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You can practically feel gritty sand under your wheels when you veer off track. 		All you need to know about CNG
CNG is compressed natural gas, a fossil fuel that is more abundant than oil.
'Eye in the sky' helps firms keep tabs on vehicles / Finding lost children and nabbing molesters
More companies with large fleets are using satellite systems for security, tracking and analysis. 		Cars getting smarter, but few in Singapore getting on board
It appears that drivers are not quite ready for vehicles that can park, stop and keep their distance from the vehicle in front by themselves.
More drivers making the switch to GAS
High petrol prices, green rebate help steer over 400 to compressed natural gas-powered vehicles. 		He buys car because of cab fare hike
Cost of taking taxis & cost of owning car can be almost equal.
Toyota to make sure drivers awake at wheel
System will verify drivers' eyes are fully open. 		Mercedes-Benz is my co-driver
Pre-Safe Brake system automatically swings into action to prevent collisions.
Way to go
As satellite navigation systems gain popularity in Singapore, there's no real reason to ever get lost again. 		Navigating your way
What is satellite navigation or satnav?
Strong demand expected for CNG cars
Dealers gear up for sales with 2 new CNG stations set to open; they also plan to introduce cars that can run on both gas, petrol. 		Parf a discount on upfront taxes, hence no cash refund
The Parf is a tax concession accorded to vehicle owners who scrap and replace their cars before the vehicles are 10 years old.
ComTec's In-Vehicle Digital Video Recorder
ComTec has launched an In-Vehicle Digital Video Recorder that can come to your rescue. 		ERP rates, more gantries to go up - but road tax cut by 15%
Motorists expected to fork out $70m more a year on ERP if they do not change commuting habits.
Launch charts a first in Jatropha use
Jatropha biodiesel fuel was used for the first time yesterday in a Toyota Land Cruiser in M'sia. 		COEs to be reduced from next year
Number of Certificate of Entitlement to buy vehicles will be cut from 4% to 1.5%.
 
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