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Driving across Malaysia to celebrate 50 years of Lambo
Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:35 AM

Driving across Malaysia to celebrate 50 years of Lambo

A whole host of Lamborghinis and their owners from Malaysia and Singapore took part in the 50th Anniversary Asia Drive in conjunction with Lamborghini’s 50th Anniversary and it all began right here in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Rocky road for electric car market
Monday, May 13, 2013 4:34 PM

Rocky road for electric car market

The road has gotten bumpier for electric cars. Coda Automotive, one of what had been a promising crop of electric car startups, filed for bankruptcy protection this month.

Fast and furious in Hong Kong
Monday, May 13, 2013 4:14 PM

Fast and furious in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: While illegal street racing is a global phenomenon, rife in cities from Los Angeles to Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, in Hong Kong it is as much about being part of a racing community as it is a battle on the road.

Model S boosts Tesla, but mass market electric cars still elusive
Friday, May 10, 2013 4:52 PM

Model S boosts Tesla, but mass market electric cars still elusive

The ringing endorsement of car enthusiasts has given Tesla Motors Inc a much needed stamp of approval in a "green" car industry that has seen high-profile failures and struggles over the last year.

Volvo's flywheel technology shows promise
Monday, May 06, 2013 2:16 PM

Volvo's flywheel technology shows promise

Volvo's kinetic energy recovery system promises more power, greater acceleration and better fuel economy. The technology, uses a carbon fibre flywheel, housed in a vacuum and fitted to the rear axle of a production car.

Sao Paulo rich use choppers to beat traffic jams
Monday, April 29, 2013 6:17 PM

Sao Paulo rich use choppers to beat traffic jams

Former model-turned-business mogul Cozete Gomes owns eight companies and does not have time to be stuck in Sao Paulo's epic traffic jams. So she just flies over them.

Luxury carmakers chase India's young, female and frugal
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:18 PM

Luxury carmakers chase India's young, female and frugal

Luxury carmakers in India are moving downmarket and shifting production of smaller and cheaper cars to local plants to cut costs, broadening their target market to include India's young, female and middle-class drivers to boost lacklustre performance.

Bikers, protect yourselves on the road
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:02 AM

Bikers, protect yourselves on the road

Motorcycle ridership for both recreation and commuting has increased dramatically over the past couple of decades, bringing a corresponding upswing in accidents and injuries.

SUV popularity in China casts cloud over green-energy cars
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:52 AM

SUV popularity in China casts cloud over green-energy cars

Gas-guzzling SUVs are currently winning the race over green-energy cars as the country tackles air pollution crisis and promoting cleaner vehicles.

Luxury car makers seek success in China
Monday, April 22, 2013 2:19 PM

Luxury car makers seek success in China

China has become a crucial market for luxury car makers as the growing number of rich people there flaunt their wealth for a single vehicle.

Between Bahrain's villages and F1 circuit, a stark contrast
Sunday, April 21, 2013 10:01 AM

Between Bahrain's villages and F1 circuit, a stark contrast

Hosting Formula One is a point of pride for Bahrain but continued unrest shows another side of it that is at odds with the glamour and glitz of the sport.

 Going local: Japanese carmakers turn to Chinese parts for China market
Friday, April 19, 2013 10:05 AM

Going local: Japanese carmakers turn to Chinese parts for China market

Japanese carmakers doing business in China have no choice but to increase the locally made content in their as they face tougher competition in what is now the world's biggest auto market.


Listen to your body
Thursday, April 18, 2013 7:41 PM

Listen to your body

Insisting on driving even when you know you are not fit to do so is not only foolhardy. It can be deadly. Take it from someone who had a close call.

Create musical bliss
Thursday, April 18, 2013 6:25 PM

Create musical bliss

How do you create sweet music in a car that comes as close to that in a home system? The answer is in the details below. Read on, my man!

Morocco bids to build auto industry for the region
Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:37 PM

Morocco bids to build auto industry for the region

Morocco is aiming to become an auto producer for the region.

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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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