Overdrive: Cars, Transport and Culture
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Overdrive: How did Pro Football lead to transport data measurement?; Robotaxi; Holy Lindisfarne
September 11, 2021 04:49 - 30 minutesWelcome to Overdrive, a program that digs up all sorts of information good and bad about the world of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News • The all-new Kia Sportage (1:41) • New powertrain for Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 (2:44) • Motional and Hyundai Motor Group’s joint robotaxi (3:47) • Nissan e-POWER is coming to Australia (4:40) Feature Interviews • What sort of background would be helpful to become an executive ...
Jeff Doyle: On taking the new role of Executive Manager of Infrastructure Measurement at ARRB
September 07, 2021 03:54 - 25 minutesIt was T.S. Eliot who said: Where is the Wisdom we have lost in Knowledge? Where is the Knowledge we have lost in Information? The collection of data is very much at the bottom of that list. It may be the first step but it may even be the wrong numbers or full of inaccuracies. Data is not guaranteed to produce the definitive measure of what we are trying to understand until it has been through a process backed by knowledge and wisdom. It's wonderful to see that ARRB has set up and employe...
Overdrive: Safety Rating for distraction; Tesla’s uglier camper; Genesis GV60; Tech for Pedestrians
September 04, 2021 07:13 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that relishes all sorts of information and experiences in the world of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Genesis GV60 may be the first EV to include wireless battery charging (1:22) 2. Bird launches integration with Google Maps (2:24) 3. Tesla’s robot – more hype than reality? (3:33) 4. New technology making Victoria's roads safer (4:45) Feature Interview • Driver dis...
Overdrive: One Corolla now every 28 seconds; Navman augmented reality; Golf GTi Mk8; Hyundai Staria
August 28, 2021 01:54 - 30 minutesHello 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 H...
Overdrive: VW Caddy California Camper; Isuzu Ute - more than a name; Peugeot 508; A mini in London
August 20, 2021 11:03 - 33 minutesHello 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 Minu...
Overdrive: Audi RS 7; Corolla bounces back; Concept cars – why bother?; Driving the Klausen Pass
August 13, 2021 11:10 - 30 minutesHello 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 menti...
Overdrive: TVR Tuscan on a great road; Grattan Institute - policy blockage; Subaru WRX as a work car
August 03, 2021 04:22 - 29 minutesHello 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...
Overdrive: Wacky Toyota Rhombus; Traditional Nissan Proto; Subscription Cars; Pedestrian Controls
August 01, 2021 06:25 - 30 minutesHello 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) F...
Overdrive: Adapting Signals for Pedestrians; VW’s big electric strategy; Bugatti moves to the side
July 18, 2021 15:51 - 30 minutesHello 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 str...
Overdrive: Nissan Patrol – its luxurious, but offroad? Line marking glows at night; Voodoo for plane
July 11, 2021 11:26 - 30 minutesHello 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 detai...
Overdrive: VW’s new electric push and Cupra model; Subaru WRX STI; Managing Traffic light controls
July 03, 2021 10:34 - 29 minutesOverdrive: 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...
Overdrive: Tax Break for electric cars; Station wagon comeback?; Installing your own speed humps
June 27, 2021 12:20 - 30 minutesHello 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 •...
Overdrive: Audi e-tron; Why we travel, not just how; Wacky Railway history; An urban solution - NOT
June 21, 2021 12:43 - 29 minutesHello 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 a...
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Designed from the ground up - The changing face of Electric Vehicles
June 08, 2021 11:39 - 26 minutesThe 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 ...
Overdrive: Car sales could hit 1 mill; Hyundai Ioniq – purpose built electric vehicle; Isuzu D-Max
June 06, 2021 04:07 - 30 minutesHello 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 ve...
Overdrive: Positioning various electrification models; Subaru BRZ; Suspension setups for Australia
June 02, 2021 10:20 - 30 minutesHello 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...
Overdrive: Right processes/right decisions –CEO ARRB; Kia Niro; Poo collection from Railway tracks
May 25, 2021 12:58 - 30 minutesHello 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...
Overdrive: Processes for the right decisions about transport – Michael Caltabiano CEO ARRB;
May 20, 2021 03:44 - 38 minutesWe 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...
