Stories containing the 'Chrysler' tag:
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.

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.
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 interior of the new Golf. Spot the difference...
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One of the Gumball3000 competitors about to get stickered up. Click image to follow Gumball updates on Twitter
Show notes and links to more news after the jump:
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.
![88763_full_hires2-large The little Honda that can [hopefully turn the US auto industry around]. A small car that show you how big a cabin can be.](http://www.zacar.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/88763_full_hires2-large.jpg)
The little Honda that can [hopefully turn the US auto industry around
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
Show notes
- North American International Auto Show 2009 – The Detroit Auto Show launches more models than ever before. More of the same is what it really was.
- Chrysler 200C EV
- Dodge Circuit ENVI – can you say Lotus
- Chrysler Voyager EV
- Jeep Wrangler EV
- Lexus HS250h
- VW Concept Bluesport
- And many more… for more news go here and here [thanks IOL Motoring and Road & Track]
- Alfa Romeo’s CEO resigns
- You bought the wrong car…what makes it wrong? This debate can carry on for pages, what do you think makes cars “right” or “wrong”?
- Test Driven: Hyundai i10 1.2 High-Spec
- Test Driven: Kia Pro_Ceed
- Win a TomTom One V4 GPS.
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.
In this episiode:
- Chrysler South Africa offers Flex-Fuel vehicles with the 2009 Dodge Journey 2.7 V6.
- European Car of the Year 2009, these are the nominees: Alfa Romeo MiTo, Citroën C5, Ford Fiesta, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Renault Mégane, Škoda Superb, Volkswagen Golf.
- And the cars that didn’t make it: Audi A4, Audi Q5, BMW X6, BMW 7 Series, Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner, Citroen Nemo/Fiat Fiorino/Peugeot Bipper, Dacia Sandero, Dodge Journey, Ford Kuga, Honda Accord, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i10, Hyundai i800, Jaguar XF, Jeep Cherokee, Lancia Delta, Mazda6, Mercedes-Benz GLK, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Murano, Opel Agila/Suzuki Splash, Renault Kangoo, Renault Koleos, Seat Ibiza, Subaru Forester, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volvo XC60
- South African Car of the Year speculation: ZACS guesss which might be the picks from local manufacturers, hedges bets and will check when the announcement is made 28 November 2008.
- General Motors Deathwatch – with a request to the US Government for a financial bail-out, what will happen to porfitable regions like that in which South Africa finds itself.
And more…





