The AutoTrader Podcast

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Formula 1's new halo

The Formula 1 world is going dilly about the new halo that is now strapped to the car for safety reasons. Honda has a fantastic new car coming out, but are they pricing themselves out of the market? George Mienie from AutoTrader brings you this and so much more from…

2 Mar 2018 17 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Car Vending Machines & a Lunar Paint Job

Nobody knows the world of cars quite like AutoTrader SA’s CEO George Mienie. Just returned from a conference in Dubai, George brings you the latest news from the automotive world - which includes stories about car vending machines and an Aston Martin that has a paint job that is worth…

23 Feb 2018 9 min

Ethics in the Motor Industry

Is it legal for Metro cops to disguise speed cameras? The team look at how to dispute your traffic fines. They also continue their discussion around pit girls in F1, and a whole lot more.

19 Feb 2018 57 min

Grid Girls & Emissions Testing on Animals

This week the team digs into the latest motoring scandal - emissions testing on animals. We chat about the announcement that F1 Grid Girls are a thing of the past, and review the new Toyota Land Cruiser. In tech we chat about the all electric Audi that will land in…

5 Feb 2018 57 min

Would you Pump your own Petrol & Rent your Car out?

The team looks at the latest news from the world of motoring. What cars will hit our shores in 2018? Would you pump your own petrol and would you rent your car out if you were not using it? Plus the latest on the scourge of rock throwing incidents. They…

22 Jan 2018 59 min

Vehicle Auctions & Tesla’s Electric Truck

This week the team reports back on the #AutoCircus event that featured Gymkhana GRiD. The in-studio guest, Devon le Roux, sheds understanding and insights into the world of vehicle auctions. Plus they chat about the launch of Tesla’s latest product innovation - the electric truck.

27 Nov 2017 57 min

Womandla!

It seems like Tesla isn't the only producer of a futuristic cybertruck, Serbia has their own version of Elon Musk. Is it smart to modify your car? In true French spirit, Citroen is revolutionising the driving age limit. And a dealership in Mexico City has made a mistake which could…

15 Nov 2017 14 min

AutoCircus & the new Land Rover Discovery

On this week's show the team discusses the latest news from the motoring industry. The in-studio guest is Jim McFarlane, from XS promotions, who unpacks the AutoCircus event featuring Ken Block's gymkhana grid. Plus find out more about the new Land Rover Discovery. Powered by AutoTrader.

13 Nov 2017 57 min

Latest Industry News & Renault Clio RS review

This week the team unpacks the latest industry news, review the Renault Clio RS, and launch their awesome competition to win a full day AMG Driving Experience. Powered by AutoTrader.

30 Oct 2017 1 hour

Electric Cars & How to Handle Flooded Roads

Lots of motoring news from around the world, including a blue light crash, how to handle flooded roads, and Nissan Japan suspected of having forged inspection documents. Also get your latest MotoGP and F1 news in the motorsport feature, Burning Rubber… and a review of the Suzuki Ignis. Plus find…

16 Oct 2017 56 min

Car of The Year '18 top 10

The #AutoCentral team review the latest motoring news and have a weekly F1 update. They take a look at the COTY2018 (Car of The Year 2018) top 10 and then discuss the recent Toyota and Mazda partnership in tech talk. Brought to you by AutoTrader.

2 Oct 2017 58 min

COTY, BOTY & the new Demerit System

The team looks at the new AARTO driver demerit system. They also check out the Car of the Year (COTY) 2018 semi-finalists, plus the 2017 Pirelli SA Bike of the Year. And in the tech feature - five of the most innovative self-driving and electric car designs revealed at Frankfurt…

18 Sep 2017 58 min

SA Motoring Experience & Flying Cars

The team recaps all the festivities from the SA Motoring Experience. They also review the new VW Amarok, and chat about flying cars... as well as the usual news from the world of motoring.

4 Sep 2017 56 min

Motorcycles & Bike Scams

In this week's show we host Craig Langton, owner and dealer principal from Fire it Up motorcycles and get an update on the bike market in SA. We unpack some of the scams happening on our shores with second hand bike sales. Chad reviews the new Nissan Navara, and the…

21 Aug 2017 56 min

UK car ban, Tesla Model 3 & the 2017 Motoring Experience

The team discusses the UK ban on petrol and diesel car sales in 2040, and they review the Peugeot 3008. They also unpack all the details around the 2017 Motoring Experience (SA Festival of Motoring) with in-studio guest Konstantin von Vieregge, CEO - Messa Frankfurt. Plus an in-depth look at…

7 Aug 2017 55 min

Fiat Tipo, Uber vs Taxis, e-Tolls & more Recalls

We review all that happened in the world of motoring from last week... Mazda and Daimler model recalls, Uber vs Metered Taxis and the competition commission. We also look at the cost of e-Tolls and the 1.3 million unpaid invoices that are still outstanding. Then we discuss the first Tesla…

24 Jul 2017 56 min

Going Electric & The 4 Squares of Car Buying

On the show this week - Volvo to go all electric by 2019, Opel confirm their updated Corsa line up for SA, and the team unpacks the 4 squares of buying a car. In Auto Torque they look into our traffic fine system and give you advice on how to…

10 Jul 2017 55 min

Vehicle Scams

This week the AutoCentral team reviews some of the major stories that made the motoring news headlines. They take a look at the risk associated with vehicle scams and how AutoTrader has created their AutoTrader Marketplace product offering to ensure a safe environment for private buyers and sellers. They review…

26 Jun 2017 54 min

WeBuyCars

The team is joined by Dirk and Fanie from WeBuyCars.co.za. They discuss what impact autonomous vehicles will have on the future of our motor industry and how consumer behaviour will adapt and change. They review the Toyota C-HR and discuss the use of dash cams in our cars. Chad also…

12 Jun 2017 54 min

CrashDetech, SA Bike Fest & more

Join the team today for a fun-filled, action packed show. We interview the CEO and Founder of CrashDetech, Jaco Gerrits. Wilmarie and Ty do a full review of the SA Bike Fest from the weekend, George gives us his views on GM leaving SA and so much more…

29 May 2017 55 min