The AutoTrader Podcast

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...

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 q...

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 s...

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....

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 d...

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

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

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

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

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

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 manufact...

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 ba...

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

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...

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

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