http://www.zacarshow.co.za The ZA Car Show is a weekly motoring podcast featuring a group of leading South African motoring journalists. en simon.lives@gmail.com (Simon Dingle) simon.lives@gmail.com (Simon Dingle) no ZA Car Show The ZA Car Show is a weekly motoring podcast featuring a group of leading South African motoring journalists. ZA Car Show simon.lives@gmail.com http://www.zacar.co.za/zacs_cover.jpg http://www.zacarshow.co.za 140 140 no http://www.zacar.co.za/2010/08/18/zacs88/ 00:57:15 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Goodbye Civic Type-R, Lancia Stratos remake, Morgan Eva GT, Audi R8 Spyder in SA, Honda CR-Z launch. ZACS review: Fiat 500 Cabriolet. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Goodbye Civic Type-R, Lancia Stratos remake, Morgan Eva GT, Audi R8 Spyder in SA, Honda CR-Z launch. ZACS review: Fiat 500 Cabriolet. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/2010/08/18/zacs88/ no http://www.zacar.co.za/2010/08/16/zacs87/ 01:00:34 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Renault's money back scheme, Renault Clio S, BMW M3 Frozen Edition, RGM Supercharged M3, face lift C-class and BMW X3 official pricing. Cars of the episode's year: 1987. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Renault's money back scheme, Renault Clio S, BMW M3 Frozen Edition, RGM Supercharged M3, face lift C-class and BMW X3 official pricing. Cars of the episode's year: 1987. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/2010/08/16/zacs87/ no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-86 00:50:04 Mon, 2 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Audi A7 Sportback, Mini goes back to WRC, Porsche confirms 918 Spyder, 2011 Ford Focus spy shots, Cruze diesel, Bravo face lift, Dodge Caliber face lift, Volkswagen CC seats 5, Audi A8, McLaren MP4-12C, Good Year Wrangler kevlar tyres. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Audi A7 Sportback, Mini goes back to WRC, Porsche confirms 918 Spyder, 2011 Ford Focus spy shots, Cruze diesel, Bravo face lift, Dodge Caliber face lift, Volkswagen CC seats 5, Audi A8, McLaren MP4-12C, Good Year Wrangler kevlar tyres. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-86 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-85 01:10:06 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: M6, and V10 engine, end production. Facelifted 3-series coupe and convertible, KTM X-Bow in SA, Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, Focus RS in SA, facelifted Corolla, Ford Figo, hot new Chevrolet Spark, Fiat 500 TwinAir in SA. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: M6, and V10 engine, end production. Facelifted 3-series coupe and convertible, KTM X-Bow in SA, Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, Focus RS in SA, facelifted Corolla, Ford Figo, hot new Chevrolet Spark, Fiat 500 TwinAir in SA. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-85 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-84 01:00:04 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: BMW M3 celebrates its 25th birthday. BMW announces the new X3. BMW also announces the new MINI Countryman is coming to SA this year. Finally, Peugeot shares its pretty, new 508 coupé with us. ZACS Review: BMW X1 sDrive20d. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: BMW M3 celebrates its 25th birthday. BMW announces the new X3. BMW also announces the new MINI Countryman is coming to SA this year. Finally, Peugeot shares its pretty, new 508 coupé with us. ZACS Review: BMW X1 sDrive20d. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-84 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-83 01:01:21 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Fiat 500 TwinAir, Volvo V60 Sports Wagon, Bugatti's 431km/h Veyron SuperSport, Mercedes Benz CL facelift, M5 production run ended. ZACS Report: BMW Innovations Day 2010. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Fiat 500 TwinAir, Volvo V60 Sports Wagon, Bugatti's 431km/h Veyron SuperSport, Mercedes Benz CL facelift, M5 production run ended. ZACS Report: BMW Innovations Day 2010. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-83 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-82 01:02:20 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Mercedes Benz' Brooklands division introduces the manic C63 AMG BR520. Pagani takes on Ferrari, uses its Zonda R to smash the Nürburgring record by 11 seconds. A look at the slowest cars to go around the 'Ring. ZACS Review: VW Polo Vivo. ZACS cars of the episode's year: 1982. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Mercedes Benz' Brooklands division introduces the manic C63 AMG BR520. Pagani takes on Ferrari, uses its Zonda R to smash the Nürburgring record by 11 seconds. A look at the slowest cars to go around the 'Ring. ZACS Review: VW Polo Vivo. ZACS cars of the episode's year: 1982. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-82 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-81 00:58:28 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS news: Rossi out of action; Alfa's 100th birthday; Audi A1 sales success; Focus RS Le Mans; Engine of the Year 2010; Corsa gets new engines; Swift gets sportier; Spark gets lite. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS news: Rossi out of action; Alfa's 100th birthday; Audi A1 sales success; Focus RS Le Mans; Engine of the Year 2010; Corsa gets new engines; Swift gets sportier; Spark gets lite. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-81 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-80 01:06:10 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: BMW Z9 Roadster, Google Maps Streetview, New engines for Jetta. Motorsports: Le Mans 2010. Review: BMW 530d GT. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: BMW Z9 Roadster, Google Maps Streetview, New engines for Jetta. Motorsports: Le Mans 2010. Review: BMW 530d GT. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-80 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-79 01:00:12 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS news: Millionth X5, CR-Z coming to SA, Pajero engine upgrades, Amarok Sneak Preview, Lexus LS600hL. Motorsport: Le Mans this weekend, Jaguar back at LM, F1 - Montreal, Ferrari signs 11-year-old Montreal kid, Lance Stroll. Review: Q7 V12 TDI www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS news: Millionth X5, CR-Z coming to SA, Pajero engine upgrades, Amarok Sneak Preview, Lexus LS600hL. Motorsport: Le Mans this weekend, Jaguar back at LM, F1 - Montreal, Ferrari signs 11-year-old Montreal kid, Lance Stroll. Review: Q7 V12 TDI www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-79 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-78 00:57:33 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Renault's new service centers, Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair, Lexus LFA in SA, Aston Rapide and 1-77 pricing, NAAMSA figures, VW CrossPolo, BMW crash safety. ZACS Review: Daihatsu Terios. Cars of the episode's year: 1978. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Renault's new service centers, Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair, Lexus LFA in SA, Aston Rapide and 1-77 pricing, NAAMSA figures, VW CrossPolo, BMW crash safety. ZACS Review: Daihatsu Terios. Cars of the episode's year: 1978. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-78 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-77 00:52:36 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Jeep Cherokee. McLaren turns 20. Hulme Supercar. Nissan 370Z Convertible. Alfa Romeo Giulietta. ZACS Review: Hyundai i30. Cars of the episode's year: 1977. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Jeep Cherokee. McLaren turns 20. Hulme Supercar. Nissan 370Z Convertible. Alfa Romeo Giulietta. ZACS Review: Hyundai i30. Cars of the episode's year: 1977. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-77 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-76 01:03:51 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Porsche GT2 RS, Range Rover 2WD and Hybrid, BMW X3 teaser, Suzuki Jimny turns 40, Mazda turns 90. Local: BMW 5-series launch report. ZACS Review: Lexus RX450h. Cars of the episode's year: 1976. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Porsche GT2 RS, Range Rover 2WD and Hybrid, BMW X3 teaser, Suzuki Jimny turns 40, Mazda turns 90. Local: BMW 5-series launch report. ZACS Review: Lexus RX450h. Cars of the episode's year: 1976. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-76 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-75 01:05:58 Tue, 18 May 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: M3 GTS, Ford on Twitter, Bugatti auction, Alfa Romeo Giulietta. ZACS Review: Range Rover Supercharged. ZACS car of the episode's year: 1975 www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: M3 GTS, Ford on Twitter, Bugatti auction, Alfa Romeo Giulietta. ZACS Review: Range Rover Supercharged. ZACS car of the episode's year: 1975 www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-75 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-74 01:07:03 Tue, 11 May 2010 20:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Audi R8 GT, NAAMSA sales figures for April 2010, VW Amarok, Fiat Punto 1.2, Ford Ranger Wildtrak. ZACS Launch report: Hyundai iX35. ZACS Review: Volvo C30 1.6. ZACS car of the episode's year: 1974 www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Audi R8 GT, NAAMSA sales figures for April 2010, VW Amarok, Fiat Punto 1.2, Ford Ranger Wildtrak. ZACS Launch report: Hyundai iX35. ZACS Review: Volvo C30 1.6. ZACS car of the episode's year: 1974 www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-74 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-73 01:00:33 Tue, 4 May 2010 01:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS news: BMW Gran Coupé concept, F1 news. ZACS review: Daihatsu Materia Turbo. ZACS car of the episode's year: 1973. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS news: BMW Gran Coupé concept, F1 news. ZACS review: Daihatsu Materia Turbo. ZACS car of the episode's year: 1973. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-73 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-72 00:32:24 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Opel Corsa Utility becomes the Chevrolet Corsa Utility. GM to bring new Astra to SA in 2011. 60% of SA motorists uninsured. Tracking company pricefixing. ZACS Car of the episode's year: 1972. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Opel Corsa Utility becomes the Chevrolet Corsa Utility. GM to bring new Astra to SA in 2011. 60% of SA motorists uninsured. Tracking company pricefixing. ZACS Car of the episode's year: 1972. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-72 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-71 01:00:59 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Lexus GX460 recall in USA. BMW X1 launch. Mercedes Benz E-class cabrio launch. New Nissan Qashqai. New VW Transporter. Guest: Russell Bennett from www.drivemagazine.co.za. ZACS episode car of the year: 1971 www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Lexus GX460 recall in USA. BMW X1 launch. Mercedes Benz E-class cabrio launch. New Nissan Qashqai. New VW Transporter. Guest: Russell Bennett from www.drivemagazine.co.za. ZACS episode car of the year: 1971 www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-71 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-70 00:44:20 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: World COTY, Ford Investment, Renault Laguna Coupé, Nissan and Mercedes partnership. Car Review: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. ZACS Episode Year: Cars from 1971. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: World COTY, Ford Investment, Renault Laguna Coupé, Nissan and Mercedes partnership. Car Review: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. ZACS Episode Year: Cars from 1971. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-70 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-69 00:49:27 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Lexus LFA to race as production car. Ford donates Focus RS to university. Honda secures 10 000 orders for CR-Z hybrid. Merc CL becomes S-class coupé. Fiat 500 Cabrio and Sport MTA. Hyundai i30. Car of the Year. Merc E-class estate. ZACS episode year: Cars from 1969. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Lexus LFA to race as production car. Ford donates Focus RS to university. Honda secures 10 000 orders for CR-Z hybrid. Merc CL becomes S-class coupé. Fiat 500 Cabrio and Sport MTA. Hyundai i30. Car of the Year. Merc E-class estate. ZACS episode year: Cars from 1969. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-69 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-68 01:06:29 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS news: Geneva news, Ferrari 599 HyKERS, Lexus CT200h, Honda CR-Z, Mercedes SLS AMG F1 Safety Car. Local launch of Polo Vivo, Lexus LX570. ZACS review: New Polo 1.4 Comfortline and Chevrolet Captiva 3.2LTZ. Magnificent cars from 1968. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS news: Geneva news, Ferrari 599 HyKERS, Lexus CT200h, Honda CR-Z, Mercedes SLS AMG F1 Safety Car. Local launch of Polo Vivo, Lexus LX570. ZACS review: New Polo 1.4 Comfortline and Chevrolet Captiva 3.2LTZ. Magnificent cars from 1968. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-68 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-67 01:13:25 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Saab saved by Spyker, Hummer dead, BMW 5-series Gran Turismo launch report, Renault dealer awards, Toyota at Franschhoek Motor Museum, Bridgestone Motor Sportsman of the Year, Fiat Panda MTA. ZACS Guest: Sasha Martinengo on Formula 1. ZACS cars of the episode: Iconic cars from 1967. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Saab saved by Spyker, Hummer dead, BMW 5-series Gran Turismo launch report, Renault dealer awards, Toyota at Franschhoek Motor Museum, Bridgestone Motor Sportsman of the Year, Fiat Panda MTA. ZACS Guest: Sasha Martinengo on Formula 1. ZACS cars of the episode: Iconic cars from 1967. