The AutoTrader Podcast

The ‘2021 thus far’ Episode

On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi share the details of South African car buying trends in the first half of 2021, and also illustrate how to determine if a used car is priced fairly. Martin Pretorius then joins the chat to review…

16 Aug 2021 37 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Are EVs Cheaper to Maintain?

George Mienie gives the team the latest motoring news, which includes new car technology being able to detect drunk drivers, and whether electric vehicles are cheaper to maintain. And Gareth doesn’t see an issue with putting your kids in the boot.

13 Aug 2021 18 min

How the Far East is conquering the SA motoring scene

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi investigate the rise of Eastern car brands in Africa, and speculate on how Chinese car manufacturers are chipping away at the Japanese leadership on our continent. Sean Nurse then joins the chat to review…

9 Aug 2021 31 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Car Theft vs Hijacking

George Mienie shares the latest motoring news that includes an air traffic controller reporting another strange jetpack man sighting, and how car theft is down, but hijacking is up.

6 Aug 2021 15 min

10 Things to Never do to your Car

On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi discuss a list of things you should never do to (or with) your car. Lawrence Minnie then joins the conversation to review one of the most anticipated cars of 2021: the new BMW M4…

2 Aug 2021 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Tesla does it Again

George Mienie gives us the latest motoring news which includes how Tesla's supercharger network will open to other electric cars, eThekwini Municipality risks burning its bridges with Toyota, and much more.

30 Jul 2021 16 min

The Off-Road Episode

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi explore the design parameters of a true go-anywhere vehicle, and explain the differences between AWD and 4WD. Chad Lückhoff then joins the conversation to review the all-new Land Rover Defender 90, and highlight some…

26 Jul 2021 35 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: A Car that can Survive a Flood

This week George Mienie shares the latest motoring news that includes Tesla going through a flood like a breeze, how drivers in the UK aren’t supposed to accelerate their cars, and how the riots in KZN have left Toyota feeling uncertain about the future of their business.

23 Jul 2021 14 min

Should you Buy a Used Supercar?

On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi examine the wisdom of buying a bargain-priced used exotic car, and highlight the potential benefits and pitfalls of owning one. Martin Pretorius enters the chat to review the updated Suzuki Swift GLX, and finally, the team answer…

19 Jul 2021 35 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: That New Car Smell

George Mienie is back! He shares the latest motoring news, which includes it now being illegal for you to buy petrol in a container, the poleholes getting fixed, and how some people don’t like the new car smell.

16 Jul 2021 14 min

The ‘SA Icons’ episode & reviewing the BMW 330is

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi unpack the iconic and exclusively South African cars and explain how they drifted into our hearts. Martin Pretorius joins the team to review the unique BMW 330is edition, and to see if it honours…

5 Jul 2021 35 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Flying Cars... Coming Soon?

Science fiction is now a reality as a flying car completes its first ever 35-minute flight! George Mienie also shares his thoughts when it comes to the tax industry refusing to adhere to the new demerit system.

2 Jul 2021 16 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Can you Trust the Military?

George Mienie is back to give us the latest motoring news which includes a couple of soldiers who have been accused of aiding a vehicle theft syndicate to smuggle vehicles across the border, and how a bear was committing car break-ins.

25 Jun 2021 6 min

What Makes a Car Fun to Drive?

On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the reasons why they believe that cars are fun. They also elaborate on some of the challenges of EV ownership, from an owner’s point of view. The team then answers your motoring questions as posed on…

21 Jun 2021 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Florida Does it Again

Once again Florida makes its way into the headlines as a Florida man hops onto a scooter to chase after his stolen Lamborghini. Russia is incentivising its citizens to get vaccinated by giving away some cars. On a bit of a side note, George Mienie shares his thoughts on crying…

18 Jun 2021 18 min

Living with an EV in SA & Debunking EV myths

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and Wandile Sishi explore the realities of living with an electric vehicle in South Africa. Wandi steps into the driver’s seat and asks George all the EV questions you may have had. They also dispel some popular EV…

14 Jun 2021 34 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The Most Expensive Parking

George Mienie shares the latest motoring news that includes a rich gentleman from Hong Kong paying $1.3m for a parking space, the top 10 most searched SUVs, and a whole lot more.

11 Jun 2021 9 min

How to get the Best Price when Selling your Car

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi reveal the secrets for getting the best price when selling your car, Lawrence Minnie then enters the chat to review the all-new Hyundai i20... but is it the new Polo Killer? The team then answers your…

7 Jun 2021 34 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Goodbye Fossil Fuel

George Mienie might be completely done with driving fossil fuel vehicles as electric ones seem to have stolen his heart. The team have discussions about SUVs, Pope Francis being poised to get his first electric popemobile and a whole lot more.

4 Jun 2021 15 min

How SUVs Conquered the Road & How to Return a Faulty Car

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi track the growth of the SUV market segment, and look at the wider impact of these vehicles on the environment. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review the blistering new Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupé... and finally,…

31 May 2021 28 min