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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.

Cat A COE price climbs 3.9% to $109,501 after falls in last four rounds; Cat B rate dips 7.1%

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Vehicles travelling on Pan-island expressway (PIE) as viewed from Block 195 Kim Keat Avenue on Nov 11, 2025. 

Can be used for stories on greenery, nature, road, transport, oil, petrol, diesel, COE, LTA, Land Transport Authority, vehicle, taxi, car and traffic. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Vehicles travelling on Pan-island expressway (PIE) as viewed from Block 195 Kim Keat Avenue on Nov 11, 2025. 

Can be used for stories on greenery, nature, road, transport, oil, petrol, diesel, COE, LTA, Land Transport Authority, vehicle, taxi, car and traffic. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

COE prices down across most categories; Cat B premium drops 4.6% to $123,900

The Category A COE rate was 3.3% lower than two weeks ago.
The Category A COE rate was 3.3% lower than two weeks ago.

DBS, OCBC and others owed $306m by S’pore car-sharing service Shariot and related firms

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Cars parked inside Autobahn Rent A Car office (centre) at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

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Cars parked inside Autobahn Rent A Car office (centre) at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Cat B COE premium climbs 12.9% to $129,890 after falls in last two rounds; Cat A rate dips 0.9%

Premiums rose in all categories except those for smaller cars, which dipped to $109,000.
Premiums rose in all categories except those for smaller cars, which dipped to $109,000.

Cat A COE price falls 9.8% to $110,002 as premiums drop across the board

Motor dealers said buyers are waiting for COE premiums to fall further before committing.
Motor dealers said buyers are waiting for COE premiums to fall further before committing.

Surge in Chinese EVs is supercharging COE prices

China’s overcapacity has exported inflation into Singapore’s car market, with COEs becoming collateral damage of foreign industrial policy.
China’s overcapacity has exported inflation into Singapore’s car market, with COEs becoming collateral damage of foreign industrial policy.

Nearly half of Cat A COEs go to EVs, which account for 43% of new sales so far in 2025

The updated Tesla Model Y RWD 110
The updated Tesla Model Y RWD 110

World Athletics uncovers 1.5 million euros corporate theft by staff

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Opening Ceremony - Medal Ceremony - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 13, 2025 World Athletics President Sebastian Coe ahead of the evening events REUTERS/Edgar Su
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Opening Ceremony - Medal Ceremony - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 13, 2025 World Athletics President Sebastian Coe ahead of the evening events REUTERS/Edgar Su

BYD, the top-selling car brand in Singapore, widens lead over Toyota

BYD is poised to end 2025 with a sales record in Singapore as it extends its lead over Toyota.
BYD is poised to end 2025 with a sales record in Singapore as it extends its lead over Toyota.

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