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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
500 – 520

#AutoCentral Power Pod: How smart is a smart highway?

Another petrol price hike is coming, but so is a 'smart highway' in China that can charge your phone, and car. Cars to start talking to each other, but what does this mean in light of the Facebook information share situation? All of this plus the latest from the AutoTrader…
20 Apr 2018 11 min

What will Power our Cars in the Future?

The team reviews the latest news from the world of motoring and chat about the AutoTrader South African Bike Festival. They also review the Mercedes-AMG GT S, and chat about what will power our cars in the future. Powered by AutoTrader.
16 Apr 2018 57 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: BMW, Tesla & matching cars to the GCS team

BMW is making a sizeable investment into South Africa again, this time with the production of the new X3. Is Tesla going bankrupt, or are people getting carried away with speculation? Someone thinks a licence plate is worth $20 million, and George is tasked with assigning cars to match the…
13 Apr 2018 8 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Car Sales, E-tolls & Car Tech News

The VAT increase is affecting all South Africans in different ways, but it has had an immediate positive impact on car sales. E-tolls has a new plan to be taken seriously, Google want more of your attention, Apple are providing virtual reality car experiences, and Lewis Hamilton is upset about…
6 Apr 2018 12 min

Ride Sharing & Autonomous Vehicles

The team digs into ride sharing - are bikes an option? Cape Town roles out free vehicle checks for all travellers. Autonomous vehicles - who is liable if there is a fatal accident? Plus they review the new Jaguar E-pace and the first 2018 F1 GP.
2 Apr 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: The World of Cars catch-up

Gareth and George Mienie from AutoTrader talk harmful gases, and how they can be made less so in the interest of future motoring. All of this is taking place as diesel engines look set to be banned in the very near future. Ford are making a huge investment into South…
29 Mar 2018 9 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: 3D Printed Cars?

The #GCS trusts AutoTrader's George Mienie to provide a comprehensive and informative look at the world of motoring, and this week is no different. From speculation around self-driving cars to the world's first 3D printed car set for production, get a catch up here.
23 Mar 2018 7 min

WesBankCoty2018 Awards, Driver Education & a Super Highway

This week the team is joined in studio by Andrew Leopold to get some deeper insights into the WesBankCoty2018 Awards - and a report back on the finals that went down last week. Get a review of the Lexus RX350L and the Land Rover Discovery Si6 HSE... plus a discussion…
19 Mar 2018 58 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Motor shows & ditching the K53

George Mienie's had a busy week in the world of motoring. He gathers all the best elements from it for you here, starting with a revolutionary look at the well-known K53 system. Elon Musk is boring again, and Geneva is unveiling the future of motoring at their latest show -…
16 Mar 2018 9 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: e-Tolls, Drones & Maybach

What is the latest on e-tolls? Need an update on the latest on drone deliveries? And what else does the Maybach team have up their sleeve? AutoTrader's George Mienie brings a motoring update for Gareth as they touch on several points from the wheeling world. Powered by AutoTrader.
9 Mar 2018 8 min

Geely, F1 & the Volvo S90

The team discusses the latest stake bought by Geely in Daimler, and some roads tests that have been taking place in the Cape. Vehicle vending machines, F1 and much much more... plus they review the Volvo S90. Powered by AutoTrader.
5 Mar 2018 57 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Formula 1's new halo

The Formula 1 world is going dilly about the new halo that is now strapped to the car for safety reasons. Honda has a fantastic new car coming out, but are they pricing themselves out of the market? George Mienie from AutoTrader brings you this and so much more from…
2 Mar 2018 17 min

#AutoCentral Power Pod: Car Vending Machines & a Lunar Paint Job

Nobody knows the world of cars quite like AutoTrader SA’s CEO George Mienie. Just returned from a conference in Dubai, George brings you the latest news from the automotive world - which includes stories about car vending machines and an Aston Martin that has a paint job that is worth…
23 Feb 2018 9 min

Ethics in the Motor Industry

Is it legal for Metro cops to disguise speed cameras? The team look at how to dispute your traffic fines. They also continue their discussion around pit girls in F1, and a whole lot more.
19 Feb 2018 57 min

Grid Girls & Emissions Testing on Animals

This week the team digs into the latest motoring scandal - emissions testing on animals. We chat about the announcement that F1 Grid Girls are a thing of the past, and review the new Toyota Land Cruiser. In tech we chat about the all electric Audi that will land in…
5 Feb 2018 57 min

Would you Pump your own Petrol & Rent your Car out?

The team looks at the latest news from the world of motoring. What cars will hit our shores in 2018? Would you pump your own petrol and would you rent your car out if you were not using it? Plus the latest on the scourge of rock throwing incidents. They…
22 Jan 2018 59 min

Vehicle Auctions & Tesla’s Electric Truck

This week the team reports back on the #AutoCircus event that featured Gymkhana GRiD. The in-studio guest, Devon le Roux, sheds understanding and insights into the world of vehicle auctions. Plus they chat about the launch of Tesla’s latest product innovation - the electric truck.
27 Nov 2017 57 min

Womandla!

It seems like Tesla isn't the only producer of a futuristic cybertruck, Serbia has their own version of Elon Musk. Is it smart to modify your car? In true French spirit, Citroen is revolutionising the driving age limit. And a dealership in Mexico City has made a mistake which could…
15 Nov 2017 14 min

AutoCircus & the new Land Rover Discovery

On this week's show the team discusses the latest news from the motoring industry. The in-studio guest is Jim McFarlane, from XS promotions, who unpacks the AutoCircus event featuring Ken Block's gymkhana grid. Plus find out more about the new Land Rover Discovery. Powered by AutoTrader.
13 Nov 2017 57 min
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