Overdrive: Cars, Transport And Culture

News including VW reinventing the Kombi, thinner pillars, self driving car rules, Spotify helps driving teens stay safe, easy electric car charging, and wood makes a comeback in cars. We discuss driving in the snow, this time in a Subaru Outback. Some discussions from a recent motoring & transport conference. And we take a light hearted look at stories including a car windscreen artist dubbed the "da Vinci of Dirt" and how Fairies are messing with Irish roads. Originally broadcast 2nd 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 FIAT/Chrysler joins BMW to create self-driving cars, Hyundai's Genesis models delayed - again but fuel cells still coming, GM's $5k tiny electric car, and Mercedes Maybach cabriolet concept. Vale Gary O'Callaghan. We road test the Subaru XV compact SUV which is selling well. And some light-hearted stories including fuel economy of the latest Bugatti Chyron, the Ford Mustang GT's fancy exhaust and what toys you'll find in the latest Tesla car. Originally broadcast 26th August 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including new models from Holden replacing the Captiva, Britain to ban petrol & electric vehicles from 2040, VW's cash for klunkers program, BMW's Mini Oxford Edition - only for students, China's Alibaba car vending machine. And we have several features from the annual AITPM (Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management) national conference in Melbourne. Originally broadcast 19th August 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including BMW wants foreign money for German transport fund, US CAFE requirements, tricking driver-less cars, neighbourhood says no to bike sharing, and Daimler invests in flying cars. We discuss a major report on the car industry released by the VACC. We road test the Infiniti Q60 2 door coupe And we take a lighthearted look at stories including hackable car washes, cheeky lost property on London's transport, and the fuel economy of the latest Bugatti - it's better, but does it matter? Originally broadcast 12th August 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: • Car sales figures for July • Ford's bus service that isn't We have chat with Lewis Williamson from England on how we are modelling traffic to try and shape our cities We have a couple of reflections on the planning of our cities from a recent forum. And we take a jolly look at stories including: • A Sydney man has his Opal card implanted in his hand to make catching public transport easier • "Lucky" coins thrown into plane engine Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au Originally aired on 5th August 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Dieselgate collusion? What can a driver do in an autonomous bus? We take a look at the latest news stories including: • EU investigating diesel collusion among Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, VW: report • Chinese tech giant Baidu taps Microsoft to expand development of self-driving cars • Start-up electric car company Lucid Motors is looking for buyers: is it Faraday Future 2.0? • Automakers rally to kill proposed border tax • 'It's shocking': Victoria's worrying culture of aggressive driving We have a lovely chat about Rolls Royce’s image. Are they trying to cover more than just the elite? And we look at the Darwin experience of driverless buses with drivers still on board. If they are not driving what useful things can they do? We have a couple of reflections on the planning of our cities from a recent forum. And in our panel discussion we take a jolly look at stories including: • A working 6-speed gearbox made of LEGO • TrainyMcTrainface: New train in Sweden named as 'revenge for BoatyMcBoatface'

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: • Rolls Royce skips hybrids to go straight to EVs • VW's pricing for it's electric hatch • Honda's mystery engine • Land Rover's new Ranger Rover • Mercedes Benz X-class • Crowd-sourcing maps for self driving cars We discuss the evolution of the motor car through a photography exhibition covering the history and glamour over the years. And we discuss some quirky stories including flying cars, a digital archive of London's transport, and Tesla's electric trucks. Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au Originally aired on 22 July 2017.

In this program we take a look at the latest news stories including: • Protecting Infrastructure Corridors • Detecting distracted drivers • Why people tailgate • Sydney or Melbourne – who’s congestion is worse? • Formula E – Audi joins electric motor racing • Alleviating weekend traffic congestion We drive the second generation Audi Q5 and hot SQ5 cross-country, and discuss their very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system. And in our quirky news segment we take a look at: • What centralized swam control can do for autonomous cars. • How London is helping claustrophobics get around Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to previous programs and longer segments of each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 15th July 2017.

