Derryn Wong
CORRESPONDENT
BT’s transport correspondent has covered the automotive industry for more than 15 years and now also reports on mobility, aviation and shipping. If it moves people or things, he’s interested and even more interested if it does so faster, better and cleaner.
Wuling’s commercial vehicle brand Linxys makes South-east Asia debut in Singapore with Carsome subsidiary CarTimes
The brand debuts with two electric vans, including the city-state’s first fully electric micro van
Motorway debuts China commercial vehicle brand Qingling Motors; relaunches Ssangyong in Singapore
Qingling Motors’ introduction comes just ahead of government incentives commencing in 2026
Economy passengers to be charged S$1 to S$10.40 sustainable fuel levy from Oct 2026
Levy for business and first-class flights originating in Singapore ranges from S$4 to S$41.60; cargo levy from S$0.01 to S$0.15 per kg
COE premiums crash as market hits ‘near standstill’; mainstream car category dips 10%, large cars down 13%
Category B leads the fall, with a decline of S$16,888 to S$115,001
Private property residents account for majority of households with 2 or more cars
[SINGAPORE] Most households in Singapore that own more than one car are those residing in non-Housing & Development Board (HDB) properties, said...
Singapore drivers turn to long-term rentals and leasing as car prices spiral
Reduced upfront expenditure and increased convenience are driving an uptick, say rental companies and industry observers
This limited edition Rolls-Royce’s richest feature isn’t bling, but the 100 years of history inside it
Phantom Centenary’s “most technically ambitious” limited series features 77 interior artworks depicting scenes from the model’s past
GIC sues China EV maker Nio, top execs for allegedly inflating revenues of at least US$600 million
It’s accusing Nio of fraud via manipulation of battery ‘sales’; seeks damages for its purchase of 54 million Nio depositary shares
Bugatti has ‘absolutely’ no plans to ditch internal combustion engines, says its EV-pioneering CEO
Fully electric vehicles are not the future for hypercars, says Mate Rimac, who also sees Asia-Pacific as an ‘untapped’ market for the...
Stronger, tougher, cleaner: A*Star and local companies find new solutions in advanced manufacturing
Three new joint labs will develop new capabilities for high-value sectors such as aerospace and semiconductors