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Posted on May 08th, 2009 by admin

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While Chrysler’s global CEO lines up in the unemployment queue, deciding what to do once he is finally escorted out of his office, FIAT’s CEO is looking forward to the new corner office at the US auto giant. Back home the ZACS team is joined by Richard Sloman, Public Relations manager for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge South Africa. What does the future hold for the auto maker in the world markets, we answer the questions.

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In this episode we also discuss the Porsche/VW merger, Jag and Land Rover’s Indian Expansion and the Parys to De Aar motorcycle adventure.

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Posted on May 01st, 2009 by admin

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The end of April, despite the countless holidays and only 12 or so full working days, sees not only the team of Trevors, Christo and Patrick wondering how they are going to cope with the next five days work week, but the motor industry in general remains a state of turmoil.  The team put forward thier plans for survival, although if you’ve heard thier car reviews, this could be interesting. ZA Car Show also discusses some new motoring concepts soon to launch in South Africa together with the all new Volkswagen Golf, or is it…?

This is the all new Golf. Spot the difference

This is the all new Golf. Spot the difference

This is the interior of the new Golf. Spot the difference...

This is the interior of the new Golf. Spot the difference...

One of the Gumball3000 competitors about to get stikered up. Click image to follow Gumball updates on Twitter

One of the Gumball3000 competitors about to get stickered up. Click image to follow Gumball updates on Twitter

Ready for Gumball3000 action: Click the image for the official Gumball website

Ready for Gumball3000 action: Click the image for the official Gumball website

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Posted on February 21st, 2009 by admin

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Episode 23 of ZA Car Show, and our second week with the new intro theme. Doesn’t it just sound grand?
Perhaps not as grand as our content line-up, with Patrick, Christo and the Trevors talking about some pre-Geneva launches, Subaru’s lower-priced WRX hatch and reviews on the Honda Jazz, as well as the face lifted Audi A3 Sportback TDI: a car that can park itself.

. This little mite can pack a lot of stuff inside. Click in ‘more’ so see…er..more”]The little Honda that can [hopefully turn the US auto industry around]. A small car that show you how big a cabin can be.

The little Honda that can [hopefully turn the US auto industry around

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Posted on January 20th, 2009 by admin

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Welcome to the first episode of ZACS for 2009. We’re all back safe and sound and in this show we discuss the North American International Auto Show 2009 (NAIAS 2009), chat about cars and what makes people buy the ‘wrong ones’ and also give you our driving impressions of the Kia Pro_Ceed and Hyundai i10 1.2

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Posted on November 14th, 2008 by christo

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This week the ZACS team tackle the European Car of the Year, have a look at the vehicles eligible for South African of the year and discuss GM’s fate – the American auto-builder is looking for a bailout from the US government.

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