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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:01 AM

Ditching JVs, carmakers drive alone in India

Honda's troubles are symptomatic of a larger trend for auto majors to go it alone in India unfettered by partnerships that are seen as a hindrance to growth.

Friday, April 13, 2012 10:56 AM

DRB-Hicom to steer Proton forward by pooling resources and expertise

It is now time for the prime movers at Proton to move forward and harness the expertise available within the enlarged automotive group. In other words, Proton plus DRB-Hicom.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:49 PM

Food trucks signal a new look at lunch hour for the French

Two entrepreneurs have imported to Paris the very American idea of mobile restaurants in recent months. Their success speak of larger forces at work.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:19 AM

Audi lights, behold!

Lasers, wipe-action indicators and speed-sensitive swarms of organic LEDs could be piercing the night sky to illuminate future Audi models and their paths if pioneering development projects by the Vorsprung durch Technik brand are given the green light.

Monday, April 02, 2012 11:13 AM

New Zealand offers tourists tanks for their memories

In a country regarded as the adrenaline-pumped home of adventure sports, one New Zealand company is offering frustrated drivers the chance to squash a car with a Centurion tank.

Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:32 AM

Leow stretches out for Hummers

Datuk Seri Steven Leow and his three eye-catching black Hummer stretch limousines certainly get the stares.

Friday, March 30, 2012 12:01 PM

The price of green

Owning a hybrid car is not the most practical choice if you intend to install an aftermarket ICE system.

Friday, March 30, 2012 10:12 AM

Jazeman determined to make good on opportunities

If the name rings a bell, it’s probably because Jazeman Jaafar made national headlines when he was awarded an International Class C racing licence when he was just 14 years old, one year younger than the rules allow.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 7:22 PM

Around the world in a 6x6

With a big truck and even bigger dreams, nothing can stop this couple from taking on the world.

Sunday, March 25, 2012 10:19 AM

F1 in for an epic season

While pre-season test times don’t mean much, what goes on in the paddock indicates this year’s field is tighter than ever.

Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:09 AM

Red Bull goes to the edge of space

Red Bull's involvement in sports is far-reaching. Formula 1 is not the only extreme sport its money sponsors but it is also active in aerial sports. Here's one extreme example as the Red Bull Stratos team helped turn Austrian BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner into a "fall guy".

Saturday, March 24, 2012 11:03 AM

Go to List Go to TOC site The steering wheel of my Toyota Camry vibrates every time I brake at high speeds. This only happens when I brake at high speeds. Brought to you by Allan Cabiles & The TOC Team Get Answer About TOC X 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.