Motoring: VW recalls 71,043 Jettas (2011 model) due to horn and anti-theft wiring

 

Volkswagen today announced a voluntary safety recall of 71,043 2011 model year Jettas in order to reconfigure a wiring layout associated with the anti-theft alarm system and horn. No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of this condition.

The recall affects sixth generation Jetta sedan vehicles built between March of 2010 and March of 2011.

Affected owners will be notified via first class mail regarding the corrective measures and anticipated repair timeline.

Early lines form for iPad 2 in Toronto

Updated on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:40AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Updated on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:05AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Photo by Justin Hui via Twitter Despite cold -12 degree temperatures following an anomalous Spring snowstorm Wednesday, people at the Eaton Centre Apple Store formed lines as early as 7:30 PM Thursday night (above). The line was moved outside the building until 6:00 when they were let back in. There were reportedly around 100 people in line by 7 AM. The iPad 2 goes on sale at 5 PM later today. The line at 3:30 wrapped around the entire top floor and back to where the Disney Store is.

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Mercedes-Benz to build its own production of fuel cell stacks in Canada

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will set up its own production of fuel cell stacks inCanada. By doing so, the company will bundle the development and production for one of the key components of fuel cell powered electric vehicles in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Motorola Atrix comes to Bell on March 17th for $170

Motorola Mobility's highly anticipated Atrix Android super-smartphone comes to Bell on March 17 for $599 (no term) or $170 on a new three-year contract. The Atrix ushers in a new mode of smartphone that can turn into a netbook or a desktop or home theatre device when used with accessory docks. Hit jump for Motorola's full release. The Atrix, netbook dock and desktop dock are available as a bundle for $1,200.

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