The AutoTrader Podcast

The ‘Spring’ Episode

Get ready to rev up your engines, because this week on The AutoTrader Podcast, the ultimate pit stop for motoring enthusiasts in SA, our dynamic duo George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are kicking off their boots and slipping into flip flops - spring has sprung! They’re all set to dive…

11 Sep 2023 25 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Borge GP

George Mienie shares the rest of his experiences from the Festival of Motoring last week. What is the most expensive number plate to ever be sold? Plus some signals you might not know, and the usual Friday quiz… who will win this week?

1 Sep 2023 14 min

The ‘Numbers’ Episode

In this week’s edition of The AutoTrader Podcast, South Africa’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are delving into stats and figures behind SA’s shopping behaviour in the last 6 months. The team dissects the figures behind South Africa’s top-selling used cars, presenting intriguing data for our listeners…

28 Aug 2023 24 min

The 'Festival of Motoring' Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are switching lanes and changing locations as they report live from Festival of Motoring 2023 at Kyalami racetrack! They reveal all the incredible activities happening at the AutoTrader stand that you can do such as…

25 Aug 2023 11 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Festival of Motoring

George Mienie is live from the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami race track. He shows off the immersive AutoTrader stand involving driving simulators, F1 tyre changing stations and more. Plus, the weekly motoring quiz.

25 Aug 2023 10 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Car Fishing

The Dubai PD have added a new supercar to their fleet to blend into other cars on the roads, two stolen vehicles have been fished out of a river in Florida, and George Mienie has a new quiz for the team.

18 Aug 2023 12 min

The ‘Alternative Transport’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the studio and behind the podcast desk to discuss a new weapon in the mobility arsenal - FLYING CARS! The boys discuss the pros and cons of flying cars, various alternative transport…

14 Aug 2023 22 min

The ‘Volvo Catch-Up’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the studio and are joined by Volvo South Africa’s Managing Director, Greg Maruszewski, to talk about all things Volvo South Africa. The team are also joined by the all new…

7 Aug 2023 26 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Think before you drink

George Mienie informs Gareth and Simphiwe about a new law in Texas that takes consequences for drunk driving to a whole new level! What is that glow-in-the-dark stuff on Aussie roads? George divulges the smallest drivable car know to humans... and who will win the car trivia game this week?

4 Aug 2023 10 min

The ‘Driving Laws’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi head back into the booth to show just how much they are abiding by the law - because this week is the Driving Laws episode. The dynamic duo discuss the new AARTO driving laws and…

31 Jul 2023 28 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Log Cabin on a Beetle

A VW Campervan has come up for sale in Italy, but will the aliens buy it - or leave Earth after seeing it? BMW are trying to put a disguised vehicle on the road, but is it working? And who wins this week's car quiz?

28 Jul 2023 11 min

The ‘Extreme’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi get back into the AutoTrader studios to talk about the insane new extreme weather we have had in the country including snow and heavy rains, and more specifically how to drive in those conditions and…

24 Jul 2023 24 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Dodging Demerits

The Constitutional Court has passed the new demerit system that can result in your driver’s license being suspended. How far can you drive on 0km range? And find out what the first overseas car brand to come to the USA was.

21 Jul 2023 14 min

The ‘Cars have Changed the World’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi get back into the AutoTrader studios to bring you some insight into how cars have changed the world from travel, jobs, logistics, aerospace and how you experience living on our blue marbled planet. The team…

17 Jul 2023 24 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Trivia Time

Word spreads as fast as coins on a highway, when vehicles lose their loads. George quizzes the team on some car trivia. The Barbie movie car comes up, but does Simphiwe know what the Batmobile is?

14 Jul 2023 13 min

The ‘Extras’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi get a little bit extra and get you up to speed with all things car extras on your new car. The team unpacks whether or not extras make sense for a new car, and also…

10 Jul 2023 24 min

The AutoTrader Pod: Fong Kong Cars

George Mienie gives Gareth some tips on how not to get caught selling a fake Lamborghini or Ferrari. The JMPD have to start wearing bodycams... but is there a way around it? George quizzes the team.

7 Jul 2023 13 min

The ‘Infotained’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi are becoming infotainment! This episode is all about the crazy world of infotainment systems including the good, the bad and the nonsensical. We also ask our journos what makes good and bad…

3 Jul 2023 24 min

AutoTrader Pod: New Wheels

George Mienie jumps on the show to talk about some new cars he’s tested recently with some surprising features. George points out that there’s quite a few cars named after horses or horse-type paraphernalia… And finally, would you like to pump your own fuel at a petrol station?

30 Jun 2023 9 min

AutoTrader Pod: No Waze!

Do you use Google Maps or Waze when driving to your destination? George Mienie jumps on to drop a bombshell about the latest deal coming out of the Google HQ. Did you know there’s a country that has more cars than people? And find out what the difference is between…

23 Jun 2023 11 min