Listen: Bumper2Bumper with Ziyaad Plaatjes on Cii Radio - S1E1 The Introduction 04 August 2023

In this episode Ziyaad discusses how he got into the motoring industry.

There's useful tips for new parents on what to look out for when purchasing a vehicle before the little one arrives and packing for a trip after they are born. Ziyaad mentions his first media test car and that there is a special milestone that he will be reaching soon.

He discusses the youngest motoring journalist, Isa Plaatjes. In industry news there is talk about the three new vehicle launches into the South African market. There is a discussion on driving manual vs driving automatic vehicles. The show ends with what motoring events are coming up.

Vehicles mentioned in this episode:
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Toyota Cressida
Mercedes-Benz 230E
VW Polo Playa
VW Polo Hatch
VW Polo Vivo
VW Polo Sedan
Peugeot 2008 SUV
Ford EcoSport
Ford Figo
Land Rover Defender 110
Isuzu D-Max Arctic AT35
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Renault Captur
Renault Clio V
Mazda CX3
Mazda CX5
Mazda CX30
Proton X50
Mercedes-Benz C Class
BAIC Beijing X55
OMODA C5

Brands mentioned in this episode:
iloveza.com
Suzuki
Toyota
Mercedes-Benz
Radio Al Ansaar
Channel Islam International
Volkswagen (VW)
Matchbox
Hot Wheels
Formula 1 (F1)
Huggies
Peugeot
Renault
South African Guild of Motoring / Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ)
Ford
Festival of Motoring
M Fest
Land Rover
Find Your Adventure
Isuzu
Chery
Mazda
Proton
BAIC
Volvo
OMODA
Cars in the Park
Mercedes-Benz Sandton
Sandton City
Let's Torque ZA
Simola Hill Climb