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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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Cat A COE supply to dip for May to July period; overall quota up 1.2%

The supply of Category A COEs will be 2% lower.
The supply of Category A COEs will be 2% lower.

Mercedes-Benz C-class goes electric, The Car Expo returns, Toyota to sell US-made cars in Japan

The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.

Porsche offers more style and operating range with the Coupe version of the Cayenne Electric

ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE
ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE

Alfa Romeo previews chic EV, check out MG 4 Urban at VivoCity, Dongfeng opens Suntec City showroom

The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica at the media preview on April 10 with Mr Eric Khoo, Head of Market Development, Stellantis ASEAN (left), and Mr William Tan, General Manager, Red Rock & Rosso Motor
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica at the media preview on April 10 with Mr Eric Khoo, Head of Market Development, Stellantis ASEAN (left), and Mr William Tan, General Manager, Red Rock & Rosso Motor

Higher fuel prices: MOE asks schools to consider bus fare hike requests for external activities

School bus operators are hoping for more support to help them cope with surging diesel fuel costs.
School bus operators are hoping for more support to help them cope with surging diesel fuel costs.

BlueSG returns with new car-sharing service Flexar from April 15; fleet not all-electric

Unlike BlueSG, Flexar will offer a fleet comprising electric and combustion engine cars and does not charge users a membership.
Unlike BlueSG, Flexar will offer a fleet comprising electric and combustion engine cars and does not charge users a membership.

ZXMoto beats European rivals, S’porean wins BMW Golf Cup, Volkswagen explores electric luxe SUV

ntfast10 - ZXMoto is the first Chinese motorcycle maker to win at the FIM Superbike World Championship.

CREDIT: ZXMOTO
ntfast10 - ZXMoto is the first Chinese motorcycle maker to win at the FIM Superbike World Championship.

CREDIT: ZXMOTO

Six-seater Tesla Model Y L is quick and capable

The Telsa Model Y L is the streched and upgraded version of the popular American electric car
The Telsa Model Y L is the streched and upgraded version of the popular American electric car

Private bus associations say operators struggling with higher fuel costs, need more help to survive

A bus dropping students off at the Science Centre Singapore on Apr 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
A bus dropping students off at the Science Centre Singapore on Apr 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

ComfortDelGro rolls out invitational rides on its autonomous shuttle service in Punggol

EMBARGO: 5pm, April 7, 2026

An autonomous vehicle at the pick up point at Northshore Plaza II in Punggol during a media preview on April 7, 2026.
EMBARGO: 5pm, April 7, 2026

An autonomous vehicle at the pick up point at Northshore Plaza II in Punggol during a media preview on April 7, 2026.

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