George Mienie might be completely done with driving fossil fuel vehicles as electric ones seem to have stolen his heart. The team have discussions about SUVs, Pope Francis being poised to get his first electric popemobile and a whole lot more. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi track the growth of the SUV market segment, and look at the wider impact of these vehicles on the environment. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review the blistering new Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupé... and finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader feature - find out what your rights are if a dealership has sold you a defective used car, and much more! 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 explore the reasons why 2021 may be the perfect year to buy a new car. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review South Africa’s cheapest new 'car': the polarising Bajaj Qute. Finally, the team answers the questions you asked on Ask AutoTrader... including whether you can sell your car to AutoTrader and much more!
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George Mienie is driving yet another electric car that he describes as a lower end Porsche. Good news is that the South African government is looking to reduce electric car taxes. If you ever find yourself in a zombie apocalypse, George shares the perfect cars you could drive to survive. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi welcome Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director of Volvo Car South Africa, to the studio. Together, they unpack how this top motor manufacturer is preparing for the future by building on its long tradition of innovation. They also discuss Volvo’s plans to introduce new all-electric vehicles, their expanding suite of semi-autonomous driving aids, and the myriad of ways in which automotive retailing has changed in the post-pandemic world. Powered by AutoTrader.
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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi predict whether the humble hatchback has a future in South Africa. Motoring journalist Martin Pretorius joins the conversation to review the brand new Opel Corsa. Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader segment. Today’s topics include whether a foreign national can buy, register and insure a car in South Africa, and so much more! Powered by AutoTrader.
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George Mienie joins the team with an update of the latest motoring stories. The South African car industry faces a challenging 2021, with new vehicle prices continuing to climb well above the inflation rate. And Leigh-Ann tries to explain some complicated parallel parking invention... Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi investigate the market share growth of electric vehicles (EVs). Is the rising popularity of EVs destined to always be high, or is it just a fad? Motoring journalist Sean Nurse then joins the crew to review the 2021 Porsche’s Taycan high-performance EV, and compare notes with George about living with one. Plus, your latest motoring questions answered in the Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader.
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We find out why the colour of your car influences the amount of insurance you pay for it. George Mienie has been given an electric Porsche to test drive and he tells us all about his experience. He also explains to Siya what torque is. Powered by AutoTrader.
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#AutoCentral Power Pod: Talking Tyres
Corruption isn’t only a South African issue as a Florida man has been charged with fraud for using COVID-19 relief funds to purchase, among other things, a Lamborghini. We can all agree that there are too many potholes on the roads, and George Mienie shares how one insurance company is doing something about it. And tyres talking to each other might happen sooner than you think! Powered by AutoTrader.
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