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-67 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-66 00:56:38 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Suzuki SX4, Porsche Cayenne, Renault Clio S, Volvo S60, Green Tax, Mercedes Benz twin-turbo diesels. ZACS head-to-head review: Chevrolet Cruze 1.8LT and Kia Cerato 2.0. ZACS episode cars of the year: 1966 classics www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Suzuki SX4, Porsche Cayenne, Renault Clio S, Volvo S60, Green Tax, Mercedes Benz twin-turbo diesels. ZACS head-to-head review: Chevrolet Cruze 1.8LT and Kia Cerato 2.0. ZACS episode cars of the year: 1966 classics www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-66 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-65 01:03:34 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Porsche GT3 R Hybrid, BMW 5-series pricing, Audi A2, Renault Wind, Nissan Juke, GM and NASA partnership, Rolls Royce Ghost. ZACS Challenge: Cars for less than R200 000. ZACS Year: Our best cars from 1965. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Porsche GT3 R Hybrid, BMW 5-series pricing, Audi A2, Renault Wind, Nissan Juke, GM and NASA partnership, Rolls Royce Ghost. ZACS Challenge: Cars for less than R200 000. ZACS Year: Our best cars from 1965. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-65 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-64 01:02:46 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: Toyota recall, Honda Jazz recall, Peugeot 3008, Hyundai IX35, Kia Sportage, Alfa Romeo centenary, NAAMSA figures, COTY sale impact, Lexus GS facelift, new Scirocco engine, 5-series GT, Peugeot 308 CC. Motorsport: Jaguar returns to Le Mans. ZACS Year: Best cars from 1964. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: Toyota recall, Honda Jazz recall, Peugeot 3008, Hyundai IX35, Kia Sportage, Alfa Romeo centenary, NAAMSA figures, COTY sale impact, Lexus GS facelift, new Scirocco engine, 5-series GT, Peugeot 308 CC. Motorsport: Jaguar returns to Le Mans. ZACS Year: Best cars from 1964. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-64 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-63 00:58:07 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: BMW 760Li, Hyundai H1 Diesel, Citroën C5, Lexus LS460 facelift, Lexus IS-F, Audi A5 Sportback. ZACS Guest: Simon Swanich from Have2Have.co.za discusses car tech and has some prizes for listeners! www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: BMW 760Li, Hyundai H1 Diesel, Citroën C5, Lexus LS460 facelift, Lexus IS-F, Audi A5 Sportback. ZACS Guest: Simon Swanich from Have2Have.co.za discusses car tech and has some prizes for listeners! www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-63 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-62 00:43:01 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News: 2010 Volkswagen Polo, Geneva motor show, Walter da Silva, NASCAR in SA, Mini Countryman ZACS Review: Audi Q7 4.2TDI www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News: 2010 Volkswagen Polo, Geneva motor show, Walter da Silva, NASCAR in SA, Mini Countryman ZACS Review: Audi Q7 4.2TDI www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-62 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-61 00:37:25 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show ZACS News update for 2010: Detroit Car show (NAIAS - North American International Auto Show) highlights, Audi TT-RS, used car market, new Ford Focus, Cadillac CTS-V coupé, possible new Jetta, Chevrolet Aveo RS, Ferrari California. www.zacarshow.co.za ZACS News update for 2010: Detroit Car show (NAIAS - North American International Auto Show) highlights, Audi TT-RS, used car market, new Ford Focus, Cadillac CTS-V coupé, possible new Jetta, Chevrolet Aveo RS, Ferrari California. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-61 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-60-5 01:05:28 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 60.5: Bonus bumper edition. We review the BMW Z4 sDrive 35i, the Hyundai H1 passenger van and the new Audi S4. Feature: ZA Car Show picks favourite cars of the year! www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 60.5: Bonus bumper edition. We review the BMW Z4 sDrive 35i, the Hyundai H1 passenger van and the new Audi S4. Feature: ZA Car Show picks favourite cars of the year! www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-60-5 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-60 00:38:15 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 60: SA Car of the Year finalists, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Volkswagen Amarok pick-up, Mercedes Benz C63 AMG edition 63, Lexus ISF in SA, Merc ML Sport pack, F1 news. Interview guest: Carmen, from Rager. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 60: SA Car of the Year finalists, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Volkswagen Amarok pick-up, Mercedes Benz C63 AMG edition 63, Lexus ISF in SA, Merc ML Sport pack, F1 news. Interview guest: Carmen, from Rager. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-60 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-59 00:43:58 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 59: New Kia Sorento, AMG Performance Centres in SA, VW Amarok in Dakar. Road tests: Renaultsport Twingo, Daihatsu Gran Max. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 59: New Kia Sorento, AMG Performance Centres in SA, VW Amarok in Dakar. Road tests: Renaultsport Twingo, Daihatsu Gran Max. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-59 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-58 00:42:12 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 58: BMW 5-series preview, Ford's inflatable seatbelts, Renault Gordini, Volvo S60, goodbye Fiat Palio, Mercedes Benz E63 AMG, Nissan GTR. Guest: Stanley Anderson, Hyundai South Africa. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 58: BMW 5-series preview, Ford's inflatable seatbelts, Renault Gordini, Volvo S60, goodbye Fiat Palio, Mercedes Benz E63 AMG, Nissan GTR. Guest: Stanley Anderson, Hyundai South Africa. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-58 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-57 00:46:02 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 57: Race of Champions, Toyota leaves Race of Numpties (F1), goodbye Citi, BMW M3 GTS. Interview guest, Des Fenner of General Motors SA. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 57: Race of Champions, Toyota leaves Race of Numpties (F1), goodbye Citi, BMW M3 GTS. Interview guest, Des Fenner of General Motors SA. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-57 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-56 00:40:31 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 56. FIA news, RoC news, BMW M5 CSL, new Merc E-class engines, new Mitsubishi Outlander. Reviews: Volkswagen CC and Mazda 3 Sport 2.5 www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 56. FIA news, RoC news, BMW M5 CSL, new Merc E-class engines, new Mitsubishi Outlander. Reviews: Volkswagen CC and Mazda 3 Sport 2.5 www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-56 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-55 00:42:59 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 55: Honda CR-Z hybrid concept, Lexus LFA, Renaultsport Megane, F1 and FIA chat. Interview with John Press from Xbox SA - Forza Motorsport 3 launch and facts. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 55: Honda CR-Z hybrid concept, Lexus LFA, Renaultsport Megane, F1 and FIA chat. Interview with John Press from Xbox SA - Forza Motorsport 3 launch and facts. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-55 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-54 00:55:31 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 54: Lexus IS Convertible, Nissan withdraws from offroad racing, Nissan announces Qashqai Ntec and NP200 diesel, Mercedes GL refresh, Kia Cerato Koup, Subaru Legacy facelift, Garmin Traffic info. Challenge: What makes a classic car? www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 54: Lexus IS Convertible, Nissan withdraws from offroad racing, Nissan announces Qashqai Ntec and NP200 diesel, Mercedes GL refresh, Kia Cerato Koup, Subaru Legacy facelift, Garmin Traffic info. Challenge: What makes a classic car? www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-54 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-53 00:41:48 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 53: Land Rover LRX Concept, Mercedes R-class facelift, BMW's R2.2-billion investment in Rosslyn. Review: Honda Civic 2.2CDTi www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 53: Land Rover LRX Concept, Mercedes R-class facelift, BMW's R2.2-billion investment in Rosslyn. Review: Honda Civic 2.2CDTi www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-53 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-52 01:01:06 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Finally, a year's worth of motoring podcasts. If you listen to one episode a week, that is. Our celebrations are cut short by motoring news, a Mini launch and Alfa review. There's also a budget challenge... www.zacarshow.co.za Finally, a year's worth of motoring podcasts. If you listen to one episode a week, that is. Our celebrations are cut short by motoring news, a Mini launch and Alfa review. There's also a budget challenge... www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-52 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-51 01:01:06 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show In this week's episode, your favourite motoring podcast hosts the regular crew for some Frankfurt news. Nothing new, but just highlighting some of the more important and funkier models that were unveiled. Also: Chevy Cruze, BMW 323 and Lexus GS450h. www.zacarshow.co.za In this week's episode, your favourite motoring podcast hosts the regular crew for some Frankfurt news. Nothing new, but just highlighting some of the more important and funkier models that were unveiled. Also: Chevy Cruze, BMW 323 and Lexus GS450h. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-51 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-50 01:05:30 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 50 of ZACS brings us some more pre-Frankfurt 2009 news, but most importantly we review THREE cars in this bumper episode. A Lumina Ute, Golf 6 GTI and a Mini JCW. Vrooooom! www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 50 of ZACS brings us some more pre-Frankfurt 2009 news, but most importantly we review THREE cars in this bumper episode. A Lumina Ute, Golf 6 GTI and a Mini JCW. Vrooooom! www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-50 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-49 01:08:58 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Welcome to the 49th recording of the ZA Car Show. This is a very full week packed with international and, of course, breaking local news news. We suspect if manufacturers actually launched cars at auto shows instead of leaking pictures on the 'net, half of the sparkle will not be lost at the actual events. Jeep kindly gave ZACS a Jeep J8 for a bit of a comparative test...with a Suzuki Jimny, we're still trying to work out of we are surprised about the Jimny or the Jeep both of which equally thrilled when thrown into ridiculous off-road situations. www.zacarshow.co.za Welcome to the 49th recording of the ZA Car Show. This is a very full week packed with international and, of course, breaking local news news. We suspect if manufacturers actually launched cars at auto shows instead of leaking pictures on the 'net, half of the sparkle will not be lost at the actual events. Jeep kindly gave ZACS a Jeep J8 for a bit of a comparative test...with a Suzuki Jimny, we're still trying to work out of we are surprised about the Jimny or the Jeep both of which equally thrilled when thrown into ridiculous off-road situations. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-49 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-48 00:54:18 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Wow we're already at Episode 48. The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) bursar, Richard Macaskill joins us this week to see another side of motoring journalism and even brought with some of his own news and insights.  We are without Tuck this week while he struggles to get his race car ready. We told him ha cannot be referred to as the tame/professional racing driver if he doesn't actually ply his skills anymore. It was motivation enough to get him back on the track. www.zacarshow.co.za Wow we're already at Episode 48. The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) bursar, Richard Macaskill joins us this week to see another side of motoring journalism and even brought with some of his own news and insights.  We are without Tuck this week while he struggles to get his race car ready. We told him ha cannot be referred to as the tame/professional racing driver if he doesn't actually ply his skills anymore. It was motivation enough to get him back on the track. