Colin on Cars
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another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard
#053 Adapt and save fuel
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.
#052 No speed cams in Johannesburg
Speed cameras in the Johannesburg area have not been working since last 2021.
#051 How you can save fuel
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.
#050 Coping under Putin pressure
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.
#049 Car sales and electrification
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.
#048 AARTO declared unconstitutional
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…
#047 Ambitious electric vehicle programme from Toyota
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.
#046 Big things moving
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.
#045 Toyota Corolla Cross launches
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.
#044 Smarter Mobility - is Africa ready?
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…
#043 Peugeot 2008 is SA Car of the Year
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.
#042 Renault has Kiger by the tail
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…
#041 Hyundai Palisade launches
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…
#040 Chery relaunches in South Africa
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…
#039 Cape Town confirmed as host for Formula E
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.
#038 Mazda BT-50 launched
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.
#037 Software and autonomy
Volkswagen unveils electric plans The Volkswagen Group is transforming into a software-driven electric and autonomous driving mobility company.
#036 Repairing the main arterials
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.
#035 Electrification and connectivity
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.
#034 Trying to make sense of AARTO
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.