Overdrive: Federal Budget – big projects but no process improvement; VW utes and vans
May 18, 2021 10:28 - 30 minutesOverdrive: 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 think...
Overdrive: Building electric buses in Australia; A practical experience in buying a car; BMW e-bike
May 12, 2021 02:47 - 30 minutesHello 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 tes...
Overdrive: Cash for Clunkers to buy a bike; Subaru XV; Nissan Leaf e+; Mazda MX 5; Hispano Suiza
May 02, 2021 14:14 - 30 minutesHello 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 yo...
Overdrive: Volvo Ad Pulled after complaint; Cars with no spare tyres; Alfa Guilia;
April 23, 2021 13:37 - 30 minutesWelcome 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 t...
Overdrive: Mini Electric; Plug-In Hybrid – The overlooked option; Vehicle supply is near crisis
April 23, 2021 11:53 - 30 minutesWelcome 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 e...
Overdrive: Govt’s waffle words; Kia Stonic & Carnival; Space saver tyres; seats for wider drivers
April 10, 2021 12:59 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that investigates matters to do with motoring and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Vehicle cars sales for March 2021 (1:30) 2. New Subaru Outback Climbs To Best Seller in its class (2:30) 3. People Movers make a come back led by the Carnival (3:30) 4. Toyota unveils Victoria’s first hydrogen production and re-fuelling facility (4:27) Interview A chat with Kia about their new small SUV, the Stonic An interesting situation • In Victoria you...
Overdrive: VW Cupra, Renault Captur & Hyundai Nexo for Aus; Tesla model 3; Sculpture near motorways
April 03, 2021 07:18 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a populous approach to cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Cupra: A New Car Brand Coming to Australia (1:27) 2. NEXO: Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel-cell first (2:23) 3. The all-new Renault Captur - the Light SUV leader in Europe returns to Australia (3:23) 4. XPeng releases first data from long-distance highway AD expedition (4:30) Interview Paul Murrell gives us the background on Volkswagen’s new brand destined for the Australia marke...
Overdrive: Driving in the rain; Electric trucks; Peugeot’s newish 3008 & 5008; Hyundai Staria;
March 26, 2021 10:28 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, where we experiment with ideas and activities to do with cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. FCAI’s first report on emission levels from vehicle brands in Australia (1:43) 2. Hyundai Motor reveals additional design details of STARIA (2:43) 3. Make Overs for Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs (3:45) 4. Volume production of local electric trucks. (4:52) Interview Alan Zurvas has been for a spin in 5 different Audi’s around the Phillip Island Race track in...
Overdrive: Kia EV6; Hyundai i30-sedan or hatch?; Murray Walker remembered; Will Hagon & rally Minis
March 19, 2021 11:07 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that seeks simplicity amongst the complexities when talking about cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Kia reveals design philosophy behind first electric vehicle (1:37) 2. Genesis tackles the large SUV market with the QV80 (3:03) 3. Toyota focus on hybrid for facelifted Camry (4:08) 4. Death of Murray Walker (5:13) Interview Hyundai have a hatchback and sedan version of the i30 small/medium brand but they are very different vehicles. B...
Overdrive: WWCOTY – a judge speaks; Porsche Taycan; Women in Car ads; Road design for garbage trucks
March 13, 2021 07:24 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and transport I’m David Brown News 1. Land Rover Women’s world car of the year (1:34) 2. Maserati on track with women - Maria Teresa de Filippis history of audacity (2:54) 3. Nissan is developing an engine for road cars that could reach 50% thermal efficiency (3:58) 4. Infrastructure Australia adds a record number of new investment opportunities to support COVID-19 recovery (4:56) Interview Nadine Armstrong who was one of two Austr...
Overdrive: Feb 2021 Car Sales; Mitsubishi van zero crash test score; Nissan Navara; Toyota Yaris
March 07, 2021 11:34 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples as much as it can of the experiences of cars and transport I’m David Brown News 1. Car Sale Figures for February 2021 – MG a big winner (1:35) 2. Car Sales show the value of a new models (2:34) 3. Car sales: the growth of small SUVs (2:35) 4. Mitsubishi’s zero-star ANCAP crash test rating (4:33) Three interviews 1. The New Nissan Navara with Rob Fraser (5:38) 2. Report on a recent Auction Sale of classic cars – how much would you...
