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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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COE prices up across all categories, Cat B up 8.6% to $114,002

The rise in Category B COE premium comes after two rounds of dips.
The rise in Category B COE premium comes after two rounds of dips.

Two of four EV fires in 2025 involved high-voltage batteries: SCDF

0218 [Electric Vehicle Fire along BKE]
On 17 February 2025 at about 9:20pm, SCDF was alerted to a car fire along BKE towards Woodlands near Dairy Farm Road exit.
0218 [Electric Vehicle Fire along BKE]
On 17 February 2025 at about 9:20pm, SCDF was alerted to a car fire along BKE towards Woodlands near Dairy Farm Road exit.

Concerns over 100 per cent borrowing for vehicles as outstanding car loans hit 12-year high

Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.
Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.

1,300 Toyota Prius units recalled in S’pore over rear doors that could open while car is moving

Affected cars will have their electric door circuits modified.
Affected cars will have their electric door circuits modified.

Stamford Tyres partners Pirelli, Audi unveils hybrid super-wagon, Xpeng G6 available as Cat A COE

ntfast27 - Stamford Tyres opens its first Pirelli-branded collaborative store in Singapore. 

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ntfast27 - Stamford Tyres opens its first Pirelli-branded collaborative store in Singapore. 

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K-pop idol-style makeover helps SsangYong’s first EV stand out

KGM's Torres EVX marks the relaunch of South Korean brand Ssangyong for the EV age.
KGM's Torres EVX marks the relaunch of South Korean brand Ssangyong for the EV age.

Can an ‘old’ EV survive a COE renewal?

Long service life is particularly important as the car population in Singapore is expected to age in the coming years.
Long service life is particularly important as the car population in Singapore is expected to age in the coming years.

Why did the Cat A COE premium exceed Cat B’s in the latest tender?

Developments in EV technology and the effectiveness of measures to encourage consumers to switch away from non-electric cars have driven up the price of Cat A COEs.
Developments in EV technology and the effectiveness of measures to encourage consumers to switch away from non-electric cars have driven up the price of Cat A COEs.

Volvo EV recall due to battery fire risk widens, affecting 58 more owners in S’pore

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The launch of the Volvo EX30 during the media preview of the 2024 edition of the Singapore Motorshow on Jan 11, 2024.

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The launch of the Volvo EX30 during the media preview of the 2024 edition of the Singapore Motorshow on Jan 11, 2024.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Customised battery packs for Tesla OBUs meet international safety standards: LTA

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Launch of the updated Tesla Model Y ahead of its launch on March 28, 2025. 

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Launch of the updated Tesla Model Y ahead of its launch on March 28, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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