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Wapcar Morning Insiders (Sep. 10, 2019)

Tasia · Sep 10, 2019 07:50 AM

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Volvo Car Malaysia adds one more 3S centre in Johor

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Following its earlier announcement in August, Pekin Auto Sdn. Bhd.’s Volvo Car 3S Centre in Skudai is now open for business.

This will be Volvo Car Malaysia's second dealer in Johor. The other dealer is located in Batu Pahat, operated by AJ Premium. In total, Volvo Car Malaysia now has 12 outlets in the country.

More on: Volvo Car Malaysia adds one more 3S centre in Johor

 

Kia opens new 3S centre in Tampoi

Naza Kia Malaysia has launched a new 3S outlet in Tampoi. Operated by Supreme Priority Sdn Bhd., the dealer is Kia’s sixth outlet in Johor, and its 45th nationwide.

More on: Kia opens new 3S centre in Tampoi

 

The first EV charging station is available at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

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Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with its partner, Resorts World Genting today launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Awana SkyCentral Transportation Hub Carpark located at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets (GHPO). Equipped with Schneider Electric’s robust and energy-efficient charging solution, customers visiting the resort can now charge their EVs at their convenience and ease.

More on: Businesstoday


‘DDP 1’ plate number fetches RM152,999

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The vehicle plate number ‘DDP 1’ fetched the highest bid at RM152,999 in Kelantan, during a five-day online bidding process from Aug 30 to Sept 3, undertaken by the state Road Transport Department (JPJ) through its JPJeBid system.

More on: TheSunDaily


Respond to the seizure of 21 non-registered luxury vehicles worth RM12.2 million: No second chance for AP Abusers

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On Friday, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department announced the seizure of 21 non-registered luxury vehicles worth RM12.2 million with suspected forged import documents in separate raids on two warehouses in Shah Alam, Selangor on May 29.

To crime analyst Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar, Malaysia can save billions ringgit by enforcing the law strictly so that nobody will be brave enough to commit the crime, while the permits will not land in the same hands in the future.
More on: Bernama

 

  Wapcar Talk  

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The strongest selling point for the Exora is how much car you get for every Ringgit. Ultimately, no other competitor can match the Exora’s combination of space and low purchase price.

Like all Protons, the Exora has above average ride and handling. It’s fairly composed at highway speeds and despite the taller ride height, doesn’t handle too differently from a sedan. It certainly drives better and is more comfortable than a Perodua Alza.

The downside to all these is...

Read More Now: In Brief: 2019 Proton Exora – it’s 10 years old, still worth your consideration? 

 

  International News  

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 arrives as the four-season sports car

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The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 coupe and cabriolet are the latest additions to the range for the new generation of the German brand's most famous product line. As their names imply, this pair adds all-wheel drive to the base model 911

More on: Motor1

 

2020 Land Rover Defender teased with rear-mounted spare wheel

In this footage, Land Rover exhibits the proven capabilities of the famous off-roader through a zoomed-out shot of a naked Defender. While it's challenging to see the details of the vehicle, there's one thing that we can confirm based on the video: the Defender 90 will have its spare wheels at the back.

More on: Motor1

2020 Porsche Taycan production officially starts today

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This timing is rather normal compared to other Porsches and cars from some manufacturers in general, but it’s completely against the norm when it comes to electric cars. We’re all accustomed to a company like Tesla “revealing” a car, then waiting months or years for it to finally hit the market. 

More on: Autoblog


2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback arrives with more horsepower, more seats

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The second-generation Audi RS 7 Sportback made its debut online ahead of its public unveiling at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. It continues to deliver the style, the handling, and the power of the original model, while filling some of its gaps in the practicality department.

More on: Autoblog

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