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Cars

COE premiums up across most categories; Cat A price climbs 3.7% to $128,501

The Category B COE price inched up from $129,910 to $131,001 – a 0.8 per cent increase.
The Category B COE price inched up from $129,910 to $131,001 – a 0.8 per cent increase.

31 motorists to be charged with drink driving

The police said the motorists were arrested between May and July after failing breathalyser tests during enforcement checks.
The police said the motorists were arrested between May and July after failing breathalyser tests during enforcement checks.

Chrome, craft, character: Inside Singapore’s world of classic cars

Singapore has proven that EVs work. Now comes the hard part

Owning an EV may be financially superior to an internal combustion engine car. But there are also hidden costs, says the writer.
Owning an EV may be financially superior to an internal combustion engine car. But there are also hidden costs, says the writer.

Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere – just not at home

Faced with lacklustre domestic demand, China’s automakers have an increasingly powerful incentive to accelerate a push overseas that was already well under way.
Faced with lacklustre domestic demand, China’s automakers have an increasingly powerful incentive to accelerate a push overseas that was already well under way.

Torque Shop

Consider typical commute, weather conditions and treadwear life when choosing the right tyre

Distance travelled per trip, environment and the travel route are parameters that one should consider when selecting tyres.
Distance travelled per trip, environment and the travel route are parameters that one should consider when selecting tyres.

Car review

Save $26,000 in down payment by picking Aion UT with smaller battery

Aion UT Standard’s smaller wheels and lighter weight make the EV more fun to drive.
Aion UT Standard’s smaller wheels and lighter weight make the EV more fun to drive.

Toyota ex-chief Okuda, pioneer of the Prius, dies at 93

Japan’s former Toyota Motor Corp President Hiroshi Okuda sitting in the driver’s seat of the newly developed Prius on Oct 14, 1997.
Japan’s former Toyota Motor Corp President Hiroshi Okuda sitting in the driver’s seat of the newly developed Prius on Oct 14, 1997.

Britain’s JCB Hydromax sets world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle

The Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car on the runway during runway testing at RAF Wittering in Britain, on June 17.
The Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car on the runway during runway testing at RAF Wittering in Britain, on June 17.

No lesson slots at driving school? Try Bukit Batok centre at weekend but be prepared to pay more

Learners can join the queue to book a practical lesson slot at Bukit Batok Driving Centre during one of the weekend time blocks for an additional surcharge of $45.
Learners can join the queue to book a practical lesson slot at Bukit Batok Driving Centre during one of the weekend time blocks for an additional surcharge of $45.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.