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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
484 – 504

#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

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Super bakkies to the rescue!

The man who tumbled down Chapman's Peak in a Mercedes in the 1980s gets to experience that drive again in an autonomous S-Class. Tesla has an accident, so naturally people think the car is a fail again. George concludes with a comment on the SA fuel price hike, and Ford…
8 Jun 2018 7 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Self-riding Motorcycles & the Future of the Bus

George Mienie recaps the hugely successful AutoTrader bike event from last week, then gets into the latest motoring headlines for the week. Mahindra are stepping up their investment in South Africa, self-riding motorcycles, the future of the bus is brought into the spotlight, and a very expensive Aston Martin.
1 Jun 2018 8 min

SA Bike Fest & Electric Vehicles

The guys recap the #ATSABF2018… they discuss the summit and the festival itself. They also review the Audi TT and touch on the electric vehicle infrastructure. Powered by AutoTrader.
28 May 2018 56 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Bikes, Senna & Tesla

George has been travelling internationally, staying at the forefront of the automotive world. He catches up with Gareth on a car that stood out at the Royal Wedding, an incredible bike show currently on the go, Senna returns to racing, and Tesla ramps up production as other auto giants get…
25 May 2018 9 min

SA Bike Fest, new car tech & flying to work

Would you fly to work, if given the choice? New car tech allows blind passengers to 'see' the road. Find out what Chad was doing in Beijing, all you need to know about SA Bike Fest 2018, plus the team chats about the new Volkswagen Arteon. Powered by AutoTrader.
14 May 2018 59 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: BMW, Mahindra & Rolls-Royce

George doesn't just know about cars, he knows everything that puts them on the road. His feature this week includes BMW's major investment in South Africa to create the new X3, Mahindra are following suit with a sizeable vote of confidence in the country too, and Rolls-Royce are entering the…
11 May 2018 12 min

Road Fatality Stats & Amazon’s New Delivery System

This week the team discuss some of the amendments to the Road Traffic Act and also look into the road fatality stats from 2017. They banter about Amazon’s new vehicle delivery system, and catch up on the latest from the world of F1. Plus they review the new Merc S-Class…
30 Apr 2018 54 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: How smart is a smart highway?

Another petrol price hike is coming, but so is a 'smart highway' in China that can charge your phone, and car. Cars to start talking to each other, but what does this mean in light of the Facebook information share situation? All of this plus the latest from the AutoTrader…
20 Apr 2018 11 min

What will Power our Cars in the Future?

The team reviews the latest news from the world of motoring and chat about the AutoTrader South African Bike Festival. They also review the Mercedes-AMG GT S, and chat about what will power our cars in the future. Powered by AutoTrader.
16 Apr 2018 57 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: BMW, Tesla & matching cars to the GCS team

BMW is making a sizeable investment into South Africa again, this time with the production of the new X3. Is Tesla going bankrupt, or are people getting carried away with speculation? Someone thinks a licence plate is worth $20 million, and George is tasked with assigning cars to match the…
13 Apr 2018 8 min
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