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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa193.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-review-coe-categories-cars-jeffrey-siow\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-review-coe-categories-cars-jeffrey-siow\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/singapore-review-coe-categories-cars-jeffrey-siow","crawl_time":1776669894,"first_indexed_time":1772652818,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"sg,com,businesstimes!www,\/singapore\/singapore-review-coe-categories-cars-jeffrey-siow s443","src_root_hash":"16564254083422526393","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Singapore to review COE categories for cars - The Business Times","meta_descriptions":["This will include proposals to apply discounts or surcharges based on a car’s open market value"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This will include proposals to apply discounts or surcharges based on a car’s open market value\n[SINGAPORE] The government will review the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) categorisation for cars, said Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow at his ministry’s Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 4).\nThe review will not just look at a system based on car price, but also examine merging the two car categories, A and B, into a single bidding category.\nSiow noted that the\nprice difference between Category A, for mainstream cars, and Category B\n, for larger or more powerful cars, has been converging in recent times as car manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A.\n“I have therefore asked (the Land Transport Authority) to review this issue. We will gather views from the public and from the industry on how to improve the COE categorisation for cars, including Mr Chia’s specific proposal to apply discounts or surcharges based on open market value,” he said.\nHe was referring to Member of Parliament Edward Chia’s suggestion that a car’s open market value – or OMV – represents a stronger basis for differentiation between categories, rather than technical specifications. OMV is the cost of a car when it lands in Singapore before major taxes are applied and without a COE. The stakeholders who will be consulted for the review include car buyers, manufacturers, dealers and academics.\nOn the time frame, Siow said: “We intend to start this immediately and to take the rest of the year to do the consultation as part of the Land Transport Master Plan process, and hopefully by the end of the year we will... have some form of conclusion.”\nDECODING ASIA\nNavigate Asia in\na new global order\nGet the insights delivered to your inbox.\nBlurred lines\nIn the past, Category A cars were defined solely by engine capacity. In 2014, a power cap was introduced to help differentiate Category A and B cars, and this was later updated to cover electric vehicles (EVs).\nCurrently, the Category A COE applies to mainstream cars that have engines of up to 1,600 cubic centimetres (cc) in capacity or with up to 97 kilowatts (kW) of power, or for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kW of power.  Category B cars have more than 1,600 cc capacity or 97 kW, while Category B EVs have more than 110 kW of power.\nBecause it is easier for EVs to be tuned for less power by tuning electric motors, in contrast to internal combustion engines, Category A has seen numerous EV models introduced over the past few years.\nSEE ALSO\nMore\n“(The 2014) change worked for some time, but... in recent years, manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A, and this has once again caused Category A and B prices to converge,” noted Siow.\nHe also said that Category A’s quota supply peaked last year, while the Category B quota supply will continue to increase this year and it is likely that the premiums of the two will continue to converge for some time.\nAnswering subsequent queries from MPs, Siow added that further investigation would be needed. “I think we have to look at how to do this, because there’s probably still some merit to having some distinction between a mass-market car category and a higher-end car category.”\nDecoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order.\nSign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter.\nDelivered to your inbox. 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Singapore to review COE categories for cars: Jeffrey Siow\nThis will include proposals to apply discounts or surcharges based on a car’s open market value\n\n[Summarise](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/pulse\/article\/8678577?ref=pulse-article-top)\n\n![share 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PHOTO: DERRYN WONG, BT\n\nDeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts. Learn more\n\n\\[SINGAPORE\\] The government will review the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) categorisation for cars, said Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow at his ministry’s Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 4).\n\nThe review will not just look at a system based on car price, but also examine merging the two car categories, A and B, into a single bidding category.\n\nSiow noted that the [price difference between Category A, for mainstream cars, and Category B](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/coe-mainstream-car-premium-exceeds-large-cars-first-time-almost-6-years), for larger or more powerful cars, has been converging in recent times as car manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A.\n\n“I have therefore asked (the Land Transport Authority) to review this issue. We will gather views from the public and from the industry on how to improve the COE categorisation for cars, including Mr Chia’s specific proposal to apply discounts or surcharges based on open market value,” he said.\n\nHe was referring to Member of Parliament Edward Chia’s suggestion that a car’s open market value – or OMV – represents a stronger basis for differentiation between categories, rather than technical specifications. OMV is the cost of a car when it lands in Singapore before major taxes are applied and without a COE. The stakeholders who will be consulted for the review include car buyers, manufacturers, dealers and academics.