South African Brad Binder made MotoGP history. Don't flip the bird at the police in Germany, they're not playing games. What is the worst possible design for a car to have? Lucid claims their EV is better than Tesla. Hyundai has a new employee... and he's a good boy! Powered by AutoTrader.
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South Africans won't change, bakkies are king and the Hilux has no competition. South African Gordon Murray has become another SAFFA entering the EV space with a big splash, let's just say we're 'big fans'! Tom Brady left town and New Hampshire brought in flying cars, what a cool way to get to the Boston Tea Party. Should cars be named after food? Before selling a supercar to somebody, check the cheque. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, the AutoCentral team talks about the Bolt ride hailing app, more on electric cars, would you drink water made by a hybrid, and the chunky Ford Ranger Wildtrak. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The petrol price is on the rise, so save those pennies. BMW are bringing the most affordable EV ever in South Africa's history to the country, good for them and nature. Why are electric vehicles so expensive in SA? If you hate retooling a factory, leave it to the dogs from Boston, no barking just good value. Renault are making nature Appy. AutoTrader's Car Industry Report is out on Monday 3 August... find it on autotrader.co.za.
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COVID-19 has changed the nature of our leisure time immeasurably, but will this affect your vehicle purchase decisions? There's respite for South African vehicle owners, with license renewal deadlines being extended to January 2021. Forget “Too Fast Too Furious” - “Pedantic Picanto” might be the next blockbuster film you watch! Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, the AutoCentral team talk about the rising fuel price, license renewals, service and maintenance plans, new vehicles coming to market, and cars that can power your house. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The second hand car market is recovering. Which 5 cars are the best sellers? The automotive industry constitutes a larger part of the GDP than you might think. The AA wants a moratorium called on unlicensed disc laws, and for good reason. Porsche are 3D printing parts now. Apple Carplay, innovation or data collection? BMW's flagship SUV has gone electric and is on its way to South Africa. And driving in Australia is not for the faint-hearted! Powered by AutoTrader.
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Though there's been a 4% decline in pricing for vehicles year on year for June 2020, three cars have bucked the trend. Would you be willing to trade in your car every 6 months for a new one? Don't try to run from cops in Dubai, it's a lost cause. Teslas aren't the first electric car by the way. Cruise control has interesting origins. Back in the day, being the man of the village came as 'high praise!' Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, the #AutoCentral team talk about a Volvo safety recall, weird traffic laws from around the world, vehicle maintenance for safety, and a host of virtual car launches.
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Are you ready for a proposed set of road rules which could mean you'd have to redo your driver's license test every five years? George Mienie has those details for Gareth and the team, as he also discusses Minister Mbalula's idea for authorities to wear body cams, the boom in the used car market, the Twar between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos... plus some of the weirdest driving laws from around the world. Powered by AutoTrader.
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