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-48 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-47 00:58:21 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show As we near our one year anniversary we find that ZACS has matured a little bit. For instance, Trevors, Patrick and Christo go on this week about road safety, roof strength and Bentleys, while garish colours and strange paint jobs seem to dissapoint. Oh my, what has become of these four crazy car nuts? www.zacarshow.co.za As we near our one year anniversary we find that ZACS has matured a little bit. For instance, Trevors, Patrick and Christo go on this week about road safety, roof strength and Bentleys, while garish colours and strange paint jobs seem to dissapoint. Oh my, what has become of these four crazy car nuts? www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-47 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-46 00:52:13 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Patrick, Tuck, Trevor and Christo are back in another nail-biting episode of ZA Car Show. This week they talk hybrids, turbos, seatbelts, steering wheels and six other kinds of crap! Okay, not really. Some of it is alleged to be "useful information". www.zacarshow.co.za Patrick, Tuck, Trevor and Christo are back in another nail-biting episode of ZA Car Show. This week they talk hybrids, turbos, seatbelts, steering wheels and six other kinds of crap! Okay, not really. Some of it is alleged to be "useful information". www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-46 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-45 00:52:13 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show More apologies for another late show. In a double dose of bad luck, our recording kit failed us and we were unable to get the interview with our guest for the evening, Des Fenner. This week our hybrid expert is on leave which saves us from focussing too much on the environment and instead ponder about the stupidness of the evergreen Citi Golf from VW, some green BMWs, a pretty Merc station wagon and some Audi prices. We also go off-roading in a Jeep Wranger Rubicon and Land Rover Defender 110 SVX60. www.zacarshow.co.za More apologies for another late show. In a double dose of bad luck, our recording kit failed us and we were unable to get the interview with our guest for the evening, Des Fenner. This week our hybrid expert is on leave which saves us from focussing too much on the environment and instead ponder about the stupidness of the evergreen Citi Golf from VW, some green BMWs, a pretty Merc station wagon and some Audi prices. We also go off-roading in a Jeep Wranger Rubicon and Land Rover Defender 110 SVX60. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-45 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-44 00:59:22 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Firstly, apologies for putting up this episode later than usual. Starting with episode 45 - recording tonight - we will upload and post episodes within 12 hours of recording. The freshest news from SA's only motoring podcast, just like you'd expect. There's also a little something in the works for our 1st birthday. Watch this space. Coming at you this week with the mad flavour of ZACS which is high in auto news insight an opinion and low in Christohydrates. The truth is Christo was swanning about on the Port Elizabeth Riviera, South Africa testing the new VW Passat CC (sorry we're not allowed to call it a Passat anymore). www.zacarshow.co.za Firstly, apologies for putting up this episode later than usual. Starting with episode 45 - recording tonight - we will upload and post episodes within 12 hours of recording. The freshest news from SA's only motoring podcast, just like you'd expect. There's also a little something in the works for our 1st birthday. Watch this space. Coming at you this week with the mad flavour of ZACS which is high in auto news insight an opinion and low in Christohydrates. The truth is Christo was swanning about on the Port Elizabeth Riviera, South Africa testing the new VW Passat CC (sorry we're not allowed to call it a Passat anymore). www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-44 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-43 00:59:22 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 43 of ZA Car Show was recorded on Audi's 100th birthday!. It also has some electric news: Mercedes' confirmation of the SLS AMG in full electric trim along with another battery-powered vehicle. Then there's a review of a left-field vehicle choice: the Chrysler 300C SRT8. We also review the Renault Sandero and Renault Logan - cost-effective motoring, but at what real-world price? www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 43 of ZA Car Show was recorded on Audi's 100th birthday!. It also has some electric news: Mercedes' confirmation of the SLS AMG in full electric trim along with another battery-powered vehicle. Then there's a review of a left-field vehicle choice: the Chrysler 300C SRT8. We also review the Renault Sandero and Renault Logan - cost-effective motoring, but at what real-world price? www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-43 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-42 01:05:13 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 42 brings with it a number of challe... Nope, the same crew are in full force and this week they've got news from Jaguar and Chrysler, launch reports from Alfa Romeo and Lexus, and reviews of two very different cars. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 42 brings with it a number of challe... Nope, the same crew are in full force and this week they've got news from Jaguar and Chrysler, launch reports from Alfa Romeo and Lexus, and reviews of two very different cars. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-42 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-41 01:01:16 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show We had fun this past week. Tuck was off at an SA Racing Legends dinner the night we recorded the show and we had to record without him. We're still not quite sure how he managed to get that right, just how we're not sure what Aston was thinking when it decided to launch a mini-car. However, in the week that was, there were a couple of tight models released from BMW. Some interesting cars too. The three-strong team get to do without Tuck's butting-in, once again managing to disagree on model launches and two of the road tests of very different cars. www.zacarshow.co.za We had fun this past week. Tuck was off at an SA Racing Legends dinner the night we recorded the show and we had to record without him. We're still not quite sure how he managed to get that right, just how we're not sure what Aston was thinking when it decided to launch a mini-car. However, in the week that was, there were a couple of tight models released from BMW. Some interesting cars too. The three-strong team get to do without Tuck's butting-in, once again managing to disagree on model launches and two of the road tests of very different cars. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-41 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-40 00:56:46 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show We've been doing this podcast thing for almost as long as Trevor Tuck owned crazy mommy vans. The insanity of it has gotten to him and he's had to take a leave of absence. He will also tell you never to buy French cars, so we decided to see if we could push him over the edge by giving him a Renault Logan to use while his Peugeot dies a slow death. It's no wonder he decided to miss the show this week. So, for the third week running we have a crew of three, Christo, Patrick and Trevor, who wish that they don't have to discuss the international auto industry misery for much longer. We have to give it to Audi though for releasing teaser images of a sedan version of its coupe version of its sedan. Very clever . The team also reviews the 2009 BMW 520d - something that surprised us all - and wrap it up with the Daihatsu Terios, which is also surprising becuase it's not a good one. www.zacarshow.co.za We've been doing this podcast thing for almost as long as Trevor Tuck owned crazy mommy vans. The insanity of it has gotten to him and he's had to take a leave of absence. He will also tell you never to buy French cars, so we decided to see if we could push him over the edge by giving him a Renault Logan to use while his Peugeot dies a slow death. It's no wonder he decided to miss the show this week. So, for the third week running we have a crew of three, Christo, Patrick and Trevor, who wish that they don't have to discuss the international auto industry misery for much longer. We have to give it to Audi though for releasing teaser images of a sedan version of its coupe version of its sedan. Very clever . The team also reviews the 2009 BMW 520d - something that surprised us all - and wrap it up with the Daihatsu Terios, which is also surprising becuase it's not a good one. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-40 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-39 01:12:45 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show We've been doing this podcast thing for almost as long as Trevor Tuck owned crazy mommy vans. The insanity of it has gotten to him and he's had to take a leave of absence. He will also tell you never to buy French cars, so we decided to see if we could push him over the edge by giving him a Renault Logan to use while his Peugeot dies a slow death. It's no wonder he decided to miss the show this week. So, for the third week running we have a crew of three, Christo, Patrick and Trevor, who wish that they don't have to discuss the international auto industry misery for much longer. We have to give it to Audi though for releasing teaser images of a sedan version of its coupe version of its sedan. Very clever . The team also reviews the 2009 BMW 520d - something that surprised us all - and wrap it up with the Daihatsu Terios, which is also surprising becuase it's not a good one. www.zacarshow.co.za We've been doing this podcast thing for almost as long as Trevor Tuck owned crazy mommy vans. The insanity of it has gotten to him and he's had to take a leave of absence. He will also tell you never to buy French cars, so we decided to see if we could push him over the edge by giving him a Renault Logan to use while his Peugeot dies a slow death. It's no wonder he decided to miss the show this week. So, for the third week running we have a crew of three, Christo, Patrick and Trevor, who wish that they don't have to discuss the international auto industry misery for much longer. We have to give it to Audi though for releasing teaser images of a sedan version of its coupe version of its sedan. Very clever . The team also reviews the 2009 BMW 520d - something that surprised us all - and wrap it up with the Daihatsu Terios, which is also surprising becuase it's not a good one. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-39 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-38 00:59:10 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Finally after all the bunking by various members of the ZA Car Show crew we have a full house of Patrick, Christo and Trevors. The doom and gloom of the auto industry is...well...gloomy, so we dicided to all but ignore it and talk about happy things instead. Happy things in our books include: auto CEOs who know nothing about cars, Renault being cautioned in China for producing unsafe cars (oh the irony) and a right royal fight between the team over the Nissan 370Z. www.zacarshow.co.za Finally after all the bunking by various members of the ZA Car Show crew we have a full house of Patrick, Christo and Trevors. The doom and gloom of the auto industry is...well...gloomy, so we dicided to all but ignore it and talk about happy things instead. Happy things in our books include: auto CEOs who know nothing about cars, Renault being cautioned in China for producing unsafe cars (oh the irony) and a right royal fight between the team over the Nissan 370Z. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-38 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-37 00:56:00 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show This June 9th episode of ZA Car Show only has three of the regulars - our dear news reader, Trevor van de Ven, is absent. Apparently he had "real work" to do. But the show must go on! Included in this solemn and serious episode are the Jaguar XF, BMW M3 Edition, Peugeot 5008. We also talk about the launch of the BMW Z4, which Christo attended, and throw around a bit of conjecture to see why BMW's newest sports model has gone a bit soft... www.zacarshow.co.za This June 9th episode of ZA Car Show only has three of the regulars - our dear news reader, Trevor van de Ven, is absent. Apparently he had "real work" to do. But the show must go on! Included in this solemn and serious episode are the Jaguar XF, BMW M3 Edition, Peugeot 5008. We also talk about the launch of the BMW Z4, which Christo attended, and throw around a bit of conjecture to see why BMW's newest sports model has gone a bit soft... www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-37 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-36 01:00:56 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show Three up, the team is without Christo van Gemert this week in a show that it filled with opinion and news. This past week we saw GM on its last legs as a solvent company, Porsche with some dodgy financials and hidden loans and number of smaller brands looking for buyers. We also take a look into the local motoring news, hold off on the review of the BMW Z4 and deliver our driving impressions on the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI, an SUV that we wanted to hate. www.zacarshow.co.za Three up, the team is without Christo van Gemert this week in a show that it filled with opinion and news. This past week we saw GM on its last legs as a solvent company, Porsche with some dodgy financials and hidden loans and number of smaller brands looking for buyers. We also take a look into the local motoring news, hold off on the review of the BMW Z4 and deliver our driving impressions on the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI, an SUV that we wanted to hate. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-36 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-35 01:00:42 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show In episode 35 of ZA Car Show, the crew talk about some electric cars from America, the new Z4 and the Scirocco R. They also go on to review the Audi A6 3.0TDI - which leads to a find-a-car challenge: a R50 000 √ºbersaloon. www.zacarshow.co.za In episode 35 of ZA Car Show, the crew talk about some electric cars from America, the new Z4 and the Scirocco R. They also go on to review the Audi A6 3.0TDI - which leads to a find-a-car challenge: a R50 000 √ºbersaloon. