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The AutoTrader Podcast

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Industry leader AutoTrader has joined forces with pioneering digital content hub CliffCentral to bring you The AutoTrader Podcast – an expert motoring infotainment show. Get behind the wheel with the team for all things motoring, from the more affordable to the most desirable cars, bikes, 4x4s and more.
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Episodes

The ‘Cars Made Easy’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return after 2 weeks to discuss which cars are the easiest to drive. The duo also unpack some of the questions which have been sent through the ‘Ask AutoTrader’ portal. They also discuss the return of the Formula 1 championship in 2023, and so much more! AutoTrader

Mar 20, 202325 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Boksburg Saves the Day!

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found or left behind when buying or selling a car? George Mienie jumps on the show to talk about the most extreme way someone has been interviewed - in a moving vehicle… and how to find the best character in a person when hiring them. AutoTrader

Mar 17, 20239 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Driving Makes You Smarter

George Mienie joins the team in studio to talk about his recent journey to Cape Town for the E-Prix, as well as commenting on some controversial topics brought up from the team. Find out why driving makes you smarter... plus, what your IQ might be - depending on which car you drive. AutoTrader

Mar 03, 20237 min0

The ‘Loophole’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi head back into the studio and discuss some loopholes to avoid overpaying when owning a car. The duo unpacks how to get better car insurance, before revealing some tips on ways to secure a fair insurance payout. Plus, they explain how to avoid a bad used car deal and so much more! AutoTrader

Feb 27, 202325 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Hobnobbing at the E-Prix

George Mienie comes to you live from Cape Town, where AutoTrader is hosting their hybrid survey, alongside a bunch of really cool EVs from various manufacturers. It’s the first of its kind in South Africa and will be here for the next 10 years... so if you missed out on this year’s race, you can catch the next one in 2024. Plus, there's a new European law that will change the way cars are manufactured forever. AutoTrader

Feb 24, 202310 min0

The ‘Spoilt for Choice’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in studio and are now spoilt for choice - what will they choose between battery electric or hybrid cars? The duo also unpack which are the top selling cars of 2023 so far, as well as talk about how Johannesburg’s speed cameras are now functioning again. Lastly, they discuss how Zimbabwe has banned the export of raw lithium! AutoTrader

Feb 20, 202327 min0

AutoTrader Pod: A Knife to a Tractor fight

Will the number of cars continue to grow as the world progresses? George brings us some interesting facts with a twist, specifically in China. The real question is whether Gareth is ‘maths-ready’ for a Friday… and what do Africa and Antarctica have in common? AutoTrader

Feb 17, 202313 min0

The 'Industry ’22 & ‘23 Update’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi give you the scoop on what’s happening in the car industry. They’ll chat about the 2022 AutoTrader Car Industry Report, and what key takeaways emerged - as well as what the public’s car buying behaviour was. The team also unpacks the most searched and viewed vehicles of 2022 and lastly, they talk about the upcoming E-Fest and Formula-E that AutoTrader will be taking part in! AutoTrader...

Feb 13, 202326 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Weird & Wonderful Things

Formula One is back next month, and George couldn’t be more excited… but it returns with a twist! Does this twist make the broadcast more interesting, or violate the privacy of the driver? George also teases us about the brand new AutoTrader Report that comes out new week. AutoTrader

Feb 10, 202311 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Mienie Texas Ranger

George Mienie is back from Dallas after meeting with various motoring enthusiasts, including Autotrader UK. He showcases some of the cool things he saw while he was over there, and shares some challenges he came up against in Texas and when returning to South Africa... and he drops a bombshell that AI may be making its way into new car technology. AutoTrader

Feb 03, 202312 min0

The ‘Software Dream Cars’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi tech it up as they talk Software Dream Cars. What’s all that? Well how much technology is in cars of today and do we really need all of it? Why traffic getting so bad all of a sudden and why do cars of today look quite drab AutoTrader

Jan 30, 202327 min0

The ’Kickstarting ‘23’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi return for the new year with a bang, kicking off with motorsport - specifically F1 and now Formula E. They also discuss what cars you can afford with your salary in South Africa at the start of the year. Noticed more traffic on SA roads? The dynamic duo unpack why that is happening… and lastly, they review some auto predictions from 2022 and for 2023. AutoTrader · AutoTrader...

Jan 23, 202328 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Why are they called Cars?

George Mienie from AutoTrader is back with some seller’s advice for the new year. Are electric cars practical in South Africa? And where does the word 'car' originate? George will be live from Texas next week as he will be attending the biggest car show in the world! AutoTrader

Jan 20, 202315 min0

The ‘Stealth Mode’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are joined by two guests - Michael Broom from ArmorMax, and the world’s first armoured, fully electric Jaguar I-Pace! Michael gives us the lowdown on the business of armoured cars, including why you should consider this as an option on your car, the cost of armouring your car, the incredible James Bond type stories that have resulted in saved lives by the ArmorMax team, details on how the entire proc...

