Motor Mouth: Fools rush in

In just two months, COEs for cars have risen by as much as 36 per cent, or $16,000. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Older readers will remember a couple of Elvis Presley songs with the line "fools rush in". I can't help but think how apt that phrase is in the context of current certificate of entitlement (COE) prices.

In just two months, COEs for cars have risen by as much as 36 per cent, or $16,000.

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