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To facilitate the construction of the Outram Park station on the Thomson-East Line, the LTA has decided to move the ERP gantry along the affected stretch of road 50 metres further down. However, motorists do not have to worry about paying for ERP twice along said stretch of road; the new gantry will only be put in operation after the existing one is decommissioned. The switch is currently scheduled for early August 2015, with no change to the current ERP rates at the Eu Tong Sen Street. Pictures used for illustration purposes only.

 Toyota launches the next phase in innovation and interactive communications integration with the new InTouch Telematics system. With this launch, Toyota will lead the market in introducing high quality Telematics systems across such a wide range of vehicles; from the affordable Vios to the luxurious Alphard. Connectivity, information and a fun drive are core benefits of having the new InTouch in your car.  The InTouch Telematics system is a 7-inch MID (Multi Information Display) touch screen system enabling drivers to access a multitude of information and entertainment functions. The smart device comes with a host of intuitive features, even responding to air gestures and voice commands for a seamless integration of your driving experience.

Takata has been embroiled in a spate of international recalls from the end of 2013, and it seems as though several affected airbags have found their way into local market cars. Based on estimates, about 75,000 vehicles are affected by the recall locally. The airbags have caused multiple fatalities internationally, including one in Malaysia, and caused at least 100 injuries. The LTA has said that dealerships here are still figuring out the number of vehicles affected in Singapore. The bulk of the cars are Hondas and Toyotas, with several BMW models fitted with the faulty airbags as well. However, as the bulk of the cars have been built from 2001 to 2007, the majority of them have already been taken off the road. That said, for those that still are on the road, replacement parts have started to come in from Takata. 37,000 Toyotas made between 2001 and 2007, 32,000 Hondas, 4,600 Subarus and 4,000 Nissans, and  several thousand BMW 3-series models are affected Pictures used for illustration purposes only.