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Join Sunday Times motoring journalist Thomas Falkiner on Cargumentative: a sometimes-pugnacious podcast about all things cars and motoring. Resident guests include fellow enthusiasts Mark Poluta, Mike Salomon and Nadav Ravid. Expect spirited banter about everything from general car culture and cla…

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    AutoTrader CEO George Mienie about the 2020 HyperMobility Conference.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 38:38


    ​In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner chats to AutoTrader CEO George Mienie about the 2020 HyperMobility Conference. Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu also stop by to talk about all the latest automotive news and what they've been driving.

    AutoTrader CEO George Mienie about the 2020 HyperMobility Conference.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 38:38


    ​In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner chats to AutoTrader CEO George Mienie about the 2020 HyperMobility Conference. Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu also stop by to talk about all the latest automotive news and what they've been driving.

    Volvo's latest safety innovations including autonomous driving and driver monitoring cameras

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 32:55


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio Charmagne Mavudzi, Head of Customer Experience at Volvo Car South Africa. They talk about some of Volvo's latest safety innovations including autonomous driving and driver monitoring cameras​. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chat about exciting new vehicles launched this week including the 2021 Volkswagen Golf R.

    Volvo's latest safety innovations including autonomous driving and driver monitoring cameras

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 32:55


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio Charmagne Mavudzi, Head of Customer Experience at Volvo Car South Africa. They talk about some of Volvo's latest safety innovations including autonomous driving and driver monitoring cameras​. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chat about exciting new vehicles launched this week including the 2021 Volkswagen Golf R.

    Is it better to buy a second hand diesel or petrol car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 44:40


    ​In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by motoring media personality and secondhand car buying guru, Sagie Moodley. Denis also talks to Thomas about his ride on the sexy new BMW R18 cruiser.

    Is it better to buy a second hand diesel or petrol car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 44:40


    ​In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by motoring media personality and secondhand car buying guru, Sagie Moodley. Denis also talks to Thomas about his ride on the sexy new BMW R18 cruiser.

    What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 47:03


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Robert Walker who is the director of the Sasol Solar Challenge. Robert delves into the history of this sun-powered event and gives insight into what it takes to build and race these specially designed solar cars on such a competitive level. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chip in on the latest motoring news.

    What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 47:03


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Robert Walker who is the director of the Sasol Solar Challenge. Robert delves into the history of this sun-powered event and gives insight into what it takes to build and race these specially designed solar cars on such a competitive level. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chip in on the latest motoring news.

    The benefits of swapping four wheels for a motorcycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 21:26


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner talks motorcycles with the National Director at the Association of Motorcycle Importers & Distributors, Arnold Olivier. They chat about the best-selling bike brands in SA, the benefits of swapping four wheels for two and what bikes are best for first-time riders. Ignition TV's Shaun Korsten also makes an appearance to talk news.

    The benefits of swapping four wheels for a motorcycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 21:26


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner talks motorcycles with the National Director at the Association of Motorcycle Importers & Distributors, Arnold Olivier. They chat about the best-selling bike brands in SA, the benefits of swapping four wheels for two and what bikes are best for first-time riders. Ignition TV's Shaun Korsten also makes an appearance to talk news.

    We need to teach our kids about the importance of road safety from a young age

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 35:01


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Shaun Korsen are joined in the virtual studio by Automobile Association (AA) spokesperson, Layton Beard. The guys discuss road safety in South Africa and how the government needs to a adopt a more proactive approach to help reduce road deaths. They also touch on news and what they've been driving.

    We need to teach our kids about the importance of road safety from a young age

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 35:01


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Shaun Korsen are joined in the virtual studio by Automobile Association (AA) spokesperson, Layton Beard. The guys discuss road safety in South Africa and how the government needs to a adopt a more proactive approach to help reduce road deaths. They also touch on news and what they've been driving.

    A celebration of South African classic cars and heritage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 33:18


    ​In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by Cars.co.za Consumer Experience Manager, Hannes Oosthuizen. Hannes chats to the guys about the automotive media industry at large as well as SentiMETAL - an online subsidiary of the Cars.co.za brand that celebrates classic car culture and South African specials. 

    A celebration of South African classic cars and heritage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 33:18


    ​In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by Cars.co.za Consumer Experience Manager, Hannes Oosthuizen. Hannes chats to the guys about the automotive media industry at large as well as SentiMETAL - an online subsidiary of the Cars.co.za brand that celebrates classic car culture and South African specials. 