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-35 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-34 00:57:34 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show If pulling teeth was any fun, we would have done so in this episode of ZACS. Following a quiet week in local and global news, the team of Trevors, Christo and Patrick reflect on the ailing auto industry, which seems as dead as the sales volumes in South Africa. The guys, after some packed shows of late, also [finally] deliver reviews on two dramatically different cars which they had on test: the 2009 Ford Ikon 1.6 Ambiente and 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.7. www.zacarshow.co.za If pulling teeth was any fun, we would have done so in this episode of ZACS. Following a quiet week in local and global news, the team of Trevors, Christo and Patrick reflect on the ailing auto industry, which seems as dead as the sales volumes in South Africa. The guys, after some packed shows of late, also [finally] deliver reviews on two dramatically different cars which they had on test: the 2009 Ford Ikon 1.6 Ambiente and 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.7. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-34 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-33 01:03:54 Mon, 11 May 2009 17:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show While Chrysler's global CEO lines up in the unemployment queue, deciding what to do once he is finally escorted out of his office, FIAT's CEO is looking forward to the new corner office at the US auto giant. Back home the ZACS team is joined by Richard Sloman, Public Relations manager for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge South Africa. What does the future hold for the auto maker in the world markets, we answer the questions. www.zacarshow.co.za While Chrysler's global CEO lines up in the unemployment queue, deciding what to do once he is finally escorted out of his office, FIAT's CEO is looking forward to the new corner office at the US auto giant. Back home the ZACS team is joined by Richard Sloman, Public Relations manager for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge South Africa. What does the future hold for the auto maker in the world markets, we answer the questions. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-33 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-32 00:49:33 Mon, 4 May 2009 09:00:00 +0200 ZA Car Show The end of April, despite the countless holidays and only 12 or so full working days, sees not only the team of Trevors, Christo and Patrick wondering how they are going to cope with the next five days work week, but the motor industry in general remains a state of turmoil. The team put forward thier plans for survival, although if you've heard their car reviews, this could be interesting. ZA Car Show also discusses some new motoring concepts soon to launch in South Africa together with the all new Volkswagen Golf, or is it..? www.zacarshow.co.za The end of April, despite the countless holidays and only 12 or so full working days, sees not only the team of Trevors, Christo and Patrick wondering how they are going to cope with the next five days work week, but the motor industry in general remains a state of turmoil. The team put forward thier plans for survival, although if you've heard their car reviews, this could be interesting. ZA Car Show also discusses some new motoring concepts soon to launch in South Africa together with the all new Volkswagen Golf, or is it..? www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-32 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-31 00:44:18 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show With a crazy week filled with public holidays and very little news the ZA Car Show Team convene to talk about the latest goings on in the executive car space which doesn't seem to have been affected by the recession, car prices in South Africa and whether or not we could actually afford to buy the cars we would like these days. www.zacarshow.co.za With a crazy week filled with public holidays and very little news the ZA Car Show Team convene to talk about the latest goings on in the executive car space which doesn't seem to have been affected by the recession, car prices in South Africa and whether or not we could actually afford to buy the cars we would like these days. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-31 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-30 01:02:58 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Can you belive that its been 30 weeks since the podcast has begun? It's been a great journey so far and this week the regular crew of Patrick Gearing, Christo van Gemert and the Trevors Tuck and van de Ven give their take on the global auto crisis and developments while talking car tech, VW Scirocco, some cool FREE technology from Garmin (EcoRoute) and more... www.zacarshow.co.za Can you belive that its been 30 weeks since the podcast has begun? It's been a great journey so far and this week the regular crew of Patrick Gearing, Christo van Gemert and the Trevors Tuck and van de Ven give their take on the global auto crisis and developments while talking car tech, VW Scirocco, some cool FREE technology from Garmin (EcoRoute) and more... www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-30 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-29 00:49:46 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show The vanilla crew are back with plain ice-creams and lots of news. We chat about the state of the auto industry locally and globally, peppering opinion with our no-good reviews. Despite the doom and gloom there appears to be a wave of new model launches, some in South Africa and others soon to arrive on these tumultuous shores. www.zacarshow.co.za The vanilla crew are back with plain ice-creams and lots of news. We chat about the state of the auto industry locally and globally, peppering opinion with our no-good reviews. Despite the doom and gloom there appears to be a wave of new model launches, some in South Africa and others soon to arrive on these tumultuous shores. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-29 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-28 00:58:05 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 28 of ZA Car Show brings the regular four together, along with South African motorsport legend, Anthony Taylor. Amongst talk of motorsport and Formula 1, we also look at the new demerit license system, review a VW Tiguan 1.4TSI, and answer a listener's pressing question. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 28 of ZA Car Show brings the regular four together, along with South African motorsport legend, Anthony Taylor. Amongst talk of motorsport and Formula 1, we also look at the new demerit license system, review a VW Tiguan 1.4TSI, and answer a listener's pressing question. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-28 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-27 00:58:36 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show We have a guest on our show this week. Its automotive photographer Waldo Swiegers who joins the team to talk about cars, and his take on automotive design and photography. We also get into the latest news from South Africa and the rest of the world, while Tuck manages to press everyone's buttons again. The SA Car of the Year was announced - the Honda Accord - while we review the Audi S3 Sportback. www.zacarshow.co.za We have a guest on our show this week. Its automotive photographer Waldo Swiegers who joins the team to talk about cars, and his take on automotive design and photography. We also get into the latest news from South Africa and the rest of the world, while Tuck manages to press everyone's buttons again. The SA Car of the Year was announced - the Honda Accord - while we review the Audi S3 Sportback. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-27 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-26 01:05:29 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show This week we hit the road for officially celebrating half a year of podcasts with Episode 26 and an Audi TTS. South Africa's minibus taxi drivers were up in arms as arrests came thick and fast for road transgressions and while they were being thrown in the chookie, Honda was silently launching a new model while Christo tried his hardest to be taken seriously in a convertible Audi TT. www.zacarshow.co.za This week we hit the road for officially celebrating half a year of podcasts with Episode 26 and an Audi TTS. South Africa's minibus taxi drivers were up in arms as arrests came thick and fast for road transgressions and while they were being thrown in the chookie, Honda was silently launching a new model while Christo tried his hardest to be taken seriously in a convertible Audi TT. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-26 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-25 00:49:59 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show To celebrate our 25th episode, we pretend we went to Geneva and report back on the latest models. The economic recession's full effects are felt as Aston Martin launches its R15-million (one million Euro) supercar, the 1-77. Lamborghini has the Murcielago SV, Rolls Royce a baby Phantom and Spyker a fantastic-looking model called the Aileron. Christo gets excited about the new Chevrolet Spark, and the team reviews the Renault Twingo 1.2 Dynamique+ www.zacarshow.co.za To celebrate our 25th episode, we pretend we went to Geneva and report back on the latest models. The economic recession's full effects are felt as Aston Martin launches its R15-million (one million Euro) supercar, the 1-77. Lamborghini has the Murcielago SV, Rolls Royce a baby Phantom and Spyker a fantastic-looking model called the Aileron. Christo gets excited about the new Chevrolet Spark, and the team reviews the Renault Twingo 1.2 Dynamique+ www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-25 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-24 00:49:59 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Heading rapidly for a full half-year of motoring podcasts, the team of Trevor van de Ven, Christo van Gemert, Patrick Gearing and Trevor Tuck take a look at some local motoring news in South Africa from its motor sportsman of the year to the two South African built supercars and budget cars. Are you in the market to buy an SUV? Listen to this podcast to get some opinons on you should rather be buying the Honda Accord Touring. www.zacarshow.co.za Heading rapidly for a full half-year of motoring podcasts, the team of Trevor van de Ven, Christo van Gemert, Patrick Gearing and Trevor Tuck take a look at some local motoring news in South Africa from its motor sportsman of the year to the two South African built supercars and budget cars. Are you in the market to buy an SUV? Listen to this podcast to get some opinons on you should rather be buying the Honda Accord Touring. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-24 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-23 00:49:30 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 23 of ZA Car Show, and our second week with the new intro theme. Doesn't it just sound grand? Perhaps not as grand as our content line-up, with Patrick, Christo and the Trevors talking about some pre-Geneva launches, Subaru's lower-priced WRX hatch and reviews on the Honda Jazz, as well as the facelifted A3 Sportback TDI: a car that can park itself. www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 23 of ZA Car Show, and our second week with the new intro theme. Doesn't it just sound grand? Perhaps not as grand as our content line-up, with Patrick, Christo and the Trevors talking about some pre-Geneva launches, Subaru's lower-priced WRX hatch and reviews on the Honda Jazz, as well as the facelifted A3 Sportback TDI: a car that can park itself. www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-23 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-22 00:40:46 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show We're rapidly heading towards a half a year's worth of podcasts and luckilly the manufacturers are starting to take note. Not only is ZA Car breaking more news than any other traditional motoring media in South Africa, but we are even reporting more accurately - more about that in Episode 23 next week. The team covers new car news from around the world and the team gives you a couple of thoughts on the new Ford Fiesta 1.6 3-door Titanium which we all got to drive. In this episode we discuss: BMW wins Wallpaper award Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY MINI Cooper Convertible JCW Facelift: Ford Ikon New Car Launch: Volvo XC60 Driven: Ford Fiesta 1.6 Titanium 3 Door www.zacarshow.co.za We're rapidly heading towards a half a year's worth of podcasts and luckilly the manufacturers are starting to take note. Not only is ZA Car breaking more news than any other traditional motoring media in South Africa, but we are even reporting more accurately - more about that in Episode 23 next week. The team covers new car news from around the world and the team gives you a couple of thoughts on the new Ford Fiesta 1.6 3-door Titanium which we all got to drive. In this episode we discuss: BMW wins Wallpaper award Mercedes Benz C180 BlueEFFICIENCY MINI Cooper Convertible JCW Facelift: Ford Ikon New Car Launch: Volvo XC60 Driven: Ford Fiesta 1.6 Titanium 3 Door www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-22 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-21 00:56:14 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show We've reached our 21st episode milestone and celebrate with one of our most fun shows to-date. We discuss the latest news from the auto industry including the resignation of Chris Bangle who's leaving to design ...er...bangles; the Renault Clio Facelift and revival of the Citroen DS badge. The team also reviews the surprisingly good FIAT Grande Punto TJet and Audi A3 Convertible while wrapping it all up with by announcing the winner of the TomTom competition and helping a listener choose a car. Very entertaining, even if we have to say so ourselves. A very pretty Frenchy Show Notes, links to other stories and more after the jump Chris Bangle hands BMW back his French curves and clutch pencils Citroen revives DS badging - the original "Goddess" Renault Clio III Facelift Pirelli, Brembo and Magnetti Marelli develop a very clever tyre technology Ford rumoured to be in talks to sell Volvo to China's Geely... (Geely denies it) Geely sales fail so badly in South Africa, it pulls out And in other sad news, VW will be fitting an Airbag to the Citi Golf - can you say "Granny in fishnet stockings?" Test Driven: Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 TJet (Specs and Media Release) Very pretty and surprisingly good Test Driven: Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Convertible A3 convertible harks back to old VW Golf Convertibles Listener query: What car for R2000 per month? Winner of the Tom Tom competition is Cobus Kruger from Kempton Park. Thanks for all the entries, there are more competitions to come in future episodes. