
Driver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope
Made for drivers by a driver, Sheldon Trollope. Listen for stories, reviews and news about the automotive and transport industry in Singapore.
Episodes
10 episodes
#9 – GrabCab to launch in July: What they’re NOT telling you
According to a Channel News Asia article, GrabCab will launch in July. Sheldon goes over some important points to consider for wnyone thinking about driving its green liveried taxis.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:05

#8 – Ben Chia shares his journey
Automotive journalist Ben Chia gives an incredibly open and honest interview where he talks about everything from how he started his career to remembering the passing of the late Raymond Lai, to his struggles with depression, as well as how he ...
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Episode 8
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39:45

#7 – James Wong, 009
Our first guest is James Wong, editor of OneShift by Carousell. Together we discuss the motoring media scene and how impressed he is with the Zeekr 009 MPV. We also discuss why the record-high COEs were never brought up during the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:57

#6 - MG S5EV and April COE news
MG launches the S5EV. Does this crossover EV have what it takes to dethrone the BYD Atto3 from the sales charts? We also get into the COE results from the 1st round of bidding in April and find out why prices defied the stock market.
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Episode 6
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9:21

#5 - Trump Tariffs, Neta and Opel exits from Singapore
Will there be a recession? Possibly but lessons learnt from previous downturns may see certain segments do well. Sheldon recalls an interesting conversation while test-driving a Rolls-Royce. Chinese EV brand NETA has exited the Sing...
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Episode 5
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21:21

#4 Why I would drive for Grabcab (and why I won’t)
Everyone’s still buzzing about Grabcab and what will happen to the already competitive taxi industry in Singapore. Sheldon shares his experience as a Grab driver and tells us Why he might make the switch, and why he won’t. If you want to know a...
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Episode 4
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13:09

#3 Grabcab is coming
Grab is set to join the taxi business on April 7th as Grabcab. Sheldon gives his take on what this means for taxi drivers, passengers, and drivers in general.
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Episode 3
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18:52

#2 – Dongfeng and the Crazy Train
Thanks to Dongfeng and it importer, Volt Auto, I scored a last-minute invitation to the Singapore v Hong Kong AFC qualifier football match at the National Stadium. The adventure, however, begins even before we get there. Did I just ...
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11:53
