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Electric and hybrid vehicles

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

Car review

Subaru e-Outback packs more room and vroom

Interior and exterior of the Subaru e-Outback, on Apr 17, 2026.
Interior and exterior of the Subaru e-Outback, on Apr 17, 2026.

Fast Lane

Mercedes-Benz C-class goes electric, The Car Expo returns, Toyota to sell US-made cars in Japan

The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.

Car review

Compact German SUVs go head to head

ST20260421_202642200717 Kua Chee Siong/ ctcompare24/ 
BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 SUV.
ST20260421_202642200717 Kua Chee Siong/ ctcompare24/ 
BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 SUV.

Going sideways: Try drifting at indoor kart circuit at Velocity @ Novena Square

from left: Dorifto! co-founders Shane Ang, Gladys Lam, Kenneth Ho and Shawn Ang with the drift karts styled after the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 at the indoor drift circuit on April 14, 2026.
from left: Dorifto! co-founders Shane Ang, Gladys Lam, Kenneth Ho and Shawn Ang with the drift karts styled after the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 at the indoor drift circuit on April 14, 2026.

Porsche offers more style and operating range with the Coupe version of the Cayenne Electric

ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE
ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE

Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects to start delivering ‘flying’ cars in 2027

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng displays a concept flying car at an event by the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on April 15.
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng displays a concept flying car at an event by the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on April 15.

Tesla says spending will triple to $32 billion in 2026 on AI, robotics push

Tesla chief financial officer Vaibhav Taneja said the company has seen increased customer interest amid rising petrol prices.
Tesla chief financial officer Vaibhav Taneja said the company has seen increased customer interest amid rising petrol prices.

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

Electric vehicle revolution creates new dependencies

Unlike oil, EV supply chains concentrate power at materials, processing capacity, and technological bottlenecks.
Unlike oil, EV supply chains concentrate power at materials, processing capacity, and technological bottlenecks.

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