http://www.timeslive.co.za 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 Automotive en Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:19:10 +0200 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:22:52 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 TimesLIVE Podcasts no Thomas Falkiner Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_3786_20250910_203237_1400.jpeg http://www.timeslive.co.za Join Sunday Times motoring journalist Thomas Falkiner on Cargumentative: a sometimes-pugnacious podcast about all things cars and motoring. TimesLIVE Podcasts episodic TimesLIVE Podcasts podcasts@arena.africa false ZA https://iono.fm/e/964705 https://iono.fm/e/964705 Automotive Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:15:00 +0200 0 0 AutoTrader CEO George Mienie about the 2020 HyperMobility Conference. 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 38:38 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/951893 https://iono.fm/e/951893 Automotive Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:01:00 +0200 0 0 Volvo's latest safety innovations including autonomous driving and driver monitoring cameras 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 32:55 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/948223 https://iono.fm/e/948223 Automotive Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:18:00 +0200 0 0 Is it better to buy a second hand diesel or petrol car? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 44:40 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/944225 https://iono.fm/e/944225 Automotive Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:32:00 +0200 0 0 What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 47:03 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/940517 https://iono.fm/e/940517 Automotive Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:01:00 +0200 0 0 The benefits of swapping four wheels for a motorcycle 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 21:26 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/933696 https://iono.fm/e/933696 Automotive Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:35:00 +0200 0 0 We need to teach our kids about the importance of road safety from a young age 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 35:01 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/930355 https://iono.fm/e/930355 Automotive Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:27:00 +0200 0 0 A celebration of South African classic cars and heritage. 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 33:18 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/925637 https://iono.fm/e/925637
Note to listeners: The 2020 Red Bull Shay 'iMoto is happening on 19 September at the Wheelz N Smoke Arena in Johannesburg. You can watch it live at https://www.redbull.com/za-en/​. ]]> Automotive Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:08:00 +0200 0 0 Spinning champion Vernon "Veejaro" Hendricks says spinning cars is not a dangerous sport. 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 32:09 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/921829 https://iono.fm/e/921829 Automotive Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:50:00 +0200 0 0 How the Motoring Industry Ombudsman of South Africa resolves disputes 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 21:26 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/917887 https://iono.fm/e/917887 Automotive Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:17:00 +0200 0 0 Paige Lindenberg talks bout the journey to Shelby South Africa and her motorsport career. 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 41:25 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/914921 https://iono.fm/e/914921 Automotive Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:44:00 +0200 0 0 Volvo ensures safety for both sexes 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 30:52 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/911174 https://iono.fm/e/911174 Automotive Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:45:00 +0200 0 0 Delving into the dark art of carbon fibre wheels 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 39:41 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/906356 https://iono.fm/e/906356 Automotive Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200 0 0 The reality of car-jacking in SA, according to tracker SA 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 24:27 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/903852 https://iono.fm/e/903852 Automotive Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:37:00 +0200 0 0 Car sales have still not recovered in SA 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 29:53 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/899645 https://iono.fm/e/899645 Automotive Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:11:00 +0200 0 0 How AutoTrader's vehicle taxonomy database offers a wealth of used-car knowledge 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 34:16 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/895773 https://iono.fm/e/895773 Automotive Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:56:00 +0200 0 0 What car could you afford if you gave up your vices? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 36:56 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/891076 https://iono.fm/e/891076 Automotive Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:44:00 +0200 0 0 Dealerships are under pressure - NADA 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 36:59 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/887534 https://iono.fm/e/887534 Automotive Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:19:00 +0200 0 0 The world's best and worst places to drive 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 28:01 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/884480 https://iono.fm/e/884480 Automotive Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:19:00 +0200 0 0 Taking a drive with SA's classic car enthusiasts 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 36:56 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/880580 https://iono.fm/e/880580
Denis and Brenwin have both enjoyed the new Toyota Corolla sedan while Thomas has been having a ball in the Suzuki Swift Sport. The team also discusses the in and outs of car auctions as well as Ford's new sim racing competition that starts on June 29. ]]> Automotive Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:56:00 +0200 0 0 New Toyota Corolla sedan is good looking but thirsty 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 32:26 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/877434 https://iono.fm/e/877434 Automotive Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Our top car picks for 2020 so far 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 36:32 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/872716 https://iono.fm/e/872716 Automotive Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:26:00 +0200 0 0 Are French and Italian cars really unreliable? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 42:03 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/869115 https://iono.fm/e/869115 Automotive Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:32:00 +0200 0 0 Exploring SA's car communities 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 38:05 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/865516 https://iono.fm/e/865516 Automotive Mon, 25 May 2020 15:30:00 +0200 0 0 'Buying down' in light of Covid-19 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 30:00 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/862084 https://iono.fm/e/862084 Automotive Mon, 18 May 2020 15:48:00 +0200 0 0 Iconic cars that don't live up to the hype 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 28:35 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/858370 https://iono.fm/e/858370 Automotive Mon, 11 May 2020 11:46:00 +0200 0 0 Crossing Africa in a Hillman Imp - Terence Tracey shares his adventure  0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 33:06 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/854935 https://iono.fm/e/854935 Automotive Mon, 04 May 2020 14:23:00 +0200 0 0 The golden age of SA motorsport ft. racing legend Deon Joubert 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 24:47 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/852296 https://iono.fm/e/852296 Automotive Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:05:00 +0200 0 0 Talking classic Porsche restoration with Wernher Hartzenberg 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 40:39 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/848041 https://iono.fm/e/848041 Automotive Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:13:00 +0200 0 0 Keeping your car in shape during lockdown 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 16:55 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/845166 https://iono.fm/e/845166 Automotive Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Rob Green Motorsport on modifying your ride 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 43:45 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/841732 https://iono.fm/e/841732 Automotive Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:20:00 +0200 0 0 Virtual is the new reality for motoring enthusiasts 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 37:27 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/838414 https://iono.fm/e/838414 Automotive Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:41:00 +0200 0 0 Strange and quirky cars 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 24:08 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/831533 https://iono.fm/e/831533
The team deep-dive into the iconic classic cars that fueled their adoration for all things motoring, as well as the modern trends that just drive them crazy.  ]]> Automotive Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:40:00 +0200 0 0 Cars that ignite passion & motoring pet-peeves  0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 22:31 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/828061 https://iono.fm/e/828061
In this episode of Cargumentative, the team looks at the huge impact Covid-19 is having on all sectors of the global motoring industry. They speculate that the outbreak may mark the end of the traditional motor show, will make it significantly harder to access cars and is likely to lead to the cancellation of prestigious motoring events. ]]> Automotive Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:36:00 +0200 0 0 Covid-19 hits the motoring industry hard 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 34:08 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/824594 https://iono.fm/e/824594 Automotive Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:13:00 +0200 0 0 Why don't South Africans like station wagons? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 38:56 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/821747 https://iono.fm/e/821747
In this episode of Cargumentative, the guys try to tackle a listener's question which divides the room.