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za We've reached our 21st episode milestone and celebrate with one of our most fun shows to-date. We discuss the latest news from the auto industry including the resignation of Chris Bangle who's leaving to design ...er...bangles; the Renault Clio Facelift and revival of the Citroen DS badge. The team also reviews the surprisingly good FIAT Grande Punto TJet and Audi A3 Convertible while wrapping it all up with by announcing the winner of the TomTom competition and helping a listener choose a car. Very entertaining, even if we have to say so ourselves. A very pretty Frenchy Show Notes, links to other stories and more after the jump Chris Bangle hands BMW back his French curves and clutch pencils Citroen revives DS badging - the original "Goddess" Renault Clio III Facelift Pirelli, Brembo and Magnetti Marelli develop a very clever tyre technology Ford rumoured to be in talks to sell Volvo to China's Geely... (Geely denies it) Geely sales fail so badly in South Africa, it pulls out And in other sad news, VW will be fitting an Airbag to the Citi Golf - can you say "Granny in fishnet stockings?" Test Driven: Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 TJet (Specs and Media Release) Very pretty and surprisingly good Test Driven: Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Convertible A3 convertible harks back to old VW Golf Convertibles Listener query: What car for R2000 per month? Winner of the Tom Tom competition is Cobus Kruger from Kempton Park. Thanks for all the entries, there are more competitions to come in future episodes. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-21 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-20 00:37:58 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show We are missing some Hybrid Gearing in Episode 20, but Trevor Tuck, Trevor van de Ven and Christo van Gemert while the rest of the auto lovers are attending the MPH with TopGear show in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this show we discuss: Honda F1's bailout request to the British Government A superfast biofuel Bentley Porsche GT3 RS South African Car of the Year World Car of the Year Performance Car of the Year David Piper International/Legends of the Nine Hour at Zwartkops raceway in Pretoria, South Africa Your last chance to win a TomTom One V4 GPS - Competition closes 3 February at 12h00 And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za We are missing some Hybrid Gearing in Episode 20, but Trevor Tuck, Trevor van de Ven and Christo van Gemert while the rest of the auto lovers are attending the MPH with TopGear show in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this show we discuss: Honda F1's bailout request to the British Government A superfast biofuel Bentley Porsche GT3 RS South African Car of the Year World Car of the Year Performance Car of the Year David Piper International/Legends of the Nine Hour at Zwartkops raceway in Pretoria, South Africa Your last chance to win a TomTom One V4 GPS - Competition closes 3 February at 12h00 And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-20 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-19 00:53:36 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show The second instalment of motoring tomfoolery for the year has the team covering a lot of news form the global motoring industry. From the law and legislation on to mergers and aquistions - this is not a financial business show just more of the same opinion from Christo, Patrick and the Trevors. In this episode we discuss: Fiat has announced that it would like a 35% stake in Chrysler - what are the ramifications? Fiat 300C's, Dodge Californias or Alfa Romeo RAMs? Ford announces its Powershift transmission - DSG for the non-jargonheads AMG expresses its interest in more environmentally friendly power antics. Can we expect Diesel or Electric AMGs? License plate legislation, the good, the bad and the short sighted...[via IOL Motoring] Car Insurance, the UK crushes unlicensed cars, South Africa puts them on the roads New Car Launch: FIAT Grande Punto T-Jet, a very good looking alternative a VW Polo Win a TomTom One V4 GPS: Details inside And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za The second instalment of motoring tomfoolery for the year has the team covering a lot of news form the global motoring industry. From the law and legislation on to mergers and aquistions - this is not a financial business show just more of the same opinion from Christo, Patrick and the Trevors. In this episode we discuss: Fiat has announced that it would like a 35% stake in Chrysler - what are the ramifications? Fiat 300C's, Dodge Californias or Alfa Romeo RAMs? Ford announces its Powershift transmission - DSG for the non-jargonheads AMG expresses its interest in more environmentally friendly power antics. Can we expect Diesel or Electric AMGs? License plate legislation, the good, the bad and the short sighted...[via IOL Motoring] Car Insurance, the UK crushes unlicensed cars, South Africa puts them on the roads New Car Launch: FIAT Grande Punto T-Jet, a very good looking alternative a VW Polo Win a TomTom One V4 GPS: Details inside And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-19 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-18 00:52:34 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:00:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Welcome to the first episode of ZACS for 2009. We‚Äö√Ñ√¥re all back safe and sound and in this show we discuss the North American International Auto Show 2009 (NAIAS 2009), chat about cars and what makes people buy the ‚Äö√Ñ√≤wrong ones‚Äö√Ñ√¥ and also give you our driving impressions of the Kia Pro_Ceed and Hyundai i10 1.2 Show notes North American International Auto Show 2009 - The Detroit Auto Show launches more models than ever before. More of the same is what it really was. Chrysler 200C EV Dodge Circuit ENVI - can you say Lotus Chrysler Voyager EV Jeep Wrangler EV Lexus HS250h VW Concept Bluesport And many more‚Äö√Ѭ∂ for more news go here and here Alfa Romeo‚Äö√Ñ√¥s CEO resigns You bought the wrong car‚Äö√Ѭ∂what makes it wrong? This debate can carry on for pages, what do you think makes cars ‚Äö√Ñ√∫right‚Äö√Ñ√π or ‚Äö√Ñ√∫wrong‚Äö√Ñ√π? Test Driven: Hyundai i10 1.2 High-Spec Test Driven: Kia Pro_Ceed Win a TomTom One V4 GPS. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za Welcome to the first episode of ZACS for 2009. We‚Äö√Ñ√¥re all back safe and sound and in this show we discuss the North American International Auto Show 2009 (NAIAS 2009), chat about cars and what makes people buy the ‚Äö√Ñ√≤wrong ones‚Äö√Ñ√¥ and also give you our driving impressions of the Kia Pro_Ceed and Hyundai i10 1.2 Show notes North American International Auto Show 2009 - The Detroit Auto Show launches more models than ever before. More of the same is what it really was. Chrysler 200C EV Dodge Circuit ENVI - can you say Lotus Chrysler Voyager EV Jeep Wrangler EV Lexus HS250h VW Concept Bluesport And many more‚Äö√Ѭ∂ for more news go here and here Alfa Romeo‚Äö√Ñ√¥s CEO resigns You bought the wrong car‚Äö√Ѭ∂what makes it wrong? This debate can carry on for pages, what do you think makes cars ‚Äö√Ñ√∫right‚Äö√Ñ√π or ‚Äö√Ñ√∫wrong‚Äö√Ñ√π? Test Driven: Hyundai i10 1.2 High-Spec Test Driven: Kia Pro_Ceed Win a TomTom One V4 GPS. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-18 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-traveltips 00:32:27 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:00:30 +0200 ZA Car Show st time in 2008, the ZA Car Show team (with some help from the CarToday forum) helps out with some really useful and amusing travel tips. Drive safe! Thanks for your support in 2008 - next year will hopefully see us cover even more motoring events, news, launches, sport and even feature a couple of motoring personalities. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za st time in 2008, the ZA Car Show team (with some help from the CarToday forum) helps out with some really useful and amusing travel tips. Drive safe! Thanks for your support in 2008 - next year will hopefully see us cover even more motoring events, news, launches, sport and even feature a couple of motoring personalities. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-traveltips no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-17 01:05:22 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show We‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•re back on track coming at you with the great sounds of smooth soothing voices‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√묨‚àÇwho are we trying to kid? The regular team of Trevor Squared, Patrick Gearing and Christo van Gemert do a final wrapup of the show for 2008. There is a competition giveaway of a TomTom One V4 which we will detail in a separate post together with some really insightful banter. In this episode we discuss: The US auto industry bailout plan, there is hope for Chrysler and GM or is there? Update: GM could be bankrupt within weeks Tesla the electric car people beg for dough Volvo announce plans for a micro-hybrid for 2011‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√묨‚àÇwhile Ford enters discussions to sell the car brand to the Chinese Volkswagen Golf VI pricing for SA. Some good some bad, suddenly the Scirocco will be the pick for hot hatch fans Mercedes-Benz E-Class pictures leaked Audi R8 V10 revealed. V10 Power sourced from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, but why not a diesel V12? Formula one standardising engines, tender issued to Cosworth; is this the move that saves the A1 GP? Race of Champions 2008 this weekend 14 December, no not the breakfast of champions ZACS Challenge: Choose a hot/warm hatch for under R220 000 And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za We‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•re back on track coming at you with the great sounds of smooth soothing voices‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√묨‚àÇwho are we trying to kid? The regular team of Trevor Squared, Patrick Gearing and Christo van Gemert do a final wrapup of the show for 2008. There is a competition giveaway of a TomTom One V4 which we will detail in a separate post together with some really insightful banter. In this episode we discuss: The US auto industry bailout plan, there is hope for Chrysler and GM or is there? Update: GM could be bankrupt within weeks Tesla the electric car people beg for dough Volvo announce plans for a micro-hybrid for 2011‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√묨‚àÇwhile Ford enters discussions to sell the car brand to the Chinese Volkswagen Golf VI pricing for SA. Some good some bad, suddenly the Scirocco will be the pick for hot hatch fans Mercedes-Benz E-Class pictures leaked Audi R8 V10 revealed. V10 Power sourced from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, but why not a diesel V12? Formula one standardising engines, tender issued to Cosworth; is this the move that saves the A1 GP? Race of Champions 2008 this weekend 14 December, no not the breakfast of champions ZACS Challenge: Choose a hot/warm hatch for under R220 000 And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-17 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-16 00:56:20 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show After what seems like a hiatus with the mishap of Episode 16, we are back in full force (kind of) with a show packed with new car news (surprisingly) and some car reviews. In episode 16 we discuss: The Audi A5 Convertible. A5 = handsome; A5 convertible = pretty The King Of The Mountain event held on the Gydo Pass in the Western Cape- when a motorsport spectacle goes wrong. Shocking MINI unveils the new convertible - is it new, it's so hard to tell these days? The four-door supercar, Porsche Panamera (Flash version) or non flash news SA's NAAMSA figures for November 2008. Shocking. For the long media release, click on this coloured word, but rather listen to the show Toyota sells dangerous Hiluxes, and provides a solution: new tyres. SA Car of the Year 2009, the nominees are...[drum roll] Test Driven: Facelift Ford Focus ST And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za After what seems like a hiatus with the mishap of Episode 16, we are back in full force (kind of) with a show packed with new car news (surprisingly) and some car reviews. In episode 16 we discuss: The Audi A5 Convertible. A5 = handsome; A5 convertible = pretty The King Of The Mountain event held on the Gydo Pass in the Western Cape- when a motorsport spectacle goes wrong. Shocking MINI unveils the new convertible - is it new, it's so hard to tell these days? The four-door supercar, Porsche Panamera (Flash version) or non flash news SA's NAAMSA figures for November 2008. Shocking. For the long media release, click on this coloured word, but rather listen to the show Toyota sells dangerous Hiluxes, and provides a solution: new tyres. SA Car of the Year 2009, the nominees are...[drum roll] Test Driven: Facelift Ford Focus ST And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-16 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-15 00:39:09 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show This week the ZA Car Show team went to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit where the revival of the Castrol 9-hour Endurance Race took place. They discuss the history of the race, some of the famous race drivers and historic cars present at the event. