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ThrowBack Cars In Nigeria: Nissan Bluebird 1.6 LX Review.
The Nissan Bluebird has a complex genaeology behind it - and is also a hugely important car in manufacturing industry terms. Shame, then, that the car itself is really rather dull. First thing to remember is that when the '86 Bluebird was launched, it was replacing a car with the same name that had only been on sale in the UK for a couple of years. And that's because the Bluebird T12/T72 was actually the second-generation T11-generation Stanza (as we knew it) or Auster. Viewed in that way, the evolution of the first UK-built Nissan becomes a whole lot simpler.
It was also the first car that Nissan built at its greenfield factory... Read more
Posted on April 2017,13
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WCW: Mrs. Stella Iroaja, First Ikeja Female Tricyclist.
I opted for commercial driving to avoid sleeping around
Mrs. Stella Iroaja joins the higly male dominated business - Keke Napep (tricycle) business
Popular known as Iron Woman. According to her she lost her husband to brief illness and since then she has been catering for three children-two undergraduates and one secondary school student, plus other responsibilities.
She worked as a cleaner after leaving the job of supplying bread with motor bike commonly known as okada to raise capital for her present business. She added that, she stopped the bread supply business, when a ban was placed by the state government on the ...
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Posted on April 2017,12
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Symptoms of a bad steering rack/gearbox.
The steering rack is essentially the heart of the steering system. When it wears out or breaks entirely the ability to steer your vehicle is compromised.
Here are a few symptoms or warning signs that alert you to a potential problem brewing with your steering rack
1. Very tight steering wheel
When the steering wheel feels tight or is harder to turn than usual, it's typically due to the steering rack or gearbox building up more heat or a loss of hydraulic pressure from the power steering unit.
It is a problem that should be inspected by our certified mechanic.
2. Leaking power steering fluid
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Posted on April 2017,11
// Author: Admin
ThrowBack Thursday: Nissan Laurel C32
Nissan Laurel C32 (1984 - 1989).
The first Laurel with a V6 engine. They were fitted with four gasoline engines. It also came with the LD28 diesel. In 1987 there were a minor facelift which basically were bigger bumpers, new grilles, and new lights in the front and back.
The marked Laurel was often bought because of his high qualitiy. The Laurel was often used as a taxi in Germany. In October 1984 the C32-facelift was released. Osamu Ito, Development Supervisor of the R31/32 Skyline, was assigned to redesgin the Laurel. He saw the car needed significant changes, and set about doing so. Some of the Laurel's new features incl...
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Posted on April 2017,06
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WCW: Crystal Windham The First African-American Director of GM’s North American Passenger Car Design
Windham is the first African-American female director of GM’s North American Passenger Car Design. She was responsible for the design decisions regarding the features of General Motors’ 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Saturn Aura. Both the Malibu and the Aura went on to win Car of the Year awards.
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Posted on April 2017,05
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Creativity at its best - Young boy creates a tricycle (Keke Napep) with slippers.
The young boy who lives in Port Harcourt showed off his skill as he was pictured making the tricycle from scratch. This is just one of many other creations that young minds have brought to life.
This further proofs that Nigeria has been blessed with geniuses and creativity.
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Posted on April 2017,04
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Car Parts Nigeria breaks even as famous Nigerian billionaire pump millions of dollars as investment.
As one of the leading online car and truck parts and accessories stores in continental Africa. Car Parts Nigeria have a complete selection of high-quality parts for a wide range of new and used vehicle makes and models - offered at the lowest prices. There are millions of inventoried parts in the CarPartNigeria.com database, and the search is quick and simple.
The company made a breakthrough from the previous week's approach to various investors, the tycoon was pleased . following the growth exhibited in the previous years till date. It has also been convincing to him to invest some of his fortunes wisely towards the ... Read more
Posted on April 2017,01
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ThrowBack Cars In Nigeria: Mercedes Benz R107 C
While the R107 Mercedes-Benz SL was actually introduced in 1971, it was the it-car to have during the 1980’s “I, me, mine” era of conspicuous consumption. The R107 ran through 1989 to become the longest running iteration of the Mercedes SL ever. Arguably, it was also the prettiest SL ever. Powered by a broad variety of eight-cylinder engines over its run, most people refer to the car as the 450SL.
The R107/SL was a 2-seat car with a detachable roof. It replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989.
Designer Joseph Gallitzendörfer; Friedrich Geiger (1968)
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Posted on March 2017,30
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WCW: Meet 25-Year Old Powede Lawrence A Certified Pilot and A Nurse.
Powede Lawrence is a distinguished Nigerian Model. She was crowned
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Tourism in 2013. She was born on November 22, 1991.
Powede is a registered nurse and midwife. She is one of the extraordinary Nigerian woman who is breaking barriers and achieving great things.
The founder of PLF (Powede Lawrence Foundation). The goal of this foundation is to advocate for people living with disabilities and the less privileged in the society.
Posted on March 2017,29
// Author: Admin
Get A Good Brake Job And Save Over The Life Of Your Car.
Auto Repair Rip Offs: Avoid Brake Service Costs
Rip Off 1: Buying Calipers when you don't need them.
Rip Off 2: Paying premium prices for generic pads.
Rip Off 3: Getting up-sold to ceramic pads.
Rip-Off 4: Getting inferior rotors for premium prices.
How to get a reputable brake replacement.
Car Parts Nigeria automatically sell the best parts because they don’t want “comebacks” (jobs redone at their expense).
They charge a fair price up front without resorting to gimmicks and up-selling.
Car Parts Nigeria makes selling brake pads easy by coming to your home o... Read more
Posted on March 2017,28
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