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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
472 – 492

Can the Recession be Positive for the Auto Industry?

How can the current recession be seen as a positive for our auto industry? We discuss the latest vehicle crime stats, nuts under your bonnet, F1 and we look at the factors concerning tyre buying. We also review the Jag E-Pace and chat about eyes on self-driving cars.
17 Sep 2018 57 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Volvo's autonomous electric car & bye-bye Beetle

The technical recession is very much just technical when you look at the car industry in South Africa. George Mienie talks about the opportunities that await for used car sales, and Volvo's new fully autonomous electric car is as ambitious as it sounds. The VW Beetle to finally be laid…
14 Sep 2018 10 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Another Ford recall, Booze-powered cars & a Lego Bugatti

Ford has been forced into another substantial recall, but this poses questions around the third party manufacturers who create problems within the build process. South Africa's fuel price problem, how booze is powering cars and bikes, a life-sized Lego Bugatti, and Ferrari's strategies could see them lose the F1 title…
7 Sep 2018 12 min

The Festival of Motoring

The Festival of Motoring was a massive success, and this week's show is all about that - everything that went down at the festival and why it was such a hit for all who attended.
3 Sep 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Diamond tech & a Rolls-Royce surfboard

Diamonds may have always been a girl's best friend, but they are also set to revolutionise the motoring industry now. George elaborates on this and also catches you up on the rising costs of running a car in South Africa, and how Rolls-Royce has been commissioned to make a priceless…
24 Aug 2018 8 min

How are Diamonds shaping the Auto Industry?

The teams covers all the festivities going down at the 2018 Festival of Motoring with Konstantin von Vieregge, CEO Messe Frankfurt and Grant Mason, owner of Silvercrest Insurance Brokers. They also review the Volvo XC60 and look at how diamonds are shaping the auto industry.
20 Aug 2018 59 min

Would you march for a cheaper petrol price?

The team look at how satisfied customers are with the service they get from dealerships. Would you march for a cheaper petrol price? We unpack some tips for the car buying process, and review the Jaguar XJS 575. In tech talk, we look at car dealerships moving into shopping centres.
6 Aug 2018 58 min

The Flying Rolls-Royce & a new Beetle?

Rolls-Royce are now joining the flying car game, which means that these things may happen sooner rather than later. A ghost driver's licence scandal on the East Rand, and paying fines in general. VW may introduce a new Beetle, but the real excitement is for the all electric model.
27 Jul 2018 8 min

Taxi Violence & the German GP

Taxi violence is a massive issue in SA and the team looks into the recent gunning down of 11 people. They also recap the German GP, review the new VW Tiguan Allspace, and in tech talk they discuss flying taxis and much more.
23 Jul 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Public Shaming of Driving & Texting

George gets into what is happening in the world of motoring, sadly starting off with news of another petrol price hike. Brad Binder continues to make South Africa proud, driving and texting leads to public shaming in the UK, why footballers sit in car racing seats, and Mercedes still believe…
20 Jul 2018 7 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Porsche & Land Rover's major milestones

Always on the throttle of what's happening in motoring, AutoTrader SA's CEO George Mienie shares the top stories for the week. Porsche and Land Rover celebrate 70 years of excellence in their own unique ways, BMW is causing a stir with their sporty new 8-series sports coupe, autonomous grocery delivery…
13 Jul 2018 15 min

Self-Driving Deliveries & Cheating on a Driving Test

“I think you are an idiot!”... would-be learner driver fails test by cheating in his exam. VW Golf - 40 years in SA and still going strong. The team chats F1 and recap the Silverstone GP. They review the Jeep Wrangler Sahara and wrap up with a chat around having…
9 Jul 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Lightning McQueen is real!

Steve McQueen's original Ford Mustang has surfaced, and with that Ford are doing something really cool around it. Travis Pastrana wants to become a modern day Evel Knievel, and a granny drives across Africa... in a car you wouldn't expect.
6 Jul 2018 10 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Saudi Arabia, Potholes & Flying Cars

Saudi Arabia have finally allowed women to drive, joining the rest of the world in this most basic of right. Ford are getting wheels to jump out of potholes, an innovative start up is upping the safety for motorcycles, a smart jacket and Germany backs an initiative to make flying…
29 Jun 2018 10 min

French Grand Prix & moss growing tyres

The team looks at the hottest motoring topics from the last two weeks. They review the French Grand Prix, unpack all the details around the #DMC2018 event and look at the latest “moss" growing tyres from GoodYear. Plus they review the new Toyota Hilux Dakar edition. Powered by AutoTrader.
25 Jun 2018 56 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The Grandeur of the Grand Prix

It's the French Grand Prix this weekend, but all eyes are on Alonso as he focuses on a unique achievement. Volvo are looking to increase their use of recycled plastics, a car where the paint heals itself, and touching on AutoTrader's dealer masterclass.
22 Jun 2018 12 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Why Diesel Cars Are Not Suited For The Future

The dirty truth around diesel cars. More and more, they are being exposed as cars not suited for the future, or basic rules of the road. Bakkies are now getting the "boy racer" treatment across the board and the Italian police have confiscated a Ferrari, from the mafia, to teach…
15 Jun 2018 11 min

It's About Time, Saudi Arabia!

It's been a long time coming but finally Saudi Arabian women have received driving licenses for the first time. The #AutoCentral team discuss this, as well as the most famous Cape Town car crash. They also review the new Nissan Navara, give an update on F1, and talk about classic…
11 Jun 2018 50 min
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