Colin on Cars
Colin on Cars
Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard
News, views and interviews all about cars, motorsport and the motor industry. another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard
#053 Adapt and save fuel
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.
May 20, 2022
7 min
#052 No speed cams in Johannesburg
Speed cameras in the Johannesburg area have not been working since last 2021.
Apr 30, 2022
4 min
#051 How you can save fuel
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.
Apr 21, 2022
6 min
#050 Coping under Putin pressure
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.
Mar 23, 2022
4 min
#049 Car sales and electrification
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.
Feb 11, 2022
9 min
#048 AARTO declared unconstitutional
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.
Jan 15, 2022
11 min
#047 Ambitious electric vehicle programme from Toyota
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.
Dec 16, 2021
5 min
#046 Big things moving
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.
Nov 12, 2021
7 min
#045 Toyota Corolla Cross launches
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.
Nov 5, 2021
9 min
#044 Smarter Mobility - is Africa ready?
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?
Oct 7, 2021
16 min
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