George Mienie brings us the top motoring news of the week, which includes a wedding where a couple of Ford trucks saved the party. Remember when power steering and air conditioning were add-ons when buying a car? Well, times are changing and George explains how. Powered by AutoTrader.

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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi share the details of South African car buying trends in the first half of 2021, and also illustrate how to determine if a used car is priced fairly. Martin Pretorius then joins the chat to review the refreshed Volkswagen Tiguan, and explains why he calls the 2.0 TSI variant “the GTI of SUVs”. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions. This week’s topics include the likelihood of finding a beach buggy with good safety credentials and much more! Powered by AutoTrader.

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George Mienie gives the team the latest motoring news, which includes new car technology being able to detect drunk drivers, and whether electric vehicles are cheaper to maintain. And Gareth doesn’t see an issue with putting your kids in the boot. Powered by AutoTrader.

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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi investigate the rise of Eastern car brands in Africa, and speculate on how Chinese car manufacturers are chipping away at the Japanese leadership on our continent. Sean Nurse then joins the chat to review one of China’s best offerings yet: the 2021 Haval Jolion. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions, including the impact of a car’s first registration year on its resale value, and much more! Powered by AutoTrader.

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George Mienie shares the latest motoring news that includes an air traffic controller reporting another strange jetpack man sighting, and how car theft is down, but hijacking is up. Powered by AutoTrader.

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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi discuss a list of things you should never do to (or with) your car. Lawrence Minnie then joins the conversation to review one of the most anticipated cars of 2021: the new BMW M4 Competition. In our Ask AutoTrader segment, we answer what to do if you discover a hidden defect in a car shortly after buying it, and much more. Powered by AutoTrader.

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George Mienie gives us the latest motoring news which includes how Tesla's supercharger network will open to other electric cars, eThekwini Municipality risks burning its bridges with Toyota, and much more. Powered by AutoTrader.

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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi explore the design parameters of a true go-anywhere vehicle, and explain the differences between AWD and 4WD. Chad Lückhoff then joins the conversation to review the all-new Land Rover Defender 90, and highlight some of the features in this cutting-edge new off-roader. Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions. This week's topics include the wisdom (or not) of buying a very cheap 4x4, whether it’s possible to include on-the-road fees in a car’s finance agreement, and recommendations regarding the best 4x4 under R350 000. Powered by AutoTrader.

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This week George Mienie shares the latest motoring news that includes Tesla going through a flood like a breeze, how drivers in the UK aren’t supposed to accelerate their cars, and how the riots in KZN have left Toyota feeling uncertain about the future of their business. Powered by AutoTrader.

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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi examine the wisdom of buying a bargain-priced used exotic car, and highlight the potential benefits and pitfalls of owning one. Martin Pretorius enters the chat to review the updated Suzuki Swift GLX, and finally, the team answer your motoring questions posed on Ask AutoTrader - including how to buy a car without a driver’s license, and much more! Powered by AutoTrader.

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