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Tan Chong’s new Thai factory to produce Subaru Foresters for SE Asia market
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Tan Chong’s new Thai factory to produce Subaru Foresters for SE Asia market

Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) has opened a Subaru plant in Thailand to cater to the burgeoning demand for its cars in the region. With an initial investment of 5 billion Thai baht ($212.3 million), the plant will firstly assemble units of the f...
Top 5 car modifications that are illegal in Singapore
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Top 5 car modifications that are illegal in Singapore

You're looking to modify, or "zhng", your car with some awesome-looking mods. Giving your car its own character is important, so you look for the most outstanding modifications. However in Singapore, there are a list of rules of what you can and cannot d...
Does a vortex generator really help generate downforce on a car?
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Does a vortex generator really help generate downforce on a car?

What is a vortex generator? Take a look at this photo of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9 MR FQ-400. Just above the rear glass, there is a row of what appears to be spikes. Those are vortex generators, whose job is to ultimately increase downforce on...
Should you still buy a standalone GPS unit?
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Should you still buy a standalone GPS unit?

With modern digital map apps, a standalone GPS unit for your car almost seems like an anachronism. Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze have single-handedly cornered the mapping market with their speed and intuitive interfaces. Simply launch them on your...
How do active aerodynamics keep a sports car on the road?
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How do active aerodynamics keep a sports car on the road?

If you're thinking of putting a rear wing on your car, you're adding what's known as downforce to it. However, sometimes you don't actually need that downforce, or indeed need more, which is where active aerodynamics comes into play. Normally the preserv...