Colin on Cars
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#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…
#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…
#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…
#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 |…
#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…
#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.
#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,…
#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.
#013 Vehicle sales are up
New and used vehicles sales show positive growth. Several new model launches and improved new vehicle sales augurs well for the recovery of the motor industry.
#012 Local automakers under pressure
Auto exports are significantly down because of the Covid pandemic South African automakers are under increasing strain as exports dwindle because of the slowing of sales in export markets along with reduced purchasing power at home.
#011 The Auto Industry - Adapting and Changing
Automakers in South Africa will need to keep adapting South African automakers have shown immense flexibility and adaptability over the years. Going forward this will be tested even further.
#010 Changing how business is done
As a disruptor, Covid has also influenced business thinking. Disruption during the Covid pandemic has forced many businesses into re-thinking customer interactions and how to deal with the growing online requirements of these people.
#009 HEARTECT - the real heart of Suzuki's small cars
More than just a safety cell Chelsy Pinto (Suzuki SA | Product Planning and Sales Development Coordinator) All cars have a passenger safety cell built into the design but Suzuki's HEARTECT platform takes this much further and forms the basis of its small car design success.
#008 Parts prices are increasing
Delving into the Kinsey Report and Hyundai launches a new Grand i10 Stanley Anderson (Hyundai Sales and Operations Director) Replacement car parts prices are rising and the annual Kinsey Report shows just how much. We also take a drive in the new Hyundai Grand i10 and chat to Sales and…
#007 Removing the urge to text and drive
New app that reads all messages and emails Texting while driving is a root cause of many avoidable road crashes but, a new app developed by a South African reads all messages, SMS, Whats App and emails out loud so is there is no reason to touch your phone while…
#006 Buying your dream car
What to think about before signing on the dotted line Buying a new car is a financial and emotional experience and both must be weighed against each other for the final decision to be a long and happy one. We take a look at some of the things you need…
#005 Dash Cams made easy
A clever move by Ford to fit a USB port into the rearview mirror Ford South Africa is fitting a USB port to the rearview mirror of selected Ranger models to make it easier and tidier to drive your dash cam. Also, Audi is rebranding itself for the future.
#004 Microsleep - a silent and deadly killer on our roads
A moment of microsleep could cost you your life Eugene Herbert (MasterDrive | Managing Director) In this edition we talk about the dangers of microsleep and some of the issues surrounding drivers back on the roads after a five-month layoff. We also take a brief look at two new Volkswagen…
#003 Isuzu bags manufacturing contract
The all-new Isuzu D-Max will be manufactured in Port Elizabeth Billy Tom (Isuzu Motors South Africa | Managing Director) Covid locked us all in our homes but good things were still happening and one of these is the contract secured by Port Elizabeth's Isuzu Motors South Africa to build the…
#002 Rally to Read
Rallying behind literacy The Rally to Read distribution of books and teaching materials is going ahead despite the economy and lockdown woes. We also take a look at the new Jaguar F-Pace and add-on service options from Mahindra.