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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
492 – 512

#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

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Car Sales, E-tolls & Car Tech News

The VAT increase is affecting all South Africans in different ways, but it has had an immediate positive impact on car sales. E-tolls has a new plan to be taken seriously, Google want more of your attention, Apple are providing virtual reality car experiences, and Lewis Hamilton is upset about…
6 Apr 2018 12 min

Ride Sharing & Autonomous Vehicles

The team digs into ride sharing - are bikes an option? Cape Town roles out free vehicle checks for all travellers. Autonomous vehicles - who is liable if there is a fatal accident? Plus they review the new Jaguar E-pace and the first 2018 F1 GP.
2 Apr 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The World of Cars catch-up

Gareth and George Mienie from AutoTrader talk harmful gases, and how they can be made less so in the interest of future motoring. All of this is taking place as diesel engines look set to be banned in the very near future. Ford are making a huge investment into South…
29 Mar 2018 9 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: 3D Printed Cars?

The #GCS trusts AutoTrader's George Mienie to provide a comprehensive and informative look at the world of motoring, and this week is no different. From speculation around self-driving cars to the world's first 3D printed car set for production, get a catch up here.
23 Mar 2018 7 min

WesBankCoty2018 Awards, Driver Education & a Super Highway

This week the team is joined in studio by Andrew Leopold to get some deeper insights into the WesBankCoty2018 Awards - and a report back on the finals that went down last week. Get a review of the Lexus RX350L and the Land Rover Discovery Si6 HSE... plus a discussion…
19 Mar 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Motor shows & ditching the K53

George Mienie's had a busy week in the world of motoring. He gathers all the best elements from it for you here, starting with a revolutionary look at the well-known K53 system. Elon Musk is boring again, and Geneva is unveiling the future of motoring at their latest show -…
16 Mar 2018 9 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: e-Tolls, Drones & Maybach

What is the latest on e-tolls? Need an update on the latest on drone deliveries? And what else does the Maybach team have up their sleeve? AutoTrader's George Mienie brings a motoring update for Gareth as they touch on several points from the wheeling world. Powered by AutoTrader.
9 Mar 2018 8 min

Geely, F1 & the Volvo S90

The team discusses the latest stake bought by Geely in Daimler, and some roads tests that have been taking place in the Cape. Vehicle vending machines, F1 and much much more... plus they review the Volvo S90. Powered by AutoTrader.
5 Mar 2018 57 min
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