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Beyond the showroom: How BYD is redefining the EV retail experience in S’pore

From thoughtfully designed lifestyle spaces to advanced battery technology, electric vehicle maker BYD reshapes how Singaporeans discover and adopt electric mobility

Luxury cars will face higher depreciation because of the move, which could affect sales.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Parf rebate changes could boost EV adoption and COE renewals but dampen luxury car sales

Observers say that the reduction of de-registration rebates for cars will favour electric vehicles over petrol and petrol-electric hybrids

The cut-throat competition has rippled through the entire supply chain.

China bans below-cost car sales to end prolonged price war

Despite Beijing’s efforts to stamp out aggressive discounting, the new year has brought a new round of price cuts

In addition to the retail partnerships, the refreshed stores also have more intuitive layouts for “quicker, easier shopping”, says Shell.

Shell revamps Select convenience stores with Watsons, Hooga, Vivino tie-ups

Debuting in 12 locations, the outlets will have an expanded product range, including those for health, wellness and lifestyle products

At the launch of the charger on Friday were (from left) Deng Ming, managing director of Huawei Digital Power Singapore; Stephanie Tan, CEO of EV-Electric (EVe); Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry of Transport, and Mayor for North East District;  Dean Cher, managing director of SP Mobility.

SP Group and Huawei introduce Singapore’s fastest EV charger with battery storage

It is rated for a maximum power of 480 kW and can add 200 km of range in five minutes for compatible vehicles

The Autobahn Rent A Car office in Mountbatten last November. Car-sharing company Shariot is among the companies related to Autobahn that are mired in over S$300 million of debt.

Autobahn Rent A Car director Roy Tan faces fresh forgery charge

He is accused of forging nine receipts to show that S$1.9 million had been paid in full to Toyota distributor Borneo Motors for nine cars

Automotive dealers say a market lull after the Singapore Motorshow and a change in buying behaviour are responsible for the fall in car category premiums.

Premiums for all COE categories drop, led by large cars with 9% decrease

At S$110,890, Category B touches an almost 12-month low

LTA said that as at mid-January 2026, motor dealers have notified owners of about 212,000 vehicles with the defect.

Over 12,000 vehicle owners in Singapore yet to rectify faulty Takata airbags that killed man in 2022

LTA advises buyers to purchase vehicles from dealers with strong track records and the ability to meet obligations

Pricing for the insurance begins at S$198 a year.

Automobile Association of Singapore rolls out first of its kind insurance for rental cars overseas

An annual plan, it will cover additional charges beyond the basic rental car protection coverage such as window or tyre damage and towing fees

Row upon row of vehicles wait to be shipped overseas on Jan. 2 at the Lianyungang terminal in East China’s Jiangsu province.

After EVs, smart driving tech to power China’s auto exports

China exported a record 7.1 million cars in 2025, buoyed by growing demand for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) as the global shift toward electrification gathered pace, allowing the country to keep its pos...