If you are intending to use the 90-day window to renew your license, don't be last minute dot com... the system is backlogged - do the right thing and register early. Apple and BMW have collaborated in a fascinating partnership. What were the top 5 selling cars in May 2020 in South Africa? And can there be such a thing as too much Tesla? 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, the physics of a car tug-of-war, and whether cars can be considered art. Plus, a Tesla tows a huge Ford pick-up, and the Audi S7 Sportback. Powered by AutoTrader.
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Which pricepoint is the most appealing to consumers in the post-Covid economic climate? What does Tesla's rise to the top of the automobile chain mean for manufacturing moving forward? What are the actual laws on how far you can drive from your home in Level 3? Studies suggest that by 2050, all cars will be electric, and the resources to build those cars is in the most interesting of places. Powered by AutoTrader.
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A human being in Bloemfontein has combined engineering excellence and science fiction to create a different kind of motoring monster. The VW Amarok will be built alongside the Ford Ranger from now on in South Africa, which raises a few interesting questions about where value lies in vehicles. It's design vs software in the future... maybe we aren't ready for hovercrafts yet. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, new car sales have been released. How much will you be paying for your next litre of fuel? The team reviews the new BMW X3M Competition, and in motorsport they unpack the revised 2020 Formula 1 Grand Prix calendar. Finally in Tech Talk, the future of car recharging and much more. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The price of pre-owned cars is on the rise so if you want to buy one, now is the time - the search numbers on AutoTrader for May 2020 are remarkable. There's a reprieve in the renewal of expired vehicle licenses in South Africa, happy days. George Mienie gives us a step-by-step guide on how to unlock your vehicle post lockdown. Tesla stock is doing better than ever, and the new Batmobile gets some muscle! Powered by AutoTrader.
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Twelve weeks after AutoTader locked down, the realisation is that locking down a country or business is easier than unlocking it. How will licensing IT systems deal with the motor industry and clients' needs as it reopens? The Tesla Model X has trialled a novel charging method. If you have a loud car, you don't want to hear this story about what your neighbours could do to it. Petrol is going up. And if you have a spare $17k, would you like a toy car? Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, auto crime activity increases, the team reviews the new Honda Jazz 1.5 Sport CVT, and in motorsport we unpack the new team driver changes. In Crazy Talk, more electric cars are igniting the streets... and George Mienie walks us through how dealerships are doing under the level 4 lockdown rules. Powered by AutoTrader.
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How has lockdown affected the search behaviour of car buyers? The possible digitisation of more businesses after lockdown means different types of vehicles are becoming more popular... two cars are streaks ahead on AutoTrader's website. What's the best value for money vehicle on the market? Volvo has always been about safety, a new policy they're implementing echoes this message even further. If you need a reason not to give your child a supercar, there's a young man in Canada who is the poster child for this. Powered by AutoTrader.
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AutoTrader is looking to open up and has set events in motion to get the industry going again. What is the difference between e-commerce and a market place? The number of enquiries on AutoTrader and dealership websites in lockdown may raise eyebrows. A man in Chicago showed his boss just how much he hates greed. And Teslas are a honey trap for hijackers. Powered by AutoTrader.
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