Cargumentative

Cargumentative | Wheels Club Wonderland

In this episode the guys broadcast live from the ultra-exclusive Wheels Club – a one-stop shop for people looking to buy or care for their exotic or classic cars. They also speak to Brad Homan from Rocket Auto Care about the ins and outs of automotive detailing and choose their…

15 Jul 2019 44 min

Cargumentative | Swine or Pearl?

In this week’s episode the guys discuss Mike’s latest secondhand misadventure: an early Porsche 911 SC Targa fitted with an aftermarket turbocharger kit. With Nadav absent Mike also gets a chance to finally tell Thomas and Mike about his recent trip to the UK where he drove a bunch of…

8 Jul 2019 42 min

Cargumentative | Gymkhana life & best advice

In this episode the guys speak to South African Gymkhana Grid driving sensation, Carl van As, on his rise up the motorsport ladder. They also team up to offer some secondhand car buying advice for confused friend and Business Day Company’s editor, Nick Wilson. ​

1 Jul 2019 48 min

Cargumentative | It’s all Greek to us

In this episode the guys discuss Audi’s ridiculously complicated nomenclature system and why they’d be better off using QR codes in place of traditional badges. 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…

14 Jun 2019 47 min

Cargumentative | Coulthard gives us wings

n this episode Thomas is away on a car launch leaving Nadav, Mike and Mark to man the fort. As such they nerd-out on unattainable supercars and play another of game of Hoon-Marry-Destroy. Special guest David Coulthard talks to them about Formula 1 and whether or not it has a…

10 Jun 2019 52 min

Cargumentative | How to build an Outlaw 911

With Nadav living his best life down at The Beach House, Thomas, Mike and Mark are joined by Matthew Barnes: a Porschephile who has spent the last six years building his very own Outlaw Porsche 911 – with his own hands in his own garage. The guys also discuss how…

27 May 2019 50 min

Cargumentative | Homologation Heaven

In this episode the guys talk about their favourite homologation specials. They also play a new game where they have choose a car that they’d marry, have a fling with or roll off a cliff. ​

20 May 2019 45 min

Cargumentative | A place for pretenders

In this episode the guys discuss the contentious subject of kit cars and replicas. Do they have a place in the automotive world or are they nothing but devious imposters? Thomas also rants about car clubs and why they should be avoided. ​ Take a listen:

13 May 2019 52 min

Cargumentative | Monster Jam Magic

In this special-edition episode the guys (except Nadav, of course, because he’s far too cultured) go behind the scenes at Monster Jam Johannesburg where they get up close and personal with the monster trucks and their colourful drivers. They also find out what it takes to built a Monster Jam…

7 May 2019 54 min

Cargumentative - Monster Jam Magic

In this special-edition episode the guys (except Nadav, of course, because he’s far too cultured) go behind the scenes at Monster Jam Johannesburg where they get up close and personal with the monster trucks and their colourful drivers. They also find out what it takes to built a Monster Jam…

7 May 2019 1 hr 38 min

Cargumentative | Bought her for your daughter

In this episode the guys are back with one of their legendary second-hand car challenges. This week they have to pick a first-car for their respective daughters (well, imaginary daughter in Thomas’ case) and justify why they chose it. They also talk about the upcoming Jaguar Simola Hillclimb and touch…

29 Apr 2019 54 min

Cargumentative | Is green good?

In this episode the guys have a debate about a car Thomas loves but everybody else hates – the Toyota Prius. 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.

22 Apr 2019 43 min

Cargumentative | How now sacred cow

Thomas is back in studio, albeit a little rusty. To celebrate his return he tells the guys about the facelifted 2019 Toyota Prius as well as the new Porsche Macan he recently drove down in the Cape. Other highlights include a debate on patina plus a judgment on one of…

15 Apr 2019 57 min

Cargumentative | Why should all first Ferrari be red?

This week the Cargumentative team joined by radio personality Jacob Moshokoa, host a Ferrari special. 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…

8 Apr 2019 45 min

Cargumentative | Oh Schucks.... It's Scheckter!

The guys interrupt their regular podcast schedule to talk to six-times national South African motorsport champion and F1 Grand Prix driver, Ian Scheckter. The older brother of Jody Scheckter, Ian raced in the ‘Golden Era’ of Formula 1 and drove for teams such as March, Williams and Hesketh Racing where…

18 Mar 2019 42 min

Cargumentative | Local is lekker

In this episode the guys talk about their favourite South African production car specials. They also have a debate around what car they’d take for one lap around the Nürburgring as well as touching on some of the more exciting cars unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.​

11 Mar 2019 53 min

Cargumentative | The F1 greatest of all time

In this episode of Cargumentative, the gents talk to The Car Photographer Ryno Fourie about how best to photograph their cars. 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…

4 Mar 2019 46 min

Cargumentative | The great Art Heist

In this episode the guys have to pick a car in which to pull off a fine art heist. They also talk Formula 1, argue about the worst cars their favourite marque’s have ever made and answer some listener’s most pressing car-related questions.​

25 Feb 2019 1 hr 03 min

Cargumentative | Romancing the machine

It’s Valentine’s Day and the guys are in studio proving their love for all things automotive. Hot news topics include the imminent release of a new MINI John Cooper Works GP as well as the most congested city in South Africa. The team also looks at how the Internet has…

18 Feb 2019 48 min

Cargumentative | Faking it

While Mike misses another episode due to a stomach bug (or a hangover?), Thomas, Nadav and Mark discuss the controversial subject of manufacturers giving their cars fake engine noise. They also pick what car they’d drive in the event of an apocalypse and debate whether or not Nadav should trade…

11 Feb 2019 47 min