Overdrive: Hyundai Ioniq 5; The real EV Km ranges; Classic Chrysler V8; ARRB health checks the roads
February 26, 2021 14:24 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we let our thoughts wonder over issues to do with cars and transport I’m David Brown News 1. Hyundai IONIQ 5 redefines electric mobility lifestyle (1:34) 2. Edmunds Tested: Electric Car Range and Consumption (2:26) 3. Suzuki Swift (3:28) 4. Shannon’s auction brings surprises (4:29) Motoring Minute Discussion subjects Three interviews Scott Nargar from Hyundai gives us an update on where hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (including trucks) a...
Overdrive: Roads that never die; Toyota EV mobility; Hyundai’s take on Hydrogen cars and trucks
February 22, 2021 12:49 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we take a diverse look at cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Volkswagen’s latest Transporters, Multivan and Cab Chasis (1:21) 2. Subaru New Outback (2:21) 3. Jaguar Land Rover reimagines the future of modern luxury by design (3:26) 4. ARRB – roads that never die (4:23) 5. Toyota aims at early 2020s for autonomous EV mobility services (5:15) Motoring Minute • Toyota Hilux (6:27) Discussion subjects • Australia’s foremost road...
Overdrive: Wishy-washy govt fuel strategy; Car logos; Are car grilles too big?
February 22, 2021 10:23 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that takes a broad look at how cars and transport impact our community. I’m David Brown News 1. Federal; Government Discussion paper Fuel Future Strategy (1:30) 2. Company’s leading the way for environmental actions (2:32) 3. Hyundai Recall of Tucson (4:02) 4. Hyundai Motor Group unveils TIGER un-crewed Ultimate Mobility Vehicle concept (5:04) Discussion subjects This week we have a chat with respected motoring write Paul Murrell, who with a ...
Overdrive: Fuel Cells stall; Is Mapping the transport future; More on Latin making a better driver
February 06, 2021 02:23 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that dabbles in the mystical world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Cars sales for the first month of 2021 (2:02) 2. One big trend is vehicles for home deliveries (3:00) 3. Is mapping the new holy grail of motoring and transport developments (4:15) 4. General Motors net-zero carbon status by 2040/Nissan’s conservative target for carbon neutral (5:14) Discussion subjects Brian Smith joins the program to discuss the technical to th...
Two new Kias; Is the Kona EV practical?: Rauno Aaltenon dodging rocks; Renault Mobilize; C-Type Jag
January 30, 2021 06:26 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive; we’re back with new programs for 2021. I’m David Brown A lot has happened in the holiday break, so we have a packed show; Including News 1. Kia’s new Carnival keeps the legend alive (1:23) 2. Kia adds to SUV garage with compact Stonic (2:25) 3. PSA and Fiat Chrysler merge (3:24) 4. Renault launches new Mobilize car-sharing brand (4:29) 5. Celebrating 70 years since the Jaguar C-type (5:26) Motoring Minute • Toyota Land Cruiser Sahara (6:36) Inter...
Rauno Aaltonen - The full interview on life, rallying, racing, and driver training
January 21, 2021 10:53 - 1 hourFinland’s celebrated motor sport driver, Rauno Aaltonen, won many events and along with local Australia hero Bob Holden, in 1966 finished first in our famous touring car race at Bathurst’s Mt Panorama, in a tiny Mini Cooper S. I recorded a chat with him for the “Overdrive – Cars, Transport and Culture” radio and podcast program – we chatted for over an hour. I have put a serioes of shorter highlights on my website at http://drivenmedia.com.au/wp/rauno-aaltonen-the-full-interview-on-life-ral...
Trends in Motoring: Launches, Teasers; Computer Games; Mobility; Supply chains: Plus farewell my MX5
December 20, 2020 04:54 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that take an expansive look at the world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Hispano-Suiza - goes racing (1:38) 2. Maserati awarded world’s best event in 2020 (2:47) 3. Mitsubishi Motors provides first teaser of the all-new Outlander (3:54) 4. Introducing the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV: the ultimate all-electric gaming endurance racer (4:57) 5. Hyundai Motor Updates ‘Strategy 2025’ to Accelerate Transition into Smart Mobility Solu...
