<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Max Auto 2.7 RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za</link><description>This is the Max Auto RSS feed content provider service.</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Lotus terminates dealerships</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1730</link><description>In October, at this year’s Paris motor show, Lotus is set to unveil a raft of new models.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mercedes squeezes past Audi for No. 2</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1729</link><description>The luxury sales race is tightening as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes are duking it out for top honors.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RDX Racedesign bodykit for VW Scirocco</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1728</link><description>The team at German tuning outfit RDX Racedesign have created a sporty and dynamic package for the Volkswagen Scirocco.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Citro&amp;#235;n announces on-board WiFI access</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1727</link><description>Citro&amp;#235;n has announced plans to offer WiFi internet connectivity on the C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6 and DS3.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>REVOZPORT VW Golf VI Razor R</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1726</link><description>REVOZPORT has unveiled a new styling package for the Volkswagen Golf R.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Abt Audi A1 tuning program announced</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1725</link><description>German tuning firm Abt Sportsline will be revealing a new package of upgrades for the Audi A1 on July 28.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Switzer P800 now available for Tiptronic Turbos</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1724</link><description>Ohio-based engineers at Switzer Performance have released a new version of their P800 kit capable of working with the 997 Turbo's Tiptronic transmission.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New CEO to tackle smaller entry-level Porsche</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1723</link><description>Porsche's new CEO Matthias Mueller has work to do if he's going to achieve the sales goal the storied sports car maker has set for itself.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ford Fiesta body kits and accessories announced</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1722</link><description>Ford has unveiled a new range of aftermarket accessories for the 2011 Fiesta.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roads to close for soccer showdown</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1721</link><description>Stricter traffic management measures will be implemented on Sunday to ensure that fans arrive on time for the World Cup closing ceremony and final match, Gauteng transport MEC Bheki Nkosi said on Wednesday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toyota pushes out car development</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1720</link><description>Toyota will reportedly extend the development cycle on new models in the latest attempt to address quality problems dogging the manufacturer.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roads agency adds R543 million to coffers</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1719</link><description>The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) raised an additional R543 million under its domestic medium term note programme, which carries a full government guarantee, by tapping into its HWAY20 and HWAY23 bonds.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970 by Hofele-Design</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1718</link><description>Tuners at German firm Hofele-Design have released a new body kit, suspension, exhaust and braking upgrades for the Panamera.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unichip gives Landy Disco / Defender TD5 boost</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1717</link><description>Unichip has unveiled a new performance package for the Land Rover Discovery 2 / Defender TD5.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Matthias Mueller named Porsche CEO</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1716</link><description>Michael Macht is on his way out as CEO of the Porsche AG.  Macht will be replaced by Matthias Mueller, 57, who had been in charge of product planning and management for Volkswagen and the VW Group.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 special edition</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1715</link><description>A new special edition Aston Martin is now available for order from the UK automaker.  The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 has a trimmed weight, and features a new sports exhaust system.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spyker dodges Saab debt</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1714</link><description>Dutch carmaker Spyker Cars used internal funding rather than external debt to pay General Motors the final $24 million purchase price for Sweden's Saab, ending concern over how it would foot the bill.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North West gets R60 million road programme</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1713</link><description>The North West provincial government has launched a road maintenance programme set to benefit 8 000 poor households.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GM sales in China increase 48.5 percent</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1712</link><description>Margins on auto sales may not be what they are in the United States or Europe, but China is now the world's largest auto market and GM's biggest market by volume too.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Volvo V60 sports wagon revealed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1711</link><description>In an attempt to capture a larger number of sales in the competitive European wagon category, the new Volvo V60 has been launched as the sporty five-door version of the all-new S60.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MWDesign Project Slingshot for BMW Z4 (E89)</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1710</link><description>Engineers at Meister Werke Design + Technik, also known as MWDesign, have developed a new Z car based on their experience in luxury automotive tuning and love for all types of design work.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport revealed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1709</link><description>Bugatti has unveiled the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport - its promised 882 kW version of the Veyron model - which has now set a new land speed record of over 430 km/h.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Johannesburg 'clubber' does 206 km/h</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1708</link><description>A BMW driver was arrested for travelling at 206 km/h, Johannesburg metro police said on Monday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Demand boosts used car prices</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1707</link><description>Used vehicle price inflation continues to rise, a study released on Monday showed.