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Overdrive: How did Pro Football lead to transport data measurement?; Robotaxi; Holy Lindisfarne from 2021-09-11T04:49:13

Welcome 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

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Overdrive: Safety Rating for distraction; Tesla’s uglier camper; Genesis GV60; Tech for Pedestrians from 2021-09-04T07:13:21

Hello 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

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Overdrive: One Corolla now every 28 seconds; Navman augmented reality; Golf GTi Mk8; Hyundai Staria from 2021-08-28T01:54:47

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we embrace the glories of motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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Overdrive: VW Caddy California Camper; Isuzu Ute - more than a name; Peugeot 508; A mini in London from 2021-08-20T11:03:23

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a sober look at motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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Overdrive: Audi RS 7; Corolla bounces back; Concept cars – why bother?; Driving the Klausen Pass from 2021-08-13T11:10:26

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of motoring and transport

I’m David Brown

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Overdrive: TVR Tuscan on a great road; Grattan Institute - policy blockage; Subaru WRX as a work car from 2021-08-03T04:22:26

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

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Overdrive: Wacky Toyota Rhombus; Traditional Nissan Proto; Subscription Cars; Pedestrian Controls from 2021-08-01T06:25:44

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

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Overdrive: Adapting Signals for Pedestrians; VW’s big electric strategy; Bugatti moves to the side from 2021-07-18T15:51:16

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and culture

I’m David Brown

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1. VW strateg...

Overdrive: Nissan Patrol – its luxurious, but offroad? Line marking glows at night; Voodoo for plane from 2021-07-11T11:26:03

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope.

I’m David Brown

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Overdrive: VW’s new electric push and Cupra model; Subaru WRX STI; Managing Traffic light controls from 2021-07-03T10:34:30

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 th...

Overdrive: Tax Break for electric cars; Station wagon comeback?; Installing your own speed humps from 2021-06-27T12:20:58

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that broods over the world of cars and transport

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I’m David Brown

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Overdrive: Audi e-tron; Why we travel, not just how; Wacky Railway history; An urban solution - NOT from 2021-06-21T12:43:18

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples and savours the world of cars and transport

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Hyundai Ioniq 5: Designed from the ground up - The changing face of Electric Vehicles from 2021-06-08T11:39:36

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 appe...

Overdrive: Car sales could hit 1 mill; Hyundai Ioniq – purpose built electric vehicle; Isuzu D-Max from 2021-06-06T04:07:44

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that bounces through the world of cars and transport

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I’m David Brown
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Overdrive: Positioning various electrification models; Subaru BRZ; Suspension setups for Australia from 2021-06-02T10:20:51

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a cars and transport program where you don’t have to be a rev head to enjoy it.

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Overdrive: Right processes/right decisions –CEO ARRB; Kia Niro; Poo collection from Railway tracks from 2021-05-25T12:58:28

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles.

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Overdrive: Processes for the right decisions about transport – Michael Caltabiano CEO ARRB; from 2021-05-20T03:44:20

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 ...

Overdrive: Federal Budget – big projects but no process improvement; VW utes and vans from 2021-05-18T10:28:08

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 thr...

Overdrive: Building electric buses in Australia; A practical experience in buying a car; BMW e-bike from 2021-05-12T02:47:41

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.

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Overdrive: Cash for Clunkers to buy a bike; Subaru XV; Nissan Leaf e+; Mazda MX 5; Hispano Suiza from 2021-05-02T14:14:12

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at a range of different ways we get around, from cars, buses, trains and planes.

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Overdrive: Volvo Ad Pulled after complaint; Cars with no spare tyres; Alfa Guilia; from 2021-04-23T13:37:45

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we look at the wide and wonderful world of motoring and transport.
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Overdrive: Mini Electric; Plug-In Hybrid – The overlooked option; Vehicle supply is near crisis from 2021-04-23T11:53:52

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about all sorts of things to do with motoring and transport.

