“We are thrilled to continue the journey into Season 2 and
delve deeper into the incredible world that [author William] Gibson created,”
creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan said in a statement. “On behalf of Scott
Smith, Vincenzo Natali and the entire team, we’re grateful to our partners at
Amazon and, most of all, to the fans.”
Based on the bestselling novel by sci-fi pioneer Gibson, The
Peripheral follows the aforementioned Flynn (Kickass‘ Chloë Grace Moretz), a
smart young woman who’s stuck in a dead-end town until she gets a taste of a
new path courtesy of a virtual reality-esque headset. But that supposedly
fictional reality turns out to be more real than ever, as she’s pulled into a
strange world of knife-wielding robot chauffeurs, disappearing cars and
ear-shattering explosions.
Jack Reynor (Midsommar), Gary Carr (The Deuce), T’Nia Miller
(The Haunting of Bly Manor), Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) and Alexandra
Billings (The Conners) co-star.
Westworld creators Joy and Nolan serve as executive
producers, alongside creator and showrunner Smith (A Simple Plan).
All eight episodes of The Peripheral season 1 are now
streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited has launched a new
motorcycle, Honda CB Unicorn, into the Nigerian market.
The new product, which was launched Wednesday at Radisson
Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is poised to be “very reliable for commercial and private
use”, according to the company.
The MD of Honda Nigeria Limited, Hirohide Ichikawa giving the welcome address at the launch of the Honda CB Unicorn |
In his remarks, the Managing Director of Honda Nigeria, Hirohide Ichikawa, said that “the new Honda Unicorn was manufactured with the same innovative precision technology that is synonymous with the Honda Brand, its unique and amazing features which makes it the best of its class.”
He noted that the Honda Unicorn is designed to perfection after
extensive engagement with their business partners on the distribution value
chain and personal users, adding that the motorcycle is popular in India and
the Middle East where the company recorded sales of more than 150,000 units in
a year.
The event had in attendance 27 motorcycle dealers from
Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Oyo, Adamawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba and Kano
States.
The Sales Manager of Honda Nigeria, Olabade Badejo introducing the new Honda Unicorn
Honda CB Unicorn
Introducing the new product, the Sales Manager of the
company, Olabade Badejo, said the Unicorn motorcycle stands out because it is
“convenient of service/part availability, best in fuel consumption, guarantees
high quality and durability, high resale value, comfortable seat and easy
manufacturing”.
He added that the motorcycle which is targeted at private
and corporate customers can be used for the dispatch of letters, food delivery,
bank delivery, leisure, travel, fun ride, ride to church, delivery of general
merchandise, and good for patrol by security agencies.
Mr Badejo noted that the retail price for the bike is pegged
at N1,400,000 and is available in various colours, including imperial red
metallic, mat axis grey metallic, pearl igneous black, and pearl amazing white.
He reiterated that the “high quality and efforts for
service/parts” are the strong points of the Honda Unicorn which is set for mass
distribution from their head office in Ota, Ogun State.
Operating terrain
The MD noted that the company decided to launch the Honda
Unicorn despite the current situation of the Nigerian economy.
“We are particularly proud that the Honda Unicorn is being
launched today under the present difficult operating terrain in Nigeria. This
doesn’t only symbolizes the hope for a better future but also expresses our
continued belief and trust in the Nigerian dream.
“Indeed, despite the difficult operating environment,
Nigeria continues to play a key role in the business plans of Honda Motor
globally,” he said.
The Honda Nigeria boss further noted that the company has
been committed to serving the Nigerian market with the best products.
He said: “When our journey started with its incorporation in
1979, we made a solemn promise to manufacture the best Nigerian product with a
global appeal, and we are proud to state that we have continued to deliver on
this promise.
“From our first product, CD195 in 1981, we have continued to
operate by the global Honda brand fundamental beliefs of the three Joys (Joy of
Buying, Joy of Selling and Joy of creating).
“From our product conceptualisation, design, quality and
after-sales service, our goal remains centred on our belief and desire that
each person working in, or coming into contact with the Honda brand should
share a sense of great joy through an unforgettable experience of a world-class
product.”
Honda activities
Speaking on the activities of Honda, Mr Badejo said apart
from other products, their motorcycle products being the origin of their
business are used in over 175 countries.
He said their total production all over the world hit 440
million units as of 2022 and in Nigeria, most of their products are distributed
from the factory in Ota, Ogun state.
The other products include generators, engines, water pumps
and attics.
“We have produced motorcycles (of) more than 1 million units
since the first production in 1981. Long time history backs up reliance to our
products.
“Our products are based on Global Honda R&D know-how
& production with global quality standards. With it, we’re engaged in
improving customer aftersales environment,” he added.
Mr Badejo also noted that the company will commence safety
riding training in April 2023 to improve the riding skills of drivers, increase
profitability and boost the safety image of the organisation.
“We would like to improve the safety of motorcycle users and
change the perception that motorcycle is dangerous in Nigeria and to make the
society everyone in Nigeria can enjoy Motorcycle as convenient mobility, by
doing so, we’d like to develop motorisation in Nigeria,” he said.
He added that the training will be focused on riding
mechanism, accident and responsibility, cornering postures, balancing (at low
Speed) and braking System.
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