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Make way for private car ads
Want a funky look for your car? Turn your car into a mobile adspace and help supplement the rising costs of car ownership.-TNP
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Lorry smashes into 13 vehicles
A lorry spins out of control killing one and injuring several others.-NST
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GPS kits for express buses by year-end
Installed kits will allow their routes and speed to be monitored by their respective companies
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Malaysia's Proton launches 'zero-defect' campaign
Malaysia's oldest auto-maker intends to take on global market with increased build quality. |
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Scrap car and get PARF, COE rebates in cash from Sept 1
The move should make it easier for car owners to give up their cars and switch to public transport.
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Three times unlucky for cabbie
Number of taxi cheats are going up - and they are using increasingly cunning methods to skip on their fare. -TNP |
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Angry passenger uses violence
Man resorts to punching bus driver after falling asleep and missing his stop. -ST
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Are MRT train doors closing too fast for people to board?
Some passengers are having to leap to safety in order to avoid the closing doors. -myp |
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It was over in a split second
Wife watches in horror as pickup ploughs into husband and child at road crossing. -TNP
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Road closures for S'pore Food Festival
Boon Tat Road will be closed over the weekend to facilitate the Singapore Food Festival 2008. -ST
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3-vehicle collision on CTE
Police are appealing for eyewitnesses. -ST
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Spurned man initiates hot pursuit
Invitation to supper led to car chase and an attack for pub goers. -TNP |
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Penalise riders who do not give up seats to those in need
These days passengers aren't even giving up their seats for pregnant woman, are we becoming more inconsiderate by the day? -myp
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Race down memory lane with HeritageFest
Classic car race part of a two-week festival organised by the National Heritage Board. -myp |
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How not to smuggle diesel
Thai-registered lorry with seven special compartments to store up to 1,200 litres of fuel seized. -NST
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Toyota to build and sell Camry in China in 2010
Japanese automaker plans to outsource production of its popular luxury sedan. |
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Public transport is the way to go for F1
As race preparations enter the 'final lap', LTA advises the public to bear with the inconvenience of road closures.
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ST Kinetics service centre eyes premium cars sector
Star Black offers a service standard and quality easily comparable with the authorised agents. -BT |
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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
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Heritage Festival drive
Vintage and classic cars are part of the showcase at this year's event to attract more visitors. -ST |
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Online journey planner to help commuters plot their travel
LTA and Transitlink launch online journey planner which integrates information on both buses and trains to ease travel. -ST
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Formula One: Hamilton confident of improvement at Silverstone
Currently 10 points behind leader Massa, Briton is positive about upcoming race on home ground. |
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5 S'pore River ERP gantries kick in on Monday
They are at Eu Tong Sen St, New Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd and Fullerton Rd. -ST
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Formula One: Rain master Hamilton storms to home win
McLaren driver victorious after two consecutively lacklustre races in Canada and France. |
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Anti-fuel Rally aims to show how angry people are
Coaliation Against Inflation says Government should not take the strong signals lightly.
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8 bikers, leader's teen lover arrested
Mat Rempit gang believed to be responsible for 70 robberies arrested.
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Diesel price crosses $2 mark
Petrol prices have been rising steadily in the past couple of months affecting public transport operators and all motorists alike. -ST
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Tighten the belt:Tips to save on transport
With the rising fare and fuel prices, here are some tips to save on your transport costs.-ST |
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Hilux highway patrol?
An aging Toyota Hilux van complete with highway patrol livery and flashing blue lights was seen stopping a motorcyclist for traffic violation. Is the Traffic Police taking cost-cutting to the extreme? -ST
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Stopping short of death
Being short saved Hong Kong students' lives in bus crash. -TNP
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Temporary realignment of Serangoon Road from 12 July 2008
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Organiser adds 1,600 seats to meet F1 ticket rush
More grandstand seats to be added to cope with demand; 92 per cent of tickets for Singapore's inagural Grand Prix sold.
