Wapcar Morning Insiders (Sep. 4, 2019)

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 Local News 

Government To Review Suspension Of Road Tax Renewal In Post Offices

The Transport Ministry is prepared to review the order to stop road tax renewals for private vehicles of 2,000 cc and above at post offices in Sarawak, Sabah, Langkawi and Penang, effective September.

More on: Bernama

Ford Trains More Safe Drivers In Malaysia

As part of the effort to promote safe driving behaviour and road safety awareness in Malaysia, Ford and its sole local distribution partner, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), recently organised a safe driver training programme for Ford’s corporate partners through Ford’s global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme.

The workshop was provided free of charge and addressed various driver risks with trainings focusing in four main areas:

• Distractions 
• Hazard recognition 
• Speed and space management
• Vehicles handling

More on: Ford Continues to Promote Safe Driving through Driving Skills for Life Programme in Malaysia

Malaysia's Used Car Bidding Platform In Talks To Raise $40m

Carsome, a Malaysia-based used car marketplace, is in talks to raise $40 million in a Series C funding round by the end of this year, according to three sources aware of the development.

More on: Nikkei Asian Review

Borgward Showroom In Glenmarie Is Ready

Borgward in Malaysia seems confident in taking on the lucrative compact SUV segment with this stylish SUV pictured here and we will agree. Borgward has opened a brand-new showroom in Glenmarie. On sale here will be the brand’s new compact SUV that features a stylish design, the BX5.

Details to be released on: Borgward Malaysia

  Wapcar Morning Pick  

Here’s Why The Perodua Axia Matters To Malaysians

Malaysians can obtain their driving license at the age of 17 and most of us are behind the wheel almost immediately after. With over 116,000 km worth of tarmac across the country and the limited modes of public transportations, motor vehicles are still the primary way of getting around in Malaysia.

Cars have and always will be, a luxury. Unfortunately, for many Malaysian families,  it has turned to a...

Read It Now: Here’s Why The Perodua Axia Matters To Malaysians

  International News  

Bugatti Chiron’s Speedo Reads To 500 km/h

In 2017, Bugatti set the land speed record for production cars with the Bugatti Chiron, achieving 0-400-0 km/h in a mind-boggling 42 seconds. The French coachbuilder now decided to attempt the (previously) unimaginable – breaking the 300 mph (482.80 km/h) barrier.

More on: Speed Demon, So This Is Why The Bugatti Chiron’s Speedo Reads To 500 km/h!

Japan And France To Explore Cooperation On Auto Technology

Japan and France on Monday said they had agreed to share information and explore deeper cooperation in next-generation auto technology, a move that could also be aimed at repairing the strained alliance between Nissan (7201.T) and Renault (RENA.PA).

In a statement, Japan's trade ministry said the two governments had agreed to start talks to bolster possible cooperation in areas such as automated driving, batteries and electric vehicles (EV).

More on: Reuters

Toyota Motor Thailand Has Introduced The All-new Corolla Altis

Toyota Motor Thailand has introduced the all-new Corolla Altis with three engine variances to stay ahead of its C-segment sedan competition.

For the first time, the Corolla is available with a petrol-electric hybrid apart from the usual 1.6- and 1.8-litre pure petrol options, all mated to CVT automatic transmission.

More on: Bangkokpost

2020 Nissan Juke Debuts With Concept Looks, Enters Production Next Month

Given that Nissan has released a number of teasers and the Frankfurt Motor Show is just around the corner, we're not surprised to see the 2020 Juke. Likewise, its styling isn't a shock to us either. But look past the familiar shape of the roof and you will find some cutting-edge design sprinkled in.

More on: Autoevolution