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25 analysis articles

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
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
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
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
BMW now offers drivers their carbon footprint analysis
Launched in Europe for now, the feature is available for BMW and MINI vehicles with combustion engines, as well as PHEVs and EVs.
BMW News
COE Analysis July '25: More COEs, but premiums still rising
The past quarter saw Cat A shooting past $100,000 in May following The Car Expo, despite the current period benefitting from an increased COE supply.
Features
COE Analysis Apr '25: Higher COE quota, high premiums still
Amidst increases in both COE supply and car-buying demand recently, premiums have continued to float around the $100,000 line for all categories.
Features
A different 2024 list: Toyota and BYD emerge on top
With parallel imports factored in, Toyota was still 2024's leader for new car registrations, even as BYD took the crown decisively among authorised dealers.
Features
Dec '24 COE Analysis: Recounting another unprecedented year
COE premiums in 2024 were arguably nowhere near their 2023 peaks - but could additional reprieve come still in 2025, especially when February swings around?
Features
Late COE Analysis Oct '24: Premiums still trending upwards
Despite the increased supply, COE premiums have still been on a steady rise in recent months - but could further relief be on its way now?
Features
Mid-2024 leaderboard: Is it Toyota or BYD that's on top?
BYD's spike in popularity shouldn't be surprising - but just how massive has its growth been? Also, where does that leave the traditional heavyweights?
Features
COE Analysis July '24: Is $90-100k the new normal?
Despite a COE supply-boost over the past quarter, premiums have crept (slowly) back up again, with Cat A seeing the most significant increase.
Features
COE Analysis Apr '24: Every category is finally below $100k
As the cut-and-fill method continues to bolster COE supply, premiums finally appear to be cooling off. Meanwhile, de-registrations are still on the rise.
Features
2023 round-up: Toyota, Merc lead again; BYD makes huge waves
Even as Singapore's Top 3 hold steady, the rest of the Top 10 is seeing some surprising reshuffling as hybrid and electric cars continue to gain popularity.
Features
Discover a vehicle's true condition in under 15 minutes
With the first thermographic 3D robot scanner in Asia, Impact Analysis Evaluation Centre safeguards your interests by detecting potential hidden damages.
Features
COE Analysis Jan '24: We don't know how to forecast anymore
Although an unprecedented 'cut-and-fill' method has increased the opacity of the COE system, the recent rise in de-registrations is still worth noting.
Features
Oct '23: COE quota forecast to remain level come November
As COE premiums tower over at record heights - and as the LTA continues to make one-off changes - it appears unlikely that the quota will rise in November.
Features
COE Analysis July '23: COE supply forecast to rise in August
As the one-time adjustment of additional COEs continues to impact the coming quarters, the COE quota is projected to rise for the August to October period.
Features
March 2023: COE supply projected to fall uniformly, even as Cat A, B and E premiums all stand at record highs
It appears that the end of sky-high premiums may not yet be in sight, as slowing de-registrations suggest that the COE quota for May to July is set to fall.
Features
December 2022: As premiums stabilise slightly, COE supply for Cat A and E projected to increase slightly in Feb
COE premiums have levelled out recently, as data suggests an impending supply increase for Cats A and E. Still, don't expect prices to fall sharply - if at all.
Features

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25 analysis articles

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
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
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
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
BMW now offers drivers their carbon footprint analysis
Launched in Europe for now, the feature is available for BMW and MINI vehicles with combustion engines, as well as PHEVs and EVs.
BMW News
COE Analysis July '25: More COEs, but premiums still rising
The past quarter saw Cat A shooting past $100,000 in May following The Car Expo, despite the current period benefitting from an increased COE supply.
Features
COE Analysis Apr '25: Higher COE quota, high premiums still
Amidst increases in both COE supply and car-buying demand recently, premiums have continued to float around the $100,000 line for all categories.
Features
A different 2024 list: Toyota and BYD emerge on top
With parallel imports factored in, Toyota was still 2024's leader for new car registrations, even as BYD took the crown decisively among authorised dealers.
Features
Dec '24 COE Analysis: Recounting another unprecedented year
COE premiums in 2024 were arguably nowhere near their 2023 peaks - but could additional reprieve come still in 2025, especially when February swings around?
Features
Late COE Analysis Oct '24: Premiums still trending upwards
Despite the increased supply, COE premiums have still been on a steady rise in recent months - but could further relief be on its way now?
Features
Mid-2024 leaderboard: Is it Toyota or BYD that's on top?
BYD's spike in popularity shouldn't be surprising - but just how massive has its growth been? Also, where does that leave the traditional heavyweights?
Features
COE Analysis July '24: Is $90-100k the new normal?
Despite a COE supply-boost over the past quarter, premiums have crept (slowly) back up again, with Cat A seeing the most significant increase.
Features
COE Analysis Apr '24: Every category is finally below $100k
As the cut-and-fill method continues to bolster COE supply, premiums finally appear to be cooling off. Meanwhile, de-registrations are still on the rise.
Features
2023 round-up: Toyota, Merc lead again; BYD makes huge waves
Even as Singapore's Top 3 hold steady, the rest of the Top 10 is seeing some surprising reshuffling as hybrid and electric cars continue to gain popularity.
Features
Discover a vehicle's true condition in under 15 minutes
With the first thermographic 3D robot scanner in Asia, Impact Analysis Evaluation Centre safeguards your interests by detecting potential hidden damages.
Features
COE Analysis Jan '24: We don't know how to forecast anymore
Although an unprecedented 'cut-and-fill' method has increased the opacity of the COE system, the recent rise in de-registrations is still worth noting.
Features
Oct '23: COE quota forecast to remain level come November
As COE premiums tower over at record heights - and as the LTA continues to make one-off changes - it appears unlikely that the quota will rise in November.
Features
COE Analysis July '23: COE supply forecast to rise in August
As the one-time adjustment of additional COEs continues to impact the coming quarters, the COE quota is projected to rise for the August to October period.
Features
March 2023: COE supply projected to fall uniformly, even as Cat A, B and E premiums all stand at record highs
It appears that the end of sky-high premiums may not yet be in sight, as slowing de-registrations suggest that the COE quota for May to July is set to fall.
Features
December 2022: As premiums stabilise slightly, COE supply for Cat A and E projected to increase slightly in Feb
COE premiums have levelled out recently, as data suggests an impending supply increase for Cats A and E. Still, don't expect prices to fall sharply - if at all.
Features

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