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za This week the ZA Car Show team went to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit where the revival of the Castrol 9-hour Endurance Race took place. They discuss the history of the race, some of the famous race drivers and historic cars present at the event. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-15 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-14 00:50:11 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show This week the ZACS team tackle the European Car of the Year, have a look at the vehicles eligible for South African of the year and discuss GM‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s fate - the American auto-builder is looking for a bailout from the US government. In this episiode: Chrysler South Africa offers Flex-Fuel vehicles with the 2009 Dodge Journey 2.7 V6. European Car of the Year 2009, these are the nominees: Alfa Romeo MiTo, Citro‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬•n C5, Ford Fiesta, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Renault M‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬©gane, ‚Äö√¢√†‚Äö√тĆkoda Superb, Volkswagen Golf. And the cars that didn‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•t make it: Audi A4, Audi Q5, BMW X6, BMW 7 Series, Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner, Citroen Nemo/Fiat Fiorino/Peugeot Bipper, Dacia Sandero, Dodge Journey, Ford Kuga, Honda Accord, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i10, Hyundai i800, Jaguar XF, Jeep Cherokee, Lancia Delta, Mazda6, Mercedes-Benz GLK, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Murano, Opel Agila/Suzuki Splash, Renault Kangoo, Renault Koleos, Seat Ibiza, Subaru Forester, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volvo XC60 South African Car of the Year speculation: ZACS guesss which might be the picks from local manufacturers, hedges bets and will check when the announcement is made 28 November 2008. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za This week the ZACS team tackle the European Car of the Year, have a look at the vehicles eligible for South African of the year and discuss GM‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s fate - the American auto-builder is looking for a bailout from the US government. In this episiode: Chrysler South Africa offers Flex-Fuel vehicles with the 2009 Dodge Journey 2.7 V6. European Car of the Year 2009, these are the nominees: Alfa Romeo MiTo, Citro‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬•n C5, Ford Fiesta, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Renault M‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬©gane, ‚Äö√¢√†‚Äö√тĆkoda Superb, Volkswagen Golf. And the cars that didn‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•t make it: Audi A4, Audi Q5, BMW X6, BMW 7 Series, Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner, Citroen Nemo/Fiat Fiorino/Peugeot Bipper, Dacia Sandero, Dodge Journey, Ford Kuga, Honda Accord, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i10, Hyundai i800, Jaguar XF, Jeep Cherokee, Lancia Delta, Mazda6, Mercedes-Benz GLK, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Murano, Opel Agila/Suzuki Splash, Renault Kangoo, Renault Koleos, Seat Ibiza, Subaru Forester, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volvo XC60 South African Car of the Year speculation: ZACS guesss which might be the picks from local manufacturers, hedges bets and will check when the announcement is made 28 November 2008. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-14 no http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-13 00:49:32 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 13 includes some new model launches for South Africa in the form of the Honda Jazz and Accord Touring plus BMW‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s face lifted 3-Series. We also have a review of the huge Audi A8 3.0TDI and pick our favourite highlights of the 2008 Johannesburg International Motorshow. In this week‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s episode we discuss: Lamborghini confirms Estoque production; surprise with engine choices, a diesel Lambo could be a reality Nissan‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s new 370Z, going the same way as the new Murano? We hope not‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√묨‚àÇ F1‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s New Champ (Lewis), McLaren haters ([Patrick and Tuck) and Obama‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s victory, the BMF had the idea first New Car Launch: BMW 3-Series facelift, 1500 new changes include a new iDrive system New Car Launch: Honda Jazz, set to set sales alight as the previous generation did? We also get all our facts wrong about the gearbox, it‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s just a regular five speed auto New Car Launch: Honda Accord Tourer Car Review: Audi A8 3.0TDi. Trevor van de Ven has a new-found love for Audi‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s diesels and wonders why it even bothers to sell big petrol engine versions JIMS: The ZACS crew choose their favourite highlights of the 2008 show. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 13 includes some new model launches for South Africa in the form of the Honda Jazz and Accord Touring plus BMW‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s face lifted 3-Series. We also have a review of the huge Audi A8 3.0TDI and pick our favourite highlights of the 2008 Johannesburg International Motorshow. In this week‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s episode we discuss: Lamborghini confirms Estoque production; surprise with engine choices, a diesel Lambo could be a reality Nissan‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s new 370Z, going the same way as the new Murano? We hope not‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√묨‚àÇ F1‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s New Champ (Lewis), McLaren haters ([Patrick and Tuck) and Obama‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s victory, the BMF had the idea first New Car Launch: BMW 3-Series facelift, 1500 new changes include a new iDrive system New Car Launch: Honda Jazz, set to set sales alight as the previous generation did? We also get all our facts wrong about the gearbox, it‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s just a regular five speed auto New Car Launch: Honda Accord Tourer Car Review: Audi A8 3.0TDi. Trevor van de Ven has a new-found love for Audi‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s diesels and wonders why it even bothers to sell big petrol engine versions JIMS: The ZACS crew choose their favourite highlights of the 2008 show. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/episode-13 no http://www.zacar.co.za/za-car-show-jims-special-day-2 00:29:34 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show The ZACS team report back on all the happenings, unveilings and news on the second day of the Johannesburg International Motor Show. Stands were visited, and here's what they saw: Cadillac Provoque Chevrolet Beat Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Orlando Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Honda Civic Type-R Honda Jazz Honda Accord Tourer Fiat Linea Land Rover Defender SVX Range Rover Autobiography Ford Fiesta Ford Focus Ford Ranger Mazda 2 Mazda 6 GWM Peri GWM Hover Limo Toyota Yaris TS Subaru Hyundai i10 Hyundai i20 Kia Soul Kia pro_cee'd Tata Indica Vista Proton Satria Neo turbo Bentley Speed Maserati Lotus Ferrari And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za The ZACS team report back on all the happenings, unveilings and news on the second day of the Johannesburg International Motor Show. Stands were visited, and here's what they saw: Cadillac Provoque Chevrolet Beat Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Orlando Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Honda Civic Type-R Honda Jazz Honda Accord Tourer Fiat Linea Land Rover Defender SVX Range Rover Autobiography Ford Fiesta Ford Focus Ford Ranger Mazda 2 Mazda 6 GWM Peri GWM Hover Limo Toyota Yaris TS Subaru Hyundai i10 Hyundai i20 Kia Soul Kia pro_cee'd Tata Indica Vista Proton Satria Neo turbo Bentley Speed Maserati Lotus Ferrari And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/za-car-show-jims-special-day-2 no http://www.zacar.co.za/za-car-show-jims-special-day-1 00:42:50 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show The ZA Car Show crew report back on day 1 of the Johannesburg International Motorshow. Media unveilings, world exclusives and more - they saw some fantastic new models that'll be making their way to South Africa in the next year. Some of the cars we looked at include the following: Mercedes Benz SL65 Black Series Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG Mercedes Benz Viano V6 Mercedes Benz BlueTec Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Mitsubishi Pajero Mitsubishi Evo X Prototype Chrysler Voyager Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Dodge Caliber Jeep Wrangler Jeep Compass Jeep Patriot BMW 7-series BMW X6 ActiveHybrid BMW M3 Renault Logan Renault Sandero Renault Koleos Renault Laguna Coupe Concept Renault Twingo Audi Q5 Audi TT-S Audi RS6 Audi S3 Sportback Volkswagen Scirocco Volkswagen Passat CC Volkswagen Up Concept Volkswagen Citi Wolf Koenigsegg CCXR Lexus LS600hL Lexus IS250 Sport Alfa Romeo MiTo Nissan GTR Nissan Nuvu Concept Nissan NP200 Daihatsu Materia DRD And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za The ZA Car Show crew report back on day 1 of the Johannesburg International Motorshow. Media unveilings, world exclusives and more - they saw some fantastic new models that'll be making their way to South Africa in the next year. Some of the cars we looked at include the following: Mercedes Benz SL65 Black Series Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG Mercedes Benz Viano V6 Mercedes Benz BlueTec Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Mitsubishi Pajero Mitsubishi Evo X Prototype Chrysler Voyager Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Dodge Caliber Jeep Wrangler Jeep Compass Jeep Patriot BMW 7-series BMW X6 ActiveHybrid BMW M3 Renault Logan Renault Sandero Renault Koleos Renault Laguna Coupe Concept Renault Twingo Audi Q5 Audi TT-S Audi RS6 Audi S3 Sportback Volkswagen Scirocco Volkswagen Passat CC Volkswagen Up Concept Volkswagen Citi Wolf Koenigsegg CCXR Lexus LS600hL Lexus IS250 Sport Alfa Romeo MiTo Nissan GTR Nissan Nuvu Concept Nissan NP200 Daihatsu Materia DRD And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://www.zacar.co.za/za-car-show-jims-special-day-1 no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-12/ 01:04:19 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Episode 12 of ZA Car Show with Christo van Gemert, Patrick Gearing Trevor Tuck and Trevor van de Ven covers some interesting news on the environmental front, from new hybrids, podcars and electric Porsches. We are also first to drive the new Ford Fiesta and play a sports car challenge. Episode 12 the ZACS team covers: New Cars: Toyota Prius Podcars The RUF electric [Porsche] 911 Electric cars and the silly things that manufacturers are having to build because electric cars are too quiet New Cars MINI E - electric car Fiat's new downloadable fuel economy tool: For Fiat drivers with Blue&Me only, sorry. New Cars: Ford's Focus RS Christo has pictures of the car in the flesh which we cannot share unfortunately Smart2Go city commute concept - ready for South Africa or not? New Car Drive: 2009 Ford Fiesta launch in South Africa ZACS challenge: Pick a sports car for under R500 000, sounds like a lot of money, trust ZACS there is not much to choose from. The results, again, are surprising. And finally the answer the Episode 11's challenge on rotary engines And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za Episode 12 of ZA Car Show with Christo van Gemert, Patrick Gearing Trevor Tuck and Trevor van de Ven covers some interesting news on the environmental front, from new hybrids, podcars and electric Porsches. We are also first to drive the new Ford Fiesta and play a sports car challenge. Episode 12 the ZACS team covers: New Cars: Toyota Prius Podcars The RUF electric [Porsche] 911 Electric cars and the silly things that manufacturers are having to build because electric cars are too quiet New Cars MINI E - electric car Fiat's new downloadable fuel economy tool: For Fiat drivers with Blue&Me only, sorry. New Cars: Ford's Focus RS Christo has pictures of the car in the flesh which we cannot share unfortunately Smart2Go city commute concept - ready for South Africa or not? New Car Drive: 2009 Ford Fiesta launch in South Africa ZACS challenge: Pick a sports car for under R500 000, sounds like a lot of money, trust ZACS there is not much to choose from. The results, again, are surprising. And finally the answer the Episode 11's challenge on rotary engines And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-12/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-11/ 01:06:04 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, sound quality of this recording may not be perfect. We experienced a glitch in our hardware and tried our best to salvage the recording. In episode11 of ZA Car Show, the team of Christo van Gemert, Patrick Gearing, Trevor Tuck and Trevor van de Ven (the hollow man) tackle another challenge, this time its executive family sedans for under R300 000. The team also goes over some new car news for SA a lot of other chats about everything mooring related. Renault launches the Renault Koleos in South Africa, the only car to talk all about the interior without actually showing any images of the interior Alfa reveals the 149 - a successor to the legendary 147 Mazda announces plans to develop a Renesis rotary engine that runs on hydrogen Listener challenge: What was the first production car in the world with a Wankel engine? ZACS Challenge: Family sedans for under R300 000 - once again, the results are surprising Visiting the licensing