A VW Campervan has come up for sale in Italy, but will the aliens buy it - or leave Earth after seeing it? BMW are trying to put a disguised vehicle on the road, but is it working? And who wins this week's car quiz? AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi get back into the AutoTrader studios to talk about the insane new extreme weather we have had in the country including snow and heavy rains, and more specifically how to drive in those conditions and what impact they have on your car insurance. The team also unpacks the upcoming 2023 Festival of Motoring - including the incredible competition AutoTrader is running and all the activities the team will...
The Constitutional Court has passed the new demerit system that can result in your driver’s license being suspended. How far can you drive on 0km range? And find out what the first overseas car brand to come to the USA was. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi get back into the AutoTrader studios to bring you some insight into how cars have changed the world from travel, jobs, logistics, aerospace and how you experience living on our blue marbled planet. The team also unpacks 5 automobile segments, which are seemingly on their last legs. Lastly, the team also discusses how cars are actually cheaper now… as well as unpack the most exciting Formula 1 race of...
Word spreads as fast as coins on a highway, when vehicles lose their loads. George quizzes the team on some car trivia. The Barbie movie car comes up, but does Simphiwe know what the Batmobile is? AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi get a little bit extra and get you up to speed with all things car extras on your new car. The team unpacks whether or not extras make sense for a new car, and also discuss the top 10 most expensive extras on some of today’s luxury cars. AutoTrader
George Mienie gives Gareth some tips on how not to get caught selling a fake Lamborghini or Ferrari. The JMPD have to start wearing bodycams... but is there a way around it? George quizzes the team. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi are becoming infotainment! This episode is all about the crazy world of infotainment systems including the good, the bad and the nonsensical. We also ask our journos what makes good and bad infotainment systems, and George takes a ride in an all-new Volvo electric vehicle and so much more! AutoTrader
George Mienie jumps on the show to talk about some new cars he’s tested recently with some surprising features. George points out that there’s quite a few cars named after horses or horse-type paraphernalia… And finally, would you like to pump your own fuel at a petrol station? AutoTrader
Do you use Google Maps or Waze when driving to your destination? George Mienie jumps on to drop a bombshell about the latest deal coming out of the Google HQ. Did you know there’s a country that has more cars than people? And find out what the difference is between torque and horsepower. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are making cars easy for all South African car buyers. The team sits down to chat about car terminology you need to know when you’re shopping and buying a car, like ‘GFV,’ ‘OTP,’ and ‘NaTIS’. Plus, they’ll break down what On-The-Road Fees are, and what it all really means. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi are back in the booth to talk about saving that money when buying a car, and during car ownership. The team also reveal the results from a recent poll that asked SA whether or not they were willing to loan out their personal cars. Lastly, we unpack balloon payments and a few ways that you can save a few bucks when owning a car! AutoTrader
Our favourite car expert George Mienie joins to give the team the latest motoring news that includes a Tesla Model Y becoming the world’s best-selling car - the first EV to do so. And a South African created a Transformer Tazz! AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the rise of new ownership models such as car leasing, car subscriptions, and ownership. The team also unpacks the rise in hybrid and EV car sales in the country, as well as answer your ‘Ask AutoTrader’ questions. www.autotrader.co.za
The AutoTrader team did a small survey to answer our question about people having a spare car to loan out to someone in need. George reveals the results, which are quite surprising! And you might have been mispronouncing BMW your whole life... get the proper way right here.
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi enter the AutoTrader studio to discuss controversial topics and recent controversy within the auto industry. This includes whether or not car advertising is out of control, and potentially leading to dangerous driving. The team also unpacks whether EVs really are the future of mobility, as well as the potential impact of a Lewis Hamilton move to Ferrari. AutoTrader...
What’s the worst way to wake up? George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader, asks Gareth and the team this question, as something unbelievable happened to someone in the USA. Also in America - a drunk driver switched positions with his dog after being pulled over!
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the ‘fuel-wars’, as many oil companies start testing synthetic fuels which may prolong the internal combustion engine. They also unpack the price of fuel in South Africa vs the rest of the world, and discuss the impact of EVs on oil companies. AutoTrader
George Mienie joins Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski and Simphiwe Mthethwa live in studio to talk about new roads being built in Florida, the latest product coming out from Subaru using recycled materials and car vending machines. Also, hear the latest feature coming out on AutoTrader. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return to the AutoTrader studio to discuss price transparency, as well as the many ways in which it could save you thousands. They also unpack the latest AutoTrader service - Price Ratings - which uses machine learning to make your next car buying experience even better! Lastly, the team unpack a few questions that have come in via the Ask AutoTrader portal. AutoTrader...
George Mienie steps into the ring, presenting a new AutoTrader ad that has taken flight. George talks about some essential and some odd items that one could keep in their car. We discover Gareth’s hidden items in his car, but is he on serial killer level? George explains the newly developed machine learning algorithm to allow users to understand where a car stands on the price, based on previous sales.
George Mienie drops into The #GCS to engage with Paul Clayton, a car fanatic who sets up rallies in Africa for charity. We find out what's the cheapest car listed on AutoTrader that could be used on one of the rallies. If money wasn’t an object, and you could bring any car, what would George pick? And what have you left behind in your Uber? AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie, and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the latest automotive scam - counterfeit cars. The dynamic duo unpack the difference between replicas and illegal fakes such as fake Lamborghinis and Ferraris as well as get you up to speed on the latest car auction scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi hop back into the studio to discuss the future of AI in the automotive space. They unpack the difference between Machine Learning and AI in Auto - as well as how AI is changing the auto industry, how it could change Auto Retail, and so much more! AutoTrader
Why are police cars always idling in America? George does a deep dive into solving this mystery. He also breaks down the warning on car mirrors… and have you ever heard of a bicycle with square wheels? AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look into the little known and rarely discussed topic of ‘Grey Imports’. The team unpacks what they are, the risk they pose, and why they occur. They also discuss why cars are getting so expensive, and unpack the 2023 Formula 1 championship. AutoTrader
George Mienie joins the crew in studio to share some tips about the process of buying a car, without being taken for a ride. He also answers some questions from the audience. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look to the future of mobility and discuss South Africa’s need to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. The team also discuss the petrol versus diesel debate, and attempt to answer this age-old question. AutoTrader
This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return virtually to discuss which car brands depreciate fastest, as well as the things that you can do to protect the value of your car. They also discuss the car news nobody is talking about, including which car drivers are smartest - those with personalised plates or those without? Lastly, the team discuss the second race of the Formula 1 championship in 2023 and so much more! AutoTrader...
George Mienie is not in the house this week, as the traffic in Sandton is outrageous. The cheapest car in the world is $1000!? Vanity licence plates - do they reflect your IQ? If you’ve ever lost your car, George has a (weird) solution for you! AutoTrader
