Colin on Cars — Colin Windell
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06
APR
#025 Burn Run 2021 - an epic adventure
Burn prevention training on the run
Anneri du Plooy (Founder and CEO of Hero Burn)
While the Round Table charity fundraiser, Burn Run is an epic adventure on dirt roads for participants, it is an opportunity for the Hero Burn Foundation to speak to young children at rural schools in remote parts of South Africa about fire and burn prevention.
Anneri du Plooy (Founder and CEO of Hero Burn)
While the Round Table charity fundraiser, Burn Run is an epic adventure on dirt roads for participants, it is an opportunity for the Hero Burn Foundation to speak to young children at rural schools in remote parts of South Africa about fire and burn prevention.
26
MAR
#024 e-Toll - the saga continues
Government must act now to resolve the issue
Today's guest is Layton Beard from the Automobile Association.
The e-Toll saga has been dragging on for years with the vast majority of the road users refusing to pay the toll fees and yet, Government still will not accept the system is a total failure.
Today's guest is Layton Beard from the Automobile Association.
The e-Toll saga has been dragging on for years with the vast majority of the road users refusing to pay the toll fees and yet, Government still will not accept the system is a total failure.
17
MAR
#023 Death and Taxes
South Africans face hefty fuel price increases and additional taxes on that, while research shows it is the un-safest country in which to drive.
10
MAR
#022 Volkswagen accelerates digitally
VW plans to make cars more software driven
Change is happening rapidly in the automotive world and Volkswagen has recently outlined plans to speed up its moves into electric vehicles but also to make these more software driven.
Change is happening rapidly in the automotive world and Volkswagen has recently outlined plans to speed up its moves into electric vehicles but also to make these more software driven.
02
MAR
#021 New vehicles sales still down
Sales of new vehicles are still down on last year but holding their own.
We look at how local sales and exports are coping in the Covid-affected economy and Isuzu joins Burn Run that seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of fire and teaches burn prevention while on a fun event.
We look at how local sales and exports are coping in the Covid-affected economy and Isuzu joins Burn Run that seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of fire and teaches burn prevention while on a fun event.
26
FEB
#020 Stylish new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The new C-Class is bigger, sleeker and more connected.
Guests in this episode:
Dirk Fetzer (Director Project Management C-Class)
Belinda Gunther (Head of Colour and Trim)
Borrowing quite heavily from the S-Class the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class grows both in size and in terms of on-board systems and connectivity.
The South African motorist has again been harshly dealt with in the latest Budget Speech.
Guests in this episode:
Dirk Fetzer (Director Project Management C-Class)
Belinda Gunther (Head of Colour and Trim)
Borrowing quite heavily from the S-Class the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class grows both in size and in terms of on-board systems and connectivity.
The South African motorist has again been harshly dealt with in the latest Budget Speech.
17
FEB
#019 Potent Porsche 911 GT3 launched
New GT3 smashes Nurburgring record
Guests this episode
Frank-Steffan Walliser (VP Porsche Model line 911 and 718)
Andreas Preuninger (VP Porsche GT Cars)
The seventh generation Porsche 911 GT3 has been launched and it is much quicker than its predecessor but the urban racer is still good to use of a daily basis. We also have a quick insight into the new Kia X-Line.
Guests this episode
Frank-Steffan Walliser (VP Porsche Model line 911 and 718)
Andreas Preuninger (VP Porsche GT Cars)
The seventh generation Porsche 911 GT3 has been launched and it is much quicker than its predecessor but the urban racer is still good to use of a daily basis. We also have a quick insight into the new Kia X-Line.
09
FEB
#018 Life is getting Brezza
Suzuki launches Vitara Brezza and Peugeot offers the 2008
Launch season is underway and we take a look at the new Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Peugeot 2008 and hear how Volvo Cars turned it all around.
Guests
Toni Herbst - Media Liaison | Suzuki SA
Tyrone Paulson - DJ | Heart FM
Hakan Samuelsson - CEO | Volvo Cars
Launch season is underway and we take a look at the new Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Peugeot 2008 and hear how Volvo Cars turned it all around.
Guests
Toni Herbst - Media Liaison | Suzuki SA
Tyrone Paulson - DJ | Heart FM
Hakan Samuelsson - CEO | Volvo Cars
02
FEB
#017 Billion dollar investment from Ford Motor Company
That's $ 1,050,000,000 !!!
Ford is investing heavily in its factory where Ranger is produced.
Today's guests
Cyril Ramaphosa (RSA } President)
Andrea Cavallero (Ford International Market Group | Director Operations)
Ford investment in its Silverton plant and in the Tswane Special Economic Zone adds impetus to an already vibrant auto industry in South Africa and will mean a significant number of new jobs being created.
Ford is investing heavily in its factory where Ranger is produced.
Today's guests
Cyril Ramaphosa (RSA } President)
Andrea Cavallero (Ford International Market Group | Director Operations)
Ford investment in its Silverton plant and in the Tswane Special Economic Zone adds impetus to an already vibrant auto industry in South Africa and will mean a significant number of new jobs being created.
27
JAN
#016 Continental Tyre picks up Ford contract
Conti becomes OE supplier to Ranger Raptor
Continental Tyre in Port Elizabeth will supply first-fit tyres for Ford Ranger Raptor models for domestic and export markets.
Aspiring rally drivers can see their dreams come true with the participation by Motorsport South Africa in FIA Rally Star.
Continental Tyre in Port Elizabeth will supply first-fit tyres for Ford Ranger Raptor models for domestic and export markets.
Aspiring rally drivers can see their dreams come true with the participation by Motorsport South Africa in FIA Rally Star.
20
JAN
#015 Stellantis born from Peugeot and Fiat/Chrysler merger
Carlos Tavares (CEO Stellantis)
Stellantis becomes the world's fourth largest automaker
The fourth largest automaker came into being this week with the formal launch of Stellantis, born from a merger between the Peugeot group and FCA (Fiat/Chrysler). The new company includes brands such as Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Opel and Vauxhall.
We also take a look at the new direction Kia will be following in the future and hear more about Mercedes-Benz's first entry into the compact SUV electric vehicle segment with the EQA.
Stellantis becomes the world's fourth largest automaker
The fourth largest automaker came into being this week with the formal launch of Stellantis, born from a merger between the Peugeot group and FCA (Fiat/Chrysler). The new company includes brands such as Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Opel and Vauxhall.
We also take a look at the new direction Kia will be following in the future and hear more about Mercedes-Benz's first entry into the compact SUV electric vehicle segment with the EQA.
13
JAN
#014 What's new in 2021
Plenty of new model activity this year.
Despite Covid and a tightening economy the auto industry is literally bursting at the seams with new model activity. This episode takes a look at the most relevant of these destined for dealer showrooms.
Despite Covid and a tightening economy the auto industry is literally bursting at the seams with new model activity. This episode takes a look at the most relevant of these destined for dealer showrooms.
