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Wheel Insights

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Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines wider public and private transport issues including vehicle prices. Podcaster: Lee Nian TjoeProduced and edited by: Amirul KarimExecutive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda HongA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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Road testing ideas to bring down COE premiums 29.11.2023 45:56

A motor trader with more than 25 years experience in the industry, gives his perspective. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. With the big swings in the price for certificates of entitlement (COEs) in recent tender exercises, ST’s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe hosts...

Should the COE system be revamped? 2 motor industry veterans have their say 31.10.2023 34:40

Motor industry veterans pitch their ideas to bring down premiums. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums have doubled from what they were a year ago with expectations that they will continue to rise. This translates to higher vehicle prices. ...

Hear our podcasts on The Straits Times' app, besides Apple Podcasts & Spotify 09.10.2023 2:25

Each follow on the audio apps below and a rating really helps us! Happy listening! Synopsis: A brand new feature is within The Straits Times app, which you can download from the Apple app store or the Google Play store. For those of you who already have it, the latest version update now has a dedicated Podcast Section, where you can listen to our latest incoming show episodes and check out back ep...

Why 6-digit COE prices are the new normal: Ex-industry insider reveals 15.09.2023 28:14

Hear how the final hour of bidding for COEs can typically go, from a ex-motor trade insider. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's mobility trends and the vehicle quota system, which includes the Certificate of Entitlement (COE). There are two tender exercises for these COEs every month. It typically opens for three days, from noon on a Monday and to 4pm on Wednesday. B...

Record-breaking COE’s impact on Singapore society 28.05.2023 34:25

As more are priced out of owning cars, will the cost of vehicle-sharing services shoot up and be passed on to those who use them? Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's mobility trends and the vehicle quota system, which includes the Certificate of Entitlement (COE). The certificate of entitlement (COE) is the permit needed for a vehicle to be used on the road in Singap...

Expect no real surprises in high COE environment for next few months 03.05.2023 18:54

Why records set in 2022, and now 2023, could hint at the new normal in post-pandemic COE prices. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's mobility trends and the vehicle quota system, which includes the Certificate of Entitlement (COE). During the previous April 19 tender, the COE premium - for smaller cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp, as well as for electric vehicles (EVs) w...

Will the COE for your next car come down on Feb 8 02.02.2023 15:13

Why new 5-digit motorcycle COE prices matter to you even if you don't ride. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's mobility trends and the vehicle quota system, which includes the Certificate of Entitlement (COE). The certificate of entitlement (COE) is the permit needed for a vehicle to be used on the road in Singapore. The price of COEs - set by an open tender exercise...