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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
320 – 340

#AutoCentral: In The News

Our ‘In The News’ segment updates you on all things motoring news in and around South Africa, and keeps you in the loop regarding the Volvo safety belt recall, how to know if a vehicle workshop is a safe bet, vehicle maintenance to keep you safe, and health on board…
5 Jul 2020 20 min

#AutoCentral: Auto Talk

In Auto Talk, we take a look at three virtual car launches - the new Renault Koleos, the new Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy, and the Lexus LC500 Convertible. We also take a look at the cancellation of the Geneva Motorshow for 2021, and ponder over South African engineering ingenuity.
5 Jul 2020 12 min

#AutoCentral: Crazy Talk

In Crazy Talk, we check out 34 weird traffic laws from around the world, the possibility of subscription services for already fitted in-vehicle technology, and buying the world’s smallest electric car on the internet for delivery.
5 Jul 2020 23 min

#AutoCentral: Industry Talk

In Industry Talk this week, George gives us the lowdown on the new vs used market numbers... and we chat about the new vs used debate that rages on.
5 Jul 2020 8 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: A Look at SA's Proposed Road Rules

Are you ready for a proposed set of road rules which could mean you'd have to redo your driver's license test every five years? George Mienie has those details for Gareth and the team, as he also discusses Minister Mbalula's idea for authorities to wear body cams, the boom in…
3 Jul 2020 18 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Too much Tesla?

If you are intending to use the 90-day window to renew your license, don't be last minute dot com... the system is backlogged - do the right thing and register early. Apple and BMW have collaborated in a fascinating partnership. What were the top 5 selling cars in May 2020…
26 Jun 2020 13 min

#AutoCentral: In The News

Our In the News segment updates you on all things motoring news in and around South Africa, and keeps you in the loop regarding fuel prices changes. The team also discuss the future of automotive workshops, as well as Tesla overtaking Toyota as the most valuable brand in the world!…
21 Jun 2020 19 min

#AutoCentral: Industry Talk

In Industry Talk this week we check out which is the most sold used car under 50k, how much you can save buying a used car now that prices are under pressure, plus cautious optimism that can be seen in our rebounding car market.
21 Jun 2020 7 min

#AutoCentral: Auto Talk

In Auto Talk, we review the new Audi A7 Sportback S Line, the new joint venture between Ford and Volkswagen for the next Amarok. The team also unpacks Toyota beginning local production of hybrid vehicles, and what implications it will have on the rest of the automotive industry.
21 Jun 2020 12 min

#AutoCentral: Crazy Talk

In Crazy Talk, we witness a Tesla out pulling a giant Ford pickup truck, and find out if navigation apps cause traffic or help against it. The insanity that is Sri Lankan Tuk-Tuk racing... and have a laugh at the wackiest car accessories you can get.
21 Jun 2020 15 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Metals of the Sea

Which pricepoint is the most appealing to consumers in the post-Covid economic climate? What does Tesla's rise to the top of the automobile chain mean for manufacturing moving forward? What are the actual laws on how far you can drive from your home in Level 3? Studies suggest that by…
19 Jun 2020 13 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Let the robots drive

A human being in Bloemfontein has combined engineering excellence and science fiction to create a different kind of motoring monster. The VW Amarok will be built alongside the Ford Ranger from now on in South Africa, which raises a few interesting questions about where value lies in vehicles. It's design…
12 Jun 2020 14 min

#AutoCentral: Tech Talk

In Tech Talk, how has automotive technology evolved and changed over the years? The team looks into how the future of automotive refuelling will change how businesses operate due to the rise of electric vehicles.
7 Jun 2020 20 min

#AutoCentral: Auto Talk

In Auto Talk, we review the new BMW X3M Competition. Plus, former AMG boss moves to Aston Martin - what implication does it have for the rest of the automotive industry?
7 Jun 2020 13 min

#AutoCentral: Grid Talk

The FIA has confirmed dates for the start of the 2020 Formula 1 calendar, and the team weighs in on how a championship winning team has fallen from grace.
7 Jun 2020 11 min

#AutoCentral: In The News

Our ’In the News’ segment updates you on all things motoring news in and around South Africa, and keeps you in the loop regarding new car sales for the month of May, fuel prices changes, and the lifeline given to Renault in a COVID-19 world.
7 Jun 2020 13 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod:Take the potato out of the exhaust!

The price of pre-owned cars is on the rise so if you want to buy one, now is the time - the search numbers on AutoTrader for May 2020 are remarkable. There's a reprieve in the renewal of expired vehicle licenses in South Africa, happy days. George Mienie gives us…
5 Jun 2020 13 min
320 – 340