Cargumentative

Join Sunday Times motoring journalist Thomas Falkiner on Cargumentative: a sometimes-pugnacious podcast about all things cars and motoring.

Expect spirited banter about everything from general car culture and classics right through to new releases and industry news. Sit down, plug in and gear up.

An Arena Holdings Production.

Keywords: Motorsport, cars, motoring, car spotter , podcast, auto, car lover, automotive news, vehicle, car news, car manufacturers
Weekly English South Africa Automotive · Sports
84 Episodes
72 – 84

Cargumentative | MIA

This week the crew is down to three as Mike is missing in action. Although this is probably a good thing as Thomas, Nadav and Mark discuss why car-branded apparel is a no-no if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool petrolhead. ​
4 Feb 2019 48 min

Cargumentative | Back to the grind

The boys are back with their first podcast of 2019. In it they talk about the divisive new Toyota Supra and choose what new car they’d park inside their respective garages if somebody gave them R700k – there can only be one. They also share their favourite driving routes in…
28 Jan 2019 52 min

Cargumentative | Hasta la vista

It’s the 10thand final episode of the year! In it the guys talk about the spectacular Aston Martin Valkyrie, argue about the worst cars they have ever driven and, for a change, answer some random questions from some random. Be sure to tune in again in 2019.
13 Dec 2018 57 min

Cargumentative | Is old school really cool?

This week the guys debate whether or not old and forgotten car technology will ever find a strange kind of affection with automotive enthusiasts. Nadav enlightens the rest of the team about eccentric British marque, Morgan, and Thomas chooses by far the most interesting car to put under his Christmas…
11 Dec 2018 54 min

Cargumentative | The Brad Factor

This week Thomas, Mike and Mark bag an interview with South Africa’s shining motorcycle racing star, Brad Binder. Nadav geeks out over the new Porsche 992 and a burning topic is put to question – are people too obsessed with power?
5 Dec 2018 52 min

Cargumentative | Road Trippin’ & Name Flippin’

This week the guys touch on road trip essentials and then have an argument about what country lays claim to the coolest cars names. There’s also a brief discussion about economy as well as the new Range Rover Evoque.
28 Nov 2018 40 min

Cargumentative | Cars & Girls

This week the guys are joined in studio by Fae Michelangelo – a lady with a love of ink, JDM and Nissan Skylines. She tells us why cars turn her on and what vehicles are best for a man going through a midlife crisis. The guys talk about embarrassing car…
8 Nov 2018 55 min

Cargumentative | All tyred out

Mike is hungover (again). Nadav is grumpy (again). Thomas is jetlagged but still has enough energy to tell the guys about his trip to Bahrain where he drove the new Porsche Panamera GTS around the Bahrain International Circuit.
1 Nov 2018 48 min

Cargumentative | The metal that makes you

Mike and Thomas swap cars for a day. Nadav struggles with a throat infection and rolls his eyes at the Bullitt Mustang. The guys have a heated debate about what your car says about you. Finally the question is asked – is the future of the car ******?
18 Oct 2018 56 min

Cargumentative | Spring Break

Nadav and Mark tell Thomas and Mike about their recent overseas trip that included visits to the Goodwood Revival, Nürburgring and the RUF factory. Mike talks about why the classic car market is tanking in South Africa and Thomas (once again) has to defend his quirky car choices.
25 Sep 2018 53 min

Cargumentative | Golf über alles?

The guys debate whether or not the Golf GTI is the best car in the world. Thomas touches on what plans Toyota Gazoo Racing has in store for South Africa, while Nadav laments the current fad of dissing diesel in the post Dieselgate era.
30 Aug 2018 52 min

Cargumentative | Welcome to the jungle

In this first episode of Cargumentative, Thomas introduces his resident studio guests – Nadav, Mark & Mike. The guys debate whether the sleeper is dead, dissect the work of Singer Design and have an argument over the Alfa Romeo 4C.
23 Aug 2018 1 hr 09 min
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