    Spinning champion Vernon "Veejaro" Hendricks says spinning cars is not a dangerous sport.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 32:09


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by SA spinning champion Vernon "Veejaro" Hendricks. Veejaro talks about the culture of this uniquely homegrown motorsport, how he got into it and what it's like to compete in events like the Red Bull Shay 'iMoto. The gents also talk about news and what they've been driving. Note to listeners: The 2020 Red Bull Shay 'iMoto is happening on 19 September at the Wheelz N Smoke Arena in Johannesburg. You can watch it live at https://www.redbull.com/za-en/​.

    Spinning champion Vernon "Veejaro" Hendricks says spinning cars is not a dangerous sport.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 32:09


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by SA spinning champion Vernon "Veejaro" Hendricks. Veejaro talks about the culture of this uniquely homegrown motorsport, how he got into it and what it's like to compete in events like the Red Bull Shay 'iMoto. The gents also talk about news and what they've been driving. Note to listeners: The 2020 Red Bull Shay 'iMoto is happening on 19 September at the Wheelz N Smoke Arena in Johannesburg. You can watch it live at https://www.redbull.com/za-en/​.

    How the Motoring Industry Ombudsman of South Africa resolves disputes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 21:26


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by the Executive Director of the Motoring Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA), Johan van Vreden.​ For listeners who don't know the MIOSA is an impartial body that focuses on the resolution of disputes where a deadlock has been reached between the automotive and related industries and their customers. The guys also talk about the latest motoring news and what they've been driving.

    How the Motoring Industry Ombudsman of South Africa resolves disputes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 21:26


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by the Executive Director of the Motoring Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA), Johan van Vreden.​ For listeners who don't know the MIOSA is an impartial body that focuses on the resolution of disputes where a deadlock has been reached between the automotive and related industries and their customers. The guys also talk about the latest motoring news and what they've been driving.

    Paige Lindenberg talks bout the journey to Shelby South Africa and her motorsport career.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 41:25


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by the head of national marketing, merchandise and promotions at Shelby South Africa, Paige Lindenberg​. The guys chat to Paige about what Shelby SA offers muscle car fans and also find out more about her motorsport career that's seen her compete both locally and overseas.

    Paige Lindenberg talks bout the journey to Shelby South Africa and her motorsport career.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 41:25


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by the head of national marketing, merchandise and promotions at Shelby South Africa, Paige Lindenberg​. The guys chat to Paige about what Shelby SA offers muscle car fans and also find out more about her motorsport career that's seen her compete both locally and overseas.

    Volvo ensures safety for both sexes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 30:52


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa get a chance to chat to Charmagne Mavudzi, head of customer experience at Volvo Car South Africa, about Volvo's Equal Vehicles for All (E.V.A) initiative that is dedicated to making cars equally safe for male and female drivers.​

    Volvo ensures safety for both sexes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 30:52


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa get a chance to chat to Charmagne Mavudzi, head of customer experience at Volvo Car South Africa, about Volvo's Equal Vehicles for All (E.V.A) initiative that is dedicated to making cars equally safe for male and female drivers.​

    Delving into the dark art of carbon fibre wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 39:41


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Brenwin Naidu and Shaun Korsten are joined in the virtual studio by special guest Adrian Burford from Roadworx Communications. Burford chats to the guys about Blackstone Tek: a proudly South African company that specialises in the manufacture of high-end carbon fibre wheels for cars and motorbikes. He also glides into the sticky subject of oil and answers all your questions about grades, viscosity and the difference between synthetic and mineral motor oils.

    Delving into the dark art of carbon fibre wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 39:41


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Brenwin Naidu and Shaun Korsten are joined in the virtual studio by special guest Adrian Burford from Roadworx Communications. Burford chats to the guys about Blackstone Tek: a proudly South African company that specialises in the manufacture of high-end carbon fibre wheels for cars and motorbikes. He also glides into the sticky subject of oil and answers all your questions about grades, viscosity and the difference between synthetic and mineral motor oils.

    The reality of car-jacking in SA, according to tracker SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 24:27


    In this special episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by Ron Knott-Craig, Executive: Operational Services at Tracker South Africa. Knott-Craig​talks about the latest trends in South African vehicle crime and answers some pertinent questions the guys have about hijacking and car theft. 

    The reality of car-jacking in SA, according to tracker SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 24:27


    MultimediaLIVE — In this special episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by Ron Knott-Craig, Executive: Operational Services at Tracker South Africa. Knott-Craig​talks about the latest trends in South African vehicle crime and answers some pertinent questions the guys have about hijacking and car theft. 

    Car sales have still not recovered in SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 29:53


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. The guys take a look as car sales in July and how the effects of Covid-19 and recent price hikes have flattened overall demand. They also chat about the new Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar as well as a raft of fast BMW models including the new X4 M Competition. 

