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Voice-to-text just as dangerous as texting, says US study
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 9:04 PM

Voice-to-text just as dangerous as texting, says US study

SAN ANTONIO: Using voice to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with fingers, with driver response times significantly delayed no matter which method was used, a study released today showed.

Volvo charts more electric advances
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 6:35 PM

Volvo charts more electric advances

GOTHENBURG: The first electric cars from the Volvo Cars and Siemens partnership are capable of sprinting 0-70 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a full recharge in only 1.5 hours. 

Audi R8 e-tron joins Robert Downey Jr at Iron Man 3 screening
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 4:08 PM

Audi R8 e-tron joins Robert Downey Jr at Iron Man 3 screening

LONDON: The stars of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 movie were joined by a very special guest at a VIP screening of the film in London’s Leicester Square recently:  the Audi R8 e-tron.

Nissan customers to benefit from personal safety workshops
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:21 PM

Nissan customers to benefit from personal safety workshops

KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) will be organising Personal Safety workshops for Nissan customers nationwide, especially women.

Maria Sharapova hits the road for Porsche
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:19 PM

Maria Sharapova hits the road for Porsche

STUTTGART: For the next three years, 26-year-old tennis champion Maria Sharapova will be the brand ambassador for German car manufacturer Porsche.

New Proton models may be launched in next 12 months
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:38 AM

New Proton models may be launched in next 12 months

PETALING JAYA: Proton is expected to reveal a string of announcements in the next 12 months, including the collaboration with Japanese auto giant Honda and the launch of new models including the Perdana replacement.

Bahrain looks long term with F1 race
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:33 AM

Bahrain looks long term with F1 race

MANAMA: Formula One left Bahrain on Monday with commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone talking of a five-year extension to the race contract and the possibility of switching it to the start of the season next year.

Ducati gets new CEO
Monday, April 22, 2013 11:53 AM

Ducati gets new CEO

INGOLSTADT: Claudio Domenicali, currently general manager and member of the board of directors at Ducati Motor Holding, has been named as the successor to CEO Gabriele Del Torchio, who will leave the company to take up new professional challenges.

VW India to export auto parts to Malaysia
Monday, April 22, 2013 10:31 AM

VW India to export auto parts to Malaysia

NEW DELHI: Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd will export parts and components of the Volkswagen Vento and Polo to Malaysia, to be assembled at the DRB Hicom Plant for the domestic market.

Motorcycle breakdown leads to string of accidents
Monday, April 22, 2013 10:19 AM

Motorcycle breakdown leads to string of accidents

SHAH ALAM: Five people were killed following a string of accidents that had resulted from a motorcycle breaking down at the Federal Highway.

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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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