Dec 12, 202230 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Purple lights in Florida?

George Mienie from AutoTrader talks about a flaw of LED street lights in Florida, where the white light fades to purple over time. Believe it or not you can get an Uno on AutoTrader for under 50 thou! And Simphiwe turns the show into her personal Tinder account. AutoTrader

Dec 09, 202213 min0

The ‘More Money, More Problems’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi try to understand if more money equals more problems as they walk us through new scams and trends thieves are using to steal cars. The dynamic duo also unpack the big jump in hijackings in South Africa, and which areas to look out for. George also walks you through what to do if you buy a lemon. Finally, the cheapest car brands in SA are evaluated, and Checkers launches their new ‘glow in the dark’ e...

Dec 05, 202226 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Why Babies Hate Car Seats

George Mienie gives us the latest motoring news which includes why babies hate car seats, and how a couple of friends crashed a car that they modified in the most genius way. AutoTrader

Dec 02, 20229 min0

The ‘Decelerating in 2022’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi come back together at the AutoTrader studio and unpack ways to get jolly this upcoming holiday season to wrap up 2022. The dynamic duo discuss the latest AutoTrader #ElectricCarChallenge, share 5 new ways to save on fuel this December, give some tips for airport parking to make life easier, and get into the nitty-gritty of some of the latest F1 news! AutoTrader...

Nov 28, 202228 min0

AutoTrader Pod: 8 Obscure Car Facts

This week George Mienie from AutoTrader tells us about Cambodia having an image of a particular vehicle on one of its banknotes. He also shares 8 obscure car facts. AutoTrader

Nov 25, 202213 min0

The ‘Crazy Car World’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi sit down again and ponder at the madness happening around the motoring world. The duo discuss which manufacturers are pulling ads from the new Elon Musk era of Twitter we all find ourselves in, as well as which country has the title of most expensive petrol price. They end off the show with some really weird traffic law practices around the world. Don’t miss it! AutoTrader...

Nov 21, 202228 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Most Expensive Parking in the World

Our favourite motoring expert joins the team in studio to give us the latest motoring news that includes the most expensive parking in the world, how to keep your car clean, and how 'Borge' had to pay R5k for parking! AutoTrader · AutoTrader

Nov 18, 202213 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Bumping Bribes

Tell me you are South African without telling me you’re South African! This week George Mienie gives us the latest motoring news that includes outrage towards an increase of licensing bribe fees, and whether mileage is a massive factor if you look after your car. AutoTrader

Nov 11, 202213 min0

The ‘Talking Electric Mobility’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi welcome Ben Pullen - Chairman and Founder of Smarter Mobility Africa - back into the studio to talk all things electric mobility. The trio chat about the state of electric mobility three years on, and what has come out of the EV Buyers report… as well as the Formula E Grand Prix coming to South Africa. AutoTrader

Nov 07, 202227 min0

AutoTrader Pod: The Most Expensive Beetle

There might be a goldmine in your garage. George Mienie joins the show and explains why diesel is still cheaper to run than petrol, why people sometimes just sit in their cars, and the Dodge limousine going for $165k! AutoTrader

Nov 04, 202212 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Trick or Trunk?

George Mienie has the latest motoring news, which includes using your EV for trick or treating over Halloween, the most expensive and cheap cars on AutoTrader, and how a man buried his car in his yard! AutoTrader

Oct 28, 202214 min0

The ‘Conspiracy Theory’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the studio to discuss conspiracy theories that have been both proven and disproven over the last few years. This includes fuel prices driving EV adoption, whether or not cars are engineered to fail, water-powered cars, as well as proven theories that became fact. AutoTrader

Oct 24, 202226 min0

AutoTrader Pod: Punctured Tyres & Burning Cars

George Mienie from AutoTrader gives us our weekly motoring round-up that includes how to deal with a nail that has punctured your car tyre, and a fleet of cars burning due to a cigarette butt on the grass. AutoTrader

Oct 21, 202213 min0

The ‘2022 Update’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi sit down to discuss Max Verstappen becoming the 2022 Formula 1 World Champion, as well as the 2021 F1 Budget Cap results. They also look at the future of mobility in South Africa, and the new laws that impact your next service! AutoTrader

Oct 17, 202230 min0

AutoTrader Pod: An ICE Vehicle

George Mienie joins the show to give the team the latest motoring news, which includes a guy pimping out his ice fishing shanty as well as fellow South Africans doing a good deed when they help clear goods that have fallen on the highway. AutoTrader

Oct 14, 202211 min0
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