Overdrive: Cars, Transport And Culture

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we embrace the glories of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Toyota Corolla sales top 50 million across the globe (1:09) 2. Hyundai STARIA: Space age people mover (2:08) 3. Iconic Kombi goes green thanks to an ambitious University conversion project (3:11) 4. 2023 Nissan Z: - The Zs keep coming (4:15) 5. Tesla Cybertruck delayed to 2022 (5:17) Feature Interview • Wendy Hammond – from Navman tells us some of the many features that now can be part of our motoring augmented reality (6:23) Motoring Minute • Hyundai Sante Fe (19:15) Interview • Alan Zurvas and I review the new golf GTi Mark 8 (20:22) Motoring Minute • Nissan Pro 4X (27:31) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a sober look at motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Niro Hybrid (1:13) 2. The compact Caddy California camper (2:13) 3. News of electric utes – race to ugliness (3:19) 4. International traffic light day (4:23) Feature Interviews • Paul Murrell – On the Isuzu ute and the company approach that is paying good dividends (5:39) • Alan and the 508 (16:23) Motoring Minute • Audi RS 5 Sportback (23:42) Great Drives • Barry Green takes us on one of his Best Drives – London in a Mini (24:50) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of motoring and transport I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News • We look at three significant features on the latest car sales figures • Cars Sales for July 2021 (1:39) • Toyota Corolla bounces back in July (2:33) • Isuzu Ute – Only two models but a big impact (3:33) • Peugeot 508 – A very stylish vehicle (4:34) Feature Interviews • Brian and concept cars –We mentioned last week, some of the interesting feedback we’d had on the unusual, perhaps weird, concept cars at the Chicago Motor show. There were some insightful comments and some monosyllabic such as “I hate it”. So this week we talk to Brian Smith on what is the purpose of concept cars – what do the manufacturers want to get out of making vehicles that are not part of the current style, and how do people react. (5:45) • Barry Green continues reporting on his odyssey of going on great drives in great motor cars in the best places ar

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the latest trends in motoring and transport for serious and not so serious issues. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News • Australia’s governance is going backwards (1:23) • Audi RS 7 (2:56) • Fortuner (4:06) • WRX (5:08) • Rogue (6:30) Feature Item • In the first of a series Barry Green takes us on one of his Best Drives: a great car in a great location (7:34) • Ken Dobinson tells us what it is like to work in a transport department with heavy political pressures (15:03) Motoring Minute • Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (20:51) Interview • David Rowley tells us why going to Subaru as the PR manager was a decision helped by knowing they had the WRX – and his children loved it. (22:01) Motoring Minute • Fiat 500 You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the latest trends in motoring and transport for serious and not so serious issues. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Nissan Z Proto concept at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show (1:28) 2. Toyota Rhombus – a brave new world (2:16) 3. 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross (3:19) 4. BMW and RMIT University’s second edition of YourMelbourne competition (3:44) 5. Grattan’s zero-emissions push (4:28) Feature Item • We talk to an Australian company that has done research that shows a shift attitudes to finance and funding cars in the younger generations, that could favour car subscriptions rather than outright ownership (6:21) • We continue our look at pedestrian controls at traffic lights and hear some of the history of the many things that have been tried to get a better solution (15:13) Motoring Minute • Hyundai Palisade (23:59) Quirky • And Brian Smith again talks about what Elon Musk is saying and the nuances of motor

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and culture I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. VW strategy single platform, battery cell and software systems (1:39) 2. Spain to invest big in EVs and batteries (2:32) 3. Squad Mobility’s urban vehicle – an upmarket golf buggy with solar panels (3:35) 4. BMW electric Scooter for Australia (4:09) 5. Campaign to rid Britain’s pavements of clutter (4:58) 6. Wales seeks 20mph local street speed limit (5:43) Feature Item • Are you frustrated by the time you have to wait for pedestrian signals, either in a car or when walking, how little time you have to cross, or if the lights change an no one is there? We investigate the developments in traffic signals to measure and react to pedestrian movements. (6:56) Feedback • Some pictures on our social media sites have resonated strongly (20:24) Motoring Minute • Volkswagen Passat 206 Wagon (22:26) Quirky • Brian Smith discusses hyper performance cars like Bug

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Nissan Patrol (1:26) 2. Car Sales figures (2:45) 3. Tesla touchscreen wiper controls land driver with fine after crash (3:34) 4. Bugatti-Rimac combines the genes of strong brands (4:32) 5. Struck by lightning, voodoo priests exorcising Ethiopian airline Interview • We chat in more detail to Ged Bulmer about the latest Nissan Patrol and the market for very large four-wheel drives (5:46) Feedback • The posts that have got the most responses on our Facebook page (14:48) Interview • Dave Jones tells us about an Australian product that puts luminescent line marking material on the road to glow at night (15:53) Motoring Minute • Citroen C3 (23:11) Quirky • Brian Smith gives his assessment of evoking the supernatural to enhance transport safety. (24:16) Motoring Minute • Kona N-Line (28:12) You can find more

