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Do you really want a car?
Buying an SUV only to find yourself stuck in city traffic all the time? Find out what you should really take into consideration when purchasing a new car. - The Nation
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BMW unveils new 7-series limo way ahead of S'pore launch
The new car is packed with new features, including those designed for fuel efficiency. -ST
Different shades of cool
Avoid the glaring sun and protect your eyes while driving with some cutting edge sunglasses. Perfect for Singapore roads or a high performance car. -BT
Customs cracks down on car importers who evade tax
About 70 vehicles from parallel importers held up at the port due to their low declared values
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Borneo Motors finally brings in Toyota Wish
Decision may be five years late, but it could be better late than never. Parallel importers unfazed by the competition, noting that the Wish is already an 'old model' in the market. -TNP
Cars for sale must display fuel economy labels
Govt will make it mandatory for retailers to display fuel economy labels on cars.
Continental touch can land you in trouble
Licence plates with EU designs selling fast despite being against LTA rules.
Tax reduction makes diesel-powered passenger cars cheaper to own
From July 1, however, diesel cars that meet the stringent Euro IV emission standard will attract a supplementary tax of $1.25 per cubic cm of its engine displacement.
High-end car buyers likely to wait; others may not
Straw poll indicated that buyers of high-end cars more likely to wait for cut in ARF next month.
Most car owners stand to gain from road tax cut
Many do not pass a gantry; only 300,000 ERP transactions a day out of 3 million trips.
Lower ARF won't mean cheaper cars
Rise in COE premiums may offset tax cuts, say industry players.
Some cheer for new car buyers but not for long
Industry players say cut in COE numbers will up premiums
COEs to be reduced from next year
Number of Certificate of Entitlement to buy vehicles will be cut from 4% to 1.5%.
He saved $500,000 on his Rolls-Royce
Rules about the import of second-hand vehicles have been relaxed, and car lovers are celebrating.
He buys car because of cab fare hike
Cost of taking taxis & cost of owning car can be almost equal.
Strong demand expected for CNG cars
Dealers gear up for sales with 2 new CNG stations set to open; they also plan to introduce cars that can run on both gas, petrol.
Parf a discount on upfront taxes, hence no cash refund
The Parf is a tax concession accorded to vehicle owners who scrap and replace their cars before the vehicles are 10 years old.
The 8 for '08
You don't have to consult an almanac to know that 2008 will be a great year for car lovers.
 
   

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