Articles for author: Ryan Ong

January 7, 2026

Ryan Ong

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COE Premiums Remain Above $100,000 for Major Car Categories in First Bidding of 2026

COE premiums declined across all major categories in the first bidding exercise of 2026, with Categories A and B both falling by approximately 3-4% from December 2025 levels. Latest COE Prices (January 2026 1st Bidding) Category Current Price Previous Price (Dec 2025) Change % Change Quota Bids Received Category A (Cars ≤1,600cc & ≤97kW) $102,009 $105,413 -$3,404 -3.2% 1,285 1,658 Category B (Cars >1,600cc or >97kW) $119,100 $123,900 -$4,800 -3.9% 824 1,128 Category C (Goods Vehicles & Buses) $75,503 $76,501 -$998 -1.3% 287 394 Category D (Motorcycles) $8,689 $8,289 +$400 +4.8% 544 639 Category E (Open) $122,000 $123,000 -$1,000 -0.8%

December 21, 2025

Ryan Ong

Mixed Results in Latest COE Bidding: Cat A Prices Rebound While Cat B Sees Sharp Dip

The latest Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise closed this Wednesday with a mixed bag of results, ending a month-long trend of across-the-board declines for smaller cars. Cat A Ends Losing Streak After falling for four consecutive rounds, premiums for Category A—which includes cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp, as well as electric vehicles (EVs) with an output of up to 110kW—climbed by 3.9%. The price settled at $109,501, up from $105,390 in the previous exercise. This rebound suggests a renewed demand from entry-level car buyers after several weeks of cooling prices. Category B and E See Significant Drops In