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The AutoTrader Podcast

Industry leader AutoTrader has joined forces with pioneering digital content hub CliffCentral to bring you The AutoTrader Podcast – an expert motoring infotainment show. Get behind the wheel with the team for all things motoring, from the more affordable to the most desirable cars, bikes, 4x4s and more.
Weekly English South Africa Automotive · Technology
611 Episodes
280 – 300

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Cars and Roundabouts

Which manufacturer is the most trusted around the world? George Mienie gives us the rules of how to navigate a traffic circle, which is a real bugbear for him. What is the state of road markings on South African roads, and why does it take so long to fix potholes?…
6 Nov 2020 12 min

Is South Africa going to get EVs soon?

On this week’s #AutoCentral - SA’s number 1 motoring podcast - George Mienie and Wandile Sishi welcome the CEO of Generation.e, Ben Pullen and Absolute F1 on Supersport host, Kriya Gangiah to the show to discuss the state of South Africa's future mobility. The team goes in-depth on the reasons…
2 Nov 2020 39 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Scary Road Stories & Flying Objects

South Africans are ready for electric vehicles - check out AutoTrader's 2020 EV Car Buyer Survey. The ghost of Uniondale is a legendary South African horror story... but is it true? We might be one step closer to a flying car, and a man was spotted flying at LAX without a…
30 Oct 2020 13 min

Why South Africa's a bakkie-mad nation & SA's top selling car

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No. 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack why the bakkie is so popular in South Africa, including a quick history lesson on this unique body-type. Martin Pretorius joins the conversation to highlight the latest round of upgrades to Toyota’s best-selling car in…
26 Oct 2020 31 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Underwear on the bonnet

If you are a driver in South Africa, the age of not following rules is over... from 1 July 2021 the demerit system becomes real. Can South Africans conform? How fast is your car? Because whatever your answer, there is a person in LA whose car is faster! Which car…
23 Oct 2020 16 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Stolen parts and Donkey carts

If you desperately need a lift into town, what's the most outlandish thing you would do to make it happen? If a customer wants to test drive a car without the salesman, perhaps that should raise a red flag. How much sweat equity are people willing to put into their…
16 Oct 2020 14 min

Is it really worth your while to buy a car in 2020?

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi investigate whether it’s still worth buying a car in a post-Covid South Africa. Lawrence Minnie joins the show to review the new Land Rover Defender. Plus the team answers your car-buying questions regarding insurance claims and…
12 Oct 2020 36 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Drop my suspension and add a rocket launcher

Car modification is all good and well, but do some go too far? In the '90s, you could add a safety element to your car which would keep even the bravest of criminals away. You will not believe the size of the largest speeding fine of all time... a regrettable…
9 Oct 2020 6 min

Does petrol differ from station to station?

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi explain in-depth what hybrid vehicles are, and why this propulsion technology never really gained popularity in South Africa. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review another kind of fuel-saving vehicle – the Ford EcoSport, and he…
5 Oct 2020 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Hijacks and Funny Names

When purchasing a motor vehicle, what factors should you consider? Which cars are the most commonly hijacked and stolen in South Africa? If you want to lower your anxiety about your car being stolen, perhaps George Mienie has the car for you. When brands name their cars, should they consider…
2 Oct 2020 14 min

Why the Ranger is SA’s most sold used car & Ford’s future plans

This week on SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi chat to Neale Hill, Managing Director of Ford SA, to discuss the story behind the Ford Ranger becoming SA’s most sold used car. The team investigates the impact of COVID-19’s disruption, and how the automotive industry is…
21 Sep 2020 34 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: It's Plane sailing!

Which country has the highest bumper bash incident rate? The answer might shock you! As summer rolls around in the southern hemisphere, it might be good to know which car increases your likelihood of getting a date online. What does the colour of your car say about you? We all…
18 Sep 2020 15 min

SA’s cheapest electric vehicle & what exactly is a balloon payment!?

This week on South Africa’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi attempt to confirm or debunk whether the price of cars has increased. Chad Lückhoff also joins the conversation to talk about South Africa’s 'cheapest' all-electric car – the Mini SE. Lastly, the team answers some of your…
13 Sep 2020 31 min

Death of the V8, the Ford Mustang Bullitt & how to save on fuel

This week’s no.1 South African motoring podcast, AutoCentral with George Mienie and Wandile Sishi, is dedicated to all the V8-engine lovers out there. The team look into whether or not this beloved engine configuration could be making its last revs. AutoTrader motoring journalist Martin Pretorius also joins the conversation to…
7 Sep 2020 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: “I'm not a petrolhead”

If you thought Apple's cellphone was a lifesaver, wait until you see the Apple Car, and how it might literally save your life. What is the difference between a petrolhead and an automotive enthusiast? Is it always cheaper to buy a car outright, what other options are there? SkyDrive Inc…
4 Sep 2020 15 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Can't see the trees for the Forester

A military tank was left abandoned on the streets in Nebraska, turns out a code 14 license won't equip you for this task. Next time your friend says, "My car got hit by a tree"... maybe take them seriously, maple trees are attacking Subarus. Are Americans finding other uses for…
28 Aug 2020 14 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Not an Uber Goodyear

Don't get in an accident in an Uber, they don't cover damages. A sinkhole in China swallowed 21 cars, that's not a fun day out. Lewis Hamilton's engine will be available on the road soon. Seems like Volvos are unrivalled in terms of longevity. One tweet means 2020 will not…
21 Aug 2020 12 min
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