Colin on Cars
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#013 Vehicle sales are up
New and used vehicles sales show positive growth. Several new model launches and improved new vehicle sales augurs well for the recovery of the motor industry.
#012 Local automakers under pressure
Auto exports are significantly down because of the Covid pandemic South African automakers are under increasing strain as exports dwindle because of the slowing of sales in export markets along with reduced purchasing power at home.
#011 The Auto Industry - Adapting and Changing
Automakers in South Africa will need to keep adapting South African automakers have shown immense flexibility and adaptability over the years. Going forward this will be tested even further.
#010 Changing how business is done
As a disruptor, Covid has also influenced business thinking. Disruption during the Covid pandemic has forced many businesses into re-thinking customer interactions and how to deal with the growing online requirements of these people.
#009 HEARTECT - the real heart of Suzuki's small cars
More than just a safety cell Chelsy Pinto (Suzuki SA | Product Planning and Sales Development Coordinator) All cars have a passenger safety cell built into the design but Suzuki's HEARTECT platform takes this much further and forms the basis of its small car design success.
#008 Parts prices are increasing
Delving into the Kinsey Report and Hyundai launches a new Grand i10 Stanley Anderson (Hyundai Sales and Operations Director) Replacement car parts prices are rising and the annual Kinsey Report shows just how much. We also take a drive in the new Hyundai Grand i10 and chat to Sales and…
#007 Removing the urge to text and drive
New app that reads all messages and emails Texting while driving is a root cause of many avoidable road crashes but, a new app developed by a South African reads all messages, SMS, Whats App and emails out loud so is there is no reason to touch your phone while…
#006 Buying your dream car
What to think about before signing on the dotted line Buying a new car is a financial and emotional experience and both must be weighed against each other for the final decision to be a long and happy one. We take a look at some of the things you need…
#005 Dash Cams made easy
A clever move by Ford to fit a USB port into the rearview mirror Ford South Africa is fitting a USB port to the rearview mirror of selected Ranger models to make it easier and tidier to drive your dash cam. Also, Audi is rebranding itself for the future.
#004 Microsleep - a silent and deadly killer on our roads
A moment of microsleep could cost you your life Eugene Herbert (MasterDrive | Managing Director) In this edition we talk about the dangers of microsleep and some of the issues surrounding drivers back on the roads after a five-month layoff. We also take a brief look at two new Volkswagen…
#003 Isuzu bags manufacturing contract
The all-new Isuzu D-Max will be manufactured in Port Elizabeth Billy Tom (Isuzu Motors South Africa | Managing Director) Covid locked us all in our homes but good things were still happening and one of these is the contract secured by Port Elizabeth's Isuzu Motors South Africa to build the…
#002 Rally to Read
Rallying behind literacy The Rally to Read distribution of books and teaching materials is going ahead despite the economy and lockdown woes. We also take a look at the new Jaguar F-Pace and add-on service options from Mahindra.
#001 There's an avalanche of big data coming
In this episode it's congratulations to a South African making motorsport waves overseas and we delve into the data generated by the growing connectivity of motor cars.