Cars

How Paris beat the car

Though chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model

Industry observers say that electric vehicles would still retain a cost advantage over petrol-powered ones even if charging prices go up.

Singapore’s EV charging prices remain stable, but an April increase looms

Observers say climbing natural gas prices and a bump in electricity tariffs could make charging more expensive from next month

At S$180,888 with a Certificate of Entitlement, the Vios is currently Toyota’s cheapest car, though it’s still a full petrol-electric hybrid.
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Toyota Vios Hybrid review: A five-seater that beats motorcycles at their own game

Some people are in love with cars. Toyota’s new Vios Hybrid isn’t for them, but it is desirably dependable

The high cost of cars in Singapore is the main factor driving purchases in Malaysia, industry players say.
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Speed and savings: What’s driving Singaporeans to keep luxury cars in Malaysia

Businesses to aid this are emerging, with buyers drawn by lower costs, rare models and the simple joy of being behind the wheel

More electric vehicles have been introduced under Category A rules in recent years, increasing pressure on premiums.

Singapore to review COE categories for cars: Jeffrey Siow

This will include proposals to apply discounts or surcharges based on a car’s open market value

Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport, says recent car rebate changes were implemented with immediate effect to prevent bidders rushing to market.

Parf rebate reduction not expected to change COE renewal behaviour: MOT

Fewer than 2,000 car buyers were affected by the changes, says Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow in Parliament

The Zeekr 7X Performance AWD has two motors that pack 646 horsepower.
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Zeekr 7X review: A taxing situation

The Zeekr 7X has Scandinavian design, a better-than-German interior and a uniquely Singaporean problem

Affected cars will have their electric door circuits modified.

1,300 Toyota Prius units recalled in Singapore over rear doors that could open while car is moving

Rectification involves modifying door switch circuits, done free of charge, and for new cars before delivery

Automakers are facing billions of dollars in additional costs from Trump’s tariffs.

Detroit auto industry spared from Trump’s latest tariff programme

[DETROIT] Detroit’s automakers learned Friday (Feb 20) night that they had been spared from tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down most of his global dut...

Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 is a large, plush, three-row electric SUV with a hulking presence.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 review: Sizing up to deal with prices blowing up

Car prices have been eye-watering. Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 is good enough to lessen the sting.