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Driving with J9
Motoring journalist Janine van der Post interviews an array of petrolheads. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of each month.
Episodes
Driving with J9Things your mechanic never tells you, and Motul SA's top tips
Mechanics or repair workshops often don't have the greatest reputations. Honesty is a rare trait among the average motorist or customer when dealing with…
Driving with J9The best cars we've test driven in 2026 so far
The year isn't even out yet, and it already feels like we've driven more new cars than ever before. Budget buys, electric vehicles, luxury sports cars…
Driving with J9Bullies to burnouts: This SA car-spinning doccie is worth an Oscar nod
From Dusk We Spin is a local documentary film about Logan Maart, a young girl from Mitchells Plain, and her mentor, Mark Linden, who uses car-spinning to…
Driving with J9Tafelberg drift! This high-performance instructor wants you to learn rally driving
Every motorist thinks they’re the best driver in the world, that they could easily beat Vin Diesel in the next quarter-mile race, until you learn that you…
Driving with J9What we're really missing about electric vehicle ownership, with SA's Dieter Rencken
Feel like you've been dipping out on the real benefits of owning a electric vehicle (EV)? Well, in this edition of Driving with J9, we chat all things EV with…
Driving with J9Meet 'Racing Barbie', the driver rallying for more girls in motorsport
In this episode, Janine hears from Nicole Donker Torres, a South African racing driver who first got behind the wheel at just eight years old. Today, she races…
Driving with J9Fast and Furious star speeds to SA. Plus: Hyundai crash test latest
In this episode, Janine speaks with Tyrese Blakenberg, of the annual Durban-based Gas Motor Show, about Sung Kang, from Fast and Furious fame, who is…
Driving with J9Why the AA's getting a mega makeover. Plus: Fuel crisis tips
Perhaps you can remember the yellow metal badge that used to be on your dad's or grandpa's car when you were younger. In this episode of Driving with J9, we…
Driving with J9Lepas leaps into SA, AA on Chery tests. Plus: Brad Binder pops in
In this episode of Driving with J9, News24 motoring editor Janine van der Post interviews Letitia Herold about the newest Chinese automaker to enter the local…
Driving with J9Jacob Moshokoa gears up for F1. Plus: Car of the Year finalists
The upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season will bring the biggest rules and regulations changes we've seen in a very long time. We talk everything you need to know…
Driving with J9Behind the wheel of 2025's best cars with Tyrone Paulsen
In this episode, radio personality and MC Tyrone Paulsen and Janine van der Post wrap up the season and talk about some of their favourite cars they've driven…
Driving with J9Early B spills how he accidentally became a racing driver
Early B will never acknowledge what a huge superstar he is. But the 'Leka Djy' artist is very open about being an even bigger petrolhead. He talks to Janine…
Driving with J9'Are there too many Chinese cars in SA?’ Chery CEO sheds light
In this episode, Chery Group CEO Tony Liu sits down with Janine van der Post to talk about Chery’s local success and just how all these new incoming Chinese…
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Ted Kravitz talks about his F1 book and Max vs McLaren drivers
Ted Kravitz has one of the coolest and rarest jobs in the world as a Formula 1 pitlane reporter. He has witnessed some of the greatest stories from the sport…
Driving with J9What you need to know about finances and insurance when buying a car
In this episode, Janine van der Post chats to NADA chairman Brandon Cohen about what consumers should know when they're not happy with the car they've bought…
Driving with J97-year-old Giuliana Saladino on chasing karting podiums in SA
Giuliana Saladino had her first kart race when she was just 4 years old. She comes from a racing family but shows immense talent and tenacity for her age and…
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Ford CEO Neale Hill on whether SA's auto industry is in trouble
The South African automotive industry is bombarded with new vehicles from the East. Ford Africa president Neale Hill sits down with Janine van der Post to…
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George Mienie talks car scams and why your vehicle’s value drops
Autotrader CEO George Mienie has a world of used car data at his fingertips. He talks to Janine van der Post about how to identify car scammers or bad deals…
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Felipe Yagi tells all - Is Volvo leaving South Africa, or not?
Volvo Cars South Africa has closed 12 of its 19 dealerships in the country. The Swedish automaker’s Felipe Yagi sits down with News24 Motoring editor Janine…
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Rally racer Tuta Mionki on becoming Africa's first female FIA steward
Kenya’s Tuta Mionki was recently in South Africa for the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship inaugural South African round held at Sun City. She talks to News24…
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What the car salesperson doesn't tell you when buying a new car
What should you know before you walk into a car dealership, are balloon payments a good idea, and when's the best time to make a deal? Former car salesman…
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Why the Knysna Hillclimb is the motorsport event every South African wants to attend
The Knysna Hillclimb has grown from humble beginnings to now being one of the biggest motorsport events in its 15th year in 2025 on the local calendar. Ian…
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What it’s like being a female racing driver in South Africa
Nashrene Schloss has been racing in South Africa for almost three decades after an accidental outing on track turned her into a racing driver for life. She…
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DJ Ready D and Eazy talk about how a car song created the music group BVK
Where there are cars, there’s hip-hop, and vice versa. It’s two things that are just naturally connected. Grandmaster DJ Ready D and DJ Eazy chats to News24…
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Can we really charge electric cars with SA's loadshedding?
In this week’s episode, we talk about how to charge EVs, even in loadshedding, and how more South Africans are sparking up to electric mobility.
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Brad Binder talks KTM drama, bike struggles, and new challenges for 2025
MotoGP rider Brad Binder talks to News24 Motoring editor Janine van der Post about his challengers in 2024, like breaking a bone in his foot and still having…