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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.

Latest articles

Punggol residents to try out driverless shuttle service from Jan 12

***Embargoed until 5.30pm***

Preview of Punggol Autonomous Shuttles Community Rides on Jan 12, 2026.

The ‘smell’ things matter for China’s luxury car brand Hongqi

China FAW Group Import & Export Assistant General Manager Liu Jifang (taller) and Eurokars Group COO Collin Teo (shorter) with the Hongqi Guoli at the Singapore Motorshow at Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre on Jan 8, 2026.

Sony unveils EV, Volkswagen’s retro display, Cycle & Carriage goes green, BMW’s new luxury brand

ntfast09 - Afeela 1 - Production of the Afeela 1 electric car will start in 2026 and Japan is scheduled to launch the car in the first half of 2027. 

Credit: Afeela

Youthful-looking Zeekr X is not just for the young

The Zeekr X Urban for Life Motoring review on Dec 26, 2025.

5 cars to catch at the Singapore Motorshow

Here are five cars that have caught the eyes of ST’s Motoring team.

Ride-hailing platforms extend help to drivers affected by Autobahn car repossessions

The associations, LTA and platform operators want to help affected drivers return to the road as quickly as possible.

Autobahn Rent A Car suspends business; at least one bank moves to locate cars under finance

Autobahn Rent A Car is suspending operation and intends to drop its appeal for court protection.

Driving centres in Singapore hike learner fees in 2026

Some learners said they have no choice but to stomach the higher costs.

Hot wheels: 25 choicest cars for the money in 2026

The 2026 car-buying guide by ST's Motoring team looks more closely at SUVs, with a handful of other vehicle types thrown in for brave or stubborn souls bent on going against the grain.

Golf GTI turns 50, new Lotus showroom in Leng Kee Rd, Mercedes-Benz CLA aces European safety test

ntfast02 - VW Golf GTI - The Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50 in 2026. 

Credit: Volkswagen