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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
260 – 280

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Bitcoin as a Form of Payment

Apple is planning on building a self-driving car, and they are debating whether to use their software or not. George shares some tips on how to reduce COVID-19 transmission in your car… the answer is so simple! Tesla plans to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, and Leigh-Ann and…
12 Feb 2021 17 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: A Flying Cars Airport

An airport for flying cars will thrust the English city of Coventry into the future later this year. Subaru blames a single factory worker for a recall, and an impromptu Covid-19 'vaccine clinic' in Oregon. Plus... unbundling service plans when purchasing vehicles, and drone flying restrictions.
5 Feb 2021 11 min

The Future of the Sedan in SA: Comparing BMW & Mercedes

In this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the future and direction of the traditional sedan in South Africa, and investigate ways in which manufacturers are trying to generate demand for this traditional body-type. Chad Lückhoff enters the chat to compare the Mercedes-AMG A35…
25 Jan 2021 35 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Why You Should Name Your Car

Winning the lotto is a miracle in itself, but what are the chances of you winning a car valued at R3.7 million, but when it's time to claim your prize, you’re told you have to wait as the car isn't available yet. Find out why it's important to name your…
22 Jan 2021 19 min

What body-type will reign supreme in 2021?

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi discuss the local growth of double-cabs in South Africa, and predict which body-type will steal the sales in 2021. Lawrence Minnie enters the conversation to compare three new special edition double-cabs - Toyota Hilux Legend, Volkswagen Amarok…
18 Jan 2021 27 min

What happened in 2020 & buying a car in SA as a non-resident

On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s no. 1 motoring podcast, host George Mienie and his co-anchor Wandile Sishi look back on the madness and disruption in 2020 that was experienced by the automotive industry, and they unpack some of the trends that have come about as a result for future car…
14 Dec 2020 34 min

Snakes Elon-gate the German process

It's that time of year when people will be driving to their holiday destinations, and George gives us tips on how to drive safely with a trailer. The Germans have thrown some prohibitive bureaucracy the way of Tesla, and it threatens to dent the earnings of Elon and his shareholders…
11 Dec 2020 9 min

Why SUVs are so popular in SA & the 2021 Toyota Fortuner reviewed

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look back over the decades to understand and make sense of why SUVs quickly became one of the most sought after and popular body types. One of SA's top motoring journalists, Chad Lückhoff, joins the conversation to…
7 Dec 2020 37 min

Kuga cases and hijack scams

Living in South Africa, we have become accustomed to scams, but the latest vehicle hijack scam is on another level - even by our ridiculous standards! Cape Town has taken the first step in encouraging motorists to reduce their emission footprint while in transit. Is it viable for South Africa…
4 Dec 2020 14 min

Leading one of SA's Top Brands during a Pandemic

On this week’s #AutoCentral - SA’s number 1 motoring podcast - George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are joined by Gary Scott, CEO of Kia Motors South Africa, to unpack Kia’s local growth over the past two decades and elaborate on the manufacturer’s future plans for the local market. The trio…
30 Nov 2020 46 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The moose is loose

Considering the ever-moving consumer landscape, how has the notion of going for a test drive changed? Are we seeing the end of car dealerships? DigiCars may be a future solution for buying cars. What causes the most accidents on the road? George gives us a list of the fastest cars…
27 Nov 2020 18 min

Building an Auto Business in a Pandemic

This week on SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are joined by Robert Mtshali, founder of MobiWash SA, to discuss the challenges facing entrepreneurs during a time of dramatic change. The topic of how to expand your business using personalised solutions could be the saving grace…
23 Nov 2020 32 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Zero Tolerance on the roads

South Africa's road accident death toll could be set to nosedive with an interesting new amendment on the horizon to the drunk driving laws in the country. Hyundai's EV recall is one step forward, three steps back for future thinking drivers. How much would you pay to keep your personalised…
20 Nov 2020 15 min

Impact of EVs on auto profits & the perfect BMW M8 Competition Coupé

This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi delve into the potential impacts of EVs on the automotive industry, namely: maintenance costs, after sale support, and the effect on OEM. Motoring journalist Martin Pretorius also joins the conversation to talk about driving the near…
16 Nov 2020 31 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Elon Musk is the golden thread

The hyperloop went into overdrive this past week. Virgin took the train to the maglev track and tests look good so far, two human beings survived unthinkable speeds. Elon Musk was pranked recently and he's now turned a meme into a business. An Amazon van driver took the meaning of…
13 Nov 2020 10 min

New VS Used & the new Porsche 911 Turbo S

This week on South Africa’s no. 1 motoring podcast, hosts George Mienie and Wandile Sishi evaluate the merits of buying a used car instead of a new one. They are joined by Sean Nurse, who relays his experience behind the wheel of the stunningly potent new Porsche 911 Turbo S…
9 Nov 2020 31 min
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