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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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Porsche electric Boxster prototype spotted at Singapore’s IMM mall

Similar prototype cars have been spotted in Europe and the United States.
Similar prototype cars have been spotted in Europe and the United States.

Leapmotor B10 goes the distance in a crowded electric crossover market

The car looks particularly fetching in this unusual shade of blue.
The car looks particularly fetching in this unusual shade of blue.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza WRC cars on auction

A 2003 Subaru Impreza S9 WRC driven by Petter Solberg is on an auction that runs until Oct 3.
A 2003 Subaru Impreza S9 WRC driven by Petter Solberg is on an auction that runs until Oct 3.

North-South Corridor: Concern, resignation among residents and businesses as works stretch to 2031

The North-South Corridor (NSC) construction site in Thomson Road. The NSC will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.
The North-South Corridor (NSC) construction site in Thomson Road. The NSC will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.

Why are budget cars in Singapore rarer than premium ones?

High COE prices undermine the case for budget car models.
High COE prices undermine the case for budget car models.

BYD Seal 6 Touring plug-in hybrid goes far to muscle out rival car brands

The BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring looks smarter than the four-door saloon version.
The BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring looks smarter than the four-door saloon version.

Snag car deals while shopping at heartland malls this weekend

The BMW official dealer is holding a road show from Sept 16 to 20 at Parkway Parade in Marine Parade.
The BMW official dealer is holding a road show from Sept 16 to 20 at Parkway Parade in Marine Parade.

North-South Corridor opening delayed two years amid construction challenges

The North-South Corridor will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.
The North-South Corridor will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.

Fuel prices up in S’pore as Mid-East conflict pushes diesel past $4 per litre at major retailers

Before the current price hike, pump prices in Singapore had been relatively stable for the past two months.
Before the current price hike, pump prices in Singapore had been relatively stable for the past two months.

Hard rocks, water seepage: LTA flags unexpected construction challenges along North-South Corridor

Construction of the North-South Corridor viaduct has been affected by unexpected ground conditions and complex utilities diversions.
Construction of the North-South Corridor viaduct has been affected by unexpected ground conditions and complex utilities diversions.

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