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Nurse driven by passion for racing
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 10:24 AM

Nurse driven by passion for racing

The phrase ‘looks can be deceiving’ is the perfect way to describe Melissa Huang. The petite beauty is not only a qualified nurse but also a racecar enthusiast.

Women driving car market growth in S. Korea
Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:11 AM

Women driving car market growth in S. Korea

South Korean women are seeking foreign brand cars for style, performance and confidence boost.

Squeezed by debt crisis, Greeks ditch cars for bikes
Thursday, August 09, 2012 10:28 AM

Squeezed by debt crisis, Greeks ditch cars for bikes

Greece's dire economic plight has forced thousands of businesses to close, thrown one in five out of work and eroded the living standards of millions.

India car factory riot sounds alarm bells for industry
Monday, August 06, 2012 11:16 AM

India car factory riot sounds alarm bells for industry

Hiding in his office near the Indian capital as workers armed with iron bars and car parts rampaged through the factory, Maruti Suzuki supervisor Raj Kumar spent two terrified hours trying to comprehend the warzone his workplace had become.

Malaysian drivers can be likened to cavemen in cars
Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:21 AM

Malaysian drivers can be likened to cavemen in cars

There has been a lot of discussions in the press lately about the sorry lack of courtesy and manners in Malaysia. Allow me to jump in with my own pet peeve – the culture of indifference and disrespect for traffic laws.

Carmakers stuff German market with self-sales
Wednesday, August 01, 2012 11:25 AM

Carmakers stuff German market with self-sales

Europe's largest car market is in recession, but few outside the industry would know it, thanks to a controversial sales practice that inflates official statistics and paints a flattering picture of demand.

Whirlwind week for Ducatisti
Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:03 PM

Whirlwind week for Ducatisti

Italy. 6,500 from all over the globe. Classics and modern Ducati legends. What more can one ask for?

Otobursa stamps its way to fame
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:39 AM

Otobursa stamps its way to fame

Indonesia’s annual affair is heading towards becoming one of Asia’s most important automotive event.

Nürburgring for 24 hours
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 12:01 AM

Nürburgring for 24 hours

What makes the Nürburgring 24-hour such an iconic race? I’m here to tell you why.

Overdosing on auto technologies
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:37 AM

Overdosing on auto technologies

The near future, at least to many carmakers, will be a wonderland for drivers who want smart, connected cars that will take us where we want to go via the fastest, least congested routes; protect us from potential accidents thanks to sensors and biometric devices; and even take over driving when we don’t feel like it.

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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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