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COE

Car review

BYD Atto 1 is a likeable EV with an oversized COE burden

BYD Atto 1 packs plenty of space within its tiny footprint.
BYD Atto 1 packs plenty of space within its tiny footprint.

Fast Lane

Self-driving Tesla Cybercab bound for S’pore on its Asia tour

The Tesla Cybercab is completely self-driving and does not have a physical steering wheel.
The Tesla Cybercab is completely self-driving and does not have a physical steering wheel.

Car review

BMW i7 brings upgraded user interface and battery tech

Aligning with the M Sport theme of this BMW 7-series are carbon fibre style accents sparingly applied in the cabin, complementing the jewel-like controls on the centre console.
Aligning with the M Sport theme of this BMW 7-series are carbon fibre style accents sparingly applied in the cabin, complementing the jewel-like controls on the centre console.

Coe says Kenya doping fight improving ahead of 2029 World Championships

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe attends a press conference during his visit after Nairobi won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, in Nairobi, Kenya, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe attends a press conference during his visit after Nairobi won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, in Nairobi, Kenya, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

Shrinking EV incentives, not proposed COE overhaul, drive car buyers to showrooms

Some car buyers said that their immediate concern was another deadline – the upcoming rollback of incentives for EV adoption from Jan 2027.
Some car buyers said that their immediate concern was another deadline – the upcoming rollback of incentives for EV adoption from Jan 2027.

Motorists, dealers waiting to see how proposed COE changes will impact car prices

A merger of the two COE categories is among the proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.
A merger of the two COE categories is among the proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.

Car review

Category A COE electric Mercedes-Benz CLA packs more style than baggage

Silver Arrows in 100kW, Category A COE-friendly form.
Silver Arrows in 100kW, Category A COE-friendly form.

Me And My Car

Petrolhead and his Toyota Camry with a mini chandelier

Jeffrey Toh spiced up the otherwise sombre-looking Camry with some outlandish touches.
Jeffrey Toh spiced up the otherwise sombre-looking Camry with some outlandish touches.

COE system takes a hard look at itself on road to fairness

The review of car categories is an effort to keep the system fair while ensuring that COE prices continue to be determined by market forces, says the writer.
The review of car categories is an effort to keep the system fair while ensuring that COE prices continue to be determined by market forces, says the writer.

Why Cat A and B could merge under proposed changes to COE system

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