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German tuner Abt now has a tuning package for the facelifted VW T5 van.
The Abt Multivan package is meant to give a more sporty flavor to a multi-purpose van, which can be used for anything from carpool commuting to family vacations.
Abt adds some sizzle by means of a new front grill and front spoiler, the latter providing the van with a more crouched presence on the road. Also part of the aerodynamic package are the side skirts, a rear skirt housing, a quad exhaust and a rear roof spoiler for flair and some additional downforce.
Abt BR alloy wheels are also available in 19-inch dimension as well as in-house suspension springs for a more solid ride.
The tuner promises future power upgrading by ABT POWER for the VW 2.0 TDI engine, but provides no specifics on that.
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2011 Hyundai Accent revealed in Beijing
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Hyundai has unveiled the 2011 Accent (aka Verna) at the Beijing Motor Show.
Looking like a miniature Sonata, the Accent features sweptback headlights, a bold grille, and rearview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. Inside, the cabin boasts higher quality materials and an improved design.
Power comes from two new Gamma petrol engines with multiport fuel injection. The base 1.4-liter produces 79 kW and 135 Nm of torque. When equipped with a five-speed manual, the Accent consumes 5.7 liters/100km. If you choose the four-speed automatic and the Fuel Economy Package, the Accent consumes 6.2 liters/100km.
If that doesn't float your boat, Hyundai also offers a 1.6-liter with 90 kW and 155 Nm of torque. It will be available exclusively with a four-speed automatic.
The car rides on an all-new platform with a 2570mm wheelbase - the biggest in its class. It uses an increased amount of ultra-high tensile strength steel, so we can expect improved handling and better NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) levels.
According to Euisun Chung, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, "Today is a really special day for us, not only because we're launching a new car, but because it's one of the very few times we've done a world-premiere outside of Korea: And we chose to do it right here in China because it's our way of recognizing how important our Chinese customers are to us."
Chinese production kicks off in July, while global production occurs shortly thereafter.
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R85 million for new Porsche shop
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Porsche Centre South Africa is developing a sprawling new site in Cape Town at a cost of R85 million.
The new showroom and workshop will be situated in Century City, Cape Town.
Set on 9 200 m2 of land, the new Century City centre is the third such development in as many years for Porsche Centre SA.
“Built according to the same worldwide corporate standards as the flagship facility in Johannesburg, (the largest Porsche Centre in the world) and the recently opened Porsche Centre in Umhlanga, Porsche Centre Cape Town will share the high quality finishes and attention to detail our customers have come to expect from Porsche”, Porsche Centre South Africa group chief executive officer, Toby Venter said.
Once construction is completed in December 2010, the new Porsche Centre Cape Town will have a showroom for new and used Porsches, a customer lounge with WiFi, a boutique and a service centre.
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2 shot in road rage incident
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Two drivers were injured after they allegedly shot each other in an apparent road rage incident in Blairgowrie, Randburg on Sunday, Johannesburg police said.
Warrant Officer Karen Jacobs said a driver of a BMW 320i allegedly argued with the driver of a VW Caddy Panel van at the corner of Conrad and Standard road around 1pm.
"We don't know what the argument was about but the BMW driver allegedly followed the VW one home which is also in Blairgowrie."
Jacobs said the two allegedly argued again and multiple shots were fired by both drivers.
The BMW driver sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and the VW to the leg, she said.
They were both taken to hospital.
Jacobs said police opened two cases of attempted murder and confiscated two firearms from the drivers.
Investigations were underway and the two were expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court as soon as they were discharged from hospital.
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