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Calls flood CVLB on errant cabbies
Some callers even want to know why KL is unable to learn from Singapore on ways to manage the taxi system. -The Star
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Smoother ride across new Singapore River gantries
DRIVING through the city was a lot smoother on Monday, the first day that new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries went up in the Central Business District (CBD).-ST
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Cut excise tax on petrol to help S'poreans cope
Motorists are having to cope with an economic slowdown, an uncertain global marketplace, rising inflation and more ERP gantries all at once.
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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 |
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Landing an Outlander
AsiaOne takes the Mitsubishi Outlander out for a few weeks just for the heck of it. -advertorial
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Taxi surcharges and time periods made clear
Operators explain CBD, ERP surcharges in response to public inquiry. -myp |
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Singapore to look into workers' safety on roads
Safety concerns of 120,000 Malaysian commuters who cross the border daily will be looked into. -NST
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1st drop in pump prices in 18 months
But industry watchers say it is too early to celebrate. -ST |
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Unpaid parking fines land her in court
Damaged motorcycle 'parked' by towing service incurs 10 days worth of unpaid parking charges. -TNP
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COE prices up slightly but sentiment remain weak
Main reason for the 1.3 to 5.5 per cent rise in rates was the three-week gap between the latest round and the previous one. -ST |
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Fairer fares for public transport commuters
New fare structure will be based on travel distance, regardless of number of transfers. -ST
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Two killed, 3 injured in bus-lorry collision on TPE
Police are appealing for information and witnesses. -ST
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Car crashes into NKF building
Man allegedly reverses car into dialysis centre in Ang Mo Kio. -TNP
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More seamless tranfers for commuters with new fare structure
Government is phasing in a new system that calculates fares according to distance, regardless of the number of transfers, so commuters with multiple transfers enjoy lower fares. -ST |
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F1 pit building completed
Building at Republic Plaza will house race facilities. -ST
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30-cent fuel levy for cab rides from Thursday
Singapore's largest taxi operator ComfortDelGro yesterday announced its decision to levy a fuel surcharge on all trips. -ST |
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Car break-in at Raffles Quay
She lost $1,000 cash, RM230 (S$97), a $120 handphone and some personal documents. -ST
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Lorry break-in at Jurong East
His waist pouch containing $100 cash and a few keys went missing. -ST
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Singaporeans must fill in 'white cards' again
Causeway traffic to Malaysia is expected to worsen with the new move on embarkation and disembarkation cards. -NST
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World-class transport? We've some way to go
Increases in population, congestion and higher ERP charges. What was once trumpted as a world class system, now seems to be under strain. -ST |
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Just one cent - that's the likely average fare hike
BUS and train fares may rise by no more than 1 per cent even though this year's fare adjustment formula allows for a jump of up to 3 per cent.-ST
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Not so sunny side of fuel hike
Rising petrol costs, poor fuel consumption leaves driver high and dry. -TNP |
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Two F1 tickets, one big mistake
Racing fan spends $2,800 on grandstand tickets, but organisers get one ticket wrong. -TNP
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LTA unveils locations of DTL stage 2 stations
Line will join residents in Bukit Panjang and Bukit Timah to the city centre. -ST
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17 BMWs turn up to pick up bride
They did not know the groom. Yet, these BMW owners agreed to be part of his wedding convoy - and for free. Never mind the sky-high petrol prices and having to get up early on the big day. -TNP
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Road diversions this week
Due to major public events certain roads around Stamford Road, Marina Bay and Punggol will be closed. -ST
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Road Rage: Boxed like a punching bag
A taxi driver turns violent for merely being honked at and relentlessly punches a driver 15 times till his cheeckbones fractured.
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Proton gets thumbs-down from consumers
Response to Malaysian carmaker's highly publicised 'zero-defect' campaign far from positive. -AFP |
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12 SUVs stolen in two weeks
Recent spike in theft of luxury SUVs; targeted models include high-end Lexus RXs and Toyota Harriers. -TNP
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Truly rapid transport
Expect faster trips with MRT's new Downtown Line; phases slated for completion in 2013 and 2015. -myp |
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No one could stop first female cabby
Judo black belt Wong Ah Mooi was a pioneer who wanted to drive until her final days.