Overdrive: VW’s new electric push and Cupra model; Subaru WRX STI; Managing Traffic light controls Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Nissan JUKE Energy Orange model (1:20) 2. New way for Honda in Australia starts now (2:26) 3. MINI Vision Urbanaut: the virtual vision now becomes reality (3:29) 4. New SCATS (4:28) Interviews 1. We have some reflections from Kurt McGuiness who is the PR and Brand Electric Vehicle Manager for the Volkswagen group in Australia (6:03) 2. We have spin in the last of the current model Subaru WRX STI (14:27) Motoring Minute • Genesis GV80 (21:05) Interview 3. Brian Smith ruminates about the man found to be driving from the rear seat. (22:11) Motoring Minute • Mazda MX-30 (27:50) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that broods over the world of cars and transport The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. NSW State government pushes electric vehicle tax reform (1:12) 2. Rex breaks records in Australia (2:24) 3. Genesis is expanding in models and sales (3:21) 4. Can the station wagon make a comeback? - Peugeot Unveils the 308 SW (4:23) 5. Bus lounges help make public transport more effective (5:32) Interviews • Tim Robson from MG gives some frank opinions on their success and their approach to electric vehicles (7:01) • Guido Shenken from Genesis prestige vehicles discusses their fast-improving model range (15:57) Motoring Minute • Isuzu D-Max (21:04) Quirky News • And Brian Smith covers the unusual subject of residents installing their own speed humps on public roads. (22:14) Motoring Minute • Audi RSQ8 (28:08)

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples and savours the world of cars and transport The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News • Audi e-tron (1:22) • MG HS (2:29) • Converting car washes to EV charging stations (3:27) • Ferrari Fashion(4:28) Interviews Three interviews from the sublime to the ridiculous well at least the quirky • Liz Ampt tells us the benefits of surveys to determine why people are travelling not just how they are making trips. (5:32) • Stuart Sharp – historian - has some wonderful reflections on transport and the animosity in our early history between politicians and the Queens representatives. (14:59) • And Brian Smith gives his take on just another wild scheme to transport people in cities (26:08) Motoring Minute • Toyota Kluger (13:56) Motoring Minute • Subaru XV (25:05) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIB

The relatively recent developments in the electrification of vehicles, most particularly starting in 2000 or so with the Toyota Prius hybrid, did not sell itself on the elegance of its outward appearance. Although the need for environmental considerations is becoming even more critical, hybrids and electric vehicles can no longer look like a science experiment. Later this year, Hyundai will launch in Australia the next generation of their all-electric sedan, the Ioniq. It doesn't look like a catch-up vehicle, but one that is very futuristic in its design, not only its technology. • The new Ioniq 5 – built as an electric car from the ground up • A modern looking product • By being built as electric cars, vehicles will change shape in the years ahead as they are no longer bounded by the powertrains of old. • Ioniq 5 looks modern but pays homage to a futuristic design concept from the past • Same power train as the Hyundai Kona but there will be a modular platform • There are strong indications they are workin

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that bounces through the world of cars and transport The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. Car Sales May 2021 – We may reach 1 million for the year (1:17) 2. Ioniq 5 – Creating an electric vehicle from the ground up (2:13) 3. Mazda BT-50 single cab ute (3:21) 4. BMW i Brand – market testing new technologies (4:20) Interview • Hyundai will soon be launching their next generation Ioniq electric vehicle in Australia. Why it is a major step and how will dealers need to approach the issue is well worth a discussion with Bill Thomas Hyundai’s GM of Communications (5:37) Motoring Minute • Ford Ranger Raptor (17:03) Interview • Alan Zurvas chats about two different sorts of small SUVs you can buy for about $44,000 (18:08) Motoring Minute • Peugeot 2008 GT (23:25) Interview • And we catch up with Rob Fraser while driving an Isuzu ute. (24:33) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a cars and transport program where you don’t have to be a rev head to enjoy it. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News • Kia Niro – Mild Hybrid, Plug-In or Full Electric? (1:08) • Mazda CX-3 – Competent little SUV (2:08) • MG ZS Electric – A lower priced electric vehicle (3:10) • Mazda BT 50 single cab ute – a workhorse not a family car (4:12) Interview • Reflecting in more detail on the positioning of the Kia Niro electric options with Paul Murrell (5:17) Motoring Minute • Volkswagen Toureg (12:14) Interview • Driving the Subaru BRZ sports car with Alan Zurvas (13:25) Motoring Minute • Subaru Outback (20:03) Interview • Going through the process of setting up a new model for Australian Conditions (21:13) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-ca

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. Kia Australia enters the electrified market (1:27) 2. Audi Q5 - Comfort at a price (2:32) 3. National Safety week (3:34) 4. Combining data sets for a comprehensive road management program (4:28) 5. A very successful transport Institute turns 30. (5:29) Interviews • Last week we lamented that all the talk of the Federal Budget was about the size of the spending and not about how effective the spending will be. This week we again here from Michael Caltabiano the CEO of the major transport research organisation the ARRB about how he is working to ensure we make smart decisions. (6:41) Motoring Minute • Audi Q2 (21:44) Interview • And Brian Smith talks about a necessary although uncomfortable discussion point to do with transport in India (22:51) Motoring Minute • Audi SQ5 (28:02) You can find more information at Driven

