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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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Grab’s taxi arm to roll out Toyota Corolla Altis cabs in Singapore by Q1 2026

This is the first time that the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid will be used as a taxi in Singapore.
This is the first time that the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid will be used as a taxi in Singapore.

Ultra-fast EV charging points with battery storage launched in Tampines

The new charger has been set up to serve large commercial vehicles like trucks and tour buses, as well as cars.
The new charger has been set up to serve large commercial vehicles like trucks and tour buses, as well as cars.

Facelifted S-class with driverless tech, Red Bull collaborates with Singer, McLaren celebrates F1 victory

The updated Mercedes-Benz S-class will be in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The updated Mercedes-Benz S-class will be in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Smart #5 Premium has its parents to thank for its bling and talent

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Review of the Smart #5 Premium, a mid-sized electric SUV that can travel 590km on a single charge.
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Review of the Smart #5 Premium, a mid-sized electric SUV that can travel 590km on a single charge.

Cat B COE rate falls by 8.8% to $110,890 as premiums drop across the board

COE prices fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Feb 4.
COE prices fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Feb 4.

Space tech specialisation at Ngee Ann Poly among announcements at Space Summit

EDB's office for Space Technology & Industry signed a letter of intent with the Spanish space agency to promote industry collaborations.
EDB's office for Space Technology & Industry signed a letter of intent with the Spanish space agency to promote industry collaborations.

Singapore to set up national space agency on April 1 to develop and run space capabilities

Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng speaking at the opening of the inaugural Space Summit on Feb 2.
Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng speaking at the opening of the inaugural Space Summit on Feb 2.

Rental car population hits high of 95,857 vehicles in 2025 amid high COE prices

Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.
Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.

Bentley Supersports in action, super-quick EV chargers at Great World, Puma x McLaren merchandise

ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS
ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS

Bold Kia EV4 stands out among electric vehicles

Kia EV4 for Life motoring review photographed on Jan 27, 2026.
Kia EV4 for Life motoring review photographed on Jan 27, 2026.

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