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Peugeot pushes France towards labour reform
Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:46 AM

Peugeot pushes France towards labour reform

Mass layoffs at Peugeot are piling pressure on France's new Socialist government, which can't afford to bail out the auto sector, to cut social welfare levies instead as a way of easing labour costs and making French industry more competitive.

Shoot car photos like a pro
Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:01 AM

Shoot car photos like a pro

Having the right equipment matters when it comes to getting the perfect automotive shot. Read on to get the full picture.

The mighty MINI
Saturday, July 21, 2012 10:30 AM

The mighty MINI

For a small car, the MINI Cooper certainly knows how to do big, including the recent gathering of worldwide owners at MINI United 2012.

Define expectations first
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:13 AM

Define expectations first

I have just bought a brand new car and want to know what’s the best way to maintain the colour shine of the car over the years.

Audi chases BMW with overseas expansion drive
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:31 AM

Audi chases BMW with overseas expansion drive

Audi's Ingolstadt plant is becoming the training ground for a much more ambitious expansion plan as it ramps up production in lower-cost, faster-growing countries like China and Mexico.

US electric car market full of spark
Monday, July 16, 2012 10:40 AM

US electric car market full of spark

The US market for all-electric cars is charging up, with plug-in vehicles rolling off US dealer lots despite much higher costs, battery fire scares and falling gasoline prices.

Russia fills gap for GM as China sales slow
Monday, July 09, 2012 6:37 PM

Russia fills gap for GM as China sales slow

China is no longer the eye-popping growth story for General Motors Co, but robust sales in Russia and other emerging markets quickly filled the gap during the first half of this year, said a senior company executive.

Jazeman driven to deliver
Friday, July 06, 2012 5:42 PM

Jazeman driven to deliver

Jazeman Jaafar sees Muhammad Ali, Ayrton Senna and Lance Armstrong as inspirational figures. He wants to emulate them by reaching the highest level in motorsports. His record so far shows he could reach there sooner than later.

Drive for status speeds Indonesia car sales
Tuesday, July 03, 2012 10:31 AM

Drive for status speeds Indonesia car sales

Luxury car sales in Indonesia are booming and are a sign of the growing wealth of the country's middle class and the rich, and the desire of both to convert their cash into the most prestigious set of wheels they can afford.

Pulling out all the stops at Lamborghini
Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:11 AM

Pulling out all the stops at Lamborghini

Uncompromising, extreme and Italian, Lamborghini charts its own path here with its new hub.

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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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