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When Nigerians Started Driving: The Rise of Local Drivers and Mechanics
From riding in the backseat to taking the wheel—how Nigerians claimed the road and built a culture around it.
In the early 1900s, when cars...
Why Your Car Breaks Down Before Its Time—And How to Stop It
Your car wants to live a long life. But are you the reason it’s dying young?
If cars could talk, most of them would be...
Why Nigeria’s First Car Plant Failed—And What We Can Learn from It
A look back at Nigeria's ambitious car assembly dreams, why they stalled, and how we can finally get into gear.
In the 1970s, Nigeria wasn't...
Nigerians and Their Benz Obsession: Where Did It Begin?
From the village square to the governor’s convoy, the three-pointed star has ruled Nigerian roads for decades. But why Benz, and where did it...
5 Things Mechanics Want You to Stop Believing
Signed: Every mechanic who’s ever been blamed for a problem they didn’t cause.
We get it. There’s a lot of car advice flying around—from your...
The First Car in Nigeria: How It Got Here and Who Drove It
Before Danfos, Koropes and Benzes ruled the roads, there was one car—and one bold man behind the wheel.
Today, Nigeria’s roads are a sea of...