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Before EVs became political in the US, there was the Toyota Prius

The groundbreaking 2001 Prius kicked off an era of petrol-electric hybrids and built Toyota’s reputation as the global leader in green cars.
The groundbreaking 2001 Prius kicked off an era of petrol-electric hybrids and built Toyota’s reputation as the global leader in green cars.

Fast Lane

BYD makes its 15-millionth car, Jaguar ends F-Pace production, Rikeshield’s eco window film

ntfast26 - On Dec 19, 2025, BYD announced that it has produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle.
Credit: BYD
ntfast26 - On Dec 19, 2025, BYD announced that it has produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle.
Credit: BYD

Car review

Dongfeng 007 Performance has pace and gets the basics right

The Dongfeng 007 pictured on Nov 27, 2025.
The Dongfeng 007 pictured on Nov 27, 2025.

More than 60 new cars to watch out for in 2026

(Clockwise from top left) The Volvo ES90, Toyota Vios Hybrid, Suzuki e Vitara and Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid will be in Singapore in 2026.
(Clockwise from top left) The Volvo ES90, Toyota Vios Hybrid, Suzuki e Vitara and Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid will be in Singapore in 2026.

Torque Shop: Hissing noise when using the brakes is not normal and should be rectified immediately

ctlotus24 ST20230316_202312971887 Ong Wee Jin /

Lotus Emira.

Photographed on March 16, 2023.
ctlotus24 ST20230316_202312971887 Ong Wee Jin /

Lotus Emira.

Photographed on March 16, 2023.

Tesla Robotaxis are big on Wall Street but lagging on roads

Tesla has deployed about 30 of its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas.
Tesla has deployed about 30 of its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas.

Car with Hanukkah sign set ablaze in Melbourne

Such events are happening again and again, said Rabbi Effy Block, of the local Chabad of St Kilda.
Such events are happening again and again, said Rabbi Effy Block, of the local Chabad of St Kilda.

Self-driving shuttles, new MRT stations, RTS Link: What's next for the transport sector in 2026?

The public can expect new travel options, greener fuels in the air and at sea, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at smoother and faster journeys in 2026.
The public can expect new travel options, greener fuels in the air and at sea, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at smoother and faster journeys in 2026.

China delays plans for mass production of self-driving cars after accident

Crash test dummies in storage at Geely's new safety centre in Ningbo, China, in December 2025.
Crash test dummies in storage at Geely's new safety centre in Ningbo, China, in December 2025.

Straits Times Car of the Year 2025

IM 5 is the first Chinese car to win ST Car of the Year

The IM Motors IM5 photographed on Dec 13, 2025.
The IM Motors IM5 photographed on Dec 13, 2025.

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