The AutoTrader Podcast

Merc just launched a Bakkie! The team discuss this and try and figure out if this is a smart move for the brand. They also take a look at vehicle wheel customisation. Wilmarie joins the guys to unpack what went down at the launch of the new BMW R nine T Scrambler. And in Tech they discuss some futuristic car products and virtual showrooms.

Keeping it safe on the roads as we gear up for the silly season. The team also reports back from the Kyalami Motorsports festival. Chad reviews the VW Tiguan, a Wesbank Car of the Year finalist. The tech segment looks at the future of transport.

Dennis Klopper is in studio to discuss the Kyalami motorsports event. Tshepo gives everyone his thoughts about what features should be standard in all cars. The team evaluates the Toyota Prius... and in tech they take a look at how Ford has wrapped future cars in mind-bending 3D 'Brick' camouflage, to create an optical illusion that makes it difficult to focus on the prototype cars hidden beneath.

The city council in Cape Town wants to see at least 8% of the city’s workforce going to work on bicycles by 2032, is this possible in SA? The team looks at what kind of punch the new Grand Tour show will pack. They also review the Lamborghini Huracán, and in tech they look at the recent solar challenge and the future of Formula E.

This week the team looks at Cape Town traffic congestion and the plans proposed to deal with it. They unpack the Kyalami Motorsport Festival and review Autotraders involvement in the 2017 WesBank COTY (Car of The Year) competition. We review the COTY top 10 and in tech we discuss the C1 Electric bike.

If you are into scooters or contemplating owning one, then this is the show for you! The team reviews some cool news stories, and report back on the Gentry Bike Ride from the weekend. In news and reviews they chat about the SYM scooter brand, and review one of their products with Wilmarie. In tech the guys continue to unpack some more Inside Apple scoop and they look at electric bikes.

Should government officials drive luxury cars, or will small sedans do? What do our traffic cops drive compared to cops from around the world? The team discusses the launches of the upcoming Kia Cerato and the new Renault Megane. In tech talk, they look at recent cuts on the Apple self-drive project, and find out what’s happening with Tesla.

This week the team takes a deeper look at making sure you are safe when catching an Uber ride.... how can customers make sure their driver is legit? They also review the Suzuki Jimmy Auto, and discuss how and why you should invest in a dashcam.

The team reports back on their time spent at the inaugural SA Festival of Motoring. The boys unpack the GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY… and they promise not to hold back!

Hold onto your seats as the team interviews Konstantin von Vieregge, CEO of Messe Frankfurt, the organisation behind the SA Festival of Motoring. They also take a look at what cops get to drive in other countries, discuss the new Pajero Legend 2 and look at who is in bed with who in Tech Talk!