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All electric vehicles in S’pore must be compatible with the Type 2 connector standard for charging

Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.
Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.

Forum: China’s new EV door rules are a warning Singapore should heed early

Norris says 'giddy' Russell is hungry for his F1 crown

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Drug dealers, underage drivers caught using deregistered vehicles as cases surge

The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.
The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.

Cat B COE rate falls by 8.8% to $110,890 as premiums drop across the board

COE prices fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Feb 4.
COE prices fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Feb 4.

S’pore to fully switch to new ERP system from Jan 1, 2027; Bill to make on-board unit compulsory

Vehicle owners who have not installed the OBU will get a final reminder from LTA from Feb 15, 2026, and be given three months to do so for free.
Vehicle owners who have not installed the OBU will get a final reminder from LTA from Feb 15, 2026, and be given three months to do so for free.

Over 12,000 vehicles in S’pore yet to be rectified for faulty Takata airbags that killed man in 2022

A mechanic holds an airbag module made by the Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata.
A mechanic holds an airbag module made by the Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata.

Rental car population hits high of 95,857 vehicles in 2025 amid high COE prices

Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.
Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.

Fast Lane

Bentley Supersports in action, super-quick EV chargers at Great World, Puma x McLaren merchandise

ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS
ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS

Car review

Bold Kia EV4 stands out among electric vehicles

Kia EV4 for Life motoring review photographed on Jan 27, 2026.
Kia EV4 for Life motoring review photographed on Jan 27, 2026.

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