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Those still driving one will have the MOST rare and instant classic car that is going to worth millions of $$$! So we will see Gleagle Emgrand & Englon soon come 2012? http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/the-...ys-100908.shtml The Geely brand will fade away, Company says From The New York TimesSeptember 08, 2010Geely Automobile Holdings said Tuesday that the Geely brand would be gone by 2012. However, the Chinese auto company will soldier on with its Gleagle, Emgrand and Shanghai Englon brands. In other words, Geely will no longer market a car that bears the parent company

Sianz....... My car's COE is going to expire in Aug 2012. Looking at the rate its rising I won't be able to afford to renew the COE when it expires..... I am not some rich guy, just a poor peasant who trying to fulfill a dream that started almost 20yrs ago..... :( Now, I am thinking how I can keep my celica when the COE expires.... Options: 1. Scrap car and the end.... 2. Take loan for COE.... Option 3: Fight it out with anyone who try to tow my car away to scrap it. I will probably kill someone and scentenced to death and end of my life.... Looks like I have just 2yrs to live...... :(

Was charged $8 for few hours when I was expecting $3.50 per entry. ZZZ Copied this from Sgcarmart in case some bros here still unaware. Cairnhill Place 15 Cairnhill Road, S(229650) MON-FRI Before 5/6 PM $1.50 per 1/2hr from 7am to 4.59pm MON-FRI After 5/6 PM $3.50 for 1st 3hr, $1.50 for next subsequent 30mins from 5pm to 6.59am the following day SAT $1.50 per 1/2hr from 7am to 4.59pm, $3.50 for 1st 1/2hr, $1.50 for next subsequent 30mins from 5pm to 6.59am the following day SUN / PUBLIC HOLIDAYS $3.50 for 1st 3hrs, $1.50 for next subsequent 1/2hr from 7am to 6.59am the following day REMARKS 10mins grace period

Dear all, I have sold my car in Jan08 and did not own any car since then. I'm planning to get an used car by year-end and do you guys knows whether my 20% NCD is still valid when I get my car insurance? I have heard that NCD will be void if I do not get any car insurance after a break of 3 years. Thank you.

According to the report in below, looks like the OPC scheme revamp is going to have many changes (eg. No more ugly red plates ) and not just focusing on the saturday issue. http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/Motorworld...818-161813.html

as above, anyone knows?

http://www.asiaone.com/Business/News/Offic...1006-91973.html MENTION 'unit trust' and 'insurance products' now and most people are likely to shake their heads. Mr Goh, who said that a relationship manager typically has a $1 million monthly sales target, added: 'We are constantly pressured for numbers, such that there is a fine line between keeping to our morals and meeting targets. how to sell $1 million woth of products every month is it impossible espcially when there are so many so call relationship manager around I understand from my colleagues that mamasan at karaoke bar also want to sell him insurance.

Hi all Is it ture that the longer the radio antenna, the better is the reception. Went to a few shops and all the antenna they sell seems quite short.

