Episodes
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Nicol Louw, Wilhelm Lutjeharms and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the 190 kW V6 TDI Volkswagen Amarok and Atlas Tanoak concept, the all-new Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson facelift and the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. We also discuss what it's like behind the wheel of the BMW M5. VW Amarok 190 kW V6 TDI - 0:50 VW Atlas Tanoak Concept - 3:40 Toyota RAV4 - 7:20 Hyundai Tucson facelift - 12:20 Jaguar F-Pace SVR - 15:51 BMW M5 Driven - 21:30
Published 04/10/18
Published 04/10/18
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Steve Smith, Terence Steenkamp, Gareth Dean and Nicol Louw, we discuss the all-new Volkswagen Touareg, Opel Corsa GSi and Mitsubishi Triton Athlete. We also get behind the wheel of the Ferrari Portofino, Lexus RX350L and Subaru Outback 3,6 RS. Volkswagen Touareg - 1:05 Opel Corsa GSi - 5:15 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete - 9:15 Ferrari Portofino - 14:52 Lexus RX350L - 22:26 Subaru Outback 3,6 RS - 31:10
Published 04/10/18
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Ian McLaren, Nicol Louw and Wilhelm Lutjeharms, we discuss the Ford Fiesta ST's performance figures, Ford's SUV-offense plans and the Mercedes-Benz X-Class pricing. We also get behind the wheel of the BAIC X25, Suzuki Swift and facelifted Toyota Prado. Ford Fiesta ST - 0:49 Ford SUVs - 5:50 Mercedes-Benz X-Class pricing - 9:32 BAIC X25 - 16:45 Suzuki Swift - 21:55 Toyota Prado - 25:18
Published 04/05/18
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Steve Smith, Ian McLaren, Gareth Dean and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the all new Toyota Auris, Mercedes-AMG GT 4 Door Coupe and Audi A6. We also get behind the wheel of the Jaguar E-Pace P250, Bentley Bentayga V8 and Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique AMT. Toyota Auris - 3:35 Mercedes-AMG GT 4 Door Coupe - 7:50 Audi A6 - 12:10 Jaguar E-Pace P250 - 15:38 Bentley Bentayga V8 - 19:45 Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique AMT - 24:10
Published 03/20/18
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Steve Smith, Ian McLaren, Wilhelm Lutjeharms and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Nissan Terra, Ferrari 488 Pista, Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Hyundai Santa Fe. We also get behind the wheel of the new Toyota Yaris 1,5 Sport and discuss the future of Formula E. Nissan Terra - 0:40 Ferrari 488 Pista - 05:58 Porsche 911 GT3 RS - 09:15 Hyundai Santa Fe - 14:02 Toyota Yaris 1,5 Sport - 19:01 ABB Formula E - 25:48
Published 03/05/18
In today's episode, featuring Ian McLaren, Steve Smith, Nicol Louw and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Mercedes-AMG G63, RGM Land Cruiser 79 and the Isuzu MU-X's arrival in SA. We also get behind the wheel of the Nissan Patrol, Ford Kuga 2,0 TDCi Titanium and the McLaren 570S Spider. Mercedes-AMG G63 - 0:45 RGM Land Cruiser 79 - 3:55 Isuzu MU-X - 7:30 Nissan Patrol - 12:05 Ford Kuga 2,0 TDCi - 16:19 McLaren 570S Spider - 21:15
Published 02/23/18
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Terence Steenkamp, Ian McLaren, Nicol Louw and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Ford Ranger Raptor, the VW VR6 Citi Golf and the new BMW X4. We also get behind the wheel of the Renault Megane RS, Jaguar E-Pace and Nissan Qashqai 1,2 T. Ford Ranger Raptor - 0:40 VW VR6 Citi Golf - 7:50 BMW X4 - 11:15 Renault Megane RS - 16:18 Jaguar E-Pace - 23:00 Nissan Qashqai - 30:12
Published 02/20/18
In today's episode, featuring Steve Smith, Ian McLaren, Gareth Dean and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the first Mercedes-AMG C63 built in SA. We also get behind the wheel of the new Honda Civic Type R, BMW X2, VW Polo 1,0 TSI Highline and VW Polo Vivo 1,4 Comfortline. Mercedes-Benz A-Class - 0:30 First C63 built in SA - 06:22 Honda Civic Type R - 08:08 BMW X2 - 15:05 VW Polo 1,0 TSI Highline - 12:12 VW Polo Vivo 1,4 Comfortline - 24:14
Published 02/12/18
CAR's Steve Smith, Ian McLaren, Nicol Louw and Wilhelm Lutjeharms discuss the road trip of the Performance Shootout 2018.
