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Cargumentative

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Join Sunday Times motoring journalist Thomas Falkiner on Cargumentative: a sometimes-pugnacious podcast about all things cars and motoring. Expect spirited banter about everything from general car culture and classics right through to new releases and industry news. Sit down, plug in and gear up. An Arena Holdings Production. Keywords: Motorsport, cars, motoring, car spotter , podcast, auto, car lover, automotive news, vehicle, car news, car manufacturers
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Episodes

Cargumentative | Monster Jam Magic

In this special-edition episode the guys (except Nadav, of course, because he’s far too cultured) go behind the scenes at Monster Jam Johannesburg where they get up close and personal with the monster trucks and their colourful drivers. They also find out what it takes to built a Monster Jam course. Yep, it’s all thriller and no filler. ​

May 07, 201955 min0

Cargumentative - Monster Jam Magic

In this special-edition episode the guys (except Nadav, of course, because he’s far too cultured) go behind the scenes at Monster Jam Johannesburg where they get up close and personal with the monster trucks and their colourful drivers. They also find out what it takes to built a Monster Jam course. Yep, it’s all thriller and no filler. ​

May 07, 20191 hr 39 min0

Cargumentative | Bought her for your daughter

In this episode the guys are back with one of their legendary second-hand car challenges. This week they have to pick a first-car for their respective daughters (well, imaginary daughter in Thomas’ case) and justify why they chose it. They also talk about the upcoming Jaguar Simola Hillclimb and touch on car colour trends.​

Apr 29, 201954 min0

Cargumentative | Is green good?

In this episode the guys have a debate about a car Thomas loves but everybody else hates – the Toyota Prius. Mike has a rant about what’s bugging him on SA roads and is surprised to hear that the Dakar Rally is moving from South America to Saudi Arabia.

Apr 22, 201943 min0

Cargumentative | How now sacred cow

Thomas is back in studio, albeit a little rusty. To celebrate his return he tells the guys about the facelifted 2019 Toyota Prius as well as the new Porsche Macan he recently drove down in the Cape. Other highlights include a debate on patina plus a judgment on one of the car worlds biggest a sacred cows – the VW Beetle. ​

Apr 15, 201957 min0

Cargumentative | Why should all first Ferrari be red?

This week the Cargumentative team joined by radio personality Jacob Moshokoa, host a Ferrari special. What’s with all first buy Ferrari’s being red? The team is divided on the issue; Nadav loses his cool, but Mike defends the craze and feels just a little personally attacked. Mike also test drives and defends the controversial front engine Ferrari California, a car that has been branded as a “chick’s car”. Take a listen:

Apr 08, 201946 min0

Cargumentative | Oh Schucks.... It's Scheckter!

The guys interrupt their regular podcast schedule to talk to six-times national South African motorsport champion and F1 Grand Prix driver, Ian Scheckter. The older brother of Jody Scheckter, Ian raced in the ‘Golden Era’ of Formula 1 and drove for teams such as March, Williams and Hesketh Racing where his teammate was James Hunt. Mike is star-struck and Nadav is rendered totally speechless.​

Mar 18, 201942 min0

Cargumentative | Local is lekker

In this episode the guys talk about their favourite South African production car specials. They also have a debate around what car they’d take for one lap around the Nürburgring as well as touching on some of the more exciting cars unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.​

Mar 11, 201954 min0

Cargumentative | The F1 greatest of all time

In this episode of Cargumentative, the gents talk to The Car Photographer Ryno Fourie about how best to photograph their cars. They also have a classic Cargument over who the best Formula 1 driver of all time is, touch on the latest car news and try answer some listener’s most pressing car-related questions.

