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COE Bidding Results Analysis: April 2026 Round 1

April 2026 Round 1 saw premiums surge across the board after a three-week gap between cycles. Cat A hit $118,000 — its highest this year — while Cat B reached $121,000, narrowing the gap to just $3,000.

08 Apr 2026 · 7 min read

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COE Category Spread Analysis: Q1 2026

The spread between COE categories tells a story about relative demand. This Q1 2026 analysis examines how the gaps between Category A, B, and E evolved and what they signal for strategic bidding.

07 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

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Quarterly COE Trend Report: Q1 2026

Our quarterly deep dive into Q1 2026 COE trends: how premiums moved across all categories, what drove the changes, and what the data suggests for Q2 2026.

04 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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How Private Hire Cars Affect COE Prices

Private hire vehicles are a significant force in Singapore's COE market. We analyse how fleet sizes, deregistration patterns, and policy decisions interact with COE premiums.

31 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

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Quota Allocation Changes: Q2 2026 Analysis

LTA has announced Q2 2026 COE quotas. We break down the changes by category, explain the drivers behind the adjustments, and assess the likely impact on premiums.

27 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

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March 2026 COE Results Analysis

A deep dive into the March 2026 first bidding exercise results. Cat A closed at $108,220 and Cat B at $114,002, with category convergence raising fresh questions.

14 Mar 2026 · 8 min read

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COE Category Review 2026: What Changes Mean for You

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has announced a formal review of the COE category system, triggered by the convergence of Cat A and Cat B premiums. We examine the proposals and what they mean for every buyer.

14 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

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Why Cat A Premiums Hit $112K

Cat A reached $111,890 in the March 2026 second bidding. We examine how EV demand, quota constraints, and category convergence with Cat B are reshaping the market.

04 Mar 2026 · 9 min read

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Post-Budget PARF Changes: Before vs After

Budget 2026 delivered a historic overhaul of the PARF rebate: a 45-percentage-point cut to the formula and a halved cap of $30,000. We compare the old and new structures and analyse the far-reaching consequences for every car owner.

04 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

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COE Prices Through Every Crisis: SARS, GFC, COVID & Beyond

From the Asian Financial Crisis to the post-COVID six-figure era, we trace how every major economic shock shaped Singapore's COE market — and what the patterns tell us about the next disruption.

27 Feb 2026 · 11 min read

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Budget 2026 Impact on Car Ownership

Singapore Budget 2026 delivered sweeping changes: PARF rebates slashed by 45 percentage points, EV incentives reduced from $40K to $30K, and ARF tiers adjusted. We break down every measure and what it means for your wallet.

19 Feb 2026 · 5 min read

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Singapore Car Costs vs Hong Kong, Tokyo, London

How do Singapore's car costs stack up against other major cities? We compare the total cost of ownership in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and London across every major expense category.

17 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

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