Every motorist thinks they’re the best driver in the world, that they could easily beat Vin Diesel in the next quarter-mile race, until you learn that you could be an even better driver. In this episode of Driving with J9, host Janine van der Post speaks to Raceweb Racing Experience founder and high-performance driving instructor, Junaid Hamid, who shares the importance of driving courses and why learning to drift or attending his rally school isn't just a cool skill, but also makes you a much better driver and makes you understand your car. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month. Produced and edited by Graeme Raubenheimer.

Feel like you've been dipping out on the real benefits of owning a electric vehicle (EV)? Well, in this edition of Driving with J9, we chat all things EV with Dieter Rencken, an international motorsport journalist, consultant, and SA-born 'car nut' of note. He touches on EV issues like range anxiety, battery life and what to do when it reaches the end of its cycle. If you've got a hot tip for our next podcast, drop us a mail at janine.[email protected]. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month, wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode, Janine hears from Nicole Donker Torres, a South African racing driver who first got behind the wheel at just eight years old. Today, she races in the Forza Women’s Single-seater series and co-founded a company that will rally other young women to enter local motorsport. Is it expensive? How does she juggle all of this? Who does she follow these days in Formula One? Finally, Janine ends with her hot take on SA's contentious pick for 2026 Car of the Year. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month.

In this episode, Janine speaks with Tyrese Blakenberg, of the annual Durban-based Gas Motor Show, about Sung Kang, from Fast and Furious fame, who is headlining this year's event! And we discuss how Hyundai, Toyota, and Chery plan to improve their recent poor NCAP Global crash test results. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month, wherever you get your podcasts.

Perhaps you can remember the yellow metal badge that used to be on your dad's or grandpa's car when you were younger? Well, in this episode of Driving with J9, we sit down with Automobile Association CEO Bobby Ramagwede to discuss the organisation's massive rebrand and what it means to be a member today. We also offer some fuel-saving tips to help out at the pumps in the fuel crisis. The show is hosted and produced by News24 motoring editor Janine van der Post, and co-produced, edited, and quality-checked by broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer.

In this episode of Driving with J9, News24 motoring editor Janine van der Post interviews Letitia Herold about the newest Chinese automaker to enter the local line-up.; Lepas. They're not luxury, they're premium, says Herold. Then, we switch gears with AA CEO Bobby Ramagwede to go behind the scenes of the Chery crash test safety rating, before speedster Brand Binder pitstops with us ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season.

The upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season will bring the biggest rules and regulations changes we've seen in a very long time. We talk everything you need to know about it with SA motoring personality, Jacob Moshokoa, and highlight the 18 SA Car of the Year finalists for this year's competition. New episodes drop the first of every month, wherever you get your podcasts. The show is produced, presented and edited by Janine van der Post and Graeme Raubenheimer.

In this episode, radio personality and MC Tyrone Paulsen and Janine van der Post wrap up the season and talk about some of their favourite cars they've driven this year. A couple of the same vehicles pop up on their lists, and there are quite a few surprises.

Early B will never acknowledge what a huge superstar he is. But the 'Leka Djy' artist is very open about being an even bigger petrolhead. He talks to Janine van der Post about getting racing tips from an ex-F1 champion and just how deep his passion for cars really is.

In this episode, Chery Group CEO Tony Liu sits down with Janine van der Post to talk about Chery’s local success and just how all these new incoming Chinese brands can play fairly with other automakers in the SA vehicle market. But is there space for everyone?