Is the Salton Sea hiding enough lithium to power America? George Mienie gives us the latest motoring news that includes California’s so-called ‘Lithium Valley’, and SUVs being fined more because they are bigger. Powered by AutoTrader.

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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi look at car parts: why they cost as much as they do, and which cars have the least expensive maintenance and repair parts. Chad Lückhoff then joins the conversation to review the Volvo XC40 T4 – a new mid-level variant of this stylish premium compact SUV. Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader.

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04.06.21 Pt 2 - Gareth chats to Sibs Qetu-Yates, a South African YouTuber who interviews some of SA’s most well-known people in the hottest restaurants. Why do we still even bother to understand art? An Italian artist auctioned off an ‘Invisible Sculpture’ for over $18,000.

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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look back over the decades to understand and make sense of why SUVs quickly became one of the most sought after and popular body types. One of SA's top motoring journalists, Chad Lückhoff, joins the conversation to talk about the latest Toyota Fortuner and he unpacks whether this new face-lifted model has the stuff to ensure that the Fortuner remains SA's top selling new and used SUV. Lastly, George and Wandi answer your motoring questions, such as whether petrol or diesel is preferable for someone who wants an SUV, how to determine if a dealership is trustworthy, and which affordable used SUV should get your attention. 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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