Published 01/02/18
CAR's Sudhir Matai and Nicol Louw debrief Deon Joubert on the CAR Shootout 2018 track testing.
Published 01/02/18
In this week's episode, featuring Ian McLaren, Wilhelm Lutjeharms and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss Renault and Mercedes-Benz's new 1,3-litre engine, the next-generation VW Jetta not heading to SA, Isuzu's MU-X coming to SA and the controversial design of the new McLaren Senna. Renault-MB engine: 0:45 VW Jetta: 2:43 Isuzu MU-X: 8:05 McLaren Senna: 11:45
Published 12/14/17
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Ian McLaren, Gareth Dean, Wilhelm Lutjeharms and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, Lamborghini Urus and local pricing for the Nissan Patrol. We also get behind the wheel of the Porsche Cayman 718 GTS, BMW M5, Nissan X-Trail and Volvo XC40. Mercedes-Benz CLS - 0:44 Lamborghini Urus - 4:15 Nissan Patrol - 7:25 Nissan X-Trail - 9:44 Porsche Boxster 718 GTS - 13:27 BMW M5 - 15:54 Volvo XC40 - 20:05
Published 12/08/17
In this week’s episode, featuring Nicol Louw, Gareth Dean, Sudhir Matai and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Renault Duster, updated Toyota Hilux and looks at five cars we think would sell well here in South Africa. We also get behind the wheel of the BMW X3 xDrive30d and the Mercedes-AMG GT R and chat about the recent Global NCAP crash-tests of five SA-spec budget cars. Renault Duster – 0:55 Toyota Hilux Facelift – 3:30 Five cars we think would sell well in SA – 6:52 BMW X3 xDrive30d –...
Published 11/24/17
In this week's episode, featuring CAR's Ian McLaren, Nicol Louw, Sudhir Matai and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new Ford Raptor Ranger, the top 10 selling passenger cars in SA for October and the new BMW M3 CS. We also get behind the wheel of the Audi RS5 and TT RS, Porsche Cayenne S and Lamborghini Huracan Performante
Published 11/16/17
In this weeks episode, featuring Gareth Dean, Nicol Louw, Wilhelm Lutjuharms and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the new BMW X2, Ferrari FXX K Evo and updated GD-6 Toyota Fortuner and Hilux range in SA. We also get behind the wheel of the Range Rover Velar D300 HSE and Toyota Fortuner 2,4 4x4 Automatic and pay a visit to the Jaguar classic restoration centre in Coventry.
Published 11/01/17
In today's episode, featuring CAR's Ian McLaren, Gareth Dean, Sudhir Matai and Wilhelm Lutjeharms, we discuss the new Audi A7, the AA's entry level vehicle safety report and the Porsche 911 Carrera T. We also get behind the wheel of the new BMW M4 CS, Audi A8 50 TDI quattro and the Renault Captur Blaze.
Published 10/25/17
In today's episode of the CAR Podcast, featuring Steve Smith, Wilhelm Lutjeharms, Ian McLaren and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss the VW Scirocco being discontinued, BMW and Mercedes-Benz's global sales race and the new Polestar 1 hybrid sportscar. We also get behind the wheel of the new BMW X3 and Porsche 911 GT3 and get some inside information on the Mercedes-Benz classics centre in Stuttgart. VW Scirocco - 0:49 Polestar 1 - 3:55 BMW vs Mercedes-Benz - 9:12 BMW X3 - 12:07 Mercedes-Benz...
Published 10/18/17
In the second episode of CAR Talk, Steve Smith, Ian McLaren, Terence Steenkamp and Gareth Dean discuss VW SA's new 2,0 TDI derivative of the facelifted Golf, the cost of EV and hybrid replacement batteries in SA, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV's Nurburgring lap record and the 10 best-selling bakkies of September 2017. We also get behind the wheel of the Nissan Micra Active, Lexus LC 500 and Volvo V90 Cross Country.
Published 10/05/17
In today's episode we talk the Porsche 911 GT2 RS's Nurburgring laptime, the new Volvo XC40 crossover and Toyota and Mazda's EV development partnership. We also give our impressions on the new Ford Kuga, Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster and facelifted Nissan 370Z.
Published 10/03/17