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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.

Vatican exhibit chronicles papal transport
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:24 PM

Vatican exhibit chronicles papal transport

Whether they rode in litters carried by men in livery, in ornate horse-drawn carriages, or later in cars, popes have always travelled in style.

Carmakers' fortunes seen through East Europe prism
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:06 PM

Carmakers' fortunes seen through East Europe prism

With Europe's car market tumbling, it would surprise few that Volkswagen's sprawling factory on the outskirts of the Slovak capital won't be raising production.

Be careful with carbon fibre surfaces
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:53 AM

Be careful with carbon fibre surfaces

Are there detailing precautions to take for carbon fibre surfaces or can they be detailed the same way as normal metallic surfaces?

Putting the shine back into BMW 2000 Touring
Monday, October 15, 2012 11:31 AM

Putting the shine back into BMW 2000 Touring

MUNICH: BMW has handed  a 1972 BMW 2000 Touring back to its owner after extensive restoration work.

B10 biofuel programme to help reduce inventory
Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:25 AM

B10 biofuel programme to help reduce inventory

The revival of the country’s once stagnant biodiesel industry is expected to stay intact with the latest measure to implement the B10 biofuel programme.

Singaporean motorists to be hit in the pocket again
Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:07 AM

Singaporean motorists to be hit in the pocket again

A new GPS system of charging self-drive commuters adds pressure to switch to public transport.

Asia's rich crave luxury hand-crafted cars from Malaysia
Thursday, October 11, 2012 1:09 PM

Asia's rich crave luxury hand-crafted cars from Malaysia

The global economic doldrums may have weighed on businesses around the world, but in Malaysia a luxury hand-crafted carmaker struggles to keep up with demand as orders pour in from China and the Middle East.

Fledging electric car market in turmoil with few buyers
Monday, October 08, 2012 2:00 PM

Fledging electric car market in turmoil with few buyers

The fledgling electric car business is in turmoil as predictions about potential sales have proven to be wildly optimistic despite volatile fuel prices and plenty of media hype.

Why many still pay cash at toll plazas
Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:50 AM

Why many still pay cash at toll plazas

Despite the introduction of cashless payment at highway toll plazas since the late 1990s, cash lanes are still a fixture and often serve the longest queues.

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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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