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Columns / Sophia Wang

Sophia Wang

Sophia Wang is a journalist for AutoTalk and is a newcomer to automotive journalism. She is a graduate of English and Media, Film & Television from the University of Auckland. She lives in Takapuna, North Shore with four flatmates and only one carpark. When she isn’t writing exciting automotive stories, she’s probably at the gym, telling everyone she’s going to the gym, watching reality TV, or catching up with friends.

Digitally connected transport systems critical for smart cities

Commuters want digitally connected public transport, a global survey shows. The Continuous Connectivity Research Report by Bai Communications seeks to understand how a digitally connected public transport system can help peoples’ lives and expectations around a city, especially for future smart cities.

Uber’s getting $1b from Toyota, Denso and SVF

Toyota Motor Corporation, Denso Corporation and the SoftBank Vision Fund (SVF) are investing US $1 billion in Uber’s Technologies Inc.’s Advanced technologies Group (Uber ATG). Toyota and Denso will invest $667 million together, and SVF with $333 million.

The Road to the World Car Awards Winners

The Road to the World Car Awards journey concluded today at the New York International Auto Show. The Auto A7 won the 2019 World Luxury Car, the Suzuki Jimny won 2019 World Urban Car and the McLaren 720S won 2019 World Performance Car.

WATCH: Parked Tesla Model S catches fire!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1119997229530406913 A video of a Tesla Model S catching on fire whilst parked has gone viral. A parked Model S in a garage started to emit smoke before bursting into flames in Shanghai on Sunday 21 April.

Hyundai debuts newest SUV: Venue

Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Venue at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. Venue is the latest SUV to join Hyundai’s product line-up and is Hyundai’s most affordable SUV.

Video: Triple treat for Jaguar I-Pace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8vuyaaeeGI&feature=youtu.be The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has won three awards at the 2019 World Car awards - 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car.

Mustang is still world’s best sports car

  Ford is celebrating the fourth year of the Mustang once again being the world’s best-selling sports coupe. In 2018, 113,066 Mustangs were sold according to data from HIS Markit. Today also marks Mustang’s 55th anniversary and National Mustang Day.

MTA Institute first trade to be ACPET Certified

The Motor Trades Association (MTA) Institute is the first trade registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia to be approved under the ACPET Industry Certification Program. An ‘ACPET Industry Certified Member’ is recognised for their education quality, ethical practices and behaviours and continuous improvement practices.

Crashed car display at SA dealership

A crashed car is on display at South Australian new car dealership CMI Toyota. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid replicates a run-off-road collision with a tree or pole and is on display as part of a national initiative to build awareness and understanding of vehicle safety.