Are modern cars boring or incredibly efficient and user-friendly? ]]> Automotive Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:59:00 +0200 0 0 Listener question: Have modern cars become too clinical to be fun? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 32:44 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/816274 https://iono.fm/e/816274 Which one will win Producer Paige’s approval?

There’s also a generous serving of motoring news and a spirited discussion about the new BMW M135i​ ]]> Automotive Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0200 0 0 Second hand car challenge: impressing ladies on a budget 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 42:24 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/813611 https://iono.fm/e/813611 Automotive Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:12:00 +0200 0 0 SUV's with classic car potential 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 54:17 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/808778 https://iono.fm/e/808778 Automotive Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:15:00 +0200 0 0 What to expect from SA's motoring scene in 2020 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 46:27 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/773424 https://iono.fm/e/773424
Are cars becoming throw-away electronics, like your modern day iron?

Join the cargument: ]]> Automotive Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:42:00 +0200 0 0 Modern cars are not made with aftermarket considerations in mind 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 55:11 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/766023 https://iono.fm/e/766023
They also touch on some news and Thomas chats about innovative Jaguar Land Rover Experience Centre. ​ ]]> Automotive Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:22:00 +0200 0 0 Halloween Special: Motoring horror stories 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 54:46 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/760140 https://iono.fm/e/760140
They also have a lengthy news segment and chat about the upcoming Kyalami 9-Hour. ]]> Automotive Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:12:00 +0200 0 0 Racing the Devil 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 43:21 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/757093 https://iono.fm/e/757093 Automotive Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:32:00 +0200 0 0 The importance of proportion 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 55:54 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/754127 https://iono.fm/e/754127 Automotive Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:35:00 +0200 0 0 In search of cheap luxury 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 42:30 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/751344 https://iono.fm/e/751344 Automotive Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:53:00 +0200 0 0 TV on the radio 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 51:37 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/748800 https://iono.fm/e/748800 ​ ]]> Automotive Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:05:00 +0200 0 0 Car crazes that we just don't get 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 45:31 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/745743 https://iono.fm/e/745743 Automotive Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:15:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | The sweet sound of speed 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 47:33 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/742674 https://iono.fm/e/742674
They also talk about what’s been happening in the car world and Nadav has a rant about poor dealer sales service. ​

Tune in for more: ]]> Automotive Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:41:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | How to restore a Dino 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 46:36 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/739819 https://iono.fm/e/739819
They take a closer look at some of the cars on show, chat to one of the judges and speak to an owner of a seriously mint Porsche 356. ​ ]]> Automotive Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:18:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST SPECIAL | To the Concours of course 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 40:53 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/739723 https://iono.fm/e/739723
In the age of Uber-Eats and apps for everything is there a possibility of an introduction of the house call for car maintenance?

What is happening in the classic car market and what would tempt the presenters to shell out their hard earned cash right now? ]]> Automotive Mon, 02 Sep 2019 12:44:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | The vehicle maintenance house-call concept 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 45:28 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/736744 https://iono.fm/e/736744
Coupé? Spyder? Shooting brake? The guys also explain the various (and often confusing) body styles that define the automotive world.

