Motor traders and prospective new car buyers in Singapore will not be receiving any early Chinese New Year cheer from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), as the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) supply for passenger cars is set to decline in the February to April 2026 quota period . According to LTA’s latest announcement, the total COE quota for the 2026 February–April tender period will be 18,824 certificates , representing a net reduction of 160 COEs , or 0.84 per cent , com

The first two Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercises of January 2026 have set the tone for the new year, arriving at a critical period as buyers and sellers prepare for Chinese New Year (CNY) . With festive demand traditionally picking up, many are closely watching whether COE prices will rise further or stabilise in the coming weeks. In this article, we compare January 2026 1st and 2nd bidding results , reflect on the December 2025 trend , and share practical in

The first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding of 2026 has concluded, setting the tone for the year ahead. As expected, the New Year bidding saw notable movements across categories , influenced by year-end adjustments, fresh buyer demand, and early Chinese New Year (CNY) upgrading activity. In this article, we compare the January 2026 1st bidding results with the December 2025 2nd bidding , analyse short-term trends, and discuss whether motorists should buy, sell, or wa

The latest December 2025 2nd COE bidding results are out, offering fresh insights into Singapore’s car market as the year draws to a close. After a period of volatility and gradual softening, this round presents mixed signals across categories — raising an important question: is the COE market stabilising, or are further adjustments ahead? In this article, we compare the December 2025 2nd bidding with the December 2025 1st bidding , analyse the broader trend based on recent

The first COE bidding exercise of December 2025 has just concluded, and the results once again show a downward shift across most categories. After several months of volatility – with CAT A, B, and E climbing to record highs before dipping in the past two exercises – today’s results reflect another decline, suggesting the market may be stabilising. Here is the full breakdown of the latest result, along with comparisons, analysis, and recommendations for both buyers and sellers

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