The AutoTrader Podcast

Get ready to rev up your engines, because this week on The AutoTrader Podcast, the ultimate pit stop for motoring enthusiasts in SA, our dynamic duo George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are kicking off their boots and slipping into flip flops - spring has sprung! They’re all set to dive under the hood and share some top-notch car maintenance tips to help your ride recover from the winter chills. And as...

George Mienie shares the rest of his experiences from the Festival of Motoring last week. What is the most expensive number plate to ever be sold? Plus some signals you might not know, and the usual Friday quiz… who will win this week? AutoTrader

In this week’s edition of The AutoTrader Podcast, South Africa’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are delving into stats and figures behind SA’s shopping behaviour in the last 6 months. The team dissects the figures behind South Africa’s top-selling used cars, presenting intriguing data for our listeners. Also, discover the most adored and disliked global automotive brands -...

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are switching lanes and changing locations as they report live from Festival of Motoring 2023 at Kyalami racetrack! They reveal all the incredible activities happening at the AutoTrader stand that you can do such as sim racing, pit tyre change challenges, and FREE racetrack ride-alongs. AutoTrader

George Mienie is live from the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami race track. He shows off the immersive AutoTrader stand involving driving simulators, F1 tyre changing stations and more. Plus, the weekly motoring quiz. AutoTrader

The Dubai PD have added a new supercar to their fleet to blend into other cars on the roads, two stolen vehicles have been fished out of a river in Florida, and George Mienie has a new quiz for the team. AutoTrader

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the studio and behind the podcast desk to discuss a new weapon in the mobility arsenal - FLYING CARS! The boys discuss the pros and cons of flying cars, various alternative transport options, and whether or not they believe flying cars have a future in the world and in South Africa. Lastly,...

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the studio and are joined by Volvo South Africa’s Managing Director, Greg Maruszewski, to talk about all things Volvo South Africa. The team are also joined by the all new Volvo C40 and unpack its features, price, and availability. The dynamic duo also ask Greg about the market,...

George Mienie informs Gareth and Simphiwe about a new law in Texas that takes consequences for drunk driving to a whole new level! What is that glow-in-the-dark stuff on Aussie roads? George divulges the smallest drivable car know to humans... and who will win the car trivia game this week? AutoTrader

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi head back into the booth to show just how much they are abiding by the law - because this week is the Driving Laws episode. The dynamic duo discuss the new AARTO driving laws and demerit system coming into effect in SA. Plus, some Ask AutoTrader Q&A… including the Price Ratings Rules, how to tell if a...

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 Motori...

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 als...

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...

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 s...

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.