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Not just blue and yellow taxis: ComfortDelGro boss reshapes fleet to drive profit turnaround
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (1052+ words) ComfortDelGro group chief executive Cheng Siak Kian said the firm is accelerating the diversification of its offerings beyond taxis. Published Aug 16, 2026, 09:00 AM SINGAPORE - Singaporeans may soon come to associate ComfortDelGro with more than its quintessential blue and yellow taxis, as…...
ComfortDelGro pumps $10m into electric, hybrid vehicles for its private-hire fleet
3+ week, 3+ day ago (366+ words) Published Aug 20, 2026, 04:59 PM Updated Aug 20, 2026, 05:02 PM SINGAPORE – Transport giant ComfortDelGro is investing more than $10 million to expand and refresh its private-hire vehicle (PHV) fleet with new electric and hybrid vehicles from Chinese carmaker BYD. ComfortDelGro, in a statement on Aug…...
Mercedes-Benz’s new electric GLC and Studio in Gardens by the Bay
3+ week, 2+ day ago (725+ words) The Mercedes-Benz GLC electric was launched at the brand’s new experiential space at Gardens by the Bay on Aug 20. Published Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC was launched on Aug 20 at the Mercedes-Benz Studio in Gardens by the Bay. The…...
Self-driving vehicles are the future, but happy drivers are still central to transportation: Ryde founder
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1519+ words) Singapore could see a mindset shift favouring ride-hailing and carpooling as car ownership gets more expensive and less attractive, said Terence Zou, chief executive of ride-hailing platform Ryde. Published Aug 18, 2026, 03:30 PM Updated Aug 18, 2026, 03:31 PM SINGAPORE – If you have booked a…...
China seeks public tips on procurement violations in elite Rocket Force
2+ week, 5+ day ago (161+ words) Soldiers stand in People's Liberation Army (PLA) rocket launcher trucks they rumble past Tiananmen Square in a massive parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing October 1, 2009. REUTERS/David Gray Published Aug…...
Vietnam’s Grab drivers call for two-day app boycott over falling earnings
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (318+ words) drivers working for Singapore’s Grab have used social media to call on colleagues to boycott the app...
Airline-style seats, a smooth, quiet ride: How this electric MPV rethinks luxury
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1039+ words) Available at Premium Automobiles, Zeekr 009 delivers sports-car-rivalling acceleration, advanced safety technology and up to 604km of range in a six- or seven-seat electric multi-purpose vehicle The Zeekr 009 is a six- or seven-seat electric MPV that aims to bring luxury-car comfort to…...
EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (446+ words) Published Sep 07, 2026, 08:02 AM NUUK, Sept 6 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to unveil on Monday a boost in EU investments in Greenland and closer political ties with the Danish Arctic territory, which Donald Trump has insisted should…...
When self-driving vehicles become the norm, what will professional drivers do?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) With the roll-out of autonomous vehicles, taxi and private-hire drivers may need to retrain for completely different jobs. How can they do this? What happens when one has to retrain for a completely different job from scratch? Three factors are…...
Explainer: China’s record auto recall over electronic door handles
3+ week, 1+ day ago (603+ words) Invisible door handles, a design popularised by Tesla, are designed to sit flush against the car’s body for a minimalist look. Published Aug 22, 2026, 09:36 AM Electronic door handles of the kind that are at the centre of China’s largest-ever vehicle recall…...