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COE

Torque Shop

Driving a car with worn engine mountings will cause other parts to deteriorate

Cars can feel rough to drive when the engine mountings are worn.
Cars can feel rough to drive when the engine mountings are worn.

COE supply down 0.8% for February to April period, first drop since late 2022

In all, 18,824 certificates will be available for bidding.
In all, 18,824 certificates will be available for bidding.

Cat A COE premium climbs 7.3% to $109,501; Cat B rate up 2.1%

The price of an Open category certificate dipped nearly 1 per cent.
The price of an Open category certificate dipped nearly 1 per cent.

Allowing shorter-term renewals will likely amplify peak and trough of COE cycles: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said that besides the needs of existing owners, the interest of those who want to buy a new car also needs to be considered.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said that besides the needs of existing owners, the interest of those who want to buy a new car also needs to be considered.

5 cars to catch at the Singapore Motorshow

Here are five cars that have caught the eyes of ST’s Motoring team.
Here are five cars that have caught the eyes of ST’s Motoring team.

Cat A COE rate drops 6.8% to $102,009 in first exercise of 2026; Cat B price rises 3.5%

While the premium for a Category A COE in Singapore decreased from December 2025, the price of a Category B certificate increased.
While the premium for a Category A COE in Singapore decreased from December 2025, the price of a Category B certificate increased.

ST’s car-buying guide

Hot wheels: 25 choicest cars for the money in 2026

The 2026 car-buying guide by ST's Motoring team looks more closely at SUVs, with a handful of other vehicle types thrown in for brave or stubborn souls bent on going against the grain.
The 2026 car-buying guide by ST's Motoring team looks more closely at SUVs, with a handful of other vehicle types thrown in for brave or stubborn souls bent on going against the grain.

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.

BlueSG disposes of old EVs ahead of relaunch in 2026

The ubiquitous three-door Bluecar electric vehicle (EV) has been scrapped, while its larger five-door models have been sold to used car dealerships.
The ubiquitous three-door Bluecar electric vehicle (EV) has been scrapped, while its larger five-door models have been sold to used car dealerships.

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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.