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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 3:42 AM

Motoring.co.za

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 Documents

Expect the unexpected from Kia's new Magentis

The next-generation Kia Magentis - set to make its world debut on April 1 at the 2010 New York auto show - is intended to surprise people who thought they knew about Korean cars.Chief designer Peter Schreyer said: 'It's a car that people will simply not ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Automobile, Gregory Guillaume, Wheelbase

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd

Automakers, power suppliers push for global standard

Four Japanese auto giants and the country's largest power company have joined forces to set up a common system to recharge battery cars, with the aim of creating a global standard.The growth of the battery-vehicle sector has been hampered by the chicken-or-egg ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Battery, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, Tokyo Electric Power Co Inc, Zero-Emission

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

New format delivers exciting Production Car battles

By Peter BurroughesThree races, three winners. If the second round of the series is anything to go by the new SA Production Car format for the 2010 season is certainly going to shake things up.The new twin-turbo BMW 335i's set the pace in qualifying with ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Michael Stephen, AUDI AG, Anthony Taylor, Volkswagen AG

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

Land Rover Defender's last stand

By Jacqui MadelinLand Rover has confirmed that it will replace the current Defender range with new owner Tata Motors approving funds for engineering and design.Project Icon will launch in 2014 but may not use the Defender name and could at last see a ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Land Rover, Meccano, Tata Motors Ltd

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

African National Congress

African National Congress

Been breathalysed? You could be off the hook

By ALEX ELISEEV and JASON WARNERThe battle against drinking and driving has been given a huge blow - the suspension of the use of the Drager breathalyser could scupper the case against ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu's and thousands of others.The use of ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Jason Warner, Conviction, South Africa, Soweto, African National Congress

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

Volkswagen AG

Orr, Pepper and Moss show way in Formula VW

Formula Volkswagen was fast and furious at Cape Town's Killarney circuit on Saturday during round two of the championship.Things started early when Wesleigh Orr posted a qualifying time of 1min09.670 which was promptly followed by Tasmin Pepper (31) with ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Volkswagen AG, Barry Harrison, Daniel Rowe

First Reported Mar 11 2010 - Updated Mar 12 2010 - 1 Documents

Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation

...and here's today's runaway Prius story... zzz

American Federal regulators are looking into yet another alleged runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, and the event involved a stone wall.Police said that a woman, aged 56, was pulling out of her driveway but zoomed across a ... [Published Mar 11 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Toyota Motor Corporation, Westchester County, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

First Reported Mar 11 2010 - Updated Mar 11 2010 - 1 Documents

Jaguar XJ - British brawler with distinctive style

By Minesh BhagalooThere's really only one way to describe Jaguar's new XJ flagship luxury sedan: a hooligan in a tux.The British brawler steps into the ring with German contenders such as Audi's recently-launched A8, the BMW 7 Series, and Merc's S Class ... [Published Mar 11 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Diesel, Traction Control, Wheelbase

First Reported Mar 11 2010 - Updated Mar 11 2010 - 1 Documents

dddd

British explorer Ben Saunders aims to set a speed record for reaching the North Pole - pretty much one of the world's greatest off-road adventures.He plans to leave his home country, England, on March 15 2010 and head out alone, on foot, without air-drops ... [Published Mar 11 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Land Rover, Ben Saunders, Robert Falcon Scott, Pen Hadow

First Reported Mar 11 2010 - Updated Mar 11 2010 - 1 Documents

'Horrific injuries' warning for illegal taxi conversions

By Quinton MtyalaSome taxi commuters in converted panel vans risk horrific injuries in a collision because seats are not bolted to the chassis.Taxi owner Moses Yanta told a public hearing into the dangers of these vehicles: 'When you brake quickly the ... [Published Mar 11 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: John Roberts, Mike Dawson, Toyota Motor Corporation, Recapitalization

First Reported Mar 11 2010 - Updated Mar 12 2010 - 1 Documents

Russian cops, blue-light bullies in YouTube spotlight

By Anna MalpasBULLY-BOY COPS in Moscow get public to do their jobs.Moscow's police chief has apologised after drivers were ordered to move their vehicles into the path of a high-speed car chase in a case that sparked a new outcry over police tactics'Drivers ... [Published Mar 11 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Moscow, YouTube LLC, PSA Peugeot Citroën SA, Road Block, Criminal

First Reported Mar 11 2010 - Updated Mar 11 2010 - 1 Documents

What'sOn

Pretoria Maxxis 4x4 Challenge, Bundu in Pretoria, 9.30am. All National and Regional 4x4 challenge classes included. Please call Izak Maritz on 082-772-1433 for more informationAlgoa Offroad Junior National, Lloyds Brickworks (Addo). All National Junior ... [Published Mar 11 2010 by Motoring.co.za]

Entities: Brakpan, Pretoria, Killarney (Canada), Graham Harris, Johannesburg

Quotes

Toyota managing officer Koei Saga said: "It will be a huge challenge for the entire world to adopt the same method. In the end, we may just have to stick to the methods of individual countries." - AFP

Automakers, power suppliers push for global standard [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]

...Police made an emergency call to Toyota asking what to do, police said. "In the meantime, the driver stopped his vehicle by running it along the safety rail." Norwegian media said the man was not hurt

Another alleged 'self-drive' Prius - but in Norway [Motoring.co.za - Mar 14 2010]

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Expect the unexpected from Kia's new Magentis [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]
Automakers, power suppliers push for global sta... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]
New format delivers exciting Production Car bat... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]
Land Rover Defender's last stand [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]
Been breathalysed? You could be off the hook [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]
Orr, Pepper and Moss show way in Formula VW [Motoring.co.za - Mar 15 2010]
Another alleged 'self-drive' Prius - but in Norway [Motoring.co.za - Mar 14 2010]
Moss on the mend after lift shaft plunge [Motoring.co.za - Mar 13 2010]
'Berlin's fastest feline' escapes with singed paw [Motoring.co.za - Mar 12 2010]
Weddings and wars: Saga of Ghulam's Kabul cab [Motoring.co.za - Mar 12 2010]
Don't be taken for a ride over test-drive insur... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 12 2010]
Vivo breathes life back into VW's entry-model r... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 12 2010]
VWSA wins more major export contracts [Motoring.co.za - Mar 12 2010]
Russian cop takes time to chew over bribe [Motoring.co.za - Mar 12 2010]
...and here's today's runaway Prius story... zzz [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Vintage motorcycle rally hits 60 - years, that is! [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Jaguar XJ - British brawler with distinctive style [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Lennon video ad 'not for the money', says son [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
dddd [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Taxi recap costs rocket - timetable scrapped [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
'Horrific injuries' warning for illegal taxi co... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Ford Everest no social climber [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Russian cops, blue-light bullies in YouTube spo... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
What'sOn [Motoring.co.za - Mar 11 2010]
Rugby legend red-carded for drink-driving [Motoring.co.za - Mar 09 2010]
Toyota says no flaw in cars' safety electronics [Motoring.co.za - Mar 09 2010]
Panel-van taxi conversions still allowed on roads [Motoring.co.za - Mar 09 2010]
WE DRIVE: Nissan's 370Z Roadster [Motoring.co.za - Mar 09 2010]
CHiPS cops move in to halt 'runaway' Prius [Motoring.co.za - Mar 09 2010]
Even 007 never had one like this... [Motoring.co.za - Mar 08 2010]

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