Overdrive: Cars, Transport And Culture

Overdrive. News: Volvo to launch UK's largest and most ambitious autonomous driving trial; TAC campaign: what kind of driver are you raising?; Toyota US to offer ‘pay how you drive’ insurance; Bikeshare Riders Actually Safer Than Standard Cyclists, Study Says; Luxury sleeper bus!; The invisible road toll - Footpath accidents; China introduces female-only bus service We talk to Harry Camkin one of the major leaders of traffic management planning in NSW in the 60s, 70s and 80s We road test the just launched Audi A4 Avant Plus quirky news including: London tube's 'mind the gap' warning voice artist Phil Sayer dies; William Shakespeare: New London Underground map marks 400 years since playwright's death; Space-saving 'bouncy castle' train design presented to Network Rail; Germany installs traffic lights in footpaths for cellphone-distracted pedestrians; Traffic offender in Vietnam has to write 50 lines

Overdrive. News: Dutch look to ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2025 although hybrids will still be allowed.; It's not just VW: Every diesel road-tested in the U.K. fails emissions tests; FHWA Develops Tool to Help Transportation Practitioners Integrate Health Into Corridor Planning; Uber gave US regulators data on 12 million users; Shell unveils latest ultra-efficient city car, designed by Gordon Murray; Daimler electric trucks to deliver cost savings in Stuttgart We talk to Liz Ampt about change transport behaviour. We road test the Ford Everest. Plus quirky news including: We meet Sir Vival, the safety car from a future that wasn't. Originally aired on 30 April 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Tesla's ridiculous Model 3 sales; US speed limit increases kill thousands; Big brother is listening on the bus; Automakers up to their old tricks again; Germany's best selling sports car isn't local; and Ferrari's 4th Theme park We road test the Kia Picanto, and for a bit of contrast the $160k Lexus GSF. Plus quirky news including: A cyclist goes from 2 wheels to 24hrs on 4; the CIA leaves an explosive surprise on a school bus; and why Mumbai's trains have the term 'super-dense crush load'. Originally aired on 23 April 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: Device lets you monitor your car by smartphone; Australians prepared to tolerate longer city commutes – national; Ford tests driverless car in the dark using lasers; Reporting of pedestrian crashes a problem; Sian Berry, the Green Party candidate for London Mayor, has helped launch what is said to be the UK’s first transparent solar bus shelter.; DfT's controversial road works plan brings costs and uncertainty; NZ safety campaign for tourists with BYO vehicles We road test the Audi Q7 and the Subaru Liberty Plus quirky news including: Retailers setting up at transport hubs; France offers Tesla old nuclear power station as potential site for plant. Originally aired on 16 April 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

News including: Big jump in fuel efficient car sales; NZ Road Safety - for tourists; Checking your tyres; Robotic Car Race and Ferrari's 3rd Theme Park. We road test a couple of Holden V8 Commodore Station Wagons and reflect on what life will be like without the family V8 in the near future. We follow up on some past news stories, including Tesla's Model 3 sales and what Peugeot/Citroen are doing in the US. Plus quirky news including: TomTom's questionable "congestion index", an Aston Martin with genuine Royal Heritage comes up for Auction, and Google's poorly timed patent. Originally aired on 9th April 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive - News including insights into next gen car buyers; Self-driving cars coming sooner than you think - and Buses; A car for 5-10yr olds; and Toyota's new plug-in Prius. We interview an industry expert on innovation in cars & transport. Plus quirky news including fake Bugatti's, Burt Reynold's new Bandit Trans-Am and Google's unfortunately timed bus patent. Originally aired on 2nd April 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