Mar 04, 201947 min0

Cargumentative | The great Art Heist

In this episode the guys have to pick a car in which to pull off a fine art heist. They also talk Formula 1, argue about the worst cars their favourite marque’s have ever made and answer some listener’s most pressing car-related questions.​

Feb 25, 20191 hr 3 min0

Cargumentative | Romancing the machine

It’s Valentine’s Day and the guys are in studio proving their love for all things automotive. Hot news topics include the imminent release of a new MINI John Cooper Works GP as well as the most congested city in South Africa. The team also looks at how the Internet has changed car ownership and discusses what’s been happening in their respective ‘fleets.’​

Feb 18, 201949 min0

Cargumentative | Faking it

While Mike misses another episode due to a stomach bug (or a hangover?), Thomas, Nadav and Mark discuss the controversial subject of manufacturers giving their cars fake engine noise. They also pick what car they’d drive in the event of an apocalypse and debate whether or not Nadav should trade his Porsche 997 in on an Audi S1.​

Feb 11, 201948 min0

Cargumentative | MIA

This week the crew is down to three as Mike is missing in action. Although this is probably a good thing as Thomas, Nadav and Mark discuss why car-branded apparel is a no-no if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool petrolhead. ​

Feb 04, 201949 min0

Cargumentative | Back to the grind

The boys are back with their first podcast of 2019. In it they talk about the divisive new Toyota Supra and choose what new car they’d park inside their respective garages if somebody gave them R700k – there can only be one. They also share their favourite driving routes in and around the city of Johannesburg.

Jan 28, 201953 min0

Cargumentative | Hasta la vista

It’s the 10thand final episode of the year! In it the guys talk about the spectacular Aston Martin Valkyrie, argue about the worst cars they have ever driven and, for a change, answer some random questions from some random. Be sure to tune in again in 2019.

Dec 13, 201857 min0

Cargumentative | Is old school really cool?

This week the guys debate whether or not old and forgotten car technology will ever find a strange kind of affection with automotive enthusiasts. Nadav enlightens the rest of the team about eccentric British marque, Morgan, and Thomas chooses by far the most interesting car to put under his Christmas tree.

Dec 11, 201855 min0

Cargumentative | The Brad Factor

This week Thomas, Mike and Mark bag an interview with South Africa’s shining motorcycle racing star, Brad Binder. Nadav geeks out over the new Porsche 992 and a burning topic is put to question – are people too obsessed with power?

Dec 05, 201852 min0

Cargumentative | Road Trippin’ & Name Flippin’

This week the guys touch on road trip essentials and then have an argument about what country lays claim to the coolest cars names. There’s also a brief discussion about economy as well as the new Range Rover Evoque.

Nov 28, 201841 min0

Cargumentative | Cars & Girls

This week the guys are joined in studio by Fae Michelangelo – a lady with a love of ink, JDM and Nissan Skylines. She tells us why cars turn her on and what vehicles are best for a man going through a midlife crisis. The guys talk about embarrassing car modifications and host a R150 000 second-hand car challenge.

Nov 08, 201856 min0

Cargumentative | All tyred out

Mike is hungover (again). Nadav is grumpy (again). Thomas is jetlagged but still has enough energy to tell the guys about his trip to Bahrain where he drove the new Porsche Panamera GTS around the Bahrain International Circuit.

Nov 01, 201849 min0

Cargumentative | The metal that makes you

Mike and Thomas swap cars for a day. Nadav struggles with a throat infection and rolls his eyes at the Bullitt Mustang. The guys have a heated debate about what your car says about you. Finally the question is asked – is the future of the car ******?

Oct 18, 201857 min0

Cargumentative | Spring Break

Nadav and Mark tell Thomas and Mike about their recent overseas trip that included visits to the Goodwood Revival, Nürburgring and the RUF factory. Mike talks about why the classic car market is tanking in South Africa and Thomas (once again) has to defend his quirky car choices.

Sep 25, 201854 min0

Cargumentative | Golf über alles?

The guys debate whether or not the Golf GTI is the best car in the world. Thomas touches on what plans Toyota Gazoo Racing has in store for South Africa, while Nadav laments the current fad of dissing diesel in the post Dieselgate era.

Aug 30, 201853 min0

Cargumentative | Welcome to the jungle

In this first episode of Cargumentative, Thomas introduces his resident studio guests – Nadav, Mark & Mike. The guys debate whether the sleeper is dead, dissect the work of Singer Design and have an argument over the Alfa Romeo 4C.

Aug 23, 20181 hr 9 min0
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