U-turn for Singapore car fleet after a decade of ageing

Nation gears up for cleaner air as half of cars now below five years old, up from 1/4 in 2014

The age of Singapore cars is affected by certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums, experts say. When COE premiums are low, motorists are drawn to new cars as they are less expensive. But when premiums are high, new cars cost more and motorists hold
The age of Singapore cars is affected by certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums, experts say. When COE premiums are low, motorists are drawn to new cars as they are less expensive. But when premiums are high, new cars cost more and motorists hold on to their existing cars for a longer time. ST FILE PHOTO
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After getting progressively older in the last decade or so, Singapore's car population seems to have stopped greying, bringing relief to those who worry that old vehicles are more pollutive.

According to Land Transport Authority figures, just over half the cars here are younger than five years old now - up from less than a quarter four years ago.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 24, 2018, with the headline U-turn for Singapore car fleet after a decade of ageing. Subscribe