\n\nOn the time frame, Siow said: “We intend to start this immediately and to take the rest of the year to do the consultation as part of the Land Transport Master Plan process, and hopefully by the end of the year we will... have some form of conclusion.”\n\nDECODING ASIA\n\n### Navigate Asia in a new global order\nGet the insights delivered to your inbox.\n## Blurred lines\nIn the past, Category A cars were defined solely by engine capacity. In 2014, a power cap was introduced to help differentiate Category A and B cars, and this was later updated to cover electric vehicles (EVs).\n\nCurrently, the Category A COE applies to mainstream cars that have engines of up to 1,600 cubic centimetres (cc) in capacity or with up to 97 kilowatts (kW) of power, or for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kW of power. Category B cars have more than 1,600 cc capacity or 97 kW, while Category B EVs have more than 110 kW of power.\n\nBecause it is easier for EVs to be tuned for less power by tuning electric motors, in contrast to internal combustion engines, Category A has seen numerous EV models introduced over the past few years.\n\nSEE ALSO\n\n[![In 2026, passenger car COE supply may rise to 50,000, up from around 40,000 in 2025, say car dealers and academics.](https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/businesstimes\/8c55b7adb9d613596e2910c093cded0760f78bf57066c051ee07159f4fe0ec41?w=240&dpr=1&f=webp)](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/coe-supply-expected-rise-20-2026-premiums-may-not-fall-proportion?ref=article-see-also)\n\n### [COE supply expected to rise 20% in 2026, but premiums may not fall in proportion](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/coe-supply-expected-rise-20-2026-premiums-may-not-fall-proportion?ref=article-see-also \"COE supply expected to rise 20% in 2026, but premiums may not fall in proportion \")\n\n[![Existing car owners are allowed to renew COEs for a minimum period of five years as a a concession. ](https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/businesstimes\/21fbedb9ef978b794803d276b34c1664972f266d8abeeacf80e1dda58dc2bd41?w=240&dpr=1&f=webp)](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/government-rejects-call-shorter-coe-renewal-tenures?ref=article-see-also)\n\n### [Government rejects call for shorter COE renewal tenures](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/government-rejects-call-shorter-coe-renewal-tenures?ref=article-see-also \"Government rejects call for shorter COE renewal tenures \")\n\n[![The Jurong Region Line will serve the western part of Singapore, including Tengah and the Jurong Innovation District.](https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/businesstimes\/c617746f6d4e5b7973f414e70045293828ed5ae163f965e43d3b833576ad2358?w=240&dpr=1&f=webp)](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/jurong-region-lines-first-stage-completion-delayed-six-months-mid-2028?ref=article-see-also)\n\n### [Jurong Region Line’s first stage completion delayed by six months to mid-2028](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/jurong-region-lines-first-stage-completion-delayed-six-months-mid-2028?ref=article-see-also \"Jurong Region Line’s first stage completion delayed by six months to mid-2028\")\n\n[![An electric vehicle fast-charger at HDB Hub in Toa Payoh. ](https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/businesstimes\/97a582952cb543c71f97d1fcdb965ccdf2664e28e0f819711cc935206567448e?w=240&dpr=1&f=webp)](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/every-hdb-town-get-ev-fast-charging-hub-end-2027-autonomous-shuttles-open-public-april?ref=article-see-also)\n\n### [Every HDB town to get EV fast-charging hub by end-2027; autonomous shuttles open to public from April](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/every-hdb-town-get-ev-fast-charging-hub-end-2027-autonomous-shuttles-open-public-april?ref=article-see-also \"Every HDB town to get EV fast-charging hub by end-2027; autonomous shuttles open to public from April\")\n\n[![Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport, says recent car rebate changes were implemented with immediate effect to prevent bidders rushing to market. ](https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/businesstimes\/1fa08da74595d91f43e37a0fb86b2ccd95837653bc926c4ff59c9649e925ff96?w=240&dpr=1&f=webp)](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/parf-rebate-reduction-not-expected-change-coe-renewal-behaviour-mot?ref=article-see-also)\n\n### [Parf rebate reduction not expected to change COE renewal behaviour: MOT](https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/singapore\/parf-rebate-reduction-not-expected-change-coe-renewal-behaviour-mot?ref=article-see-also \"Parf rebate reduction not expected to change COE renewal behaviour: MOT\")\n\nMore\n\n“(The 2014) change worked for some time, but... in recent years, manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A, and this has once again caused Category A and B prices to converge,” noted Siow.\n\nHe also said that Category A’s quota supply peaked last year, while the Category B quota supply will continue to increase this year and it is likely that the premiums of the two will continue to converge for some time.\n\nAnswering subsequent queries from MPs, Siow added that further investigation would be needed. “I think we have to look at how to do this, because there’s probably still some merit to having some distinction between a mass-market car category and a higher-end car category.”\n\nDecoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. 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We will gather views from the public and from the industry on how to improve the COE categorisation for cars, including Mr Chia’s specific proposal to apply discounts or surcharges based on open market value,” he said.\n\nHe was referring to Member of Parliament Edward Chia’s suggestion that a car’s open market value – or OMV – represents a stronger basis for differentiation between categories, rather than technical specifications. OMV is the cost of a car when it lands in Singapore before major taxes are applied and without a COE. The stakeholders who will be consulted for the review include car buyers, manufacturers, dealers and academics.