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Motorcyclist, pregnant wife die after Tampines accident; search ongoing for pair who fled

In photos of the accident in Tampines circulating on social media, various vehicles can be seen in severely damaged states.
In photos of the accident in Tampines circulating on social media, various vehicles can be seen in severely damaged states.

Car review

BMW delivers smooth, sensuous and stupendous battery-powered saloon in i3 50 xDrive

Sleek and slick: The BMW i3 50 xDrive is an absolute joy at the wheel.
Sleek and slick: The BMW i3 50 xDrive is an absolute joy at the wheel.

Car review

BMW M350 xDrive packs 443hp to unleash thunderbolt and lightning

Power ranger: The new BMW M350 xDrive packs more than 400hp and covers more than 700km on a single tank.
Power ranger: The new BMW M350 xDrive packs more than 400hp and covers more than 700km on a single tank.

Motor Traders Association proposes using car length to distinguish mass-market cars in COE review

A review of the COE categorisation framework is underway to better differentiate mass-market cars from non-mass-market ones.
A review of the COE categorisation framework is underway to better differentiate mass-market cars from non-mass-market ones.

Loan curbs extended to individuals buying private-hire cars from Oct 30

The move stops individuals from registering private-hire cars to circumvent loan restrictions.
The move stops individuals from registering private-hire cars to circumvent loan restrictions.

Forum: Step up checks on vehicles with heavily tinted windows

Toyota monthly sales fall as China slump enters eighth month

Toyota and Lexus brand sales in China fell 20% in September.
Toyota and Lexus brand sales in China fell 20% in September.

Mercedes to cut more jobs as Chinese competition bites

German carmakers have struggled with cutthroat competition and falling demand in China, the world’s largest car market, leading to painful adjustments at home.
German carmakers have struggled with cutthroat competition and falling demand in China, the world’s largest car market, leading to painful adjustments at home.

Chinese EV imports surge in Thailand ahead of planned excise tax

Electric vehicles parked at Laem Chabang Port, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on Sept 11.
Electric vehicles parked at Laem Chabang Port, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on Sept 11.

10 car brands register fewer than 1 car a month in S’pore

KGM from Korea registered just three cars in the first nine months of 2026.
KGM from Korea registered just three cars in the first nine months of 2026.

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