Puddle lights are lamps that are fitted into the lower half of a vehicle’s outside mirrors and illuminate the ground beneath the front door. When the driver approaches the vehicle and unlocks it using a remote key fob, they’re normally triggered. See Also: What’s The Difference Between A Sunroof And A Moonroof? When the doors are open, at least some vehicles have similar lights integrated into the lower margins of the front (and sometimes rear) doors, so the same area is lit. This is especially handy while getting out of the car, because the open door would otherwise obstruct the light coming from behind the mirror, preventing this region from being lighted. While the initial purpose of puddle lights was to illuminate the ground where a person would walk right before getting into (or out of) the car to warn them of puddles, ice, or rough pavement, they have now evolved to serve another reason: fashion. Puddle lights had been there for at least a decade when a few manufacturers decided to change the lenses to include the vehicle’s name, logo, or other graphic for 2015. This was done by Land Rover, for example. Buick, Lincoln, and Mini, to mention a few, all did. This provided a fashionable, premium touch that rapidly became a status symbol – primarily because it looks really cool. Puddle lights are now standard on many automobiles, and they’re also available as aftermarket add-on extras. See Also: Davido Buys...
The Toyota-Murtala Mohammed Airport Road link bridge has reopened to traffic after being closed for 11 months. The Lagos State government announced the closing of the bridge on January 10, 2021, following a fire that damaged a portion of the bridge after a diesel-laden tanker burst. Related Post: 5-Mths After, Motorists Berates Govt’s Attitude As Closure Of Airport Link Bridge Lingers After six months of closure, repair work on the damaged bridge began, and it was scheduled to reopen to traffic by the end of September, but the government postponed the reopening to complete more work. See Also: Sanwo-Olu Administration Achievements (2019-Date) In...
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Today, every car on the road has a turn signal. The turn signal’s aim is to alert other road users to your intentions. Changing lanes, turning a corner, or pulling over to the side of the road are examples of such intents. If you’re a proponent of safe driving, it’s critical that other road users are aware of your goals. See Also: How To Survive When Your Car Is Getting Washed Away By Floodwater Even though using a turn signal appears to be simple, the majority of people do not know how to do so efficiently. You’ll wind up sending the wrong signals to other road users if you use it the wrong way. And this is very likely to result in an accident. Here are some tips on how to use your turn signal successfully while driving. 1. Before braking, use your turn signal. Although it may seem strange to some, turning on your turn signal before putting on the brake is the proper procedure. Drivers and other road users behind you will be able to see why you’re braking. ...
This year’s Auto Awards will hold at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, December 1. The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association is hosting the event (NAJA). On that date, the eventual winners in each of the categories are likely to be announced. Expectations are high, as...
Great Wall Motors Unveils China’s First Supercar Pickup Concept based on the King Kong Cannon production vehicle. It comes with ultra-wide body kit as well as...
According to Consumer Reports’ annual dependability survey, the world’s most valuable carmakers produce some of the least reliable vehicles on the road. Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer with a market capitalization of more than $1 trillion, was placed 27th out of 28 brands considered by Consumer Reports this year. Lincoln was the only brand that received a lower reliability rating from the non-profit. See Also: Japanese Car Brands Are The Most Reliable – Survey Consumer Reports conducts surveys to determine the types of problems that vehicle owners have encountered in the previous year. It utilizes this information to forecast how reliable carmakers’ models will be in 2022 and assigns a score to each vehicle. The Model S, Model Y, and Model X all received below-average dependability ratings, lowering Tesla’s overall ranking. Consumer Reports nevertheless recommend the 2022 Model 3 sedan, which has a...
Customs FOU ‘C’ impounds armoured Lexus LX570 sports utility vehicle (SUV), makes seizures worth over ₦300 million. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) also seized eight other...
New homes and buildings in England will be required by law to install chargers for electric vehicles from next year. New-build Supermarkets, workplaces and buildings undergoing...
GAC Motor offered mouthwatering to Visitors during the 5-day annual 21st Abuja International Motor Fair. During the event, GAC, offered guests the chance to pick any...
The new LX is the Lexus version of the 300-Series Toyota Land Cruiser. Therefore, those wishing for the iconic Toyota off-road nameplate will have to settle...
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Major auto brands and their franchisees in Nigeria are getting set for honours this December. This is as organizers of the 2021 Nigerian Auto Awards, Nigeria...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) warns the public against patronising touts and unauthorised number plate vendors. FRSC says patronising touts makes car owners vulnerable to obtaining...
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After a long hiatus – no thanks to the 2020 pandemic – the Los Angeles auto show has returned for 2021. Though not expected to be...
Nigerian Customs FOU B Kaduna makes N390m seizures, including 33 unit of vehicles, launches 13 new operational vehicles. Out of the seized vehicles, 18 units are...
Mazda on Monday launched a new SUV called the CX-50 which is aimed to take on the likes of the Toyota Rav4 and Honda CR-V with...
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Over 1,000 shops were shut down as a result of a deadly gas explosion that rocked a mechanic workshop on numbers 35 and 37 of the...
Bob Bondurant, a former champion race-car driver who opened a high-performance driving school in 1968 and taught numerous A-list actors for their movie roles, has died....
Despite the global drive at electrification, five major Japanese automotive companies have formed a coalition to explore options in the effort to save the internal combustion...
Mixed reactions trail Nigerian Comedian, Anointed Aboki, as he rides in style with bride to church on his wedding day in a tricycle. Mixed reactions have...
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New 2022 Ford Mondeo leaked ahead of reveal, it is destined for Chinese market only. The leak also reveals there will be several different customization options...
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US-built Electric Motorcycle Company, Volcon, reveals nationwide dealership plan, stock soars. Since its introduction of the Grunt to the public in 2020, dealership requests have flooded...
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