Cargumentative

Cargumentative

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Cargumentative episodes

  • Virtual is the new reality for motoring enthusiasts
    In this episode of Cargumenative the guys host a special show dedicated to sim racing - an online sport that's making headlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. To find out more about it, how it works and what you need to take part, they are joined in their virtual studio by eSport enthusiasts Richard Hering and George Smith​.
    38 min
  • Strange and quirky cars
    In this episode of Cargumentative the guys talk about strange and quirky cars. From nuclear powered Fords to obscure, gullwing-doored Toyota coupes from the 1990s, sit back and enjoy an interesting drive into the automotive unknown. They also touch on the latest news and chat about what cars they've been driving.
    25 min
  • Cars that ignite passion & motoring pet-peeves
    In this episode of Cargumentative, our panel of motoring journalists discuss what they love and loath about cars. 

    The team deep-dive into the iconic classic cars that fueled their adoration for all things motoring, as well as the modern trends that just drive them crazy.
    23 min
  • Covid-19 hits the motoring industry hard
    Motoring shows, racing events and motoring production chains have undoubtedly been affected by the global outbreak of Covid-19.

    In this episode of Cargumentative, the team looks at the huge impact Covid-19 is having on all sectors of the global motoring industry. They speculate that the outbreak may mark the end of the traditional motor show, will make it significantly harder to access cars and is likely to lead to the cancellation of prestigious motoring events.
    35 min
  • Listener question: Have modern cars become too clinical to be fun?
    Modern cars have long been criticised by petrol heads for being monotonous and overly clinical. The assertion that all modern cars are missing “character” is a common accusation levelled against them.

    In this episode of Cargumentative, the guys try to tackle a listener's question which divides the room.

    Are modern cars boring or incredibly efficient and user-friendly?
    33 min
  • Second hand car challenge: impressing ladies on a budget
    In this episode of Cargumentative the guys are tasked with finding a secondhand car (for R200,000 or less) that’s guaranteed to make a strong impression on a first date.
    Which one will win Producer Paige’s approval?

    There’s also a generous serving of motoring news and a spirited discussion about the new BMW M135i​
    43 min
  • SUV's with classic car potential
    In this episode the guys have to pick a SUV – past or present – that has the potential to become a future classic. They also touch on all the latest motoring news and talk about the launches they’ve been on and cars they’ve driven.  ​
    55 min
  • What to expect from SA's motoring scene in 2020
    A new decade. A new year. A brand new show.Cargumentative is making a comeback in 2020 with an exciting new panel of in-house presenters. In this episode host Thomas Falkiner is joined in studio by motoring journalists and industry heavy-weights Denis Droppa, Brenwin Naidu and Shaun Korsten.They discuss the latest motoring news, chat about what they’ve been testing and what new cars we can look forward to in 2020. ​
    47 min

About Cargumentative

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Join Sunday Times motoring journalist Thomas Falkiner on Cargumentative: a sometimes-pugnacious podcast about all things cars and motoring.