Colin on Cars
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#041 Hyundai Palisade launches
Palisade takes Hyundai to the R1-million price level Guests in this episode: Stanley Anderson (Sales and Operations Director, Hyundai SA) Oscar Makola (Marketing Director, Hyundai South Africa) The Palisade moves Hyundai into the big leagues in more ways than one and marks its first foray into the R1-million club. The…
#040 Chery relaunches in South Africa
Stylish new versions of the Tiggo spearhead the revival Today's Guest: Kathy Bell (Transport Specialist, Standard Bank) Now as a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Chinese parent, Chery is looking to crack the local market as well as supply sub-Saharan Africa. Kathy Bell from Standard Bank offers some advice for entrepreneurs…
#039 Cape Town confirmed as host for Formula E
Cape Town's iconic backdrop makes city ideal for Formula E Cape Town ticks all the right boxes to be a host city for a round of the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E world series of racing.
#038 Mazda BT-50 launched
All-new Mazda and demystifying electric vehicle terminology We take a quick look at the new Mazda BT-50 and set about demystifying some of terminology associated with electric vehicles.
#037 Software and autonomy
Volkswagen unveils electric plans The Volkswagen Group is transforming into a software-driven electric and autonomous driving mobility company.
#036 Repairing the main arterials
Pothole Project forges ahead with road repairs The private sector is picking up where national and municipal systems have failed to keep the main road free of potholes.
#035 Electrification and connectivity
The new eActros truck and Volvo's own operating system. In this episode: Andreas von Wallfeld (Head Marketing Mercedes-Benz Trucks) Hakan Samuelsson (CEO Volvo Cars) Mickey Kataria (Android) Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches its first fully electric heavy duty truck and Volvo Cars takes connectivity to the next level.
#034 Trying to make sense of AARTO
Things you need to know Even though much needs to be clarified the AARTO rollout is still set for July 1. This episode attempts to try and make some sense of the very cumbersome and onerous legislation.
#033 Kia Pegas launched and moves to boost Africa trade
Kia keeps the sedan alive and the auto industry seeks free trade Kia has launched a new well-specced sedan to compete in the A/B market segment and the auto industry is looking to re-industrialise in Africa with comprehensive Free Trade agreements to help boost GDP. We also offer some tips…
#032 Agilitee - aiming to get Africa moving
Agilitee launches electric motorcycles designed for ease of mobility Guests in this episode: Krieky du Plessis (Chairperson - Agilitee) Boni Roberts (COO - Agilitee) Locally assembled electric motorcycles and scooters are aimed at bringing green energy and mobility solutions to South Africa and beyond these borders.
#031 Supporting women truck drivers
Cementing opportunities for women owner-drivers in trucking As road freight needs increase, opportunities are being created for more owner-driver operations with women at the wheel. Lafarge and Volvo Trucks has committed to a new training programme.
#030 Electric cars - dispelling some myths
Gaining clarity on electric cars and climate change. Moving to electric cars will benefit the climate but the change will not happen before the middle of this century.
#029 SA Car of the Year competition underway
Lots of eye-candy in the finalists for Car of the Year The SA Guild of Motoring Journalists has picked the finalists for this year's SA Car of the Year competition - but does it still have meaning?
#028 Renault goes rock-and-roll
Renault gets a new logo and business plan while Volkswagen offers VR tech Guest: Sithabile Nophumulo (VP Marketing, Renault South Africa) In this episode we take a look at the evolution of the Renault logo and the new business direction the company is taking ahead of the launch of radically-styled…
#027 Car crashes and Virtual Reality
Accident stats go up and servicing goes high-tech. Research shows car crashes are increasing as a result of Covid lockdowns and Ford is rolling out new technology for its service centres.
#026 Burn Run 2021 and a Plethora of New Models
The Motor Industry is getting busier! Burn Run 2021 was an epic success and there are a plethora of new models on the market.
#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…
#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…
#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.
#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.