departments in South Africa reveal a couple of other surprises And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, sound quality of this recording may not be perfect. We experienced a glitch in our hardware and tried our best to salvage the recording. In episode11 of ZA Car Show, the team of Christo van Gemert, Patrick Gearing, Trevor Tuck and Trevor van de Ven (the hollow man) tackle another challenge, this time its executive family sedans for under R300 000. The team also goes over some new car news for SA a lot of other chats about everything mooring related. Renault launches the Renault Koleos in South Africa, the only car to talk all about the interior without actually showing any images of the interior Alfa reveals the 149 - a successor to the legendary 147 Mazda announces plans to develop a Renesis rotary engine that runs on hydrogen Listener challenge: What was the first production car in the world with a Wankel engine? ZACS Challenge: Family sedans for under R300 000 - once again, the results are surprising Visiting the licensing departments in South Africa reveal a couple of other surprises And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-11/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-10/ 01:00:24 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show This week we celebrate our 10th episode and to commemorate 10 weeks of you listening to us talk about cars we thought we would cover some top tens. We also run through some new technology and model launches With is this week, we have the full crew fuelled up on coffee and euphoria for actually having made it ten weeks. Our wives and girlfriends sigh, while we look forward to the next couple of hundred shows. In this episode 10 we discuss: * New technology: Ford announces the Ford MyKey in the 'States. Great technology for controlling your little ones, listen for more... * Ferrari California is launched at the Paris Motor Show...or is it the Hyundai Tiburon * Are cars with animals in their crests good sellers and a sign of quality... * What's on display at the Johannesburg International Motorshow, ZACS speculates what Mercedes-Benz is alluding to they are also a bit loopy and just sending out the 2006 media release... * Crazy options on cars * Top ten most gay cars * Test Driven: Land Rover Defender 90 - the choice of advernturers like Kingsley Holgate And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za This week we celebrate our 10th episode and to commemorate 10 weeks of you listening to us talk about cars we thought we would cover some top tens. We also run through some new technology and model launches With is this week, we have the full crew fuelled up on coffee and euphoria for actually having made it ten weeks. Our wives and girlfriends sigh, while we look forward to the next couple of hundred shows. In this episode 10 we discuss: * New technology: Ford announces the Ford MyKey in the 'States. Great technology for controlling your little ones, listen for more... * Ferrari California is launched at the Paris Motor Show...or is it the Hyundai Tiburon * Are cars with animals in their crests good sellers and a sign of quality... * What's on display at the Johannesburg International Motorshow, ZACS speculates what Mercedes-Benz is alluding to they are also a bit loopy and just sending out the 2006 media release... * Crazy options on cars * Top ten most gay cars * Test Driven: Land Rover Defender 90 - the choice of advernturers like Kingsley Holgate And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-10/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-9/ 01:09:06 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show Getting better at this podcasting thing, the regular team of Christo, Patrick and Trevors squared are talking about the loads of motoring news to his the South African shores this week. We drive the Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG and pour over some lovely exotica released at the Paris Auto Show 2008. In this week's show we discuss... Nissan's solution to the long in the tooth Nissan Champ with the announcement of the replacement the Nissan NP 200, drag racers hang their heads in shame... We talk the about the down turn in the local motoring industry, GM lays of workers and Ford stops exporting ROCAM engines from SA: costs jobs South Africa announces the Joule, South Africa's first locally designed car in a long time. It's electric too... New Car Launch: Lexus Hybrids, the RX400h SUV and GS450h executive saloon. A fight ensues and we almost pull out the gloves, if you've been wondering about this 'performance hybrid' tag line from Lexus, listen to this. Four door supercars, we talk about the Lamborghini Estoque, Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera Abarth 500 Essesse, 147kw in a small car, fast Fiats are back Test Driven: The Audi A5 3.2FSI, Trevor van de Ven offers his opinion and comes back quite surprised most surprising is the Bang and Olufsen sound option Test Driven: Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, the gentleman assassin. The car that people who bail out the American Financial Services industry drive. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za Getting better at this podcasting thing, the regular team of Christo, Patrick and Trevors squared are talking about the loads of motoring news to his the South African shores this week. We drive the Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG and pour over some lovely exotica released at the Paris Auto Show 2008. In this week's show we discuss... Nissan's solution to the long in the tooth Nissan Champ with the announcement of the replacement the Nissan NP 200, drag racers hang their heads in shame... We talk the about the down turn in the local motoring industry, GM lays of workers and Ford stops exporting ROCAM engines from SA: costs jobs South Africa announces the Joule, South Africa's first locally designed car in a long time. It's electric too... New Car Launch: Lexus Hybrids, the RX400h SUV and GS450h executive saloon. A fight ensues and we almost pull out the gloves, if you've been wondering about this 'performance hybrid' tag line from Lexus, listen to this. Four door supercars, we talk about the Lamborghini Estoque, Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera Abarth 500 Essesse, 147kw in a small car, fast Fiats are back Test Driven: The Audi A5 3.2FSI, Trevor van de Ven offers his opinion and comes back quite surprised most surprising is the Bang and Olufsen sound option Test Driven: Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, the gentleman assassin. The car that people who bail out the American Financial Services industry drive. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-9/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-8/ 01:10:59 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show In Episode 8 of ZA Car Show we welcome Christo back who brings with him a bumper load of new car news and test drives while the ZACS plays the best model game again. We are full of surprises in this episode. In Episode 8 we discuss: The CitiWolf - is this a sheep in wolf's clothing, mutton dressed as lamb we could go on... Golf VI GTI, a case of de-ja-vu. Take a look at the W12 and new GTI, we can't believe we never saw this coming New Car Launch Drive: MINI JCW, BMW's new pocket rocket, not be confused with the MINI Cooper JCW kit, all very confusing we know ZACS Best Car Challenge: This week we battle it out arguing what is the best Toyota. The results are surprising once again The Toyota Prius causes a fight while we explore some of the other models we did not pick - Tuck is a hybrid hater Test Driven: Range Rover Sport TDV8 - Christo's rollin' on dubs and he even took if offroad... Test Driven: Mercedes Benz C63 AMG - Mercedes Benz' monster car developed to kick Beemer in the nuts and it does! But is it a good car? And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za In Episode 8 we discuss: The CitiWolf - is this a sheep in wolf's clothing, mutton dressed as lamb we could go on... Golf VI GTI, a case of de-ja-vu. Take a look at the W12 and new GTI, we can't believe we never saw this coming New Car Launch Drive: MINI JCW, BMW's new pocket rocket, not be confused with the MINI Cooper JCW kit, all very confusing we know ZACS Best Car Challenge: This week we battle it out arguing what is the best Toyota. The results are surprising once again The Toyota Prius causes a fight while we explore some of the other models we did not pick - Tuck is a hybrid hater Test Driven: Range Rover Sport TDV8 - Christo's rollin' on dubs and he even took if offroad... Test Driven: Mercedes Benz C63 AMG - Mercedes Benz' monster car developed to kick Beemer in the nuts and it does! But is it a good car? And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-8/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-7/ 01:17:05 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show In Episode 7 of ZA Car Show, we discuss a couple of motoring topics without Christo at the helm of the computer. Instead the three remaining commentators, Patrick Gearing and Trevor's Squared managed to cover the following topics. VW pulls the plug on Seat SA. BMW announces the Brilliance Splendor, not really, actually a BMW 3-Series facelift - BMW jealous of Audi's daytime running lights. Audi SA alludes to the Audi A3 convertible - ZACS guesses prices and get it right. Rumor mill: BMW X2. Rumor mill: MINI Clubman Crossover. Nissan spruces up the Livina range with the X-Gear, nice looking car at a nice price. ZA Car Show launches its sales training course. In a market where car sales are lagging, we dispense free advice on how to sell cars. Next time we expect payment. Get a hold of us on email for further training courses. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za In Episode 7 of ZA Car Show, we discuss a couple of motoring topics without Christo at the helm of the computer. Instead the three remaining commentators, Patrick Gearing and Trevor's Squared managed to cover the following topics. VW pulls the plug on Seat SA. BMW announces the Brilliance Splendor, not really, actually a BMW 3-Series facelift - BMW jealous of Audi's daytime running lights. Audi SA alludes to the Audi A3 convertible - ZACS guesses prices and get it right. Rumor mill: BMW X2. Rumor mill: MINI Clubman Crossover. Nissan spruces up the Livina range with the X-Gear, nice looking car at a nice price. ZA Car Show launches its sales training course. In a market where car sales are lagging, we dispense free advice on how to sell cars. Next time we expect payment. Get a hold of us on email for further training courses. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-7/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-6/ 01:13:51 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show In Episode Six, we have no special guests. It's just the regular opinionated crew of Christo, Patrick and the Trevors up to their usual opinionated selves. In this episode we discuss a lot of local news and new car announcements while also playing the second instalment of "Pick the best car from brand X" yielding, once again, surprising results... We also discuss: * What was the car Tuck was talking about in Episode Five - the first production car designed in a wind tunnel? Designed in 1963 this thing has the same drag coefficient as a Porsche 911. You' ll never believe us but find the answer here * Cheap cars again, this time a Renault hash up of TATA and Dacia, what a combo * Christo likes to put Trevor van de Ven on the spot, this time ZACS picks a bone with the new BMW 520d - is +R400 000 good value? * We talk Porsche's move to four cylinder and the Mercedes-Benz DiesOtto * South Africa and emissions laws... * And even more ridiculous legislation on left hand drive cars * The Volvo C30 1.6, overpriced cold hatch, or alternative to the Golf V, Christo waits for them to depreciate while we all get sidetracked again, this time fixated on another 90's classic the Volvo 850R * The Caddy-shack CTS, launched in South Africa is this a serious competitor to the BMW 5-Series, and Merc E-Class * Mazda introduces stop/start technology in Europe. The new wave of fuel efficient engines do they work some agree some don't * We play the second instalment of our "Pick the best car from brand X" this week listen and be surprised. A debate ensues. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za In Episode Six, we have no special guests. It's just the regular opinionated crew of Christo, Patrick and the Trevors up to their usual opinionated selves. In this episode we discuss a lot of local news and new car announcements while also playing the second instalment of "Pick the best car from brand X" yielding, once again, surprising results... We also discuss: * What was the car Tuck was talking about in Episode Five - the first production car designed in a wind tunnel? Designed in 1963 this thing has the same drag coefficient as a Porsche 911. You'll never believe us but find the answer here * Cheap cars again, this time a Renault hash up of TATA and Dacia, what a combo * Christo likes to put Trevor van de Ven on the spot, this time ZACS picks a bone with the new BMW 520d - is +R400 000 good value? * We talk Porsche's move to four cylinder and the Mercedes-Benz DiesOtto * South Africa and emissions laws... * And even more ridiculous legislation on left hand drive cars * The Volvo C30 1.6, overpriced cold hatch, or alternative to the Golf V, Christo waits for them to depreciate while we all get sidetracked again, this time fixated on another 90's classic the Volvo 850R * The Caddy-shack CTS, launched in South Africa is this a serious competitor to the BMW 5-Series, and Merc E-Class * Mazda introduces stop/start technology in Europe. The new wave of fuel efficient engines do they work some agree some don't * We play the second instalment of our "Pick the best car from brand X" this week listen and be surprised. A debate ensues. