Always on the throttle of what’s happening in motoring, AutoTrader SA’s CEO George Mienie shares the top stories for the week. Porsche and Land Rover celebrate 70 years of excellence in their own unique ways, BMW is causing a stir with their sporty new 8-series sports coupe, autonomous grocery delivery vehicles, Citroen’s motion sickness glasses, bikers for Mandela Day, and the Ford Fiesta ST to do something interesting underground. Powered by AutoTrader.
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Steve McQueen’s original Ford Mustang has surfaced, and with that Ford are doing something really cool around it. Travis Pastrana wants to become a modern day Evel Knievel, and a granny drives across Africa… in a car you wouldn’t expect. Powered by AutoTrader.
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Saudi Arabia have finally allowed women to drive, joining the rest of the world in this most basic of right. Ford are getting wheels to jump out of potholes, an innovative start up is upping the safety for motorcycles, a smart jacket and Germany backs an initiative to make flying cars a reality with Audi and Airbus. Powered by AutoTrader.
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It’s the French Grand Prix this weekend, but all eyes are on Alonso as he focuses on a unique achievement. Volvo are looking to increase their use of recycled plastics, a car where the paint heals itself, and touching on AutoTrader’s dealer masterclass. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The dirty truth around diesel cars. More and more, they are being exposed as cars not suited for the future, or basic rules of the road. Bakkies are now getting the “boy racer” treatment across the board and the Italian police have confiscated a Ferrari, from the mafia, to teach kids that crime doesn’t pay. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The man who tumbled down Chapman’s Peak in a Mercedes in the 1980s gets to experience that drive again in an autonomous S-Class. Tesla has an accident, so naturally people think the car is a fail again. George concludes with a comment on the SA fuel price hike, and Ford introduces a ‘Super’ bakkie. Powered by AutoTrader.
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George Mienie recaps the hugely successful AutoTrader bike event from last week, then gets into the latest motoring headlines for the week. Mahindra are stepping up their investment in South Africa, self-riding motorcycles, the future of the bus is brought into the spotlight, and a very expensive Aston Martin. Powered by AutoTrader.
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George has been travelling internationally, staying at the forefront of the automotive world. He catches up with Gareth on a car that stood out at the Royal Wedding, an incredible bike show currently on the go, Senna returns to racing, and Tesla ramps up production as other auto giants get more committed to electric. Powered by AutoTrader.
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Our friends at Lifestyle Home Garden have given us some practical tasks to help you care for and keep your orchids alive. Even though orchids look very delicate and many find caring for them a daunting task, they are much tougher than people think. Gareth Cliff shares a few simple basic care instructions that will help you ensure these indoor beauties light up your home and life. Get more info on orchid care here.
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Our friends at Lifestyle Home Garden have some advice on what to do with your winter herbs and veggies – from which seeds to plant, to fertiliser, harvesting and more.
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