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Longer you stay on busy roads, the more you pay A SATELLITE-TRACKED electronic road-pricing system that could charge drivers for using congested roads anywhere in Singapore may be ready as early as 2010. Christopher Tan Thu, Feb 07, 2008 The Straits Times A SATELLITE-TRACKED electronic road-pricing system that could charge drivers for using congested roads anywhere in Singapore may be ready as early as 2010. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has just completed a series of field tests spanning over a year to determine the reliability of such infrastructure, which operates without gantries and is based on the Global Positioning System (GPS). While many details, including pricing, have yet to be worked out, the LTA indicated that Singapore is poised to be one of the first cities in the world to use such a system. It will rely on GPS-enabled in-vehicle units (IUs) to track where drivers go, as well as the distance they clock. Drivers are likely to be charged based on how long they stay on the road, to better reflect their actual contribution to congestion. It is understood that one advantage of the new system is that it can determine quickly when and where congestion is occurring, and levy charges accordingly. Motorists will also benefit: The IU can notify them that they are approaching a priced road. Dr Chin Kian Keong, the LTA's transportation chief engineer, called the satellite-tracking system 'a sharper tool' for controlling congestion than the current fixed gantry system. He told The Straits Times on Monday that system trials were completed last December, and participants were from 10 companies, five of which were local. Each fielded between four and 10 vehicles equipped with GPS hardware and software. Using such a system, which The Straits Times learns could be ready by 2010 or 2011, could mean that ERP rates would be more commensurate with a road user's actual contribution to congestion. The current gantry system does not differentiate between, say, a vehicle that enters the CBD and is parked in an office building all day, and one that stays on the road for hours - a taxi or delivery truck, for example - and increases congestion. One of the main aims of the recent field tests was to determine if a gantry-less system could be as reliable as the current decade-old scheme. LTA chief engineer Leong Kwok Weng said results showed that accuracy was 'well over' 90 per cent in open areas such as expressways, and 30 per cent in the city. The reason for the low accuracy rate in the city is what engineers call the 'urban canyon effect', where satellite signals are reflected off high-rises, causing distorted readings. But Dr Chin said that there are ways of working around this, including setting up signal beacons on curbs or buildings. Using such a system will also benefit motorists, he added. For instance, it could help drivers navigate in unfamiliar areas and alert them to congested roads and suggest alternatives. Dr Chin said that Singapore hopes to be the first in the world to use the new system, adding that the LTA 'hopes to proceed without having to have another trial'. London is another city which has been looking at implementing a similar scheme. Although Germany uses a GPS-based toll system, it is only for billing heavy trucks on the autobahn.

KNN.....yesterday I drove in jaybee, the custom fella returned my passport with the card untouched . I thot he want to sarbo me on way out "Encik, kad puteh no need anymore" Another wayang?

Means testing likely to be implemented later part of this year: Health Minister By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 19 January 2008 2036 hrs Photos 1 of 1 Mr Khaw Boon Wan SINGAPORE : Means testing will likely be implemented in the later part of this year, said Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Saturday. He also added that his Ministry does not rule out tweaking MediShield coverage. Mr Khaw was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a community event at the Biopolis. Led by the Health Minister, some 600 residents of the Sembawang GRC learned more about life sciences. But there is another area Mr Khaw hopes the public can better understand - means testing. So over the next 8 weeks, there will be more dialogue sessions with Singaporeans on the subject. Mr Khaw was also asked if his Ministry will consider reviewing the MediShield coverage to those beyond 85 years old and making it compulsory. Mr Khaw said: "We will continue to raise it especially when Singaporeans live longer. But at the moment, the number of people more than 85, who are affected by MediShield is still small, but nevertheless it's an issue. We want as many if not 100 percent of Singaporeans to be insured, but in practice I think so far so good through the opting out system." The MediShield medical insurance scheme currently covers more than 90 per cent of workers. - CNA/ch

According to this, it is better to retire early early retirees live longer.pdf

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/toyota.php Only Altis 1.8A is avail. Altis 1.6A is discontinued. Wonder how are they going to compete agsinst cars in the full sized saloon category - eg, Latio, Sunny, Lancer etc. Is the new Corolla Axio going to be launched soon? Borneo Mtrs may be afraid the Parallel Importers are taking away their share of the mkt by selling the new Toyota Axio before them. Vios is too small to be against the above makes - more in compact category

As above, pls advise

Wish to noe which CAI gives the most effect. Is it longer or shorter?

Hi recently noticed my fuel consumption went up slightly, I am approaching my next servicing soon. So I was wondering, if all things remain constant, does old engine oil cause fuel consumtion to go up?

Longer cranking in the morning, used to take 1-2sec to start.. now taking at least 2sec an early sign my battery is dying? 1yr 5months Is it about there for a "Maintaince Free" Panasonic battery? stock ICE, etc.. Any idea how much those battery tester devices cost? Which battery would be good for our hot singapore weather?