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Names wanted for nine Downtown Line stations
Call for public to decide the names of new stations; completion of Downtown Line targeted at 2018. -myp
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Driving the Dragon Warrior
Like the Kung Fu Panda, this SUV is big, burly but all too loveable.
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Booking a taxi? Just call one common number from July 21
Booking a cab will be a breeze from next Monday. Taxi commuters will just have to call one common number - 6342 5222 - or remember 6-DIAL CAB |
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This is all that's left of his $23,000 motorbike
Late-night blaze in Woodlands carpark destroys 11 bikes, 3 cars. -TNP
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Consider customer satisfaction when making fare adjustment
SMU's Institute of Sercice Excellence suggests that fare increments should be matched by higher service quality. -myp
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'You think you own this road?'
Motorists upset by sign declaring Jalan Nuri as a private road will be surprised at the answer. -TNP
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Car thief shot dead after 3-hour pursuit
Police ambush turns into Hollywood chase scene as car thief flees in stolen police patrol car. -TNP |
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Safety and comfort considered in bike trial
LTA responds to concerns over commuter safety in buses and trains with regards to this issue. -myp
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Sorry sir, I didn't know...I didn't mean to...
Number of errant heavy vehicle drivers rising, but when caught, they are full of excuses. -TNP |
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Formula One: Raikkonen hoping the sun doesn't go down on his chances
Finnish world champion is counting on Ferrari's greater dry-weather consistancy to secure a victory at Sunday's German Grand Prix. -AFP
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Hamilton in masterful win
HOCKENHEIM (GERMANY) - LEWIS Hamilton used two sensational overtaking moves to overcome a blunder by his McLaren team and win the German Grand Prix yesterday. |
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Taxi drivers persist in raising initial charge
Malaysian taxi drivers are still allowed to buy petrol at old prices however pushes are being made to subsidize diesel prices as well. -NST
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Temporary closure of Pasir Ris Drive 1
Affected area between Pasir Ris Drive 12 and Pasir Ris Drive 10.
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Mother loses 3 children in smash-up
A mother survives a brutal head on collision with a lorry, but wakes up two hours later only to realize her three children were all killed instantly. -NST
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Kitty debate divides residents in 'cat town'
Cars along Jalan Pemipin swerve dangerously to dodge cats; residents in two minds over the growing number of strays. -TNP |
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Lorry driver trapped in seat after collision with bus
Three others also injured. -ST
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A freeze on further increases in ERP charges?
Minister for Transport Raymond Lim replies to questions on ERP in Parliament today. -AsiaOne
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Pump prices fall again - third time in fortnight
Reductions were 2 cents a litre for diesel & 4 cents for petrol. -ST
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Luxury car theft syndicate smashed
Luxury cars stolen in Klang Valley and Johor Baru were recovred after police closed in on a car theft conspiracy. |
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Cabbies demand for an RM1 fair hike
Even though the Malaysian government has subsidized petrol rates, taxi drivers still feel the need for fare hikes because of the 'rising cost of living'.-Star
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Petrol thefts up by 50% in first six months
Between January and June there has been a rise in the number of petrol thefts mainly from motorcycles around Woodlands, Jurong West and Bukit Panjang.-ST |
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Mover of mountains
The Outlander's massive bootspace is definitely handy when you're relocating - or dating Carrie Bradshaw.
