COE

COE premiums rise in most categories except Cat A, which dipped to $124,229

Cars on a Singapore road.

The last of the breed: The final Category A COE petrol cars you can buy today

Category A petrol cars like the BMW 116 are getting rarer with the growing interest in electric vehicles.

Car review

Mercedes-Benz bridges fossil fuel and electric driving with GLE400e Coupe

Mercedes-Benz priced the GLE plug-in hybrid below the mild-hybrid 3-litre versions so buyers are not paying more for the coupe styling.

COE prices up across the board; Cat A premium rises to $124,790

The premium for a Category B certificate came in at $126,236 on May 6.

Car review

Lamborghini Temerario is a 907hp supercar with a dash of hybrid on the side

The Temerario looks more subtle than other Lamborghini models while being extremely driveable.

Car review

MG reinvents its MG 4 electric hatchback to fit in

MG's electric hatchback's conventional design hides a very energy efficient powertrain.

Cat A COE supply to dip for May to July period; overall quota up 1.2%

The supply of Category A COEs will be 2% lower.

Torque Shop

Getting a 10-year-old car ready for COE renewal

Get the car checked by more than one workshop to ascertain what needs to be done.

Cat A COE rate rises to $123,010, exceeds Cat B price for second time in two months

The Category B premium came in at $121,001 on April 22, 2026.

Shopping for a new car? Four tips to get the most bang for your buck

Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs: the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.

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