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Should I buy a car in July / August / September 2026?
Could this be the time buy that car that you've always wanted? We take a look at what factors could affect COE prices in the coming months here!
Features
16 noteworthy production models at the 2026 Auto Beijing!
We bring you some of our favourites from this year's show, ranging from models relevant to Singapore, all the way to those that are simply just intriguing.
Features
Opinion: Why do we even need green number plates?
It appears that electric vehicles will soon be required to have differentiated number plates. What for?
Features
Us against the world: Which is the best off-roader?
We ask four of our writers to choose which off-roader best appeals to them and make a case for owning each. Things are about to get a little animal…
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Is the all-new BMW i3 the most important 3 Series yet?
The i3 promises driving pleasure at its core, but that's not all BMW has invested in to ensure the 3 Series nameplate continues soaring to greater heights.
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COE Analysis Apr' 2026: Is real change finally on its way?
COE premiums were lower on average in Q1 2026 than in Q4 2025, but the past quarter was still packed with industry shifts - and more change could be coming.
Features
One year into its shift, where does Audi stand in Singapore?
As the Audi House of Progress turns one, we chat with the brand's Managing Director about what the brand has learned so far, and where it's headed for 2026.
Features
Potential fixes to our COE system
From categorisation tweaks to radical overhauls, here are some ideas that we have about possible fixes to our COE system.
Features
Quiet return: Charting a new course for Jeep and Alfa Romeo
We speak to Red Rock & Rosso Motor, the new team at the helm, about what lies ahead for the brands in Singapore and why the setup feels quite different now.
Features
Borneo Motors still believes in the might of Japan
Toyota's first BEV, the Toyota bZ4X, is in Singapore at last. Will consumers bite? Authorised dealer Borneo Motors thinks it's got a good shot.
Features
Every car in Singapore that currently has a $0 ARF
No surprises: They're all Chinese, and they're all electric, although the spread of body types and brands you'll find here is still relatively diverse.
Features
PARF rebates cut by 45%: Six quick takeaways and thoughts
Financially at least, EVs are likely to become more enticing to own than ICE cars - but what else lies ahead for Singaporean buyers? We dig in.
Features
2025 new car registrations: BYD takes the lead decisively
Registering more than 11,000 cars, BYD was 2025's indubitable champion, with Toyota and BMW in 2nd and 3rd, and GAC, XPENG and MG just outside the Top 10.
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COE Analysis Dec '25: More of the same ($100k COEs)?
Looking back on 2025 has taught us one important lesson: That a consistently increasing COE supply still doesn't guarantee lower premiums or car prices.
Features
5 trends to look out for in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, here are five trends that we are going to keeping a close eye on next year.
Features
6 reasons COE will continue to go up
Even with record-breaking premiums, multiple factors point to the inescapable reality that COE premiums will continue to increase.
Features
Looking, but not turning back: BMW embraces new era with iX3
As forward-looking as the new Neue Klasse may be, BMW is staying true to its promise of building the ultimate driving machines - just for a brand new era.
Features
COE Analysis Oct '25: Premiums sizzle as 2026 looms over
Ahead of soon-to-be-lowered rebates under the revised VES and EEAI, the past quarter saw Cat A hit a record high, with Cat B and E also surging northwards.
Features
Is parallel import hesitancy growing among car buyers?
A recent headline-grabbing tragedy casts the spotlight on the parallel import market once more.
Features
Is Proton here to stay?
Proton has returned here in Singapore, but are the trade winds favourable for the Malaysian marque? We look at its chances here.
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92 commentary Features

Should I buy a car in July / August / September 2026?
Could this be the time buy that car that you've always wanted? We take a look at what factors could affect COE prices in the coming months here!
Features
16 noteworthy production models at the 2026 Auto Beijing!
We bring you some of our favourites from this year's show, ranging from models relevant to Singapore, all the way to those that are simply just intriguing.
Features
Opinion: Why do we even need green number plates?
It appears that electric vehicles will soon be required to have differentiated number plates. What for?
Features
Us against the world: Which is the best off-roader?
We ask four of our writers to choose which off-roader best appeals to them and make a case for owning each. Things are about to get a little animal…
Features
Is the all-new BMW i3 the most important 3 Series yet?
The i3 promises driving pleasure at its core, but that's not all BMW has invested in to ensure the 3 Series nameplate continues soaring to greater heights.
Features
COE Analysis Apr' 2026: Is real change finally on its way?
COE premiums were lower on average in Q1 2026 than in Q4 2025, but the past quarter was still packed with industry shifts - and more change could be coming.
Features
One year into its shift, where does Audi stand in Singapore?
As the Audi House of Progress turns one, we chat with the brand's Managing Director about what the brand has learned so far, and where it's headed for 2026.
Features
Potential fixes to our COE system
From categorisation tweaks to radical overhauls, here are some ideas that we have about possible fixes to our COE system.
Features
Quiet return: Charting a new course for Jeep and Alfa Romeo
We speak to Red Rock & Rosso Motor, the new team at the helm, about what lies ahead for the brands in Singapore and why the setup feels quite different now.
Features
Borneo Motors still believes in the might of Japan
Toyota's first BEV, the Toyota bZ4X, is in Singapore at last. Will consumers bite? Authorised dealer Borneo Motors thinks it's got a good shot.
Features
Every car in Singapore that currently has a $0 ARF
No surprises: They're all Chinese, and they're all electric, although the spread of body types and brands you'll find here is still relatively diverse.
Features
PARF rebates cut by 45%: Six quick takeaways and thoughts
Financially at least, EVs are likely to become more enticing to own than ICE cars - but what else lies ahead for Singaporean buyers? We dig in.
Features
2025 new car registrations: BYD takes the lead decisively
Registering more than 11,000 cars, BYD was 2025's indubitable champion, with Toyota and BMW in 2nd and 3rd, and GAC, XPENG and MG just outside the Top 10.
Features
COE Analysis Dec '25: More of the same ($100k COEs)?
Looking back on 2025 has taught us one important lesson: That a consistently increasing COE supply still doesn't guarantee lower premiums or car prices.
Features
5 trends to look out for in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, here are five trends that we are going to keeping a close eye on next year.
Features
6 reasons COE will continue to go up
Even with record-breaking premiums, multiple factors point to the inescapable reality that COE premiums will continue to increase.
Features
Looking, but not turning back: BMW embraces new era with iX3
As forward-looking as the new Neue Klasse may be, BMW is staying true to its promise of building the ultimate driving machines - just for a brand new era.
Features
COE Analysis Oct '25: Premiums sizzle as 2026 looms over
Ahead of soon-to-be-lowered rebates under the revised VES and EEAI, the past quarter saw Cat A hit a record high, with Cat B and E also surging northwards.
Features
Is parallel import hesitancy growing among car buyers?
A recent headline-grabbing tragedy casts the spotlight on the parallel import market once more.
Features
Is Proton here to stay?
Proton has returned here in Singapore, but are the trade winds favourable for the Malaysian marque? We look at its chances here.
Features

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