Check Out Innoson Industrial Complex Nnewi, Anambra State Where Cars Are Made (Photos)

Most times, we don't appreciate what entrepreneurs go through before making a product to be a global icon and such can be said of Innoson Motors located in the city of Anambra. Innoson has been in the news lately ever since the company presented Mercy, the winner of BBNaija her SUV, many have criticized the design of the SUV, to many defending them and logo topic, rebranding among others.

In response to the critics, the automaker reminded those criticizing the company that Rome was not built in a day. According to the company...

“Rome was not built in a day and the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Innoson Vehicles will continue to grow steadily, closing the gap little by little, improving on its vehicles and services till it becomes one of the greatest exports from Nigeria”.

"Any careful observer that has been monitoring Innoson Vehicles from the very inception will observe that there has been a tremendous improvement."
"We ensure we get feedback from the users of IVM in order to know their views on their IVM experience and with this feedbacks we seek better ways to improve on the tastes and preferences of our customers to suit the environment."

A visit to the company, however, shows the behind the scene of work that goes on daily from the mega factory. Innoson has built its brand from scratch and gradually, its attracting Nigerian customers, one of its latest customer is Shell (Read the story here).

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., shortened as IVM, is a Nigerian automobile and bus manufacturing company. It was founded by Innocent Chukwuma, and runs a plant in Nnewi in the state of Anambra. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing is nicknamed Pride Of African Road.

The CEO of Innoson, Mr Chukwuma has said his company has received tremendous support from the Nigerian government. It will be recalled that FRSC in July purchased 75 vehicles for its operations across the country, also state governors from Ekiti, Cross River, Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Kogi, Gombe and Bauchi State government have all procured various models of Innoson Vehicles to ehance their state security apparatus.

Check out the complex of Innoson Motors complex and some of their finished products that are awaiting delivery to their various clients across the continent of Africa.

Read: Anambra State Government Donates 110 Innoson Vehicles To Security Operatives, Launches Operation Kpochapu 2

Related: Innoson Unveils Its Fire Fighting Truck - Photos

Innoson Motors Delivers 77 New Vehicles To FRSC - Exclusive Images

Photos Credit:
TechPoint, Anambra1stSon, Innoson 

Scania AXL – A Look At A Driverless Concept Truck Without A Cab

Here’s a new member of Scania: AXL, a futuristic fully autonomous concept truck without a cab. It’s a heavy-duty self-driving vehicle designed by a group of Scania experts from different fields. This concept truck is designed without a cab, featuring Scania’s modular system at the core of the design. Currently, there are different industries are searching for more sustainable, self-driving vehicles to increase their productivity and performance. Mines and those large closed construction sites are good examples of environments, which are favorable for self-driving pilots since they are well-controlled locations.

Scania AXL autonomous concept truck is a step forward to smart transportation systems of the future, many of us vision that self-driving vehicles would play a natural part in our transportation system. Scania explains that they will continue to build and pilot concepts to demonstrate what they can do with available technology today.

For autonomous vehicles, the software would be more important that hardware. That’s why Scania AXL is steered and monitored by an intelligent control environment. In mines, for example, autonomous operations can be facilitated by a logistics system that tells vehicle how it should perform.

We already have many self-driving trucks design where the customer is in operations, the driver stays in the cabin who can intervene anytime if necessary. Scania AXL is designed without a cab, it means no driver will be in the truck. The combustion engine is powered by renewable biofuel, a combination of traditional and new technology. The robust and powerful features behind Scania AXL matches tougher environments in mines or large construction sites.

Check Out This First Ever Wooden Range Rover SUV Made In Kenya

In a world where there are endless possibilities to creativity and talents, Africans are gradually stepping up their game and creating a niche for themselves. While we are used to seeing cars made from steel, aluminum and other conventional materials, a Kenyan has decided to something different and unique, this time, he decided to  Range Rover Sport Utility Vehicle made from woods.

According to reports, the SUV was made in 2004 by a Kenyan. One thing that is worthy of note is that the body was well-knitted and constructed together which made it look neat, lovely and made it a beauty to behold. Both the interior and the exterior were made of wood but without a door.

It features a half-metallic chassis while the rest of the chassis is all polished Mahogany

The dashboard also features a wooden panel which juxtaposes beautifully with the white seats.

One thing worthy of note is that it is an open car and looks like a convertible Range Rover hewn from wood 100%.

The taillights are well protected by a mesh of wood while the spare wheel is stashed at the back in a beautiful wooden compartment.

It is a genius creation that is owned by a resident of Malindi.

With These Ideas, You Can Turn Your Old Cars Into Treasures

Irrespective of where we are as a nation, race, and nationality, one thing is evident, greatness abounds in us if only we can turn our mind and think into something positive. A Nigerian named Diseye Tantua seems to be quite different and he is blazing the trend in this regards even though we have others from the international scene.

Cars are seen as an essential part of human lives, they help in moving us from one location to another but another aspect to it is that cars can also serve as amazing masterpiece used in homes and furniture.

Every year, thousands of cars are either sold as scrap to the abokis on the street, destroyed or left to rust. Do you know that old car parts can be turned or molded into beautiful furniture? It just takes nice car parts furniture ideas and some inspiration to make some fantastic things with the car parts.

Bring Your Creativity To Another Level With Car Parts Furniture Ideas

Recycling old things is an ongoing trend; people have been recycling items for many years. So, why not cars? Cars have become an indispensable part of the modern world. They act as a mode of transport for several years. Therefore, people are bound to years of memories with their cars. Besides reading about the maintenance tips, the surefire way to keep the car near you is disassembling the car parts and creating something worth keeping. Here are some fascinating ideas that will give your sweet home a unique, appealing look.

1. Recycle The Old Car As An Office Desk

When a car reaches its end of the life cycle, dismantling becomes quintessential. Instead of selling your car as scrap, you can make an incredible desk. All you will be required to do is take the front part of the vehicle and attach a surface on it.

2. Recycle The Old Car As A Bed

Cars have become as ubiquitous as ever. Interestingly, new ideas are being invented to keep them as close as possible. Many people are turning their cars into campers and beds. Car beds are gaining a lot of attention because they are making it from broken vehicles. If you want to make your own car bed and experience the sleep on it, just take off the roof panel of the car and use the body as a bed frame. Meanwhile, make some changes to the car design, headlights, and the bumper.

3. Recycle The Old Car As A Couch

Making an adorable sofa or a homemade couch from an old car is super easy. To perform this DIY task, separate the front part of your vehicle and then mold it according to your preference. It is one of the car parts furniture ideas, which are famous worldwide.

TIP: Keep the original front lights intact with the car or customize them to give the couch an astonishing look.

Miscellaneous Car Recycling Ideas

One of the numerous ways we can make our old cars useful is by making them into an amazing piece of art and fun place. An old car can be made into a mini bar, a workplace, a mini playground for the kids and lots more.  One of this can be seen in Lagos where a restaurant turn a danfo bus into a restaurant, these and more can be achieved if only we are creative and think outside the box.