
<p>Will the recent changes to the preferential additional registration fee (PARF) rebate and the current COE prices turn away car buyers?</p> <p>Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech on Feb 12 that...


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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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Signup to Generate a PitchSynopsis: 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.
Wheel Insights is hosted by The Straits Times. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Is owning a car in Singapore now out of reach?" (26 February 2026, 35 minutes), "Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?" (16 December 2025, 36 minutes), and "Parking.SG, the summons auntie is coming!" (18 November 2025, 23 minutes).
Wheel Insights publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for Wheel Insights is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wheel Insights requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wheel Insights's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Straits Times hosts Wheel Insights, a news podcast with 32 episodes published.
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<p>Will the recent changes to the preferential additional registration fee (PARF) rebate and the current COE prices turn away car buyers?</p> <p>Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech on Feb 12 that...

<p>Which means of various green transportation can decarbonise the most?</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends...

Episode #10
<p>The popular Parking.SG app was supposed to help parking wardens issue summons. What happened?</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport...

Episode #9
<p>Three finance graduates had used data to create a business that completes the BYD experience in a restaurant </p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but...

<p>How a 36-year-old will be racing on the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Oct 2025</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and...

<p>“LazyCabbie” drives for 10 hours daily, besides making insightful videos on his working life. </p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport...

Episode #1
<p>Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.</p> <p>Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format allows many listeners to often do other chores or...

<p>Eyesight and vehicle costs are major concerns for seniors who drive.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends...

<p>Forget “car-lite”, go for “car-free”, an SUTD prof makes the case for drivers to hang up their keys. </p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider...

<p>From keen pricing to guaranteeing the resale value of its electric vehicle, BYD is bent on staying on top.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but...

<p>From parents of newborns to riders who dismantle their motorcycles to evade repossession, this man has seen them all.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle...

<p>“Money not enough” - not even raising fares can fix current school bus woes.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends...

<p>Improve your chances of getting a ride on a wet Friday evening with some hacks from this experienced cabbie.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but...

<p >Technology is advancing at such a pace as Chinese electric vehicle brand Xpeng is aiming to prove to the global market.</p> <p >Synopsis: In this special episode, The Straits Times' Lee Nian Tjoe meets Mr He...

<p>A university professor says his students are not keen on owning a car, while a motor industry expert says that they would, if cars were affordable. </p> <p>Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits...

<p>A motor industry expert connects popular culture to the success of Chinese car brands in Singapore.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or...

<p>From the evolution of MRT lines to buses, wider cycling paths and committing to being “car-lite”, our veteran transport reporter tells all. </p> <p>Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the...

<p>A veteran transport reporter tells us what can be done to bring down COE prices and how to buy a new car.</p> <p>Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are...

Episode #13
<p>This car-sharing service managed to convince the government to allow them to match private car owners to hirers.</p> <p>Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or...

<p>A seasoned motor industry insider says the COE system is bad for health because of the stress that comes with not knowing “the full picture”.</p> <p>Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in...
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