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Hundreds of Porsche cars in Russia became undrivable after their factory-installed satellite security system malfunctioned, owners and dealers report.  Drivers in several Russian cities reported sudden engine shutdowns and fuel-delivery interruptions after Porsche cars lost satellite-alarm-module connectivity, leaving all models at risk of self-locking, according to the dealership group Rolf.  The problem appears to be caused by the Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), which is an onboard module.[1]

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"The production lines are at a standstill everywhere." The problems at VW were bigger than initially thought: The IT disruption is not only global, it also affects Audi in addition to Volkswagen.  An update from 27 September:  The disruption at Volkswagen (VW) seems bigger than initially known and it does not only affect the Volkswagen production facilities.  The VW subsidiary Audi and Porsche were also affected by the IT disruption, as an Audi spokeswoman admitted.  The extent to which this is