News - Standard automatic braking across 20 brands, Britain's diesel pollution tax, Uber drivers might be more efficient than taxis and Chinese investors go electric. We road test the Range Rover Evoque Feature interview - Fred Brain talks local Car Shows And Quirky news including a wooden Toyota and China's misleading maps. Originally aired 26 March 2016. For past Overdrive programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Cars sales in February 2016, Trucks And SUVs Fare Better; Goodyear reveals concept tires for autonomous vehicles at Geneva Motor Show; Sad or Mad? Stay Out of the Car!/Crash risk increases tenfold when drivers are emotional, say researchers; New study explores male and female views on road safety; Peugeot Citroen reveals 'real-world' fuel consumption; UberMOTO: Uber launches new motorcycle service in Bangkok, Thailand; Safety first for Australia's Best Cars winners/Bugatti Chiron, to be priced at $2.6 million, is 'ready for a new world speed record' We talk transport planning with the pre-eminent Alan Davies. We road test the Toyota Prius. Plus quirky news including: Does Your Ride Predict Your Vote; Pastafarian could lose his driving licence if cops find him in car WITHOUT colander on his head; Originally aired 12 March 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: End Of The Road For Bold Plan To Save Holden Plant; Why Mercedes is halting the robots' reign on assembly lines; Nissan, citing security risks, disables Leaf app/Nissan disables Leaf app following hacking scare; New charging network brings electric motoring to UK drivers; Daimler declines to invest in battery cell production; British car buyers turn their back on haggling; 2016 J.D. Power Dependability Study: Technology Problems On The Rise; There's a smart reason behind this hideous Prius paint job We road test the Peugeot 508 and some of the latest Subarus. Plus quirky news including: Overturned Bega cheese truck blocks Princes Highway (NSW - comment - there was De-Brie everywhere..) ; Rickshaws go high-tech with 'sexy' redesign, smartphone booking and driver ratings)/Volvo's robot refuse collectors ROAR into life; Originally aired on 5 March 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Mazda may skip Paris auto show; New location system will bring GPS accuracy down to centimeter-level; Tesla plans to unveil its US$35,000 Model 3 in March 2016 (an affordable Tesla?); UK cities trial pollution-measuring lasers; Volvo cars – the first car maker to launch a car without a key; Aston Martin RapidE Electric Car Will Be Co-Developed With Faraday Future Sibling; Ferrari racing car driven by greats sells for $50.4 million We road test the Hyundai Elantra and the Audi A4 Plus quirky news including: DeLoreans, iconic car from Back to the Future franchise, set for a comeback ; The Weird Way Standing (Not Walking) On Escalators Helps Move People More Quickly ; Originally aired on 27 February 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Big ideas for transport's future; Road markings: Removing white lines may cause motorists to slow down, research finds; Toyota pulls the plug on Scion small car brand; The Case Against Drive-Throughs; Shop ‘til your stop: new trial to ‘click and collect’ your groceries at train stations; Labor pledges free Friday buses, but LNP calls it 's gimmick' We road test the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Mazda MX-5 Plus quirky news including: Australia's first pub on wheels to hit Adelaide streets; Originally aired on 20 February 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: News: Report says Channel Tunnel was cheaper to build than Sydney's WestConnex motorway; Help develop appropriate laws for Australia’s automated vehicles; President Obama is calling for lawmakers to spend $4 billion on the development of self-driving cars./Obama seeks $10-per-barrel oil tax to fund clean transport; Autonomous vehicle software developer secures funding for ‘human-like’ driving; Boris Johnson & TfL want to build massive road tunnels under London, again; Plymouth City Council has unveiled new parking spaces designed specifically for people caring for those with dementia. We have just had the wonderful Bathurst 12 hour car race which includes some very exotic cars. We talk to Mercedes about the SLS entry. We road test the Toyota Camry Atara SX. Plus quirky news about the 2016 Super Bowl car ads. Originally aired on 13 February 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Tata to rename Zica hatch after outbreak of dangerous zika virus; Intelligent Speed Assistance; German state plans to trial 120km motorway limit; Uber trials system for monitoring driver speed, acceleration and braking; Study finds automatic braking cuts rear-end crash risk; Talks to keep Holden's Elizabeth plant producing cars on the political agenda. Travelling with four people in a small car. We road test the Skoda Fabia. Quirky news with the predictions for 2106 that we would like to see but are unlikely to happen. Originally aired 6 February 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

We discuss the launch of the all new Lexus RX Luxury SUV; Review the Mazda CX3 Small SUV, and quirky news including using embarrassing humour to get across safety messages, DUI wheelchairs and the worlds most expensive Mack Truck.

Overdrive. News: How the emission scandal has affected Volkswagen sales, car of the year awards and what they are dong about it; Hyundai Tuscon gets only 4 star rating; Revisiting an old Road Safety ad; Rolls recalls one car. We review the launch of the new Kia Optima. Our quirky news panelists continue their review of the unusual cars from the Tokyo Motor Show. Originally aired on 11 November 2015. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: How the emission scandal has affected Volkswagen sales, car of the year awards and what they are dong about it; Hyundai Tuscon gets only 4 star rating; Revisiting an old Road Safety ad; Rolls recalls one car. We review the launch of the new Kia Optima. Our quirky news panelists continue their review of the unusual cars from the Tokyo Motor Show. Originally aired on 11 November 2015. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Electric Car taxes? After market better than original equipment; Transport strike can lead to savings; Reliability survey; "all-seeing" Landcruiser; Motor festival closes after one year. We road test some Subarus and the Holden Colorado Z71 Plus quirky news including: Cricketer Mat Hayden goes Mahindra; Driver let off because bear was wearing a seatbelt; Laneway painted yellow; Compact Wheezy helps bike riders. Originally aired 31 October 2015. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Canberra want Tesla batteries; Volvo goes electric; High Speed Rail to be considered in Australia; Haval to sell in Australia; Land Rover Discovery Sport goes high tech; Volkswagen launches Passat; ACT public servants to ride bikes to meetings. We road test the Toyota Fortuner and the Skoda Octavia Scout Plus quirky news including: Dodge Creates New Ads For Unavailable Car; and a man is fined for doing the speed limit Originally aired 24 October 2015. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Volvo says it will accept full liability for its autonomous vehicles; Options to Extend Coverage of Alcohol Interlock Programs; Motorcycles become part of the connected vehicle world; Hydrogen bicycles to be optimised through connected signals; Increased toll charges for cab-chassis utes; Holographic Disabled People Appear If You Try To Park In Their Space. We discuss the Bathurst 1000. We road test the Ford Mondeo Plus quirky news including: California community defeats bike planes as “paint stripe pollution”; String quartet performs for M5 drivers in traffic jam. Originally aired 17 October 2015. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive. News: Car jobs for Australia; CO2 emissions; China cuts tax on small cars; Compensation if your train runs late; Bad bus ads get banned; Animal warning system; NT Government pays some for car stunt. We discuss the metaphors that might change how we think about city transport. We road test the Holden Cascada Plus quirky news including: Woman put in psyc ward because cops don't believe she could own a BMW; Dog drives a car into a lake. Originally aired 10 October 2015. For past programs and individual segments visit drivenmedia.com.au