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Lee Nian Tjoe

Senior Transport Correspondent

Nian Tjoe’s first article was published in 1999. He was with SPH Magazines for eight years, before working for 11 years in communications. He joined The Straits Times in 2022 as a senior transport correspondent. When he is not pounding the streets – walking, cycling or riding, aboard a bus or train, or behind the wheel – Nian Tjoe puts together the Motoring section of the newspaper and hosts a podcast on transport issues.

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731 Hyundai Avante Hybrid sedans recalled in Singapore due to risk of fire

The vehicle recall affects Hyundai Avante Hybrids built between Oct 22, 2024, and Jan 7, 2026.
The vehicle recall affects Hyundai Avante Hybrids built between Oct 22, 2024, and Jan 7, 2026.

Polestar 4 qualifies for Category A COE with tuned-down power, price slashed by $15,000

The Category A COE Polestar 4 retains the key features of the more powerful version.
The Category A COE Polestar 4 retains the key features of the more powerful version.

Why COE premiums are surging when showrooms are not crowded

Fear of missing out is fuelling the COE price hikes.
Fear of missing out is fuelling the COE price hikes.

Car rental firm RentLah sues former director and finance company over alleged ‘cashback’ scheme

The cars involved included those used by private-hire drivers.
The cars involved included those used by private-hire drivers.

Indonesia, Malaysia, S’pore commit to keep Malacca, Singapore straits free, open, safe

Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.
Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.

LTA proposes tighter rules for deregistered cars amid rise in illegal use on roads

If the scheme is implemented, authorised persons will be appointed to properly handle the disposal of deregistered vehicles.
If the scheme is implemented, authorised persons will be appointed to properly handle the disposal of deregistered vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz’s new electric GLC and Studio in Gardens by the Bay

The Mercedes-Benz GLC electric was launched at the brand’s new experiential space at Gardens by the Bay on Aug 20.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC electric was launched at the brand’s new experiential space at Gardens by the Bay on Aug 20.

Zeekr 7X Long Range is ‘Euro-maxxing’ to woo buyers

Behind that Zorro-mask face is a high-tech and premium electric SUV.
Behind that Zorro-mask face is a high-tech and premium electric SUV.

Chrome, craft, character: Inside Singapore’s world of classic cars

Six more bus interchanges, including Bishan and Tampines, to get upgraded facilities

An artist’s impression of the upgraded Tampines Bus Interchange.
An artist’s impression of the upgraded Tampines Bus Interchange.

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