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Cars

Aston Martin to sell F1 branding rights as it warns of bigger loss

The Aston Martin logo is seen on a Vantage car, a luxury sports car, during its launch in New Delhi, India, August 29, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh
The Aston Martin logo is seen on a Vantage car, a luxury sports car, during its launch in New Delhi, India, August 29, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

Cat B COE price falls 5.3% to $105,001, below Cat A for the first time since 2020

This is the second consecutive COE tender that the price of certificates for cars have fallen.
This is the second consecutive COE tender that the price of certificates for cars have fallen.

Car review

Volvo EX90 a multi-tasking charmer

The Volvo EX90 electric SUV pictured on Feb 13, 2026.
The Volvo EX90 electric SUV pictured on Feb 13, 2026.

Torque Shop

Squealing brakes and other brake troubles

Brake squealing is often a sign of worn brake pads, which are not expensive to replace.
Brake squealing is often a sign of worn brake pads, which are not expensive to replace.

Car review

Updated Rolls-Royce Ghost puts the party at the front

ntrollsroyce20 ST20260212_202665200608 Ong Wee Jin / Lee Nian Tjoe / 

Car review: Rolls-Royce Ghost
ntrollsroyce20 ST20260212_202665200608 Ong Wee Jin / Lee Nian Tjoe / 

Car review: Rolls-Royce Ghost

Fast Lane

BYD’s strong January showing, Carro sells new Dongfeng, Singapore’s EV charging network expands

ST20260202_202619200167/jasel poh/pixbud2026 Generic photo of the BYD showroom at Robinson 77 on Feb 2, 2026.
ST20260202_202619200167/jasel poh/pixbud2026 Generic photo of the BYD showroom at Robinson 77 on Feb 2, 2026.

Car review

Category A Countryman: The Mini for Mr Everything-Also-I-want

Spacious Mini Countryman packs a Category A COE-compliant engine.
Spacious Mini Countryman packs a Category A COE-compliant engine.

F1 chief Stefano Domenicali is sure Max Verstappen will stay

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has said before that he will stop racing if he no longer enjoys it.
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has said before that he will stop racing if he no longer enjoys it.

News analysis

PARF changes likely to spur more COE renewals, tilt balance further towards EVs

Revised PARF rebate scheme makes EVs even more attractive to car buyers, by hitting non-EVs more..
Revised PARF rebate scheme makes EVs even more attractive to car buyers, by hitting non-EVs more..

Formula One moves to close suspected engine loophole

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 18, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell during pre season testing. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 18, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell during pre season testing. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

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