The Singapore Government has recently decided to give electric vehicles (EV) a green light to be on the roads. It will invest S$20 million for a 3-year trial that will commence on 2010. Electric Vehicles are not necessarily slow-moving, unsightly boxes. As demand for it increases, the design and functions become more optimised. For example, [...]

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Cheryl Lim Channel NewsAsia SINGAPORE : Singapore drivers are taking more steps to make their cars more fuel efficient. According to a recent consumer survey by Shell, the economic crisis may be the reason for that. Two years ago, one out of every four drivers was conscious of how fuel efficient his car was. Now, [...]

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In light of the recent Budget setting in Parliament, LTA revised the rates for ERP and for the first time in Singapore’s history, there are decreases in ERP rates, not counting in the drop in ERP rates during school holidays. The following revised rates would be put into effect on 2 February 2009. The next [...]

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Drivers who smoke, take note! Smoking will now be banned in indoor public areas such as multi-storey and basement car parks. This gives a good opportunity to quit smoking. Check out HPB – Quit Smoking today, for your Loved ones Smoking ban to be extended to all indoor public places by Jan 2009 http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20081212/tap-949-smoking-ban-extended-indoor-publ-231650b.html “SINGAPORE [...]

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Maria Almenoar The Straits Times THEY may have perfect credit histories and earn around $3,000 a month, but many consumers are finding it hard to get a car loan. Faced with gloomy economic conditions, banks and financial institutions seem unwilling to lend and are tightening the credit lines they do hand out, according to car [...]

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