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-6/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-5/ 01:02:09 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show This week we welcome motoring enthusiast and well known radio DJ Sasha Martinengo to the ZA Car Show. His motoring knowledge is astounding and it occurs to us he has probably driven more exotica than Lolly Jackson. In the show we also discuss August 2008 NAAMSA figures ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ the ugly side of car sales in South Africa. We take a look at the peculiar figures, high car prices and Sasha tells us about the Audi A4 he‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s had on review while we tackle the high cost of options again. Porsche sold 28 cars in August; only four 911s.Sasha‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s son wants a Fiat Strada bakkie and his daughter wants a Lamborghini, the conversation degenerates from there. We talk about the passion in Italian cars and young drivers who drive insanely fast cars. The Chrysler SRT8. BMW are stopping production of big engines in favour of four pots. We offer new model advice to Ford and slam their choice of the F250. Chrysler/Dodge announce PT Cruiser replacement, the Dodge Journey and new Chrysler Voyager ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ a little de-ja-vu. We talk ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂‚Äö√¢¬ßflappy-paddle‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢ gearboxes with Sasha, the man that has had far more experience with them than any of us. Sasha‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s best motoring moments and mishaps. Did you know he‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s driven F1 cars and owned a BMW C1? Suzuki launch new models in SA; the Jimny and Grand Vitara. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za This week we welcome motoring enthusiast and well known radio DJ Sasha Martinengo to the ZA Car Show. His motoring knowledge is astounding and it occurs to us he has probably driven more exotica than Lolly Jackson. In the show we also discuss August 2008 NAAMSA figures ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ the ugly side of car sales in South Africa. We take a look at the peculiar figures, high car prices and Sasha tells us about the Audi A4 he‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s had on review while we tackle the high cost of options again. Porsche sold 28 cars in August; only four 911s.Sasha‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s son wants a Fiat Strada bakkie and his daughter wants a Lamborghini, the conversation degenerates from there. We talk about the passion in Italian cars and young drivers who drive insanely fast cars. The Chrysler SRT8. BMW are stopping production of big engines in favour of four pots. We offer new model advice to Ford and slam their choice of the F250. Chrysler/Dodge announce PT Cruiser replacement, the Dodge Journey and new Chrysler Voyager ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ a little de-ja-vu. We talk ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂‚Äö√¢¬ßflappy-paddle‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢ gearboxes with Sasha, the man that has had far more experience with them than any of us. Sasha‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s best motoring moments and mishaps. Did you know he‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s driven F1 cars and owned a BMW C1? Suzuki launch new models in SA; the Jimny and Grand Vitara. And more‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√á www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-5/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-4/ 01:00:52 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show The regular crew of Christo, Patrick and the Trevors squared are back to talk about Renault and Mercedes-Benz mostly. In this show we explore everything from the best Merc to the Smart brand. We also have a look at the Twingo RenaultSport ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ a silly name for a great car, apparently. It's another small, performance-orientated car announced for South Africa. Tuck displays his love for the Renault F1 Team and his favourite driver Fernando Alonso. Not! He is also one of the two people in the world whose actually driven a Spider RenaultSport. What is up with Renault? We also discuss the face-lifted Nissan Murano that looks like it was slashed by a samurai rather than styled on one. Is this Renault's influence coming through? Fiat. Great cars, crap service ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ we rate Fiat‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s dealer service using the JD Power survey papers. Tuck has a weird fetishes and this week he admits he really wanted a Land Rover Discovery. What is the best Mercedes-Benz? Listen to us debate, you will be surprised... We also talk about the most desirable old Mercs, the 190E Cosworth 2.3 and Tuck's Alfa 155. The Merc-fest continues and we talk about engine choice and AMG styling packs that cost the price of a second hand Smart car. The brand-dilution that manufacturers seem to encourage by offering sport packs; Audi, Alfa and BMW are not exempt. The practicality of Mercedes Benz's Smart brand and how a seemingly decent car brand became a sales flop. Finally we talk about Student commuters. What cars can you buy for someone going to varsity? Trevor gives his opinions and everyone disagrees. www.zacarshow.co.za The regular crew of Christo, Patrick and the Trevors squared are back to talk about Renault and Mercedes-Benz mostly. In this show we explore everything from the best Merc to the Smart brand. We also have a look at the Twingo RenaultSport ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ a silly name for a great car, apparently. It's another small, performance-orientated car announced for South Africa. Tuck displays his love for the Renault F1 Team and his favourite driver Fernando Alonso. Not! He is also one of the two people in the world whose actually driven a Spider RenaultSport. What is up with Renault? We also discuss the face-lifted Nissan Murano that looks like it was slashed by a samurai rather than styled on one. Is this Renault's influence coming through? Fiat. Great cars, crap service ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ we rate Fiat‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s dealer service using the JD Power survey papers. Tuck has a weird fetishes and this week he admits he really wanted a Land Rover Discovery. What is the best Mercedes-Benz? Listen to us debate, you will be surprised... We also talk about the most desirable old Mercs, the 190E Cosworth 2.3 and Tuck's Alfa 155. The Merc-fest continues and we talk about engine choice and AMG styling packs that cost the price of a second hand Smart car. The brand-dilution that manufacturers seem to encourage by offering sport packs; Audi, Alfa and BMW are not exempt. The practicality of Mercedes Benz's Smart brand and how a seemingly decent car brand became a sales flop. Finally we talk about Student commuters. What cars can you buy for someone going to varsity? Trevor gives his opinions and everyone disagrees. www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-4/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-3/ 01:03:29 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show With the crew back in full swing for episode 3 we tackle the world‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s prettiest cars according to a top 10 list provided by Jalopnik, including Alfas, Astons, Audis and others,Audi‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s new A4 Avant arrives, car-buying costs - how dealers are shafting us, ridiculous option lists and how they bite you in the ass when selling, Audi - again - with the RS6. Who‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢d pay a million bucks for an Audi? (R8 excluded), The big three from Germany. How are Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz stacking up, today? Some talk about the 2006 Auto Africa Expo, and tips from us for the next expo... Speaking of Auto Africa - we mention a little surprise for Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS, ex Auto Africa). Power! We think some cars have way to much power. What do you think? We ponder whether hot hatches have lost the plot. We talk about the Civic Type-R, Focus ST, Golf GTI and more. Tuckie shares some Opel love. And Trevor van de Ven admits to lusting after a BMW. Trevor and Christo talk about the SEAT Leon Cupra, which they‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢ve driven, and we talk about the SEAT range overall. Trevor spotted the face lifted Focus ST in traffic, which leads us onto the Focus RS and LSDs in front-wheel drive cars. Tuckie laments the demise of Subaru‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s Impreza sedan, which they‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢ve now replaced with a hatch. He compares its shape to a potato, and mentions how the new Evo X looks a lot hotter. Patrick tells us about his atrocious service experience at a certain Alfa dealership. We might make this a regular spot. Not because his car‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s always at the dealership, but because there‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s always some clutchplate messing things up for motorists. www.zacarshow.co.za With the crew back in full swing for episode 3 we tackle the world‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s prettiest cars according to a top 10 list provided by Jalopnik, including Alfas, Astons, Audis and others,Audi‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s new A4 Avant arrives, car-buying costs - how dealers are shafting us, ridiculous option lists and how they bite you in the ass when selling, Audi - again - with the RS6. Who‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢d pay a million bucks for an Audi? (R8 excluded), The big three from Germany. How are Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz stacking up, today? Some talk about the 2006 Auto Africa Expo, and tips from us for the next expo... Speaking of Auto Africa - we mention a little surprise for Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS, ex Auto Africa). Power! We think some cars have way to much power. What do you think? We ponder whether hot hatches have lost the plot. We talk about the Civic Type-R, Focus ST, Golf GTI and more. Tuckie shares some Opel love. And Trevor van de Ven admits to lusting after a BMW. Trevor and Christo talk about the SEAT Leon Cupra, which they‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢ve driven, and we talk about the SEAT range overall. Trevor spotted the face lifted Focus ST in traffic, which leads us onto the Focus RS and LSDs in front-wheel drive cars. Tuckie laments the demise of Subaru‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s Impreza sedan, which they‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢ve now replaced with a hatch. He compares its shape to a potato, and mentions how the new Evo X looks a lot hotter. Patrick tells us about his atrocious service experience at a certain Alfa dealership. We might make this a regular spot. Not because his car‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s always at the dealership, but because there‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s always some clutchplate messing things up for motorists. www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-3/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-2/ 01:06:38 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show In this episode we are minus Patrick whose spot is ably filled by Duncan McLeod. Hummer believe their key selling point is fuel consumption while other manufacturers turn to forced induction on smaller engines ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ we discuss the VW 1.4 TSI engine and Fiat‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s 1.4 T-Jet. Christo gives us his Audi Q7 4.2 TDI driving impressions while Duncan tries to justify his BMW purchase. Tuck has a tip for the Dept. of Transport while also revealing his unusual fetish for minivans. We debate the value of a used MPVs from Renault, Fiat and Mazda. www.zacarshow.co.za In this episode we are minus Patrick whose spot is ably filled by Duncan McLeod. Hummer believe their key selling point is fuel consumption while other manufacturers turn to forced induction on smaller engines ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬Æ we discuss the VW 1.4 TSI engine and Fiat‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢s 1.4 T-Jet. Christo gives us his Audi Q7 4.2 TDI driving impressions while Duncan tries to justify his BMW purchase. Tuck has a tip for the Dept. of Transport while also revealing his unusual fetish for minivans. We debate the value of a used MPVs from Renault, Fiat and Mazda. www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-2/ no http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-1/ 01:00:04 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:30:30 +0200 ZA Car Show In this episode we introduce you to the ZA Car Show team and debate whether the BMW X6 has a purpose. We also look at the Tribeca and new Forrester from Subaru and question why they don‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢t have gold wheels which is in contrast to the Nissan Qashqai a car for women. Has the death of the Ford Ka in South Africa meant that South Africans are left with little choice in these financially straining times? And lastly we chat about the Fiat 500, Mazda 2 and the Fiat Bravo. www.zacarshow.co.za In this episode we introduce you to the ZA Car Show team and debate whether the BMW X6 has a purpose. We also look at the Tribeca and new Forrester from Subaru and question why they don‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö‚àÇ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√´‚Äö√†√∂¬¨‚Ä¢t have gold wheels which is in contrast to the Nissan Qashqai a car for women. Has the death of the Ford Ka in South Africa meant that South Africans are left with little choice in these financially straining times? And lastly we chat about the Fiat 500, Mazda 2 and the Fiat Bravo. www.zacarshow.co.za http://zacarshow.co.za/episode-1/