Finally, they also talk to Mark about his epic road trip enjoyed behind the wheel of his 911 3.2 Carrera. ]]> Automotive Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:44:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | 2019 SA Festival of Motoring doesn't live up to the hype 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 49:58 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/730503 https://iono.fm/e/730503 Automotive Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:37:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | One man's trash is another man's ideal restoration 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 42:04 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/718394 https://iono.fm/e/718394 Automotive Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:02:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Wheels Club Wonderland 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 44:46 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/715018 https://iono.fm/e/715018 Automotive Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:11:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Swine or Pearl? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 42:03 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/712140 https://iono.fm/e/712140 Automotive Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:11:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Gymkhana life & best advice 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 48:05 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/700103 https://iono.fm/e/700103
They also explain why the 24 Hours of Le Mans is so special and delve into Thomas’ secret life as a C-list TV celebrity.

Oh and there’s news – lots of it.​ ]]> Automotive Fri, 14 Jun 2019 08:18:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | It’s all Greek to us 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 47:06 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/698676 https://iono.fm/e/698676 Automotive Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:12:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Coulthard gives us wings 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 52:23 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/692763 https://iono.fm/e/692763 Automotive Mon, 27 May 2019 08:18:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | How to build an Outlaw 911 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 50:40 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/690005 https://iono.fm/e/690005 Automotive Mon, 20 May 2019 08:49:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Homologation Heaven 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 45:54 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/687204 https://iono.fm/e/687204
Thomas also rants about car clubs and why they should be avoided. ​

Take a listen: ]]> Automotive Mon, 13 May 2019 13:21:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | A place for pretenders 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 52:31 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/687597 https://iono.fm/e/687597 Automotive Tue, 07 May 2019 10:09:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Monster Jam Magic 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 54:54 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/685052 https://iono.fm/e/685052 Automotive Tue, 07 May 2019 08:57:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative - Monster Jam Magic 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 1:38:46 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/682222 https://iono.fm/e/682222 Automotive Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:43:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Bought her for your daughter 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 54:11 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/679391 https://iono.fm/e/679391
Mike has a rant about what’s bugging him on SA roads and is surprised to hear that the Dakar Rally is moving from South America to Saudi Arabia. ]]> Automotive Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:40:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Is green good? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 43:17 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/676849 https://iono.fm/e/676849 Automotive Mon, 15 Apr 2019 08:35:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | How now sacred cow 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 57:03 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/674274 https://iono.fm/e/674274
What’s with all first buy Ferrari’s being red? The team is divided on the issue; Nadav loses his cool, but Mike defends the craze and feels just a little personally attacked. Mike also test drives and defends the controversial front engine Ferrari California, a car that has been branded as a “chick’s car”.

Take a listen: ]]> Automotive Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:02:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Why should all first Ferrari be red? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 45:46 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/666777 https://iono.fm/e/666777 Automotive Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Oh Schucks.... It's Scheckter! 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 42:21 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/664224 https://iono.fm/e/664224 Automotive Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Local is lekker 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 53:48 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/661672 https://iono.fm/e/661672
They also have a classic Cargument over who the best Formula 1 driver of all time is, touch on the latest car news and try answer some listener’s most pressing car-related questions. ]]> Automotive Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | The F1 greatest of all time 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 46:32 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/658904 https://iono.fm/e/658904 Automotive Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:52:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | The great Art Heist 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 1:03:06 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/656356 https://iono.fm/e/656356 Automotive Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Romancing the machine 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 48:59 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/653788 https://iono.fm/e/653788 Automotive Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:31:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Faking it 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 47:41 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/651201 https://iono.fm/e/651201 Automotive Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:59:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | MIA 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 48:31 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/648568 https://iono.fm/e/648568 Automotive Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:44:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Back to the grind 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 52:54 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/637607 https://iono.fm/e/637607 Automotive Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:08:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Hasta la vista 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 57:02 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/635729 https://iono.fm/e/635729 Automotive Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:20:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Is old school really cool? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 54:37 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/635715 https://iono.fm/e/635715 Automotive Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:22:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | The Brad Factor 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 52:28 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/631909 https://iono.fm/e/631909 Automotive Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:41:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Road Trippin’ & Name Flippin’ 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 40:32 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/624752 https://iono.fm/e/624752
The guys talk about embarrassing car modifications and host a R150 000 second-hand car challenge. ]]> Automotive Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:29:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Cars & Girls 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 55:53 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/624737 https://iono.fm/e/624737 Automotive Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:37:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | All tyred out 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 48:35 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/617009 https://iono.fm/e/617009 Automotive Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:19:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | The metal that makes you 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 56:37 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/607812 https://iono.fm/e/607812 Automotive Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:16:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Spring Break 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 53:42 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/600773 https://iono.fm/e/600773 Automotive Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:04:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Golf über alles? 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 52:32 Cargumentative https://iono.fm/e/597864 https://iono.fm/e/597864 Automotive Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:20:00 +0200 0 0 Cargumentative | Welcome to the jungle 0 0 Thomas Falkiner full 1:09:22 Cargumentative