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I’m David Brown

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Overdrive: Govt’s waffle words; Kia Stonic & Carnival; Space saver tyres; seats for wider drivers from 2021-04-10T12:59:35

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that investigates matters to do with motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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1. Vehicle cars sales for March 2021 (1:30) Listen

Overdrive: VW Cupra, Renault Captur & Hyundai Nexo for Aus; Tesla model 3; Sculpture near motorways from 2021-04-03T07:18:57

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a populous approach to cars and transport.

I’m David Brown

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1. Cupra: A New Car Brand Coming to Australia (1:27)
2. ...

Overdrive: Driving in the rain; Electric trucks; Peugeot’s newish 3008 & 5008; Hyundai Staria; from 2021-03-26T10:28:03

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we experiment with ideas and activities to do with cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
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1. FCAI’s first report on emission levels fro...

Overdrive: Kia EV6; Hyundai i30-sedan or hatch?; Murray Walker remembered; Will Hagon & rally Minis from 2021-03-19T11:07:19

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that seeks simplicity amongst the complexities when talking about cars and transport.


I’m David Brown
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1. Kia reveals design...

Overdrive: WWCOTY – a judge speaks; Porsche Taycan; Women in Car ads; Road design for garbage trucks from 2021-03-13T07:24:21

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and transport


I’m David Brown

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1. Land Rover Women’s world car of the year (1:34)
2. Maserati on track ...

Overdrive: Feb 2021 Car Sales; Mitsubishi van zero crash test score; Nissan Navara; Toyota Yaris from 2021-03-07T11:34:57

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples as much as it can of the experiences of cars and transport

I’m David Brown

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1. Car Sale Figures for February 20...

Overdrive: Hyundai Ioniq 5; The real EV Km ranges; Classic Chrysler V8; ARRB health checks the roads from 2021-02-26T14:24:20

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we let our thoughts wonder over issues to do with cars and transport

I’m David Brown

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1. Hyundai IONIQ 5 redefines electric...

Overdrive: Roads that never die; Toyota EV mobility; Hyundai’s take on Hydrogen cars and trucks from 2021-02-22T12:49:32

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we take a diverse look at cars and transport.

I’m David Brown

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1. Volkswagen’s latest Transporters, Multivan and Cab Chasis...

Overdrive: Wishy-washy govt fuel strategy; Car logos; Are car grilles too big? from 2021-02-22T10:23:44

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that takes a broad look at how cars and transport impact our community.

I’m David Brown

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1. Federal; Government Discussion paper ...

Overdrive: Fuel Cells stall; Is Mapping the transport future; More on Latin making a better driver from 2021-02-06T02:23:58

Hello 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...

Two new Kias; Is the Kona EV practical?: Rauno Aaltenon dodging rocks; Renault Mobilize; C-Type Jag from 2021-01-30T06:26:09

Hello 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
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Rauno Aaltonen - The full interview on life, rallying, racing, and driver training from 2021-01-21T10:53:54

Finland’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 Panor...

Trends in Motoring: Launches, Teasers; Computer Games; Mobility; Supply chains: Plus farewell my MX5 from 2020-12-20T04:54:14

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that take an expansive look at the world of cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
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1. Hispano-Suiza - goes racing (1:38)
2. Maserati...

Make Buses Sexy; Solar car for commuting; Second-hand car sales; Green number plates and Bentleys from 2020-12-14T04:02:26

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that canvases issues related to cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
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1. Gum tree and second-hand vehicles (1:39)
2. Triton (2:30)<...

Latest Dashcam; Mitsubishi PHEV; Kia Sorento; Hino Hybrid; Cornering at 400km/hr 2 feet on the pedal from 2020-12-06T14:15:29

Hello 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 ...

Speed Kings at Indy 500; Rally driving precision; sanitizing vehicles; Bosch split motor bike screen from 2020-11-28T02:47:34

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that luxuriates in the realm of cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
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1. New solutions for sanitizing autonomous vehicles (1:39)
2....

Toyota Mirai in Aust (sort of); Is North Connex worth it? Fair contracts for truckies; Mini Urbanaut from 2020-11-20T03:37:32

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that considers all aspects of cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
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1. Next-generation Toyota Mirai confirmed for Australia (1:40)
2...

