Episodes
Kiger bites into the small SUV market and Toyota adds hybrid options
Guests:
Jaco Oosthuizen (MD Renault South Africa)
Wayne van der Merwe (GM Products Renault South Africa)
We take a look at how the market is playing out and why Renault has elected to introduce its small SUV, the Kiger. We also take a brief look at Toyota's expansion of its Hybrid offerings with Corolla and RAV4.
Published 09/11/21
Palisade takes Hyundai to the R1-million price level
Guests in this episode:
Stanley Anderson (Sales and Operations Director, Hyundai SA)
Oscar Makola (Marketing Director, Hyundai South Africa)
The Palisade moves Hyundai into the big leagues in more ways than one and marks its first foray into the R1-million club. The Volkswagen Golf GTi goes on sale and there is a chance to bring out the James Bond in you.
Published 09/03/21
Palisade takes Hyundai to the R1-million price level
Guests in this episode:
Stanley Anderson (Sales and Operations Director, Hyundai SA)
Oscar Makola (Marketing Director, Hyundai South Africa)
The Palisade moves Hyundai into the big leagues in more ways than one and marks its first foray into the R1-million club. The Volkswagen Golf GTi goes on sale and there is a chance to bring out the James Bond in you.
Published 09/03/21
Stylish new versions of the Tiggo spearhead the revival
Today's Guest: Kathy Bell (Transport Specialist, Standard Bank)
Now as a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Chinese parent, Chery is looking to crack the local market as well as supply sub-Saharan Africa. Kathy Bell from Standard Bank offers some advice for entrepreneurs in the transport industry.
Published 08/25/21
Stylish new versions of the Tiggo spearhead the revival
Today's Guest: Kathy Bell (Transport Specialist, Standard Bank)
Now as a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Chinese parent, Chery is looking to crack the local market as well as supply sub-Saharan Africa. Kathy Bell from Standard Bank offers some advice for entrepreneurs in the transport industry.
Published 08/25/21
Cape Town's iconic backdrop makes city ideal for Formula E
Cape Town ticks all the right boxes to be a host city for a round of the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E world series of racing.
Published 07/29/21
Cape Town's iconic backdrop makes city ideal for Formula E
Cape Town ticks all the right boxes to be a host city for a round of the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E world series of racing.
Published 07/29/21
All-new Mazda and demystifying electric vehicle terminology
We take a quick look at the new Mazda BT-50 and set about demystifying some of terminology associated with electric vehicles.
Published 07/22/21
All-new Mazda and demystifying electric vehicle terminology
We take a quick look at the new Mazda BT-50 and set about demystifying some of terminology associated with electric vehicles.
Published 07/22/21
Volkswagen unveils electric plans
The Volkswagen Group is transforming into a software-driven electric and autonomous driving mobility company.
Published 07/16/21
Volkswagen unveils electric plans
The Volkswagen Group is transforming into a software-driven electric and autonomous driving mobility company.
Published 07/16/21
Pothole Project forges ahead with road repairs
The private sector is picking up where national and municipal systems have failed to keep the main road free of potholes.
Published 07/08/21
Pothole Project forges ahead with road repairs
The private sector is picking up where national and municipal systems have failed to keep the main road free of potholes.
Published 07/08/21
The new eActros truck and Volvo's own operating system.
In this episode:
Andreas von Wallfeld (Head Marketing Mercedes-Benz Trucks)
Hakan Samuelsson (CEO Volvo Cars)
Mickey Kataria (Android)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches its first fully electric heavy duty truck and Volvo Cars takes connectivity to the next level.
Published 07/01/21
The new eActros truck and Volvo's own operating system.
In this episode:
Andreas von Wallfeld (Head Marketing Mercedes-Benz Trucks)
Hakan Samuelsson (CEO Volvo Cars)
Mickey Kataria (Android)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches its first fully electric heavy duty truck and Volvo Cars takes connectivity to the next level.
Published 07/01/21
Things you need to know
Even though much needs to be clarified the AARTO rollout is still set for July 1.
This episode attempts to try and make some sense of the very cumbersome and onerous legislation.
Published 06/24/21
Things you need to know
Even though much needs to be clarified the AARTO rollout is still set for July 1.
This episode attempts to try and make some sense of the very cumbersome and onerous legislation.
Published 06/24/21
Kia keeps the sedan alive and the auto industry seeks free trade
Kia has launched a new well-specced sedan to compete in the A/B market segment and the auto industry is looking to re-industrialise in Africa with comprehensive Free Trade agreements to help boost GDP. We also offer some tips for driving during load shedding.
Published 06/17/21
Agilitee launches electric motorcycles designed for ease of mobility
Guests in this episode:
Krieky du Plessis (Chairperson - Agilitee)
Boni Roberts (COO - Agilitee)
Locally assembled electric motorcycles and scooters are aimed at bringing green energy and mobility solutions to South Africa and beyond these borders.
Published 06/09/21
Cementing opportunities for women owner-drivers in trucking
As road freight needs increase, opportunities are being created for more owner-driver operations with women at the wheel.
Lafarge and Volvo Trucks has committed to a new training programme.
Published 06/04/21
Gaining clarity on electric cars and climate change.
Moving to electric cars will benefit the climate but the change will not happen before the middle of this century.
Published 05/28/21
Lots of eye-candy in the finalists for Car of the Year
The SA Guild of Motoring Journalists has picked the finalists for this year's SA Car of the Year competition - but does it still have meaning?
Published 05/22/21
Renault gets a new logo and business plan while Volkswagen offers VR tech
Guest: Sithabile Nophumulo (VP Marketing, Renault South Africa)
In this episode we take a look at the evolution of the Renault logo and the new business direction the company is taking ahead of the launch of radically-styled Kiger.
Published 05/13/21
Accident stats go up and servicing goes high-tech.
Research shows car crashes are increasing as a result of Covid lockdowns and Ford is rolling out new technology for its service centres.
Published 05/06/21
The Motor Industry is getting busier!
Burn Run 2021 was an epic success and there are a plethora of new models on the market.
Published 04/29/21