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Chinese military cracks down on licence plates and graft
Monday, April 29, 2013 12:01 AM

Chinese military cracks down on licence plates and graft

BEIJING: China's new leadership is seeking to dismantle a system of privilege which has allowed the drivers of military vehicles to do as they please on the roads.

Ford marks 50 years of Mustang with a limited-edition watch
Monday, April 29, 2013 12:01 AM

Ford marks 50 years of Mustang with a limited-edition watch

DETROIT: Ford is teaming up with Shinola, a Detroit-based luxury goods manufacturer, to celebrate 50 years of the Ford Mustang with the release of a premium 46-millimeter wristwatch with Swiss movements.

Allianz General offers replacement cars for customers
Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:01 AM

Allianz General offers replacement cars for customers

KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz General Insurance Co (M) Bhd will offer replacement cars for customers who are involved in an accident or fall victim to theft.

ETCM to hold 4x4 adventure in Miri
Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:01 AM

ETCM to hold 4x4 adventure in Miri

KUALA LUMPUR: Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) will organise a threee-day 4x4 adventure event, 'The Nissan Jurassix Park 2013' in Miri from May 24 to May 26 to showcase the capabilities of Nissan's 4x4 line-up.

Electric vehicles provide electricity to US power grid
Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:00 PM

Electric vehicles provide electricity to US power grid

NEW YORK: US power company NRG Energy Inc said on Friday a technology it developed with the University of Delaware has sold power from electric vehicles to the power grid for the first time.

Tesla unveils service program to spur Model S sales
Saturday, April 27, 2013 11:36 AM

Tesla unveils service program to spur Model S sales

DETROIT: Tesla Motors Inc, the 10-year-old US automaker led by billionaire Elon Musk, unveiled a service program on Friday meant to quell fears about buying and maintaining an electric car and boost sales of the Model S sedan in the long run.

Opel to shut down all activities in Bochum
Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:27 AM

Opel to shut down all activities in Bochum

FRANKFURT: German carmaker Opel, the loss-making arm of US auto giant General Motors, said Friday it will phase out not only auto production at its site in Bochum, western Germany, as previously announced, but other activities as well.

The future according to Volkswagen
Saturday, April 27, 2013 12:20 AM

The future according to Volkswagen

VIENNA: Volkswagen sees high-performance diesel engine  and 10-speed dual clutch gearbox as promising developments for the future.

Nissan to make small cars in France, says Renault
Friday, April 26, 2013 10:48 PM

Nissan to make small cars in France, says Renault

PARIS: Renault said today its Japanese partner Nissan would make its next generation subcompact Micra model at a factory in France, just a month after reaching a wage and working hours deal with French employees.

Hyundai under fire over suicide ad
Friday, April 26, 2013 8:04 PM

Hyundai under fire over suicide ad

SEOUL: Hyundai has been forced to apologise for an advertisement that sought to promote the zero carbon emissions of one of its cars by featuring a man failing to commit suicide using a hose attached to the exhaust.

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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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