Colin on Cars

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