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upgraded Sportec SPR1R with 631 kW loses 50 kilos</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1706</link><description>Sportec has announced plans to introduce an upgraded SPR1 M at the Salon Priv&amp;#233; Motor Show in London.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BMW considering Mexican parts suppliers</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1705</link><description>Your German-designed, American-made BMW may get a Spanish accent courtesy of Mexico.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe sets forth EV infrastructure plans</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1704</link><description>The European Automobile Manufacturer's Association has agreed on a set of standards for the plugs and sockets needed to recharge electric vehicles.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 BMW 5-Series with M Sport package</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1703</link><description>The Bimmer lovers at 5post.com have managed to get their hands on images of the M Sport Package for the 2011 BMW 5-Series (F10).</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Mercedes-Benz CL facelift revealed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1702</link><description>In a surprise move, Mercedes will introduce the facelifted 2011 CL-Class at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fuel price announcement postponed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1701</link><description>The announcement on petrol prices for July has been postponed, the Central Energy Fund said on Friday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Robust' car sales up 21%</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1700</link><description>New vehicle sales for June in every segment of the market generally exceeded industry expectations which had anticipated some moderation, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa) said on Friday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lexus LS460 recalled - again</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1699</link><description>Lexus South Africa has launched a “special service campaign” to address a material defect affecting the engine valve springs on its pre-facelift LS460 models.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Status Design Studio SD SU35 tuning kit for F430</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1698</link><description>Engineers at Russian firm Status Design have come up with a new package for the Ferrari 430.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alsa Engineering pulls 533 kW out of BMW X6 M</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1697</link><description>Alsa Automotive Engineering, based in Abu Dhabi, have tuned the BMW X6 M to an impressive 533 kW.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VW Golf VI R with 243 kW by Sport-Wheels</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1696</link><description>Sport-Wheels has unveiled a new performance package for the Volkswagen Golf VI R.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CEO declares Audi brand will be world's No. 1</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1695</link><description>Audi CEO Rupert Stadler says his company is well on its way to surpassing BMW as the global number one luxury automaker.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aarto implementation postponed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1694</link><description>Implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of the Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act will be delayed for a couple of months, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Wednesday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Johannesburg 3rd worst for commuters</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1693</link><description>South Africa's economic powerhouse is the third worst city in the world to commute in, a global survey which measures the emotional and economic cost of congestion has found.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ford ramps up to Puma production</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1692</link><description>Ford Motor Company of South Africa has announced plans to produce the new Puma diesel engine are well underway, following a R3billion investment to expand its production facilities and the opening of a new Training Centre.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SA diplomats rack up UK fines</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1691</link><description>South African diplomatic staff owe more than &amp;#163; 600 000 (about R6.8 million) in unpaid traffic congestion charges to the British government, according to a list available on that country's parliamentary website on Tuesday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AA: Companies take insurance lead</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1690</link><description>Commercial companies should take the lead on compulsory third party insurance for motorists, the Automobile Association (AA) suggested last Tuesday.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audi boss Ullrich says no to F1</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1689</link><description>Audi has clearly rejected speculation its name might soon appear above a formula one garage door.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nowack releases BMW M5 Hans Nowack Edition</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1688</link><description>To celebrate the retirement (aka impending death) of the BMW M V10 engine, Nowack Motors has unveiled a specially modified M5.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>M3 BMW Performance carbon fiber accessories</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1687</link><description>BMW has unveiled three new carbon fiber accessories for the M3 coupe, sedan, and convertible.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Honda Accord facelift coupe and sedan</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1686</link><description>Honda will be sending a facelifted version of the high-volume Honda Accord to the U.S. for the 2011 model year.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Aston Martin DB9 mild facelift revealed</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1685</link><description>Aston Martin has released the first pictures of the facelifted 2011 DB9.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design by Heico Sportiv</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1684</link><description>Volvo specialists at German tuning firm Heico Sportiv have created a new special edition set for release in Germany.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lamborghini celebrates 10,000th Gallardo produced</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1683</link><description>Lamborghini has announced the 10,000th Gallardo has rolled off the assembly line in Sant'Agata Bolognese.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trapped drunk driver keeps boozing</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1682</link><description>A drunk driver trapped after overturning his car cracked open another can of beer while he waited for emergency crews to rescue him, a New Zealand court was told.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car insurance to be compulsory?</title><link>http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&amp;CntID=1681</link><description>The government is considering making third party insurance for motorists compulsory, but the project is still in its early stages.</description><author>Max Auto 2.7</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>