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Extension of full-day bus lanes to three locations
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Why 14 Mercs are needed
Terengganu's state government justify the need to spend RM3.43 milion on 14 Mercedes Benz cars for official use. -NST
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COE prices fall across the board
The latest round of COE bidding showed a slight drop in all categories. Traders predict that prices will hover around this region in the next few months. -ST |
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Singaporean couple killed in crash
A holiday escapade to Malaysia turns deadly as a couple collide head on into another vehicle on their way back home. Three passengers in the other car were killed as well. -TNP
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Want a job as a Ferrari F1 driver? Not so easy
Think you can beat Raikkonen and Massa at what they do best? F1 simulator at SPH puts drivers to the test. |
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S'pore-plate car racing in JB flips over, slams into motorcyclist
Greed for speed leads to loss of life in a street racing incident near immigration checkpoint. -NST
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Party time with motoring's A-listers
Top names in the industry gathered for an informal and light-hearted evening hosted by SPH.-AsiaOne |
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Full Circle
One year before the first stretch of the Circle Line opens, a reporter takes a ride along its 33km length - on a rickety bicycle.
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Pump prices cut second time this week
Led by Shell, the cut by three cents per litre is the fourth in a fortnight. -ST
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Beware of SMS scam warns Shell
Fake SMS messages purportedly from Shell Malaysia are being circulated around the country.-Star
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Fare cheats, wait till you meet her
Don't even try it. This female cabby chases after passengers who run away without paying. |
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Malaysia to produce electric cars next year
Cars of the future. This new electrical car model doesn't rely on petrol, but on a rechargeable battery which allows it to run for 36 hours or 320km. -TNP
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S'pore parking not as costly as in other cities
Singapore cars may be among the world's most expensive, but parking in prime areas here is far less taxing on the wallet. |
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Cabby didn't help me immediately
For several minutes, a man claimed, he lay semi-conscious and unprotected next to a zebra crossing near Hotel Rendezvous. He had just been knocked down by a taxi. -TNP
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Proton suspends Terengganu dealer over discrepancies
Proton Perdanas 'too expensive to maintain' due to use of non-genuine spares and overcharging. -Star
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Suspects nabbed over RM1.07m maintenance bill for Proton Perdana cars
16 Proton Perdanas used by the Terengganu Government seized for investigation; more suspects may be arrested over this matter. -Star
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Want good service? be nice
We often complain about rude taxi drivers, impolite service staff and the like. Even though it can be argued that the customer is always right, to what extent can we use that convenient line?- myp |
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Seizure of cars forces exco men to use Mercs
Terengganu's executive councillors continue to use Mercedes despite Prime Minister's instruction to stop. -Star
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Pump prices slashed 10 cents - biggest cut since Aug 2003
This is the fifth price drop in the last 20 days, with Shell leading the way,followed by Caltex and Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC).-ST
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Cabby says he wasn't paid with $100 notes
But, sales coordinator passenger claimed that she accidentally handed two $100 notes in addition to a $10 note and coins to the taxi driver as payment for the $22.60 fare.
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Condo visitor punches and shoves guards, manager
Attacks come after man was told to remove his car from the middle of the driveway. -TNP |
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Car loses front end in deadly wreck
Head-on collision in Malaysia leaves driver dead and passenger seriously injured. -NST
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Singapore F1 a blessing for hotels - in Malaysia, that is
Some visitors flying in for event find alternative to inflated rates at Republic's hotels. -myp |
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Brothers escaped from crashed lorry
Singapore bound lorry carrying 1.5 tonnes of bricks plunges down coastal slope after losing control. -TNP
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Adieu Outlander
Try out this SUV yourself and you could be pleasantly surprised. |
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Malaysian fuel prices may drop soon
There might be good news on the way for Malaysian motorists, as the Cabinet is mulling over the possibility of lowering pump prices. -The Star
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Public invited to suggest names for 9 DTL2 stations
Grab your chance to name a station. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) wants the public to offer suggestions for the names of these stations along the 16.6km underground rail system. The closing date is Aug 26. -ST |
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Editor jailed 18 months for fatal crash
Lim Hong Eng, 56, of Shin Min Daily News, was jailed 18 months for maiming a motorcyclist and causing the death of his pillion rider on Christmas Eve two years ago.
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