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| VW closes Uitenhage plant as NUMSA strike starts |
 | Volkswagen of SA shut down its Uitenhage plant on Wednesday because of a strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) in the component industry. "Volkswagen of SA was regrettably forced to close its Uitenhage-based production plant indefinitely after the morning shift today," the company said in a statement.
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| Toyota recalls 1.33 million Corollas |
Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker. The recall covers vehicles from the 2005-2008 model years sold in the U.S. and Canada. Three accidents and one minor injury have been reported, though Toyota said a link to the engine issue has not been confirmed.
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| Audi R8 Spyder lands in South Africa |
 | Since the launch of the Audi R8 Coupé in 2007, this striking mid-engined sports car has enjoyed great success world wide, including South Africa. In 2009, the Coupé range was expanded to include a 386 kW V10 engine in addition to the V8 model offered at launch. An open top version of the R8 was a forgone conclusion, and as a result, the R8 Spyder was born.
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| Lady Lea drives in style with her sponsored Citroen DS3 |
Minutes after one of South Africa’s most famous lady DJs signed the deal with Citroen for her new sponsored DS3 Sport, the world knew. Thanks to today’s technology, Lady Lea lost no time in posting the news on sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter . . . and immediately, thousands of fans and friends knew all about it.
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| Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in US to fix steering |
 | Toyota is recalling nearly half a million cars, most of them large sedans sold in the U.S., for problems that can cause the steering wheel to lock up. Its the latest indication that the automaker is still struggling with vehicle problems even as it works to overhaul quality control. The recall, announced Thursday, affects 412,000 vehicles in the U.S. -373,000 Avalon sedans and 39,000 Lexus LX 470 SUVs.
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| Nissan recalls 46,000 hatchbacks over fuel spills |
Nissan is recalling 46,000 of its Cube hatchbacks because of possible problems with fuel spilling during rear end collisions. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan said Monday tests conducted by NHTSA safety regulators found more fuel spilled than federal standards allow.
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| Toyota to recall 270,000 cars worldwide |
 | Toyota Motor Corp. announced Friday it will recall 270,000 vehicles worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, to fix faulty engines. The recalled vehicles include seven Lexus models as well as the popular Crown, Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco said. Of the 270,000 cars, some 180,000 were sold overseas and 90,000 in Japan.
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| Readers of sport auto award eight prizes to Audi |
The Audi R8 Spyder left its category’s competitors in the rear-view mirror by capturing 17.3 percent of readers’ votes. This high-performance sports car featuring a lightweight soft top dazzles thanks to the synergy of its technologies – such as an ASF body made of aluminium and carbon fiber; quattro permanent all-wheel drive; LED headlights; and an innovative seat-belt microphone.
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| Chrysler broadens recalls to more than 600,000 vehicles |
 | US carmaker Chrysler was forced to widen a spate of recalls Monday to more than 600,000 vehicles, adding braking and short-circuiting concerns to a "sticky accelerator" problem announced last week. Chrysler ordered voluntarily recalls of 365,000 Jeep Wranglers over a possible brake fluid leak and nearly 300,000 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caliber minivans
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| The new CrossPolo launched in South Africa |
The next generation of the CrossPolo is ready for new adventures. After the successful launch of the new Polo early in 2010, the new CrossPolo becomes the second model of the Polo series to be introduced locally. With its refreshingly cheeky design, unique choice of colours and features and a higher ride height (15 millimetre gain), the CrossPolo is a very appealing offering in its class.
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| VW to acquire majority of Italdesign Giugiaro |
 | Germany’s Volkswagen AG says it is taking a majority stake in Italian auto designer Italdesign Giugiaro SpA. Volkswagen said Tuesday that its Audi unit’s Lamborghini SpA subsidiary will take a 90.1 stake in Giugiaro - including the brand name rights and patents. The remainder of the shares will stay with the current owner, the Giugiaro family.
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| Toyota to recall 12,000 Lexus vehicles |
Toyota Motor Corp. is to recall around 12,000 Lexus vehicles due to a steering system defect, a report said Wednesday, in the latest embarrassment to hit the Japanese auto giant. Since March, Japan’s transport ministry has received 12 reports of electrical problems causing the steering system to malfunction for a few seconds, the Yomiuri Shimbun daily reported, citing unnamed ministry sources.
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| Citroën reveals the new CITROËN DS3 |
 | The new DS line will feature a range of distinctive models with revolutionary design content, rounding out the Marque’s main range. As its name suggests, the new line is a further symbol of CITROËN creativity and technology.
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| Lexus GX 460 rated “Do not buy”, Toyota halts sale |
Toyota Motor Corp. has suspended sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports warned car shoppers not to buy the sport utility vehicle because handling problems could lead to a rollover accident during sharp turns. Toyota said Tuesday it had asked dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the SUV while it conducts its own tests on the GX 460.
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| VW Golf 1.4 TSI 90 kW Comfortline is the 2010 SAGMJ Car of the Year |
 | The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 90 kW Comfortline has been named as the 2010 South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) Car of the Year. The Golf, a perennial favourite within the Volkswagen Brand stable, has sold more than 26 million units (over 300 000 units in South Africa) in 120 countries, making it one of the top selling vehicles of all-time.
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| Aston Martin Cygnet Concept: The luxury commuter car |
The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept is a bold step towards a new form of transportation; the luxury commuter car, a form of personal transportation that sees the companys core values engage with a new environment.
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| Audi to present the RS 5 in Geneva |
 | Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coupé: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-litre V8 with its 331 kW unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy. The seven-speed S tronic and an innovative centre differential in the quattro drivetrain transmit power to all four wheels.
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| The new Audi A1 – Compact Sportiness and individuality |
Audi is introducing a whole new dimension to the premium compact class. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual. It condenses all of the virtues of the brand down to less than four metres – a design full of character, uncompromising quality and pioneering efficiency technologies. The agile chassis and powerful engines make the A1 the biggest news in the segment.
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| Impreza RS...its the WRXs baby brother |
 | Impreza sedan buyers now have the option of another specification level, thanks to the recent introduction of the racy RS – a model with more than a passing resemblance to the WRX. And it’s the ideal stepping stone for those who aspire to the turbo model and want a car which emulates it in look and feel, if not outright performance.
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| Success Story of Polo in South Africa |
The Polo brand has been an overwhelming success in South Africa since it was first introduced in 1996 in a form of the sedan, Polo Classic. The hatch was added two years later under the moniker of Polo Playa. The fourth generation Polo – second generation for South Africa - was introduced locally in 2002.
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