LONDON: Europcar reports findings on which star-sign prefers what sort of car.
SINGAPORE: When a traffic policeman stops a motorist in the future, the slip he hands out may be a petrol voucher for good driving, instead of a summons for a violation.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Nissan has delivered a special GT-R, bathed in exclusive gold paint, to Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt.
FRANKFURT: New car registrations in Germany, the benchmark for a crucial sector of the top European economy, are due to slip slightly this year, the main industry federation said.
DETROIT: Dan Akerson is pushing General Motors to build cars that the US automaker's top executive hopes will attract a target demographic: his grandkids.
DETROIT: Family sedans like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are losing ground this year as American families and empty-nest baby boomers find they would rather handle life's daily chores in a crossover.
WASHNGTON, D.C.: The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB) expanded its probe into the car loan industry by issuing subpoenas to auto lenders over the sale of financial products like extended warranties, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the investigation.
MEXICO CITY: The automotive industry's growing love affair with Mexico was celebrated here on Saturday as Audi executives laid the foundation stone for its first assembly plant in the Americas.
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major highways has slowed down due to voters returning to their constituencies for the 13th General Election polling day Sunday.
PETALING JAYA: The automotive sector may be heading for a challenging environment, should car prices be reduced as pledged by political parties in their general election manifestos.
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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