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Change your driving style to save fuel
By making some small changes to the way you drive, monthly fuel saving could mean Rands in the wallet. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Speed cameras in the Johannesburg area have not been working since last 2021. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann
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Fuel saving means cents in your pocket
Changing your driving style can go a long way to reducing your fuel use and saving you meaningful money at the fuel pump. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Auto supply chain further disrupted by Russian invasion.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already sent oil price soaring and further disruptions to global supply chains are likely. However, the auto industry is resilient. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Positive outlook for car sales this year.
Today's guest: Håkan Samuelsson (President & CEO Volvo Car Corporation)
With economies opening up, last year was good for some and predictions show promise for improved activity this year. Connect with Håkan Samuelsson on LinkedIn · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Today's Guest:
Adv Stefanie Fick (Executive Director of the Accountability and Governance Divisions at OUTA)
In a landmark ruling by the Pretoria High Court, the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) and its Amendments have been declared unconstitutional and invalid.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) challenged the constitutional validity of AARTO and the AARTO Amendment Act and asked the court in October 2021 to declare both the main act and the amendment act unconstitutional. Connect with Stefanie Fick · Join and support OUTA now · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Toyota plans 30 new electric models by 2030.
Toyota is planning to launch a host of electric vehicles across the Toyota and Lexus brands by 2030, with the first of these due next year. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Daimler Trucks and Buses SA goes it alone.
Guest: Michael Dietz (President and CEO Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa)
A new dawn for Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa as it prepares to start life as a standalone company from December 01. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Smarter mobility and smart thinking
Guest: Andrew Kirby (President and CEO Toyota South Africa Motors)
The Toyota Corolla Cross is the first hybrid vehicle to be manufactured in South Africa and ushers in a new era for the company. Connect with Andrew · Corolla Cross · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Can Africa progress towards greener motoring?
Guests:
Hiten Parmar (Senior Engineer - Electric Vehicle Systems uYilo eMobility Programme)
George Mienie (CEO AutoTrader)
Kumail Rashid (E-mobility Division Lead (Asia Specific) ABB)
Henry Botha (Head: Strategy and Business Analytics: ABSA)
Africa needs to develop a single, cohesive plan for moving its car-buying population towards electric cars and that will involve plans for charging stations, vehicle roll-out, affordability and many other factors. Is Africa ready for Smarter Mobility? Connect with Hiten · Connect with George · Connect with Kumail · Connect with Henry · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Car of the Year and auto parts pricing inexorably linked
We look at the SA Car of the Year Competition and the Automobile Parts Pricing survey and how they are linked through winners from the Stellantis Group. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. Connect with Jaco · Connect with Wayne · Renault South Africa · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. Connect with Stanley · Connect with Oscar · Hyundai Website · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn · Chery Website · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
Volkswagen unveils electric plans
The Volkswagen Group is transforming into a software-driven electric and autonomous driving mobility company. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. Read the story · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. Andreas von Wallfeld · Hakan Samuelsson · Mickey Kataria · website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann -
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. website · Facebook · Music by John Bartmann - Show more
