Overdrive: Cars, Transport And Culture

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that probes the issues of motoring and transport I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Greens push for electric only cars on Australian roads by 2030 2. Mercedes overtakes Toyota as most valuable car brand in influential study 3. Uber already using self-driving trucks 4. Australia hosts the first ever Maserati global gathering 5. Ford Mustang to get dragstrip mode 6. Brabham BT62 name and engine note revealed in new clip from Brabham automotive We have a range of fascinating comments about the trucking industry rom the revealing of the new range of Scania trucks. Road freight has come a long way from the cowboy image and is embracing many community issues And in our panel discussion with Alan Zurvas we take a witty look at some quirky cars that were shown at the Geneva motor show.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we wander through the world of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. 2019 Jaguar I-Pace revealed: Brits put Tesla on alert 2. California's new rules turn self-driving cars into remotely operated, road-going drones 3. Tesla’s new ‘light-years ahead’ navigation and maps engine is ‘almost done’, says Elon Musk 4. Trump admin passes rule requiring sounds in 'quiet cars' by 2020 5. Nearly a third of Uber drivers are actually losing money, study shows I reflect on the size of some information screens in cars and what sort of information can we get. I have just got to drive the BMW X3 SUV and the information systems and its ability to inform is a good example of how this area of vehicles is improving. We road test the Mercedes E400 Cabriolet – Elegant motoring And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith we take a chirpy look at some quirky news stories including: 1. You can now buy James Bond

News including the Takata 4 million+ airbag recall, China takes a bite of Daimler, speed humps on bicycle paths and facial recognition on public transport. We discuss the Takata airbag recall in detail and the expanding Volkswagen diesel-gate court cases. We road test iconic Nissan GT-R Nismo. And quirky stories including the mullet fest in Kurri Kurri. Originally broadcast 3rd March 2018. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Welcome to Overdrive, where we cover everything to do with motoring and transport from the sublime to the ridiculous. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. New super-sized $15 million bus fleet won't fit in bus stops 2. Cycling groups outraged at WA Road Safety videos depicting riders as 'losers' 3. German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution 4. Express delivery: use drones not trucks to cut carbon emissions, experts say 5. New supercabs to tackle dangerous driving on England’s motorways 6. Land rover celebrates year of the dog with canine friends We hear from a young lady who is a transport planner who travelled to Canada to research some aspects of her profession including how traffic engineering can move into modern world of technology and more professional women. Alan Zurvas road test the Nissan 370z with the Nissan Motor Sport Nismo make over. Is it worth the effort And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith we take a happy-

In this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. New Queensland CBD designed for driverless cars 2. Holden sells on line 3. Tesla reveals 2017 financial results, records near $2B loss 4. Intelligent road studs to improve road safety 5. 2018 Fiat 500 goes all-turbo, all the time 6. Modular footpath for London trial We dedicate the remaining part of the program to a critique of the car ads that were specially developed to play during the broadcast of the 2018 American Super Bowl. Brian Smith and Errol Smith give their perceptive, witty and at times cynical comments. Ads to be reviewed include The good where Vikings are portrayed using a Ram Pickup to tow their boat The bad – Jeep proclaims the great impact their vehicles have had by showing excessive freeways and diving through environmentally sensitive areas And the ugly. Using Martin Luther King’s voice and words from one of his great great speeches to flog (as in sell) pickup trucks. Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedi

In this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. New Holden Commodore Crash tested 2. Mazda's future gas engines could be cleaner than electric motors 3. UK Government to punish emissions cheat devices with 'unlimited' fines 4. Dealers start to worry about ebbing repair income from electric cars 5. Tesla Model S racing is now a real thing, approved by FIA sanctioning body We have a first drive on the Volkswagen Original. It is a new model but it keeps a sense of engagement with the vehicle that harks back to earlier motoring times. We Road Test the Kia Picanto. And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith we take an effervescent look at stories including: 1. Oregon residents freaking out about pumping their own petrol now that self service is being allowed. 2. Nissan working on mind-reading cars 3. Man painted his own road marking to get a quicker trip to work 4. GM’s self-driving car won’t have steering wheel or pedals Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenm

News including GM sued for autonomous vehicle collision, cars that detect emotions and how Australia's old vehicle fleet is costing both lives and money. We ask if trucks can show us how car safety should be done - or is it the other way round? We road test a fast family ferrier, the Renault Megane GT Wagon and the more sedate but still just as French 'Intens" Sedan version. And quirky stories including how Oregon's drivers just can't get used to pumping their own gas, Nissan's mind reading car and DIY road markings. Originally broadcast 3rd February 2018. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including the NSW police to stick with V8 RWD cars - this time it's a US made one, VW recalls more vehicles for emissions breaches, SAAB lives on - sort of, Tesla's truck gets more pre-orders, and Volvo's XC60 gets Japan's car of the year gong - just. We discuss autonomous vehicles and dispel some of the myths and hype with Les Carter from MR Cagney. We road test the Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander, a large 7 seater SUV aimed more at the family car buyer than the serious off-roader. And quirky stories including Ford's robot bum and unusual cars from the LA motor show. Originally broadcast 16th December 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including car sales for November, Mazda's Australian rise, Toyota's Hydrogen plant, London's new black cabs, WA's cyclist laws. We road test Toyota's very capable large 4WD SUV, the Land Cruiser Prado. And we take we take a light-hearted look at the weird cars from the Tokyo motor show including the "Toyota auto body wonder capsule" - yes that's really what it's called. Originally broadcast 9th December 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including a data breach by Uber, a new biofuel production system, the decline of "Big Oil", Tesla's new competitor, and what the NBN has to do with transport infrastructure. We discuss a report on the future of how we get around "New mobility now, a practical guide". We road test one of Lexus' best selling vehicles, the mid-size Lexus NX300 F-Sport SUV. And some humorous motoring & transport stories including getting angry with an ambulance, the US Navy vandalises the sky, the decline of good old boys racing in the USA and what it means for our V8 racing. Originally broadcast 2nd December 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Sydney toll road users get freebies, Uber buys some Volvos while Google works on competition, drag racing safety concerns, Tesla's new toys, Japan rail apologies, NZ cops get musical. We discuss the launch of Toyota's new Camry - check our website for a video review. We road test the Honda CRV – one of the first compact SUVs on the market and now into it’s fifth generation. And we take we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Virgin trains prizes for travel, drunk drive-thru, beer bikes ban. predicting the future of transport, and what your street name says about you. Originally broadcast 25th November 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Ford’s replacement for the Terrritory SUV, the lifespan of the new Holden Commodore, China’s takeover of a flying car company, Uber’s big investment and plans for flying cars in LA, and the new McLaren road-legal rocket. We road test the Honda CRV – one of the first compact SUVs on the market and now into it’s fifth generation. And we take we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Choosing the sound of your otherwise quiet electric car, what Whisky has to do with bicycle frames, and a bear goes for a drive in Colorado. Originally broadcast 18th November 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including which states gets the most speeding fines (it's more revenue than you might think), the new Commodore, solar challenge results, Google works with VW, Renault Alpine makes a comeback and well, Trump. We review the SAIC LDV T60 dual-cab ute after attending the launch in Bathurst - a lot of ute for not a lot of money. We chat about what it might be like to converse with your car, with Toyota's Yui AI in-car assistant. And we take a humorous look about what one airline fan built in his men's shed, buying a street and how an airline created a first-world-problem around what drink it serves. Originally broadcast 11th November 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including NRMA's electric car charging stations, passenger safety, FIAT/Chrysler RHD future, GM follows Ford towards SUVs, Toyota hydrogen concepts and electric motorcycles go the distance. We road test the Subaru WRX - is it still the hero car of the youth? And we take a reflective look on the life & times of Holden in Australia. Originally broadcast 28th October 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Ford's new business plan, Boeing's self-driving planes, Tesla's woes and the Mercedes X class. We attend the launch of the Hyundai Kona small SUV. We discuss how a dedicated revhead should watch the Bathurst 1000. And in our quirky news segment we discuss Jamie Oliver's custom Land Rover portable kitchen, and how it compares to the first kitchen on wheels - the VW Kombi. Originally broadcast 14th October 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including the end of the Aussie car with Toyota & Holden's factory closures, Saudi women now able to drive, JD Power vehicle survey results, Lotus joins Volvo and more trouble for VW. A history piece on how transport shaped Sydney from the very beginning. We road test the Ford Transit Custom Van "now with 6-speed auto". And we take a light hearted look at Jaguar's E-type electric conversion - success or sacrilege? Originally broadcast 7th October 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Uber blocked in London and how self driving car technology is being stalled by Trump. We ponder what the cars made by Dyson (better known for vacuum cleaners) will be like. We road test the Toyota 86 GT. The back seats are mostly useless but it's so fun to drive who cares? And in our quirky news segment we find out the car park equivalent of a crop circle, London's "Day of Moaning" and what people leave behind at airports. Originally broadcast 30th September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Nissan hits the 150million vehicle mark, Ford hooks up with India on EVs, stopping people drive-texting, Toronto plays with red light cameras, and flying maybe not as safe as you think. We discuss the launch of the Kia Stinger - a large rear wheel drive sedan, tuning for Australian roads and other topics. And we take a sideways reflection on things from the past with a modern twist - electrifying an old E-type jag - science or sacrilege? Originally broadcast 23rd September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including August car sales figures, big brother watching your car, electric Jags coming, Ford's pizza delivery system, and how screen time messes with in-car bonding. Planning liveable cities with and without cars, but what kind of car? And quirky news with cars dobbing in their drivers, Mermaids giving driving directions and Burger King creates a road hazard. Originally broadcast 16th September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at a range of different ways we get around, from cars, buses, trains and planes. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories with David Campbell including: 1. Chinese carmaker Great Wall looks at bidding for Fiat Chrysler 2. Tesla plans for 'long-haul' electric truck 3. Drones to be trialed in New York for traffic and parking monitoring 4. One-of-a-kind Ferrari found in a barn 5. Rolls-Royce is the most popular brand in music We have an interview with an Aussie who went to the famous Laguna Seca Race Circuit in California for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion where he raced against the might of America’s historic racing fraternity and won his class. One of the cars racing there was worth $68 million. Not his. And in our discussion session with Errol Smith we take a breezy look at some quirky news stories including: 1. Chinese firm Alibaba to open a 'car vending machine' next year (follows on from similar one we co