Overdrive: Tax on Electric Vehicles; An oldie–Landcruiser 70; A newie–MG Electric; Sport sponsors from 2020-11-17T10:52:44

Hello 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’ In...

Overdrive: New Nissan Navara; MG ZST; MMGA (Make Monaros Great Again); James Bond’s favourite car from 2020-11-08T13:44:37

Hello 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)
• Th...

Overdrive: Tactical Urbanism; Yaris Cross; Peugeot 2008; Monaros; Reused traffic lights; Nissan Duke from 2020-11-03T10:08:58

Hello 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
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• Announcement of...

Overdrive: Racing a 1969 Monaro; Connected vehicles; Nissan Duke - Cartoonish or revolutionary from 2020-10-25T13:02:50

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that proudly gives you the alternative facts to all aspects of motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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1. Toyota motor corporation Austral...

Overdrive: Racing a little Mini on a big track; Free Public Transport? Peter Brock’s driving advice from 2020-10-16T12:00:21

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and the practical aspects of motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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1. Could your car keep you ...

Overdrive: Designing the Toyota Hilux; Volvo XC40; Audi A7; Peugeot 308; Federal Budget & transport from 2020-10-09T13:08:15

Hello this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport

I’m David Brown

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• 2020-21 Federal Budget – Infrastructure does well...

Overdrive: Computer games for transport planning; Dual cab Jeep and Isuzu –differences? Kia Picanto from 2020-10-04T08:23:07

Hello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles.

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1. Kia Picanto (1:45)
2. Nissan Patrol (2:48)
3. Toyota Australia anno...

Overdrive: Tri-Test: Kia Sportage; Toyota Yaris; Audi A5 cabriolet; plus Old Razorback Road from 2020-09-27T13:51:37

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport.

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1. Federal Government’s push for Future Te...

Overdrive: Towns & car names; Nissan Patrol lounge music or rock and roll; Victorian COVID car sales from 2020-09-18T12:36:29

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors affecting our attitude and actions to motoring and transport.

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1. Victoria’s poor car sales figures (1:46)
2...

Overdrive: Kia Sorento and a country adventure; Vietnamese Vinfast buy proving ground; EV Drag Car from 2020-09-11T06:16:26

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles.

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1. Automotive R&D to Continue at Lang Lang Proving Ground with Vinfast Purch...

Overdrive: Rolls Royce Owner reflects on electrified 1967 Phantom; Trucking future; Spike’s Mini Ad from 2020-09-04T13:59

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program with an infatuation about trains, planes, and automobiles.

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1. Transport for NSW to trial new tech to keep women safe travelling at night (...

Overdrive: Hybrid’s huge success; Mini’s birthday; A Modern Defender!; WHO Road Safety program fails from 2020-08-30T06:27:55

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that pushes the parameters in discussing motoring and transport.

News
1. Toyota success is clearly with hybrids (1:28)
2. Details of the n...

Overdrive: Toyota Yaris: Safe, Comfortable, Expensive; Kia Carnival; Petrol Price Comparison from 2020-08-21T10:45:28

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the particulars of motoring and transport.

News

1. New Yaris Overview (1:34)
2. New Yaris Safety (2:49)
3. New Yaris Engines (...

Overdrive: Audi S4 and A4; Toyota Fortuner and Hilux; Jaguar motion sickness; Driving to History from 2020-08-15T05:49:55

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the particulars of motoring and transport.

News

1. Audi S4 and S5 (1:50)
2. New Toyota Fortuner (2:53)
3. New Toyota Hilux (2:...

Overdrive: Can Suzuki Ignis do a Mini? Suzuki Swift; Audi A4 & A5; Steeling Moose size speed cameras from 2020-08-07T10:53:35

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at the purpose of and the passion for trains, planes and automobiles.

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1. VFacts Cars sales figures show a slight relapse (1:34...

Overdrive: Bugatti’s Baby; Hyundai air-conditioning. Suzuki Baleno booms; Virtual car racing cheats from 2020-07-31T12:09:17

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that puts a magnifying glass to the role of cars and transport in our society and ends up burning a hole in it.