\n\nOn the time frame, Siow said: “We intend to start this immediately and to take the rest of the year to do the consultation as part of the Land Transport Master Plan process, and hopefully by the end of the year we will... have some form of conclusion.”\n\nDECODING ASIA\n\n### Navigate Asia in a new global order\nGet the insights delivered to your inbox.\n## Blurred lines\nIn the past, Category A cars were defined solely by engine capacity. In 2014, a power cap was introduced to help differentiate Category A and B cars, and this was later updated to cover electric vehicles (EVs).\n\nCurrently, the Category A COE applies to mainstream cars that have engines of up to 1,600 cubic centimetres (cc) in capacity or with up to 97 kilowatts (kW) of power, or for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kW of power. Category B cars have more than 1,600 cc capacity or 97 kW, while Category B EVs have more than 110 kW of power.\n\nBecause it is easier for EVs to be tuned for less power by tuning electric motors, in contrast to internal combustion engines, Category A has seen numerous EV models introduced over the past few years.\n\nSEE ALSO\n\nMore\n\n“(The 2014) change worked for some time, but... in recent years, manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A, and this has once again caused Category A and B prices to converge,” noted Siow.\n\nHe also said that Category A’s quota supply peaked last year, while the Category B quota supply will continue to increase this year and it is likely that the premiums of the two will continue to converge for some time.\n\nAnswering subsequent queries from MPs, Siow added that further investigation would be needed. “I think we have to look at how to do this, because there’s probably still some merit to having some distinction between a mass-market car category and a higher-end car category.”\n\nDecoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. 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Boilerpipe Text	This will include proposals to apply discounts or surcharges based on a car’s open market value [SINGAPORE] The government will review the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) categorisation for cars, said Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow at his ministry’s Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 4). The review will not just look at a system based on car price, but also examine merging the two car categories, A and B, into a single bidding category. Siow noted that the price difference between Category A, for mainstream cars, and Category B , for larger or more powerful cars, has been converging in recent times as car manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A. “I have therefore asked (the Land Transport Authority) to review this issue. We will gather views from the public and from the industry on how to improve the COE categorisation for cars, including Mr Chia’s specific proposal to apply discounts or surcharges based on open market value,” he said. He was referring to Member of Parliament Edward Chia’s suggestion that a car’s open market value – or OMV – represents a stronger basis for differentiation between categories, rather than technical specifications. OMV is the cost of a car when it lands in Singapore before major taxes are applied and without a COE. The stakeholders who will be consulted for the review include car buyers, manufacturers, dealers and academics. On the time frame, Siow said: “We intend to start this immediately and to take the rest of the year to do the consultation as part of the Land Transport Master Plan process, and hopefully by the end of the year we will... have some form of conclusion.” DECODING ASIA Navigate Asia in a new global order Get the insights delivered to your inbox. Blurred lines In the past, Category A cars were defined solely by engine capacity. In 2014, a power cap was introduced to help differentiate Category A and B cars, and this was later updated to cover electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, the Category A COE applies to mainstream cars that have engines of up to 1,600 cubic centimetres (cc) in capacity or with up to 97 kilowatts (kW) of power, or for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kW of power. Category B cars have more than 1,600 cc capacity or 97 kW, while Category B EVs have more than 110 kW of power. Because it is easier for EVs to be tuned for less power by tuning electric motors, in contrast to internal combustion engines, Category A has seen numerous EV models introduced over the past few years. SEE ALSO More “(The 2014) change worked for some time, but... in recent years, manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A, and this has once again caused Category A and B prices to converge,” noted Siow. He also said that Category A’s quota supply peaked last year, while the Category B quota supply will continue to increase this year and it is likely that the premiums of the two will continue to converge for some time. Answering subsequent queries from MPs, Siow added that further investigation would be needed. “I think we have to look at how to do this, because there’s probably still some merit to having some distinction between a mass-market car category and a higher-end car category.” Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
