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The AutoTrader Podcast

Industry leader AutoTrader has joined forces with pioneering digital content hub CliffCentral to bring you The AutoTrader Podcast – an expert motoring infotainment show. Get behind the wheel with the team for all things motoring, from the more affordable to the most desirable cars, bikes, 4x4s and more.
Weekly English South Africa Automotive · Technology
611 Episodes
272 – 292

Kuga cases and hijack scams

Living in South Africa, we have become accustomed to scams, but the latest vehicle hijack scam is on another level - even by our ridiculous standards! Cape Town has taken the first step in encouraging motorists to reduce their emission footprint while in transit. Is it viable for South Africa…
4 Dec 2020 14 min

Leading one of SA's Top Brands during a Pandemic

On this week’s #AutoCentral - SA’s number 1 motoring podcast - George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are joined by Gary Scott, CEO of Kia Motors South Africa, to unpack Kia’s local growth over the past two decades and elaborate on the manufacturer’s future plans for the local market. The trio…
30 Nov 2020 46 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The moose is loose

Considering the ever-moving consumer landscape, how has the notion of going for a test drive changed? Are we seeing the end of car dealerships? DigiCars may be a future solution for buying cars. What causes the most accidents on the road? George gives us a list of the fastest cars…
27 Nov 2020 18 min

Building an Auto Business in a Pandemic

This week on SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are joined by Robert Mtshali, founder of MobiWash SA, to discuss the challenges facing entrepreneurs during a time of dramatic change. The topic of how to expand your business using personalised solutions could be the saving grace…
23 Nov 2020 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Zero Tolerance on the roads

South Africa's road accident death toll could be set to nosedive with an interesting new amendment on the horizon to the drunk driving laws in the country. Hyundai's EV recall is one step forward, three steps back for future thinking drivers. How much would you pay to keep your personalised…
20 Nov 2020 15 min

Impact of EVs on auto profits & the perfect BMW M8 Competition Coupé

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi delve into the potential impacts of EVs on the automotive industry, namely: maintenance costs, after sale support, and the effect on OEM. Motoring journalist Martin Pretorius also joins the conversation to talk about driving the near…
16 Nov 2020 31 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Elon Musk is the golden thread

The hyperloop went into overdrive this past week. Virgin took the train to the maglev track and tests look good so far, two human beings survived unthinkable speeds. Elon Musk was pranked recently and he's now turned a meme into a business. An Amazon van driver took the meaning of…
13 Nov 2020 10 min

New VS Used & the new Porsche 911 Turbo S

This week on South Africa’s no. 1 motoring podcast, hosts George Mienie and Wandile Sishi evaluate the merits of buying a used car instead of a new one. They are joined by Sean Nurse, who relays his experience behind the wheel of the stunningly potent new Porsche 911 Turbo S…
9 Nov 2020 31 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Cars and Roundabouts

Which manufacturer is the most trusted around the world? George Mienie gives us the rules of how to navigate a traffic circle, which is a real bugbear for him. What is the state of road markings on South African roads, and why does it take so long to fix potholes?…
6 Nov 2020 12 min

Is South Africa going to get EVs soon?

On this week’s #AutoCentral - SA’s number 1 motoring podcast - George Mienie and Wandile Sishi welcome the CEO of Generation.e, Ben Pullen and Absolute F1 on Supersport host, Kriya Gangiah to the show to discuss the state of South Africa's future mobility. The team goes in-depth on the reasons…
2 Nov 2020 39 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Scary Road Stories & Flying Objects

South Africans are ready for electric vehicles - check out AutoTrader's 2020 EV Car Buyer Survey. The ghost of Uniondale is a legendary South African horror story... but is it true? We might be one step closer to a flying car, and a man was spotted flying at LAX without a…
30 Oct 2020 13 min

Why South Africa's a bakkie-mad nation & SA's top selling car

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No. 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack why the bakkie is so popular in South Africa, including a quick history lesson on this unique body-type. Martin Pretorius joins the conversation to highlight the latest round of upgrades to Toyota’s best-selling car in…
26 Oct 2020 31 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Underwear on the bonnet

If you are a driver in South Africa, the age of not following rules is over... from 1 July 2021 the demerit system becomes real. Can South Africans conform? How fast is your car? Because whatever your answer, there is a person in LA whose car is faster! Which car…
23 Oct 2020 16 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Stolen parts and Donkey carts

If you desperately need a lift into town, what's the most outlandish thing you would do to make it happen? If a customer wants to test drive a car without the salesman, perhaps that should raise a red flag. How much sweat equity are people willing to put into their…
16 Oct 2020 14 min

Is it really worth your while to buy a car in 2020?

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi investigate whether it’s still worth buying a car in a post-Covid South Africa. Lawrence Minnie joins the show to review the new Land Rover Defender. Plus the team answers your car-buying questions regarding insurance claims and…
12 Oct 2020 36 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Drop my suspension and add a rocket launcher

Car modification is all good and well, but do some go too far? In the '90s, you could add a safety element to your car which would keep even the bravest of criminals away. You will not believe the size of the largest speeding fine of all time... a regrettable…
9 Oct 2020 6 min

Does petrol differ from station to station?

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi explain in-depth what hybrid vehicles are, and why this propulsion technology never really gained popularity in South Africa. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review another kind of fuel-saving vehicle – the Ford EcoSport, and he…
5 Oct 2020 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Hijacks and Funny Names

When purchasing a motor vehicle, what factors should you consider? Which cars are the most commonly hijacked and stolen in South Africa? If you want to lower your anxiety about your car being stolen, perhaps George Mienie has the car for you. When brands name their cars, should they consider…
2 Oct 2020 14 min
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