Driving with J9

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 service providers. In a bid to help motorists make more informed decisions, in this episode of Driving with J9, we speak to Maitland Auto Clinic owner Paul Kasker about some of the things mechanics don't usually tell customers, and things motorists should know when taking their cars for repairs. We end the show with a Motul SA pit stop. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month, wherever you get your podcasts.

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, bakkies, and plug-in hybrids, we've had our fair share of every segment and body type. And yet, there's even more yet to arrive before we close off 2026. In this episode, host Janine van der Post chats to fellow industry car experts Jacob Moshokoa and Tyrone Paulsen, who pick their firm favourites and the most unassuming cars that have impressed them most. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month, wherever you get your podcasts.

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 escape the struggles of everyday life. A survivor of bullying and depression, Maart found the culture of spinning as a ray of light. The film now qualifies for an Oscar nomination after winning Best Documentary Film in South Africa at the recent Durban International Film Festival. In this episode of Driving with J9, we speak to the film's producer, Sheena-Lee Hendricks, and motorsport personality Ernest Page about how motorsport and Logan's story can be a fundamental stepping stone in developing our youth and keeping them on a path to a better life, if there were enough support. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month. Co-produced and edited by Graeme Raubenheimer.

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 could be an even better driver. In this episode of Driving with J9, host Janine van der Post speaks to Raceweb Racing Experience founder and high-performance driving instructor, Junaid Hamid, who shares the importance of driving courses and why learning to drift or attending his rally school isn't just a cool skill, but also makes you a much better driver and makes you understand your car. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month. Produced and edited by Graeme Raubenheimer.

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 Dieter Rencken, an international motorsport journalist, consultant, and SA-born 'car nut' of note. He touches on EV issues like range anxiety, battery life and what to do when it reaches the end of its cycle. If you've got a hot tip for our next podcast, drop us a mail at [email protected]. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month, wherever you get your podcasts.

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 in the Forza Women’s Single-seater series and co-founded a company that will rally other young women to enter local motorsport. Is it expensive? How does she juggle all of this? Who does she follow these days in Formula One? Finally, Janine ends with her hot take on SA's contentious pick for 2026 Car of the Year. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month.

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 headlining this year's event! And we discuss how Hyundai, Toyota, and Chery plan to improve their recent poor NCAP Global crash test results. Fresh episodes drop on the first working day of every month, wherever you get your podcasts.

Perhaps you can remember the yellow metal badge that used to be on your dad's or grandpa's car when you were younger? Well, in this episode of Driving with J9, we sit down with Automobile Association CEO Bobby Ramagwede to discuss the organisation's massive rebrand and what it means to be a member today. We also offer some fuel-saving tips to help out at the pumps in the fuel crisis. The show is hosted and produced by News24 motoring editor Janine van der Post, and co-produced, edited, and quality-checked by broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer.

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 line-up.; Lepas. They're not luxury, they're premium, says Herold. Then, we switch gears with AA CEO Bobby Ramagwede to go behind the scenes of the Chery crash test safety rating, before speedster Brand Binder pitstops with us ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season.

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 about it with SA motoring personality, Jacob Moshokoa, and highlight the 18 SA Car of the Year finalists for this year's competition. New episodes drop the first of every month, wherever you get your podcasts. The show is produced, presented and edited by Janine van der Post and Graeme Raubenheimer.