Colin on Cars

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

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