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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
540 – 560

Merc's Bakkie & BMW Launch

Merc just launched a Bakkie! The team discuss this and try and figure out if this is a smart move for the brand. They also take a look at vehicle wheel customisation. Wilmarie joins the guys to unpack what went down at the launch of the new BMW R nine…
31 Oct 2016 51 min

#AutoCentral - Road Safety & The Future of Transport

Keeping it safe on the roads as we gear up for the silly season. The team also reports back from the Kyalami Motorsports festival. Chad reviews the VW Tiguan, a Wesbank Car of the Year finalist. The tech segment looks at the future of transport.
24 Oct 2016 54 min

#AutoCentral - Camouflaging Cars

Dennis Klopper is in studio to discuss the Kyalami motorsports event. Tshepo gives everyone his thoughts about what features should be standard in all cars. The team evaluates the Toyota Prius... and in tech they take a look at how Ford has wrapped future cars in mind-bending 3D 'Brick' camouflage,…
17 Oct 2016 53 min

#AutoCentral - Cycling to Work & the new Grand Tour

The city council in Cape Town wants to see at least 8% of the city’s workforce going to work on bicycles by 2032, is this possible in SA? The team looks at what kind of punch the new Grand Tour show will pack. They also review the Lamborghini Huracán, and…
10 Oct 2016 54 min

#AutoCentral - Kyalami Motorsport Festival

This week the team looks at Cape Town traffic congestion and the plans proposed to deal with it. They unpack the Kyalami Motorsport Festival and review Autotraders involvement in the 2017 WesBank COTY (Car of The Year) competition. We review the COTY top 10 and in tech we discuss the…
3 Oct 2016 45 min

#AutoCentral - Scooters & Electric Bikes

If you are into scooters or contemplating owning one, then this is the show for you! The team reviews some cool news stories, and report back on the Gentry Bike Ride from the weekend. In news and reviews they chat about the SYM scooter brand, and review one of their…
26 Sep 2016 53 min

#AutoCentral - What should Govt officials drive?

Should government officials drive luxury cars, or will small sedans do? What do our traffic cops drive compared to cops from around the world? The team discusses the launches of the upcoming Kia Cerato and the new Renault Megane. In tech talk, they look at recent cuts on the Apple…
19 Sep 2016 51 min

#AutoCentral - Uber Safety Tips

This week the team takes a deeper look at making sure you are safe when catching an Uber ride.... how can customers make sure their driver is legit? They also review the Suzuki Jimmy Auto, and discuss how and why you should invest in a dashcam.
12 Sep 2016 49 min

#AutoCentral - SA Festival of Motoring

Hold onto your seats as the team interviews Konstantin von Vieregge, CEO of Messe Frankfurt, the organisation behind the SA Festival of Motoring. They also take a look at what cops get to drive in other countries, discuss the new Pajero Legend 2 and look at who is in bed…
29 Aug 2016 52 min

#AutoCentral - The Safe Ride Campaign

The team chats to Nonhlanhla Skosana from Sonke Gender Justice about the recent launch of their Safe Ride campaign, in conjunction with the SA National Taxi council, which aims to ensure the safety of the most vulnerable of taxi commuters, namely women and children. Cornell Grové from the 4x4 &…
22 Aug 2016 51 min

#AutoCentral - Number Plates & Bikes

South Africa could receive new vehicle number plates... what does this mean for vehicle owners? The team chats about the first ever Biker build-off happening in Cape Town. Fresh off the 2016 Pirelli Bike of the Year Competition, event organiser Mat Durrans and Wilmarie Janse van Rensburg give us the…
15 Aug 2016 49 min

#AutoCentral - Tipping Protocol & City Parking

The team looks at tipping protocol for car guards and petrol attendants. They also discuss inner city parking. Learn more about the recent double cab shoot-out and the Jag XF. The tech feature explores M2M communication and how connected vehicle will drive data usage… plus a look into the darker…
8 Aug 2016 57 min

#AutoCentral - S2: Start Your Engines!

Catch the show in its brand new time slot, with new presenters! The guys unpack tips on how to prep for the rainy season, and then try discover who has the best garage. Also don’t miss Car Talk with Chad and Talking Tech with George.
1 Aug 2016 47 min

#AutoCentral - The Most Expensive Road Car Crash

What is the most expensive road car crash? The team reveals all, along with fraudulent imports and exports in SA, a self-driving coach unveiled by Mercedes Benz … plus 8 things they love about the Ford Figo.
27 Jul 2016 52 min

#AutoCentral - The Bike Show

The team chats to Harry Fisher, presenter of 'The Bike Show' on Ignition TV, and a specialist in the motorcycle industry and various motorcycle bike shows. They also review the Renault Kadjar Dynamique dCi 4x4.
20 Jul 2016 57 min

#AutoCentral - Blackie Swart

The team chats to Blackie Swart, CEO of Torque the Talk. Blackie is a specialist in dealing with motor manufacturers, from managing their fleet vehicles, to launches… and he even specialises in precision driving. The special guest on the show is Marang Phooko, a matric student who joins in the…
13 Jul 2016 51 min

#AutoCentral - #RidingForALimb

Gerda du Toit lost both her legs two years ago due to diabetes and feared her life was over. But now she has moved from a wheelchair to a motorbike... and is on a 4000 kilometre mission of making kids without limbs mobile again. The team also reviews the 2016…
29 Jun 2016 54 min

#AutoCentral - #DriveChange

The team discusses the AutoTrader #DriveChange handover in Alexandra, and they review the 2016 Kia Soul 1.6D Smart Auto and Honda Africa Twin.
22 Jun 2016 52 min
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