COE prices show no signs of slowing down. Sheldon Trollope thinks reintroducing Q-plates could be a way to make car ownership more equitable for Singaporeans. Another COE bidding round, another record high. There seems to be no sign of Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) prices letting up. Even when the Land Transport Authority (LTA) increased the quota by 1,025 cars, it did little to curb the upward trend. Yesterday, COE premiums soared to ...
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It’s an unmistakable sight on our roads, and it's universally hated by everyone. But, how does the ERP system work? It sucks your hard-earned money and doesn't give it back. Seemingly the only thing in Singapore that cannot break down, it's the legendary ERP. Electronic Road Pricing, or ERP, was a scheme conceived as a means to regulate the use of roads and handle traffic congestion. First implemented in 1998, these gantries ...
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There’s only one answer when you’re asked to spend an afternoon test-driving the latest range of BMW models back to back… The car industry moves at such a rapid rate that it doesn’t take long before an entire range changes right below your nose. After being away for the first half of the year due an overseas posting, the opportunity to be reacquainted with the latest range of BMW models proved ...
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LCVs may be cheaper to buy than a hybrid mini MPV, but the cost of van ownership will surprise you. Less than 20 years ago, vans and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) could be owned and operated without having to register under a business. This pushed many potential car buyers at the time into van ownership instead, due to them being more affordable, but also due in no small part to the ...
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The Karting Arena Jurong is said to be designed “by racers, for racers”. Motorsport fans and adrenaline junkies, give a cheer, for a new go-kart circuit is now in business. Behind the opening is The Karting Arena (TKA), the same folks behind Singapore’s first electric kart track in Bukit Timah. Thing is, while that venue is great for newbies, young’uns, and casual folk, the small track size and limited kart performance makes ...
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This National Day, we take a look at three made in Singapore products churned out by our Little Red Dot over the years. Ask any foreigner, and they’ll describe Singapore as a tiny red dot barren of natural resources. Unlike our neighbours — with Malaysian tin, Bruneian oil, and Indonesian coal — there’s nothing much if you dig into Singapore’s ground. Even our founding father, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, knew ...
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Stressed out from the pandemic, or everything in general? Slow down, and take a stroll through these parks and gardens in Singapore to recentre yourself! They say time flies when you’re having fun, but the obvious truth is, time flies no matter what you do. That’s right, without realising it, it’s been more than a year since we began adapting to a new norm. With COVID-19 has come a myriad of ...
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Get into the Halloween mood by driving around to the most haunted roads in Singapore, affectionately sourced by the AutoApp editorial team. There’s always that one friend who constantly insists that nothing ever spooks him. Like that time you asked him to go watch the latest horror flick with you and he was like, “Huh? Don’t want la, not scary”, or when you invited him to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights ...
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With the September school holidays in Singapore right around the corner, you may be looking for some recommendations of places to head to for some good ol’ family fun close to home. Short on ideas? We got your back. Let the AutoApp Editorial Team share some of their favourite spots with you! So you’ve had to bid goodbye to that relaxing resort stay in Bintan, and wave sadly in Singaporean as ...
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Itching to travel but settling for a staycation? Bring the holiday mood home without breaking the bank with these small changes! Singaporeans have a number of hobbies, and travel probably ranks pretty high after eating good food. Unfortunately, the luxury of travel remains a pipe dream for the indefinite long term. (Excuse me while I mourn the expiring airline miles I've been saving.) Nonetheless, the next best ‘getaway ’ that we often ...
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In the past few weeks, we’ve brought you on a journey of yesteryear – reliving the lau kwee things you did as a teen in the 90s, and lepak places that are since gone but will never be forgotten. For this fourth (and last) article in our ‘Going Stun’ series, this stop on the trip down memory lane will revive your childhood days with these old school snacks you probably used ...
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All good things come to an end, and so did these old-school lepak places. So you’ve relived your (embarrassing) childhood, and checked out these presidential rides from National Days past. You’re probably wondering what other fond memories we could possibly unearth in the spirit of celebrating our nation’s birthday. For the third article in our ‘Going Stun’ series, this trip down memory lane will revisit some of our favourite lepak places ...
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Ever wondered what wheels the President of Singapore uses to get around in? We did, and here’s what we found out. This is part of a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Here in Singapore, the month of August means it’s that time of year when a red and white outfit is de rigueur for many, flags start appearing outside windows everywhere, and patriotic ...
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If you love all things retro, ‘13 ‘throw face’ things 90s kids in Singapore did as teens’ is the first in a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Ah, the teenage years – a confusing time when it was all about self-discovery, rebellion, and making sweet memories. Being a teen in the early 2000s was an awesome experience, what with technology becoming more accessible, ...
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If you're not fond of eating your greens, that's OK! These nature hangouts are another kind of green that're also great for your health. Have you been feeling restless or unmotivated lately? Taking a breather occasionally is important for both our physical and mental health. One study has shown that spending time in nature can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. For a small country, Singapore has no shortage of hiking ...
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