We take a look at the latest news stories including: • European Road Safety Awards • Autonomous police vehicles – it’s the onboard technology that is the most interesting • Identifying behaviours not just counting numbers • Sustainable transport projects • Integrating data into a real-time picture • London Mayor’s Transport plan We have a couple of stories from Audi - the first is the launch of their second generation Q5 and SQ5 medium size SUV and the second is a very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system. And we take a happy look at stories including how San Francisco is looking to ban delivery robots on streets Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to past programs and longer segments of each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 8th July 2017.

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: • A new plan for Connecting Brisbane • Managing shared bikes without docking stations • Serving the Super Bowl – public credibility and the autonomous bus • Searching the World for your stolen bike • Barriers against rogue vehicles • 200th anniversary of the bike – coping with technological change. • The 30-year plan for greater Adelaide – does it consider new technology? We talk to Lenore Fletcher the General Manager Corporate Communications from BMW who has some fighting words about how far behind Australia is in encouraging alternative fuels We road test the Audi S4 Avant. What a rocket! We also talk to Brian Smith about a fantastic new ride sharing scheme which turns out to be a bus. Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast servi

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. New Zealand government launches Smarter Transport Pricing project 2. Should Doncaster BRT be a priority? 3. Ford to open new Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London 4. As Uber burns, Lyft promises to meet Paris climate commitments 5. Hybrid thermal camera for transport industry applications We talk to David McCarthy from Mercedes Benz about their upcoming “Me” store whatever that is. We talk to the Managing Director of Subaru about their new XV small SUV. And we take a cheerful, look at stories including: 1. You Won’t Believe What This Guy Does with a Thermal Camera – Thermal cameras – Can they pick up a fart 2. China's oversupply of shared bikes creating piles of broken, unused bicycles on city streets (amazing photos of unintended consequence) Originally aired on 24th June 2017.

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. Richard Hammond’s Crash – tell me about the car! 2. Parking Space Goes for $664,000 in Hong Kong 3. Local pollution is a big issue for transport 4. 200th anniversary of the bicycle We chat to resident Overdrive artists Dean Oliver about the sad passing away of Nick Munting and the time we travelled to New Caledonia to watch a car rally. We road test the Honda Odyssey people mover - is it function and fashion in one vehicle? And in our panel discussion we ask just how we might judge a car in the future? Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features (as well as past programs) by going to drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 17th June 2017.

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. BMW launches car data unit 2. Car Sales 3. New car purchases are more efficient on average but consumer preferences are changing according to a report released by the National Transport Commission. 4. UK's Venturer driverless car project publishes results of first 'handover/takeover' trials 5. Toyota expands safety research for self-drive Mercedes Benz is not a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council just yet but they are going hammer and tongs on electric car development. And they have some advice to the Federal Government for free. We talk to their David McCarthy. We road test the pocket rocket Ford Focus RS And in our panel discussion with Alan Zurvas we take merry look at stories including: 1. Toyota is hoping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Torch will be lit from its flying car 2. ‘Nines-with-light’: Behind the making of theDodge Demon Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to long

News including luxury car makers vying for the most powerful cars, bad directions from satnavs, WA trials stop and text spots, and better bicycle bells. Our feature interview with Jonathan Daily on the best urban design for transport. We road test the Honda Jazz, a popular car in the light car class. And quirky news including why people spend so much money for the right license plate, a vending machine for cars and a number 1 system for your car. Originally aired on 3 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that dabbles in the mystical world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. Electric vehicle schemes 2. Autonomous vehicle’s impact on line marking 3. London mayor Sadiq Khan wants to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in April 2019. 4. Cycling - The Great Leveler 5. V2V capabilities to feature in over 50% of cars sold by 2022, as autonomous vehicles set to take off Dr Alexa Delbosc from Monash University talks about one of the most critical issues we have in transport planning. The biases we bring to our discussions about the best transport solutions. And we talk to Nissan Australia’s CEO Richard Amery about his view of what having autonomous cars will really mean. And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith we take jovial look at stories including: 1. Roger Moore Dead – Remembering his on-screen cars 2. Bear locks itself in car, sounds horn to wake up homeowners 3. Adelaide 'We