Make Buses Sexy; Solar car for commuting; Second-hand car sales; Green number plates and Bentleys
December 14, 2020 04:02 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that canvases issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Gum tree and second-hand vehicles (1:39) 2. Triton (2:30) 3. This breakthrough electric vehicle never needs to be plugged in (3:29) 4. Green numberplates launched, research predicts a boost in EV sales (4:29) 5. Bentley’s first EV kicks off the brand’s bold reinvention (5:31) Interview • We talk a lot about new car sales but how is the market for second-hand cars goin...
Latest Dashcam; Mitsubishi PHEV; Kia Sorento; Hino Hybrid; Cornering at 400km/hr 2 feet on the pedal
December 06, 2020 14:15 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that contemplates issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown News • Mitsubishi PHEV (1:34) • Kia Sorento (2:31) • Hino Hybrid (3:28) • Car Sales for November 2020 (4:28) • New roadwork vehicle cuts noise and dust (5:35) Motoring Minute • Audi A5 (6:44) • Interview • Alan Zurvas gives us the rundown on the latest dashcam (7:55) Motoring Minute • Audi Q7 (17:26) Interview • We continue our series with motoring journalist and ...
Speed Kings at Indy 500; Rally driving precision; sanitizing vehicles; Bosch split motor bike screen
November 28, 2020 02:47 - 29 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that luxuriates in the realm of cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. New solutions for sanitizing autonomous vehicles (1:39) 2. NZ police select Skoda to supply new cop cars as Holden rolls into sunset (2:41) 3. Elon Musk says Tesla is working on a battery at drives more than 600 miles — and hints at a new compact car for Europe (3:43) 4. Volvo Cars mixes virtual with real-world testing (4:40) 5. Bosch debuts first motorcycle split-scree...
Toyota Mirai in Aust (sort of); Is North Connex worth it? Fair contracts for truckies; Mini Urbanaut
November 20, 2020 03:37 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive a program that considers all aspects of cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Next-generation Toyota Mirai confirmed for Australia (1:40) 2. NSW looks to tax electric cars (2:45) 3. Mini creates the Urbanaut (3:41) 4. New contract rules to reduce stress on truck drivers (4:41) 5. Voi e-scooters to include pedestrian detection and satellite positioning (5:43) Interview • We talk to Howard Collins the Director of Operations for Transport for NSW aft...
Overdrive: Tax on Electric Vehicles; An oldie–Landcruiser 70; A newie–MG Electric; Sport sponsors
November 17, 2020 10:52 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive a program that plays with cars and transport. I’m David Brown News • SA government to tax electric vehicles (1:25) • Hyundai’s ‘Connected Car’ Infotainment And Ai Platform (2:19) • TV campaign on the value of safety features (3:14) • A decade of evolution of electric vehicles (4:14) • Intelligent systems (5:19) Interview • Rob Fraser drives a new car of old design and he loves it (6:30) Feedback • Including a positive approach to us from government. ...
Overdrive: New Nissan Navara; MG ZST; MMGA (Make Monaros Great Again); James Bond’s favourite car
November 08, 2020 13:44 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive a program that ponders the purpose of cars and transport I’m David Brown News • October 2020 vehicles sales gives a glimmer of hope (1:39) • The new Nissan Navara overview (2:44) • Key stumbling blocks for electric vehicle adoption (3:43) • California gives automakers until end of year to come clean on emissions cheats (4:56) • 1967 Toyota 2000GT sells for $912,500, - A roofless version of this model of car was used in the James Bond Movie “You Only Liv...
Overdrive: Tactical Urbanism; Yaris Cross; Peugeot 2008; Monaros; Reused traffic lights; Nissan Duke
November 03, 2020 10:08 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that practices what it preaches, most of the time, on the subject of cars and transport. I’m David Brown Overdrive • News • Announcement of the Yaris cross (1:32) • Peugeot launches a new 2008 light SUV (2:32) • All-new Ford escape achieves 5-star ANCAP rating (3:37) • Implications of Pavement Markings for Machine Vision (4:41) • Welcome to the world’s Smallest Dealership (5:48) • Interview • Brian Smith on Tactical Urbanism (6:56) • Feedba...
