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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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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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi unpack the iconic and exclusively South African cars and explain how they drifted into our hearts. Martin Pretorius joins the team to review the unique BMW 330is edition, and to see if it honours the spirit of the 325is. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions as posed to #AskAutoTrader. This week’s topics include what “AMG Line” means in Mercedes-Benz’s line-up and much more! 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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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi discuss what makes a car perfect, and highlight the most important considerations when looking for your ideal car. Martin Pretorius then joins the conversation to review the latest evolution of a well regarded all-round family car: the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look at diesel cars’ rise and predict what the future holds for diesel power. Martin Pretorius joins the chat to review the new BMW 420d coupé. Finally, the team answers your most pressing motoring questions in our 'Ask AutoTrader' segment - such as what would happen if you were to pour diesel into a petrol car’s fuel tank and so much more! 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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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi delve into the potential impacts of EVs on the automotive industry, namely: maintenance costs, after sale support, and the effect on OEM. Motoring journalist Martin Pretorius also joins the conversation to talk about driving the near perfect BMW M8 Competition Coupé. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions, such as the impact of modifying your car on your warranty, and which entry-level car is best for a new driver. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No. 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack why the bakkie is so popular in South Africa, including a quick history lesson on this unique body-type. Martin Pretorius joins the conversation to highlight the latest round of upgrades to Toyota’s best-selling car in SA - the Toyota Hilux. Finally, the team answers some of your bakkie-related questions, including the best options for buyers on a budget. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week’s no.1 South African motoring podcast, AutoCentral with George Mienie and Wandile Sishi, is dedicated to all the V8-engine lovers out there. The team look into whether or not this beloved engine configuration could be making its last revs. AutoTrader motoring journalist Martin Pretorius also joins the conversation to tell us what it‘s like to live with the Ford Mustang Bullitt. Lastly, the team answers some of your questions in the ‘Ask AutoTrader’ segment, such as how to save on fuel costs and much more. Powered by AutoTrader.
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