We are in a time of huge and rapid technological development which will offer great opportunities to adapt the way we do things Add to that, major uncertainties arising from situations such as COVID. So predicting the future, or more to the point making the most of the future, needs expansive thought and engagement and research. The ARRB, formerly the Australian Road Research Board, has a vision statement to To help make the world’s cities smarter, cleaner, greener, safer, more efficient and productive through intelligent transport solutions. How do we do this is times of difficult funding and a media driven emphasis on short term immediate. It is a pleasure to again speak to Michael Caltabiano CEO of ARRB. After a few technical difficulties I asked him about what the road authorities were seeking, when they set up ARRB in 1960.

Overdrive: Federal Budget – big projects but no process improvement; VW utes and vans Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at all forms of transport from the humble bike through perhaps to a rocket powered space ship. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News • Federal Budget (1:13) • VW Multivan (2:19) • VW – Ute (3:19) • Kia leads the way with Electric Vehicle mobile Ap (4:19) • Reinstating delivery curfews – short-term thinking? (5:20) Interviews • With cars sales rebounding particularly at the two ends of the market, small lower priced vehicles and more expensive larger cars, we again talk to Kate Gillis to see if Peugeot is riding that wave. (6:25) Feedback • Alloy wheel protectors (14:38) Motoring Minute • Mazda CX-9 (15:15) Interview • And we catch up with two of our favourite guests: • Motoring journalist Paul Murrell (16:22) and • Transport expert (with a great sense of humour) Brian Smith. (21:37) Motoring Minute • Ford Ranger Ute (28:14)

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at the different ways we get around, from walking, riding, or in cars, buses, trains or planes. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. Nissan adds a new variant of their small SUV – the Qashqai (1:20) 2. BMW offers an e-bike with their electric vehicles (2:25) 3. BusTech are racing ahead building electric buses in Australia (3:30) 4. Bob Holden raced the original Mini Cooper S –now he tests a new electric model (4:31) Interviews • If you are buying a car there are many check lists on what to do. But what are some of the practical examples. Motoring Journalist Paul Murrell has just been through the exercise. (5:34) Motoring Minute • Kia Carnival (15:41) Interview • BusTech is racing ahead in building electric buses in Australia. We talk to their chairman Christian Reynolds. (16:48) Motoring Minute • Audi A7 Sportback (28:10) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are availab

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at a range of different ways we get around, from cars, buses, trains and planes. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. Mazda MX 5 (1:28) 2. MG – HS (2:25) 3. Nissan LEAF e+ add more performance to a successful electric vehicle (3:27) 4. Hispano Suiza Unique Tailormade, 1,904 ways to design the car of your dreams (4:30) Interview Cash for clunkers, a French government program to pay you to scrape your old polluting car, but not to buy another car (5:36) Feedback • I continue to have trouble with tyres (11:40) Motoring Minute Kia Stinger (13:49) Feedback • Interview about electric vehicles (14:57) Road test • Subaru XV (17:22) Motoring Minute Hyundai Palisade (22:30) Quirky News Brian Smith discussed what the Japanese want you to do in a service station toilet to see if you are too tired to drive. (23:39) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podca

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we look at the wide and wonderful world of motoring and transport. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. Volvo Car ad material removed after complaint (1:28) 2. Tesla crash – what we need to consider with autonomous vehicles (2:32) 3. Maserati Ghibli hybrid (3:38) 4. Volkswagen wins world car of the year (4:41) A Trip to the Country (and a flat tyre) • I give a report on the adventurous trip into the country side in an all-electric Mini (5:46) Motoring Minute • Citroen C3 (9:32) Mini Electric • And while we were there, we asked the 1966 Bathurst 500 winner, Bob Holden to have a drive and give us his impression of the Mini (10:35) Alfa Guilia • Alan Zurvas road tests the Alfa Guilia (17:00) Motoring Minute • LDV Deliver 9 (22:33) Adventures of an old trouper • And when talking to 88 year old Bob Holden we asked about how he drove across the London – just to drive back in the London to Sydney Marathon. (23:33) Y

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about all sorts of things to do with motoring and transport. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown News 1. Subaru upgrades the XV (1:40) 2. All New Haval H6 Now On Sale (2:48) 3. Hyundai Motor’s STARIA people-mover debuts (3:55) 4. Volkswagen Group Australia calls for emission targets (4:53) 5. Toyota launches all-new Mirai with an extended lease program (5:58) Interview • With an upcoming adventure in a Mini electric we get the low down on BMW electrification from Brendan Mok for Mini Australia (7:08) Feedback • We have some comments from technical experts on the accuracy of a recent cartoon in the newspaper about pressing pedestrian call buttons in times of COVID (14:01) Motoring Minute • Camry Hybrid (15:16) Plug-in Hybrids – the forgotten technology? • Several industry figures reflect on the benefit of plug-in hybrids. (16:27) Motoring Minutes • Subaru Outback (22:43) Interview • And finally, we talk to Paul Murrell not a