Overdrive: Racing a 1969 Monaro; Connected vehicles; Nissan Duke - Cartoonish or revolutionary
October 25, 2020 13:02 - 30 minutesWelcome to Overdrive, a program that proudly gives you the alternative facts to all aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Toyota motor corporation Australia to deliver connected vehicles with KDDI Australia AND Telstra 2. Brand-new Mazda bt-50 achieves five-star ancap rating 3. Jaguar XE: updated with new connected technologies 4. Fred Racing at Bathurst 5. Nissan Duke – Dean comment – 50 anniversary Road test • When the Nissan Duke was first launched ten year...
Overdrive: Racing a little Mini on a big track; Free Public Transport? Peter Brock’s driving advice
October 16, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and the practical aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Could your car keep you safe from COVID-19? (1:54) 2. 3 star safety carries through to Jeep Gladiator (2:57) 3. Someone Volkswagen sells $26 million in new vehicles YTD via online ordering (4:05) 4. paid nearly half a million for a Ford Falcon with no engine (5:08) 5. Free Transit for Riders Under 18? In Paris, It’s Here (6:13) Intervi...
Overdrive: Designing the Toyota Hilux; Volvo XC40; Audi A7; Peugeot 308; Federal Budget & transport
October 09, 2020 13:08 - 30 minutesHello this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport I’m David Brown News • 2020-21 Federal Budget – Infrastructure does well (1:38) • Car Sales for September 2020 (2:47) • Designing the Hilux (3:47) • Volvo XC 40 (4:45) • The Hummer will be back (5:47) Interview Alan Zurvas and I take the small Volvo XC 40 SUV for a spin (8:10) Motoring Minutes • Audi A7 (6:50) • Peugeot 308 (14:54) Feedback • We reflect on infotainment syst...
Overdrive: Computer games for transport planning; Dual cab Jeep and Isuzu –differences? Kia Picanto
October 04, 2020 08:23 - 30 minutesHello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles. News 1. Kia Picanto (1:45) 2. Nissan Patrol (2:48) 3. Toyota Australia announces vehicles added to Takata airbag recall (3:55) 4. Nissan re-leaf: power when it’s needed, where it’s needed (5:01) 5. San Francisco investigates congestion pricing with new online game (6:05) 6. Computer games to help the community define new transport schemes (7:09) Interview Rob Fraser has been driving a co...
Overdrive: Tri-Test: Kia Sportage; Toyota Yaris; Audi A5 cabriolet; plus Old Razorback Road
September 27, 2020 13:51 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport. News 1. Federal Government’s push for Future Technologies (1:49) 2. Crashtag - Innovative new app to boost motorsport safety (2:53) 3. Mini Australia introduces all-inclusive EV ownership experience with new dynamic mobility package for new electric hatch (2:56) 4. New Range Rover velar featuring pioneering new technology and mild hybrid electrification (4:5...
Overdrive: Towns & car names; Nissan Patrol lounge music or rock and roll; Victorian COVID car sales
September 18, 2020 12:36 - 30 minutesHello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors affecting our attitude and actions to motoring and transport. News 1. Victoria’s poor car sales figures (1:46) 2. Toyota invests in new performance brand with GR Yaris (2:49) 3. Hyundai motor advances hydrogen strategy with export of fuel cell systems to Europe (3:54) 4. GMC highlights new trailer tech on 2021 Sierra (4:56) 5. Daimler AG to pay $1.5B to settle emissions cheating probes (5:57) Interview When we toured...
Overdrive: Kia Sorento and a country adventure; Vietnamese Vinfast buy proving ground; EV Drag Car
September 11, 2020 06:16 - 30 minutesHello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles. News 1. Automotive R&D to Continue at Lang Lang Proving Ground with Vinfast Purchase (1:33) 2. Who is Vinfast (2:38) 3. Car sales for August (3:41) 4. Subaru To Farewell Liberty Line-Up (4:44) 5. V8 Mustang Cobra Jet dragster vs electric Cobra (5:45) Interview Alan Zurvas takes us through the new (6:53) Feedback • Recycle tyres – real job creation scheme? (14:11) • The wankiest ...