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PHOTO: DERRYN WONG, BT DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts. Learn more \[SINGAPORE\] The government will review the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) categorisation for cars, said Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow at his ministry’s Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 4). The review will not just look at a system based on car price, but also examine merging the two car categories, A and B, into a single bidding category. Siow noted that the [price difference between Category A, for mainstream cars, and Category B](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-mainstream-car-premium-exceeds-large-cars-first-time-almost-6-years), for larger or more powerful cars, has been converging in recent times as car manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A. “I have therefore asked (the Land Transport Authority) to review this issue. We will gather views from the public and from the industry on how to improve the COE categorisation for cars, including Mr Chia’s specific proposal to apply discounts or surcharges based on open market value,” he said. He was referring to Member of Parliament Edward Chia’s suggestion that a car’s open market value – or OMV – represents a stronger basis for differentiation between categories, rather than technical specifications. OMV is the cost of a car when it lands in Singapore before major taxes are applied and without a COE. The stakeholders who will be consulted for the review include car buyers, manufacturers, dealers and academics. On the time frame, Siow said: “We intend to start this immediately and to take the rest of the year to do the consultation as part of the Land Transport Master Plan process, and hopefully by the end of the year we will... have some form of conclusion.” DECODING ASIA ### Navigate Asia in a new global order Get the insights delivered to your inbox. ## Blurred lines In the past, Category A cars were defined solely by engine capacity. In 2014, a power cap was introduced to help differentiate Category A and B cars, and this was later updated to cover electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, the Category A COE applies to mainstream cars that have engines of up to 1,600 cubic centimetres (cc) in capacity or with up to 97 kilowatts (kW) of power, or for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kW of power. Category B cars have more than 1,600 cc capacity or 97 kW, while Category B EVs have more than 110 kW of power. Because it is easier for EVs to be tuned for less power by tuning electric motors, in contrast to internal combustion engines, Category A has seen numerous EV models introduced over the past few years. 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He also said that Category A’s quota supply peaked last year, while the Category B quota supply will continue to increase this year and it is likely that the premiums of the two will continue to converge for some time. Answering subsequent queries from MPs, Siow added that further investigation would be needed. “I think we have to look at how to do this, because there’s probably still some merit to having some distinction between a mass-market car category and a higher-end car category.” Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free. 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Readable Markdown	This will include proposals to apply discounts or surcharges based on a car’s open market value ![Derryn Wong](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cc6d740445dca7710f75891ca44f8cda1800b0e4521c65fe72ec6a158e33983?w=150&f=webp) \[SINGAPORE\] The government will review the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) categorisation for cars, said Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow at his ministry’s Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 4). The review will not just look at a system based on car price, but also examine merging the two car categories, A and B, into a single bidding category. Siow noted that the [price difference between Category A, for mainstream cars, and Category B](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-mainstream-car-premium-exceeds-large-cars-first-time-almost-6-years), for larger or more powerful cars, has been converging in recent times as car manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A. “I have therefore asked (the Land Transport Authority) to review this issue. We will gather views from the public and from the industry on how to improve the COE categorisation for cars, including Mr Chia’s specific proposal to apply discounts or surcharges based on open market value,” he said. He was referring to Member of Parliament Edward Chia’s suggestion that a car’s open market value – or OMV – represents a stronger basis for differentiation between categories, rather than technical specifications. OMV is the cost of a car when it lands in Singapore before major taxes are applied and without a COE. The stakeholders who will be consulted for the review include car buyers, manufacturers, dealers and academics. On the time frame, Siow said: “We intend to start this immediately and to take the rest of the year to do the consultation as part of the Land Transport Master Plan process, and hopefully by the end of the year we will... have some form of conclusion.” DECODING ASIA ### Navigate Asia in a new global order Get the insights delivered to your inbox. ## Blurred lines In the past, Category A cars were defined solely by engine capacity. In 2014, a power cap was introduced to help differentiate Category A and B cars, and this was later updated to cover electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, the Category A COE applies to mainstream cars that have engines of up to 1,600 cubic centimetres (cc) in capacity or with up to 97 kilowatts (kW) of power, or for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kW of power. Category B cars have more than 1,600 cc capacity or 97 kW, while Category B EVs have more than 110 kW of power. Because it is easier for EVs to be tuned for less power by tuning electric motors, in contrast to internal combustion engines, Category A has seen numerous EV models introduced over the past few years. SEE ALSO More “(The 2014) change worked for some time, but... in recent years, manufacturers have been adjusting specifications of cars to fit within Category A, and this has once again caused Category A and B prices to converge,” noted Siow. He also said that Category A’s quota supply peaked last year, while the Category B quota supply will continue to increase this year and it is likely that the premiums of the two will continue to converge for some time. Answering subsequent queries from MPs, Siow added that further investigation would be needed. “I think we have to look at how to do this, because there’s probably still some merit to having some distinction between a mass-market car category and a higher-end car category.” Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
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