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Hyundai's focus on quality risks emerging market share
Monday, November 12, 2012 10:52 AM

Hyundai's focus on quality risks emerging market share

Running around the clock and selling everything it can build, Hyundai Motor's Indian factory is bursting at the seams. But as demand grows and rivals scale up, the car maker has chosen to take its foot off the pedal.

More EU words than deeds for ailing carmakers
Friday, November 09, 2012 10:14 AM

More EU words than deeds for ailing carmakers

Europe's industry boss said there were limits to what he could do to prop up the region's ailing carmakers, a crucial part of the economy.

With Cadillac tweaks, GM heeds China taste for models with curves
Tuesday, November 06, 2012 5:48 PM

With Cadillac tweaks, GM heeds China taste for models with curves

Chen Dong, the 42-year-old owner of a cellphone wholesale business in Beijing,  thought of stretching his love of all things American to his car, but instead opted for a new black Audi A6 sedan over a rival Cadillac.



Toyota aiming for boldness
Monday, November 05, 2012 2:05 PM

Toyota aiming for boldness

Toyota is aiming to make cars that stand out. One sign of change is its more controversial designs tested on recent models.

Waze on the ascent - courtesy of Apple
Monday, November 05, 2012 10:12 AM

Waze on the ascent - courtesy of Apple

After the iOS 6 Maps fiasco, Waze is getting a bigger slice of the sat-nav pie – by Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recommendation.

Ford: The CEO search continues
Friday, November 02, 2012 12:19 PM

Ford: The CEO search continues

With Alan Mulally staying on as chief executive for at least two more years, Ford has been given more time to gauge potential successors or keep Mulally on longer if needed.

So how will Honda help Proton?
Thursday, November 01, 2012 9:13 AM

So how will Honda help Proton?

Off the gates, Proton's partnership with Honda aims to address quite a bit of its current weaknesses.

Car photography: Planning it right
Sunday, October 28, 2012 12:19 AM

Car photography: Planning it right

Timing may be everything, but planning is just as important. Automotive photoshoot in the cards? Don’t wait, devise a strategy in this fourth part of automotive photography..

Way to go, Sofia!
Sunday, October 28, 2012 12:14 AM

Way to go, Sofia!

Figuratively speaking, moderation is the way for this Filipino-Spanish go-getter.

Crisis in Europe: The writing was on the wall
Friday, October 26, 2012 10:39 AM

Crisis in Europe: The writing was on the wall

Car makers were jolted when Ford, Peugeot and VW announced a string of bad news this week but they should have seen the crisis coming as it has been five years in the making.

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About TOC

The modern car is one of the most sophisticated machines ever created. Dozens of control systems and computer processors work together to ensure it works seamlessly and effectively day in and day out.

But machines do break down occasionally. The technical team of The Otomotif College (TOC) is here to offer advice and help troubleshoot car problems

The team of seven trainers, led by Allan Cabiles (pic), has collectively 30 years of experience in a wide range of car makes. The TOC Team prides itself on keeping pace with the ever-evolving automotive industry. Its trainers undergo training sessions with a network of 800 industry partners across the country.

With such an extensive body of knowledge, think of the TOC Team as your go-to automotive experts.

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