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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
352 – 372

#AutoCentral: Crazy Talk

What pest might have relocated into your car’s bonnet and is potentially causing you more pain, without you even realising during this lockdown? The team also unpacks the surge in Grand Theft Auto crimes by children as young as 5 years old!
10 May 2020 7 min

#AutoCentral: Auto Talk

In Auto Talk, we get up to speed with the new almighty Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. The team also unpacks the new 7-seater Renault Triber.
10 May 2020 7 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Robot Cops in Chennai

AutoTrader's web numbers are up year on year for April, which shows people are still buying cars. What percentage of people need to sell their cars because of Covid-19? An underage driver in Utah was caught on his way to buy a supercar. North Carolina has had a teen crime…
8 May 2020 13 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Hybrids & insomniacs

George Mienie reports on some of the search stats on the AutoTrader website, which tells us a few things about the state of the country's economy. People are also searching for cars at very odd times of the night - why are we all suddenly insomniacs? Are hybrid vehicles still…
1 May 2020 11 min

Lockdown traffic, the Jaguar I-PACE & Creativity to Save your Dealership!

This week on SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, we look into the traffic levels on the roads following the 2-week extension, and if the president's latest update will impact current levels. The team also reviews the 2020 AutoTrader Car of the Year – the Jaguar I-Pace. In motorsport, we update you…
26 Apr 2020 58 min

#AutoCentral: Auto Talk

The team reviews the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD SE – 2020’s AutoTrader Car of the Year. Plus, they get everyone up to speed with the 1400 horsepower Ford Mustang.
25 Apr 2020 7 min

#AutoCentral: Industry Talk

This week, dealer principal of Mit Mak Motors, Bobby Petkov, joins the team to unpack the impact of lockdown on the automotive industry. He also provides insight into the various things he has done to overcome lockdown rules.
25 Apr 2020 22 min

#AutoCentral: Grid Talk

With global restrictions on events, what can racing fans look forward to? We check our calendars.
25 Apr 2020 5 min

#AutoCentral: In The News

Under the new lockdown regulations, traffic has fallen substantially... but following the 2-week extension, how has South African reacted? The team also rate the landing of a plane on a busy highway, and much more!
25 Apr 2020 18 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: AutoTrader Car of The Year & Top 10 Car Movies

It's been four weeks of lockdown - are consumers still buying cars? The AutoTrader Car of The Year was announced via a virtual awards ceremony, and it was fantastic... great viewership numbers. A barrel of oil for the first time in perhaps ever has hit a negative value. Is your…
24 Apr 2020 14 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Brubox & Bugatti watches

DC Design is trying to make your vehicle Covid-19 safe. The Brubaker Box is getting a facelift, cult classic with a futuristic look. If you fancy wearing a $280K Bugatti engine infused Jacob the Jeweler watch, that's an option now. You can use your treadmill for your car. The H2…
17 Apr 2020 11 min

The Future of Cars, reviewing the 'subtle' Jaguar SVR & SA sales figures

This week on SA’s No.1 motoring podcast... have CO2 levels in cars increased, and what happens if an essential vehicle breaks down during lockdown? In Tech Talk, we look back to give you insight into the future of cars. We also review the Jaguar SVR, unpack the SA new and…
14 Apr 2020 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Go driverless to stop zombies

A survey in England says 45% of car owners in England would want an electric vehicle. March 2020 saw 33,000 used car sales - which is 14% up from last year... that's R10 billion! Polos and Ford Rangers are still the most popular cars in South Africa. E-Racing has taken…
9 Apr 2020 7 min

#AutoCentral: Industry Talk

We speak to Bobby Petkov from MitMak Motors, who gives us insight into how dealerships can keep their businesses going during the national lockdown.
6 Apr 2020 19 min

#AutoCentral: In The News

As the national lockdown forces car factories and dealerships to close, can we expect our automotive industry to survive?
6 Apr 2020 8 min

AutoCentral: Grid Talk

In motorsport, we unpack what the FIA has planned to give all you motorsport fans your weekly dosage or racing action.
6 Apr 2020 8 min

#AutoCentral: Auto Talk

As your car stands still, what can you do to ensure it's still in top shape after the lockdown?
6 Apr 2020 7 min

#AutoCentral: Crazy Talk

What happens when you drop a car on a trampoline? And VW says they will banish accidents by 2050... but how?
6 Apr 2020 5 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The future is now

How useful is the massive decrease in fuel prices to us if we can't go anywhere? Donald Trump has rolled back the emission regulations and laws which Barack Obama had put in place, this could get interesting. As we attempt to imagine a future beyond Covid-19, do we need to…
3 Apr 2020 17 min

How to keep your car roadworthy after 21 days of lockdown

This week on SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, we look into how Covid-19 has impacted the South African and global automotive industry. We unpack how the FIA is ensuring race fans get their racing fix during the worldwide lockdown. With everyone indoors, we also look into how car manufacturers are getting…
30 Mar 2020 51 min
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