    Car sales have still not recovered in SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 29:53


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. The guys take a look as car sales in July and how the effects of Covid-19 and recent price hikes have flattened overall demand. They also chat about the new Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar as well as a raft of fast BMW models including the new X4 M Competition. 

    How AutoTrader's vehicle taxonomy database offers a wealth of used-car knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 34:16


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by the CEO of AutoTrader South Africa, George Mienie. Mienie talks to the guys about Autotrader's Vehicle Taxonomy Database: the only used car database in South Africa that has structured car taxonomy data captured down to variant and equipment level. They also discuss what's been happening in the motoring world over the last week.

    How AutoTrader's vehicle taxonomy database offers a wealth of used-car knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 34:16


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by the CEO of AutoTrader South Africa, George Mienie. Mienie talks to the guys about Autotrader's Vehicle Taxonomy Database: the only used car database in South Africa that has structured car taxonomy data captured down to variant and equipment level. They also discuss what's been happening in the motoring world over the last week.

    What car could you afford if you gave up your vices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 36:56


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. The guys talk about news, what they've been driving and what cars they could afford if they gave up expensive vices like smoking, drinking and, erm, cycling.

    What car could you afford if you gave up your vices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 36:56


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. The guys talk about news, what they've been driving and what cars they could afford if they gave up expensive vices like smoking, drinking and, erm, cycling.

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    Dealerships are under pressure - NADA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 36:59


    In this episode of Cargumentative the team is joined in the virtual studio by Mark Dommisse, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA). The guys chat to him about the state of the local automotive industry and how it's coping with the Covid-19 pandemic. They also ask a question that many of you listeners have been asking - why are cars so expensive in South Africa? You can also expect a hearty serving of news and a rundown of what each of the team members have been driving lately. 

    Dealerships are under pressure - NADA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 36:59


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative the team is joined in the virtual studio by Mark Dommisse, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA). The guys chat to him about the state of the local automotive industry and how it's coping with the Covid-19 pandemic. They also ask a question that many of you listeners have been asking - why are cars so expensive in South Africa? You can also expect a hearty serving of news and a rundown of what each of the team members have been driving lately. 

    The world's best and worst places to drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 28:01


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner in joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. This week the guys talk about the best and worst places they have ever ever driven as well as what peeves them off out on our everyday roads. They also chat about the new Renault Megane R.S 300 Trophy and what's been happening in the world of Formula 1.

    The world's best and worst places to drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 28:01


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner in joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. This week the guys talk about the best and worst places they have ever ever driven as well as what peeves them off out on our everyday roads. They also chat about the new Renault Megane R.S 300 Trophy and what's been happening in the world of Formula 1.

    Taking a drive with SA's classic car enthusiasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 36:56


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by guests Reuben van Niekerk (Leisure Wheels) and Stuart Grant (The Float Chamber) to talk about classic cars and the joys of driving them in Lockdown level 3. They also bring you your usual dose of industry news and chat about what they've been driving.

    Taking a drive with SA's classic car enthusiasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 36:56


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by guests Reuben van Niekerk (Leisure Wheels) and Stuart Grant (The Float Chamber) to talk about classic cars and the joys of driving them in Lockdown level 3. They also bring you your usual dose of industry news and chat about what they've been driving.

    New Toyota Corolla sedan is good looking but thirsty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 32:26


    In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. They touch on all the latest industry news and also talk about what cars they've been driving. Denis and Brenwin have both enjoyed the new Toyota Corolla sedan while Thomas has been having a ball in the Suzuki Swift Sport. The team also discusses the in and outs of car auctions as well as Ford's new sim racing competition that starts on June 29.

    New Toyota Corolla sedan is good looking but thirsty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 32:26


    MultimediaLIVE — In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. They touch on all the latest industry news and also talk about what cars they've been driving. Denis and Brenwin have both enjoyed the new Toyota Corolla sedan while Thomas has been having a ball in the Suzuki Swift Sport. The team also discusses the in and outs of car auctions as well as Ford's new sim racing competition that starts on June 29.

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    Our top car picks for 2020 so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 36:32


    This week on Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in studio by Brenwin Naidu and resident petrosexual - Phuti Mpyane​. This week the gents have a mid-year report and talk about cars that have impressed impressed them in 2020 thus far. They also chew the fat on the latest motoring news.

    Our top car picks for 2020 so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 36:32


    MultimediaLIVE — This week on Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in studio by Brenwin Naidu and resident petrosexual - Phuti Mpyane​. This week the gents have a mid-year report and talk about cars that have impressed impressed them in 2020 thus far. They also chew the fat on the latest motoring news.

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