On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the latest round of automotive industry investments by Ford, Toyota and other car brands, and discuss the various advantages for you. Chad Lückhoff enters the chat to review the new Subaru Forester Sport, and explains why this car is worth your attention. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions... including how to safeguard yourself when co-signing on the finance for a third party’s car and so much more! Powered by AutoTrader.
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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.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi reveal the top 10 most searched cars of 2020 and unpack what actually makes a car great. Lawrence Minnie joins the conversation this week to highlight some of the AutoTrader team’s favourite cars of 2020, before they answer your most pressing motoring questions posted on AutoTrader. This week’s questions include returning a car after the sales transaction, the wisdom of buying a stolen and recovered vehicle, and so much more! Powered by AutoTrader.
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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 Sedan with the BMW M235i Gran Coupé – two cars aimed at the same market segment, but achieving varying degrees of success. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions posted on Ask AutoTrader... such as whether you should buy a repaired used car. Powered by AutoTrader.
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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 car, and a famous 80’s TV star car is up for auction. Powered by AutoTrader.
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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 Dark Label and Ford Ranger Thunder. Lastly, the team answers your motoring questions... including buying a car in another province, and whether it’s a good idea to buy a high mileage used double-cab bakkie. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The French have always done things their own way, and 2021's New Year's celebrations were sensational to say the least - cars were set alight as part of a game, we kid you not. A hapless Canadian bought the same model of car twice, only to have it stolen twice. 'Scrap Car Comparisons' is a company offering unconventional therapy to car owners who don't know how to dispose of their old motor vehicles. Finally, you might be surprised at the results of a study into where most car accidents take place. Powered by AutoTrader.
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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 shoppers. Martin Pretorius joins the discussion to reveal why BMW’s X6 M50i is a performance bargain, especially if you are considering the beefier BMW X6M... and the team answers your pressing motoring questions, such as if and how to buy a car in SA as a non-resident and much more. Powered by AutoTrader.
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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. Also in Germany, a delivery driver worked the system for 40 years - until the devil inevitably came for his pound of flesh… Plus: an app that will refuel your car at a location of your choice? Sign us up! Powered by AutoTrader.
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#AutoCentral Power Pod: Should there be a maximum driving age?
Only in Italy do Italian cops get to drive a Lamborghini police car... can we move to Italy and become cops already? The oldest driver in the world is currently 107 - should there be a maximum driving age? And Joe Biden goes electric. Powered by AutoTrader.
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