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that take an expansive look at the world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. India's Revolutionary Plan to Make All Its Cars Electric 2. Trump road plan would rely largely on private funding 3. University research shows a few self-driving cars can improve traffic flow 4. £14bn of benefits for the UK could be unlocked by better use of data in transport 5. Niorecords world-beating Nurburgring lap We talk to Prof Corinne Mulley about Australian contribution to an international consortium on bus rapid transit that is being supported by the Volvo Research and Education Foundation. And we road test the Subaru BRZ A beautifully balanced sports car with just enough horsepower to use when you are driving. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take an amusinglook at stories including: 1. French nano-cars have a molecular grand prix 2. Road rage cases with guns double in 3

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that covers issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. The role of transport in a future Parramatta – Sydney’s second CBD 2. Study says drivers with smart phones use them almost every time they drive 3. Old technology to discourage phone use when driving 4. The end of the filling station? 5. UK report links Brabham with new bid for supercar operation to rival McLaren We talk to prominent transport writer Alan Davies from Crickey.com about how a bike way in Melbourne is filling a missing link but it has a few flaws. And we road test the Suzuki Ignis. It is classified as a small SUV but it has no heritage from any four wheel drive and it doesn’t pretend to be anything but a funky urban car. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a spirited look at stories including: 1. Engineer who pointed out traffic signal flaw fined for unlicensed engineering 2

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. Should the Hyperloop Be for Cities or Suburbia? 2. Not so fast, fast train to Canberra 3. Should walking and cycling trails be like freeways? 4. This Magic Dutch Traffic Light Helps Bicyclists Avoid Stopping 5. Provisional results from latest TISPOL 24-hour speed enforcement marathon We take a tour of station wagon design with Holden’s Director of design Richard Ferlazzo Alan Zurvas and David talk about cars that were at the New York Motor Show And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 6. A Chinese car called Trumpchiwhich is eyeing the US market but considering changing its name 7. US judge sentences Volkswagen to three years probation following emissions scandal 8. Not so fast, fast train to Canberra 9. Apple's radical approach to self-driving cars (put a game controller in one) Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au Originally aired 2

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that luxuriates in the realm of cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. World Car of the Year 2017: winners revealed 2. ANCAP 3. Australian debut: Mercedes-Benz trucks can automatically start braking for pedestrians 4. Line Marking 5. Bush Mechanics: The Exhibition opens Errol takes a big SUV down to the farm and attracts a lot of cows among other things. And Alan and I go for a drive in a small people mover. It started life as a nerdy car nine years ago but it has come a long way since. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. Will clothing dictate transit patronage? 2. The World's Most Elegant Public Transit Campaign 3. Audi and Porsche join forces for shared vehicle architecture 4. New McLaren 720s supercar now a Lego build Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to longer

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that considers all aspects of cars and transport. And in this program, we take a look at the latest news storiesincluding: • Despite what proponents are saying one expert predicts that aautonomous vehicles will not reduce crashes by 90%– it may be lucky to be 50% • Evolution of The Commodore Continues: High-ride Tourer Joins The Range For First Time Ever • F6 planners told to ignore public transport, build roads, documents show • Jaguar Classic To Launch E-type Reborn At Techno-classica Essen Show • A bus by any other name We have a lovely chat to Jaguar in Australia about how the UK factory can restore your old E-type, but boy it is not cheap. We road test the little SUV from Holden – the Trax – a lot of features but at a price. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: • A motoring internet site launches an advertising campaign on how thoroughly their testers look at vehicles. We ponder what an