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Electric and hybrid vehicles

US carmakers risk being reduced to niche producers of petrol vehicles

A worker fits a wheel onto a Ford Bronco at the automaker's plant in Wayne, Mich.  US automakers are facing difficult choices.
A worker fits a wheel onto a Ford Bronco at the automaker's plant in Wayne, Mich.  US automakers are facing difficult choices.

Car review

Toyota bZ4X makes powerful comeback

Interior and exterior of the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover,  on Feb 26, 2026.
Interior and exterior of the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover,  on Feb 26, 2026.

Fast Lane

Heart on Wheels, Lego Model T, VW’s 2-millionth EV, BMW humanoid

Heart On Wheels is looking to collect 28,000 food items for communities in need on March 7 and 8.
Heart On Wheels is looking to collect 28,000 food items for communities in need on March 7 and 8.

Box-ing match: How the Toyota Noah and Honda Step Wgn – two boxy MPVs – stack up against each other

Outdoor shoot for Toyota Noah (left) vs Honda StepWGN (right) on March 3, 2026.
Outdoor shoot for Toyota Noah (left) vs Honda StepWGN (right) on March 3, 2026.

Forum: Mandatory fire extinguishers for EVs not practical

LTA reviewing COE categories for cars

LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.
LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.

COE prices up across all categories, Cat B up 8.6% to $114,002

The rise in Category B COE premium comes after two rounds of dips.
The rise in Category B COE premium comes after two rounds of dips.

PARF cuts not expected to significantly affect COE renewals: Jeffrey Siow

The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.
The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.

Two of four EV fires in 2025 involved high-voltage batteries: SCDF

0218 [Electric Vehicle Fire along BKE]
On 17 February 2025 at about 9:20pm, SCDF was alerted to a car fire along BKE towards Woodlands near Dairy Farm Road exit.
0218 [Electric Vehicle Fire along BKE]
On 17 February 2025 at about 9:20pm, SCDF was alerted to a car fire along BKE towards Woodlands near Dairy Farm Road exit.

Forum: Make it mandatory for EVs to carry fire extinguishers

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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.