Geely Galaxy: Chinese firm plans local assembly plant

…To end era of used cars import
By Enyeribe Ejiogu
Chinese automaker Geely Galaxy has officially launched operations in Nigeria, partnering with TIM Motors to introduce hybrid and electric vehicles in a market where second-hand imports account for roughly 80 per cent of car sales.
The launch positions Geely Galaxy as a direct challenge to Nigeria’s reliance on used, often accident-damaged vehicles, while also taking aim at Japanese brands that dominate the new-car segment but face criticism for rising prices and stagnant innovation.
General Manager, TIM International’s Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Leon Zhan, said the company is now fully equipped to handle deliveries, after-...