Singapore Motorshow 2025 - Are the Chinese taking over? TransportBT

From BYD to Zeekr, premium tech to luxury, Chinese electric vehicles dominated the Singapore Motorshow 2025 this month. Are we witnessing a revolution in the Singapore’s car market?  In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong checks out the highlights of the motorshow, and speaks to some of the Chinese brands hoping to shake things up. Plus, Derryn sits down with industry veteran Victor Kwan to figure out what this all means for the future of cars in Singapore. Highlights: 00:47 Chinese EV brands take centre stage at Singapore Motorshow 2025 01:32 Why Premium Motors is bringing in three new Chinese brands 05:52 BYD's ambitious plans to crack the luxury market 10:49 The new Chinese world order  13:12 Future of Chinese EVs in Singapore --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong ([email protected]) With James Ng, managing director, BYD Singapore; Lee Hoe Lone, managing director, Premium Automobiles; and Victor Kwan, deputy director, Singapore University of Social Sciences Academy. Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong & Emily Liu Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.