Cargumentative
Join Sunday Times motoring journalist Thomas Falkiner on Cargumentative: a sometimes-pugnacious podcast about all things cars and motoring. Expect spirited banter about everything from general car culture and classics right through to new releases and industry news. Sit down, plug in and gear up. An Arena Holdings Production. Keywords: Motorsport, cars, motoring, car spotter , podcast, auto, car lover, automotive news, vehicle, car news, car manufacturers
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December 1, 2020 • 38 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner chats to AutoTrader CEO George Mienie about the 2020 HyperMobility Conference. Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu also stop by to talk about all the latest automotive news and what they've been driving.
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November 6, 2020 • 32 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio Charmagne Mavudzi, Head of Customer Experience at Volvo Car South Africa. They talk about some of Volvo's latest safety innovations including autonomous driving and driver monitoring cameras. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chat about exciting new vehicles launched this week including the 2021 Volkswagen Golf R.
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October 30, 2020 • 44 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by motoring media personality and secondhand car buying guru, Sagie Moodley. Denis also talks to Thomas about his ride on the sexy new BMW R18 cruiser.
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October 22, 2020 • 47 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Robert Walker who is the director of the Sasol Solar Challenge. Robert delves into the history of this sun-powered event and gives insight into what it takes to build and race these specially designed solar cars on such a competitive level. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chip in on the latest motoring news.
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October 15, 2020 • 21 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner talks motorcycles with the National Director at the Association of Motorcycle Importers & Distributors, Arnold Olivier. They chat about the best-selling bike brands in SA, the benefits of swapping four wheels for two and what bikes are best for first-time riders. Ignition TV's Shaun Korsten also makes an appearance to talk news.
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October 2, 2020 • 35 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Shaun Korsen are joined in the virtual studio by Automobile Association (AA) spokesperson, Layton Beard. The guys discuss road safety in South Africa and how the government needs to a adopt a more proactive approach to help reduce road deaths. They also touch on news and what they've been driving.
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September 25, 2020 • 33 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by Cars.co.za Consumer Experience Manager, Hannes Oosthuizen. Hannes chats to the guys about the automotive media industry at large as well as SentiMETAL - an online subsidiary of the Cars.co.za brand that celebrates classic car culture and South African specials.
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September 16, 2020 • 32 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by SA spinning champion Vernon "Veejaro" Hendricks. Veejaro talks about the culture of this uniquely homegrown motorsport, how he got into it and what it's like to compete in events like the Red Bull Shay 'iMoto. The gents also talk about news and what they've been driving.
Note to listeners: The 2020 Red Bull Shay 'i...
Note to listeners: The 2020 Red Bull Shay 'i...
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September 9, 2020 • 21 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by the Executive Director of the Motoring Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA), Johan van Vreden. For listeners who don't know the MIOSA is an impartial body that focuses on the resolution of disputes where a deadlock has been reached between the automotive and related industries and their customers. The guys also talk about t...
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September 2, 2020 • 41 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by the head of national marketing, merchandise and promotions at Shelby South Africa, Paige Lindenberg. The guys chat to Paige about what Shelby SA offers muscle car fans and also find out more about her motorsport career that's seen her compete both locally and overseas.
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August 27, 2020 • 30 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa get a chance to chat to Charmagne Mavudzi, head of customer experience at Volvo Car South Africa, about Volvo's Equal Vehicles for All (E.V.A) initiative that is dedicated to making cars equally safe for male and female drivers.
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August 20, 2020 • 39 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Brenwin Naidu and Shaun Korsten are joined in the virtual studio by special guest Adrian Burford from Roadworx Communications. Burford chats to the guys about Blackstone Tek: a proudly South African company that specialises in the manufacture of high-end carbon fibre wheels for cars and motorbikes. He also glides into the sticky subject of oil and answers all your questions about g...
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August 12, 2020 • 24 mins
In this special episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by Ron Knott-Craig, Executive: Operational Services at Tracker South Africa. Knott-Craigtalks about the latest trends in South African vehicle crime and answers some pertinent questions the guys have about hijacking and car theft.
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August 6, 2020 • 29 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. The guys take a look as car sales in July and how the effects of Covid-19 and recent price hikes have flattened overall demand. They also chat about the new Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar as well as a raft of fast BMW models including the new X4 M Competition.
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July 29, 2020 • 34 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu are joined in the virtual studio by the CEO of AutoTrader South Africa, George Mienie. Mienie talks to the guys about Autotrader's Vehicle Taxonomy Database: the only used car database in South Africa that has structured car taxonomy data captured down to variant and equipment level. They also discuss what's been happening in the motoring world over t...
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July 22, 2020 • 36 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. The guys talk about news, what they've been driving and what cars they could afford if they gave up expensive vices like smoking, drinking and, erm, cycling.
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July 14, 2020 • 36 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative the team is joined in the virtual studio by Mark Dommisse, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA). The guys chat to him about the state of the local automotive industry and how it's coping with the Covid-19 pandemic. They also ask a question that many of you listeners have been asking - why are cars so expensive in South Africa? You can also expect a hearty serving of news ...
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July 7, 2020 • 28 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner in joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. This week the guys talk about the best and worst places they have ever ever driven as well as what peeves them off out on our everyday roads. They also chat about the new Renault Megane R.S 300 Trophy and what's been happening in the world of Formula 1.
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July 1, 2020 • 36 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner and Denis Droppa are joined in the virtual studio by guests Reuben van Niekerk (Leisure Wheels) and Stuart Grant (The Float Chamber) to talk about classic cars and the joys of driving them in Lockdown level 3. They also bring you your usual dose of industry news and chat about what they've been driving.
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June 23, 2020 • 32 mins
In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Denis Droppa and Brenwin Naidu. They touch on all the latest industry news and also talk about what cars they've been driving.
Denis and Brenwin have both enjoyed the new Toyota Corolla sedan while Thomas has been having a ball in the Suzuki Swift Sport. The team also discusses the in and outs of car auctions as well as Ford's new sim racing comp...
Denis and Brenwin have both enjoyed the new Toyota Corolla sedan while Thomas has been having a ball in the Suzuki Swift Sport. The team also discusses the in and outs of car auctions as well as Ford's new sim racing comp...
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