The AutoTrader Podcast

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

The ‘Cars Made Easy’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are making cars easy for all South African car buyers. The team sits down to chat about car terminology you need to know when you’re shopping and buying a car, like ‘GFV,’ ‘OTP,’ and ‘NaTIS’…

19 Jun 2023 25 min

The ‘Savings’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi are back in the booth to talk about saving that money when buying a car, and during car ownership. The team also reveal the results from a recent poll that asked SA whether or…

12 Jun 2023 26 min

AutoTrader Pod: Motoring Marvels

Our favourite car expert George Mienie joins to give the team the latest motoring news that includes a Tesla Model Y becoming the world’s best-selling car - the first EV to do so. And a South African created a Transformer Tazz!

9 Jun 2023 10 min

The ‘Mobility’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the rise of new ownership models such as car leasing, car subscriptions, and ownership. The team also unpacks the rise in hybrid and EV car sales in…

5 Jun 2023 24 min

AutoTrader Pod: Spare Cars and German Names

The AutoTrader team did a small survey to answer our question about people having a spare car to loan out to someone in need. George reveals the results, which are quite surprising! And you might have been mispronouncing BMW your whole life... get the proper way right here.

2 Jun 2023 11 min

The ‘Controversial’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi enter the AutoTrader studio to discuss controversial topics and recent controversy within the auto industry. This includes whether or not car advertising is out of control, and potentially leading to dangerous driving. The team also…

29 May 2023 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Rude Awakenings and Driving Dogs

What’s the worst way to wake up? George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader, asks Gareth and the team this question, as something unbelievable happened to someone in the USA. Also in America - a drunk driver switched positions with his dog after being pulled over!

26 May 2023 9 min

The ‘Fuel-Wars’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the ‘fuel-wars’, as many oil companies start testing synthetic fuels which may prolong the internal combustion engine. They also unpack the price of fuel in South Africa…

22 May 2023 27 min

AutoTrader Pod: Car Dealer Reviews

George Mienie joins Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski and Simphiwe Mthethwa live in studio to talk about new roads being built in Florida, the latest product coming out from Subaru using recycled materials and car vending machines. Also, hear the latest feature coming out on AutoTrader.

19 May 2023 14 min

The ‘Price Ratings’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return to the AutoTrader studio to discuss price transparency, as well as the many ways in which it could save you thousands. They also unpack the latest AutoTrader service - Price Ratings - which uses…

15 May 2023 26 min

AutoTrader Pod: Essentials or Over the Top?

George Mienie steps into the ring, presenting a new AutoTrader ad that has taken flight. George talks about some essential and some odd items that one could keep in their car. We discover Gareth’s hidden items in his car, but is he on serial killer level? George explains the newly…

12 May 2023 11 min

AutoTrader Pod: Sale of the Century

George Mienie drops into The #GCS to engage with Paul Clayton, a car fanatic who sets up rallies in Africa for charity. We find out what's the cheapest car listed on AutoTrader that could be used on one of the rallies. If money wasn’t an object, and you could bring…

5 May 2023 15 min

The ‘Faking-It’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie, and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the latest automotive scam - counterfeit cars. The dynamic duo unpack the difference between replicas and illegal fakes such as fake Lamborghinis and Ferraris as well as…

1 May 2023 24 min

The ‘AutoAI’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi hop back into the studio to discuss the future of AI in the automotive space. They unpack the difference between Machine Learning and AI in Auto - as well as how AI is changing the…

24 Apr 2023 20 min

AutoTrader Pod: Parenting in Vereeniging

Why are police cars always idling in America? George does a deep dive into solving this mystery. He also breaks down the warning on car mirrors… and have you ever heard of a bicycle with square wheels?

21 Apr 2023 8 min

The ‘Grey Imports’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look into the little known and rarely discussed topic of ‘Grey Imports’. The team unpacks what they are, the risk they pose, and why they occur. They also discuss why cars are getting so expensive,…

17 Apr 2023 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Is car sex legal?

George Mienie joins the crew in studio to share some tips about the process of buying a car, without being taken for a ride. He also answers some questions from the audience.

14 Apr 2023 20 min