’s corporate structure in Nigeria by bringing its manufacturing and automobile business operations under a single surviving entity.

Honda said it was currently updating relevant corporate records and information as part of the integration process. These include corporate details, registered address, authorised signatories, management information and other related documentation.

It added that any changes requiring the attention of its business partners would be communicated in due course.

The company further requested the continued support and cooperation of its partners during the transition, while providing a copy of the Federal High Court order sanctioning the merger as an appendix to its notification.

 

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Abuja Roars to Life as Jetour X50 Headlines Three-Day Motoring Experience

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Abuja Roars to Life as Jetour X50 Headlines Three-Day Motoring Experience 

 

Abuja is gearing up for a major motoring spectacle as Jetour Nigeria brings its fast-growing brand experience to the Federal Capital Territory, with the stylish Jetour X50 set to take centre stage in a three-day showcase of performance, technology and automotive innovation.

Scheduled for September 22 to 24, 2026, the Jetour Experience Abuja will move beyond the conventional vehicle exhibition, giving motorists and prospective buyers the opportunity to test-drive the X50, interact with automotive specialists and experience a range of entertainment and interactive activities.

The Abuja activation follows the strong reception recorded during Jetour Nigeria’s recent Lagos experience and forms part of the automaker’s strategy to deepen customer engagement while expanding its footprint across Nigeria.

Backed by an expanding authorised dealer network comprising Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mandilas Autos, Germaine Auto Centre, Kojo Motors, R.T. Briscoe, Tab Autos and New Era AutoVehicle Services, Jetour is also strengthening access to vehicle sales, after-sales support, genuine spare parts and certified technical services nationwide.

At the heart of the Abuja experience will be the Jetour X50, a compact SUV designed to combine contemporary styling, performance and a technology-rich driving environment.

Powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission, the X50 has positioned itself as a strong contender in Nigeria’s competitive compact SUV segment.

Jetour has equipped the model with a range of premium features, including a 360-degree camera, Blind Spot Detection, 10.5-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging and leather upholstery.

The combination of technology, comfort and performance is part of Jetour’s strategy of offering premium motoring features at competitive price points.

The Abuja event also highlights Jetour’s aggressive expansion strategy in Nigeria, following the brand’s recognition with industry accolades including Fastest Growing Auto Brand and Auto Brand of the Year.

With its expanding dealer network providing nationwide sales and after-sales support, Jetour is seeking to deepen customer engagement while making its vehicles and ownership services more accessible to motorists across the country.

As Abuja prepares to welcome the Jetour Experience, the three-day activation is expected to provide motorists with an opportunity to see, feel and drive the X50 while experiencing first-hand what is driving the brand’s growing appeal in Nigeria.

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Kaduna to Lead Govt Patronage of Local Vehicles as Sani Unveils Peugeot 5008

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Kaduna to Lead Govt Patronage of Local Vehicles as Sani Unveils Peugeot 5008

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has pledged to lead a fresh push for government patronage of vehicles assembled by Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (D-PAN), promising to make a strong case for the company at the National Economic Council (NEC).

Sani, who made the commitment while unveiling the new Peugeot 5008 2026 model at the D-PAN plant in Kaduna on Friday, said increased patronage by Federal and state government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) was critical to sustaining local vehicle assembly, protecting jobs and strengthening Nigeria’s automotive value chain.

The governor’s intervention comes amid renewed efforts to revive Nigeria’s automotive manufacturing industry by increasing local vehicle production and reducing dependence on imported completely built units.

Industry stakeholders have consistently identified government fleet procurement as a major instrument for creating sustained demand for locally assembled vehicles and encouraging investment in assembly plants.

With government agencies operating large vehicle fleets nationwide, stronger preference for locally assembled automobiles could provide the market certainty required by assemblers to expand production, develop local suppliers and deepen technology and skills transfer. It could also support the broader objective of increasing local content in Nigeria’s automotive industry.

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Against this background, Sani said government patronage remained crucial to ensuring the sustainability of local assembly operations and encouraging further investment in the sector.

“I will make a strong presentation at the National Economic Council, urging both the Federal and state governments to patronise the products of this company because that is the only way they can survive,” Sani said.

He also announced that the Kaduna State Government would procure some vehicles from D-PAN, saying the state would lead by example and encourage other governments to patronise locally assembled automobiles.

“As a government, Kaduna State will order some of the vehicles, so that we can show the example for others to follow by patronising this very important company,” the governor added.

Sani pledged continued support and collaboration between the Kaduna State Government and D-PAN, stressing the importance of strengthening local manufacturing as part of efforts to grow Nigeria’s industrial base.

He said D-PAN had made significant contributions to Kaduna’s economy through job creation, skills development and business opportunities for communities within and around its operating environment.

The governor also urged the company to consider employing graduates of the Kaduna State Institute of Vocational and Skills Development, who, according to him, recently completed intensive training in partnership with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Sani commended D-PAN for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in communities around its plant, while urging the company to further expand its support for the host communities.

He said the peaceful relationship between D-PAN and its host community was important to the sustainability of the company’s operations, stressing that continued investment in the welfare and development of surrounding communities would help preserve the harmony.

 

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