Chery Showcases Its Safety Leadership at Auto China 2026

Bennett Oghifo

Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has reached a notable international milestone by winning two prestigious global awards at the 2026 Chery Global Summit and the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in China.

The company was honoured with the New Star Award and the Brand Leap Contribution Award, recognising its exceptional market growth, strategic brand development, customer engagement initiatives, and its role in strengthening the Chery brand across Nigeria and Africa. The awards were presented during the global summit, which gathered Chery distributors, international partners, automotive stakeholders, and industry leaders from around the world.

These dual recognitions represent a significant achievement for both Carloha Nigeria and the broader African automotive sector. They underscore Nigeria’s growing importance as a strategic automotive market and highlight the increasing competitiveness of African automobile businesses in delivering world‑class standards in sales, customer experience, aftersales support, and brand building. The awards also position Carloha Nigeria among the emerging success stories within Chery’s global distributor network.

Beyond the awards, Chery showcased its leadership in automotive safety and intelligent mobility at Auto China 2026, unveiling advanced technologies and next‑generation mobility innovations.

At the exhibition, Chery introduced its new global brand philosophy, “For Family,” which aims to expand the brand beyond vehicle manufacturing into a mobility‑focused ecosystem centred on safety, comfort, innovation, and practical family mobility solutions.

A key highlight was the unveiling of the all‑new Chery TIGGO V, which drew global attention for its advanced safety engineering and intelligent technology features. The vehicle’s body structure comprises 76 percent high‑strength steel and aluminium, and it is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), intelligent emergency braking, battery protection technologies, and a range of active and passive safety innovations designed to enhance driver confidence and passenger protection.

Speaking about the significance of the awards and the exhibition, Carloha Nigeria’s Managing Director, Mr. Sola Adigun, said the recognition validates the company’s commitment to delivering a world‑class automotive brand experience for Nigerian customers.

He added that Nigerian customers are increasingly demanding globally competitive vehicles equipped with intelligent safety technologies, premium comfort, fuel efficiency, and modern designs—all of which were showcased during the Chery exhibition in Beijing. Winning both awards, he noted, reflects the tremendous work being done by the Carloha Nigeria team to drive market growth, customer satisfaction, and brand visibility.

Adigun further explained that the recognition reinforces Carloha Nigeria’s strategic vision of positioning Chery as one of the leading automotive brands in Nigeria through premium products, advanced technology, excellent aftersales support, and customer‑focused mobility solutions.

Chery also attracted international attention with its AiMOGA Robotics lineup, including the humanoid robot “Mornine” and the intelligent robotic dog “Argos,” demonstrating the company’s expansion beyond traditional mobility into intelligent living and future mobility technologies.

In his remarks, Carloha Nigeria’s General Manager, Mr. Felix Mahan, described the awards as strong reflections of the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. He stated that the recognition shows that Nigerian excellence can compete successfully on the global stage and reflects growing international confidence in the Nigerian and African automotive markets.

Mahan also highlighted CarlohaCare 6‑6‑7, the company’s aftersales initiative, which reinforces its commitment to making vehicle ownership easier, more affordable, and more convenient for customers nationwide. The CarlohaCare 6‑6‑7 package guarantees any customer who purchases a Chery vehicle from Carloha 6 years of free service, 6 years of warranty, and a 7‑day repair promise, designed to give customers complete peace of mind and confidence in their ownership experience.

He assured customers of continued access to globally recognised vehicles designed to meet the evolving mobility needs of Nigerian families and businesses, while reaffirming Carloha Nigeria’s commitment to raising automotive standards across Nigeria and Africa.