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1. Hyundai develops new ai...

Overdrive: RIP Ron Tauranac (Brabham’s designer); Electric classics; Nissan Pathfinder; Kia Purple M from 2020-07-25T05:35:05

Welcome to Overdrive, a motoring and transport program where facts are important but so is passion and opinion.

News
1. VW – to make electric classics (1:32)
2. 3-D printing makes...

Overdrive: Nissan Ariya 100% electric; Hino 300 including hybrid; Musicians who have special cars from 2020-07-17T13:48:43

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that pontificates on the issues of motoring and transport

News

1. Nissan introduces the Ariya, a 100% electric crossover (1:48)
2. Audi TT Coup...

Overdrive: Nissan Leaf helps power Canberra; Volkswagen Touareg; Hyundai Xcient; Jaguar Wedding car from 2020-07-11T10:02:13

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders on the issues of motoring and transport

News
1. Car Sales Figures for June 2020 bounce back a bit (1:30)
2. Nissan leaf industry-first ...

Overdrive: e-Scooters; Jaguar I-Pace electric taxis; Alfa’s 110 birthday; Tesla’s sign confusion from 2020-07-03T10:02:57

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that probes deeply into the issues of motoring and transport

News
1. National Walk Safely to School Day Rescheduled for Friday 11 September (1:43)
2...

Overdrive: Segway goes; VW Golf R; BMW iPhone car key; 3-cylinder Yaris; Too much space for Parking from 2020-06-26T11:24:14

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we wander through the world of motoring and transport.

News
• Segway ending production (1:30)
• BMW making your iPhone your car key (2:27)
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Overdrive: Toyota safety giveaway; Hyundai iMax; Nissan Juke; Terrorist Toyotas; Mazda BT-50 from 2020-06-22T12:39:57

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that panders to the world of cars and transport

News
• Toyota offers free access to its safety software (1:33)
• New Lexus is - evocative ...

Overdrive: New Hilux; Audi e-tron; Toy cars gathering dust; COVID-19 – no need for a driving test! from 2020-06-12T11:33:59

Welcome to Overdrive, where we cover everything to do with motoring and transport from the sublime to the ridiculous.

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1. New Hilux Upgrades Style, Performance and Features (2:00)<...

Overdrive: May car sales; Hyundai Tucson - base or options; Very fast train; Batmobile in Russia from 2020-06-06T04:43:16

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport.
News
1. FCAI releases May 2020 new vehicle sales statistics (1:36)
2. Hyundai motor unveils design o...

Overdrive: Batmobile documentary, Kia Rio, Dealers don’t mention safety features; Lexus milestone from 2020-05-31T11:12:41

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that digs up all sorts of information about the world of motoring and transport.
News
1. Dealers slow to mention some safety features (1:29)
2. Lexus mar...

Overdrive: Electric cargo push bike; Renault Master Van; Works of art on the side of delivery vans from 2020-05-22T12:41:50

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that relishes all sorts of information and experiences in the world of motoring and transport.
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1. Govt raised $7.1 Million with Mobile Phone D...

Overdrive: COVID-19 vs Flying cars; Mitsubishi Pajero Sport; Battle for Random Breath Testing in NSW from 2020-05-15T12:17:01

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we embrace the glories of motoring and transport.
News
1. Warning for hundreds of Australian vehicles (1:28)
2. Covid-19 Casts a Dark Cloud Over th...

Overdrive: GM Holden accusations; Brian built 700 bridges; Wendy’s great US bridges; Lear jet car from 2020-05-10T13:10:13

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a sober look at motoring and transport.
News
1. April’s catastrophic car sales figures
2. Holden leaving Australia – now the accusations ar...

Overdrive: Ford Smells; Mao & Hongqi; Elegant Bridges; Mini Corona: Tactical Urbanism; Brussels’ ban from 2020-05-02T14:58:41

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of motoring and transport
News
1. Ford Patents App That Checks for Bad-Smells in a car (1:32)
2. Mao's favourite ...

Overdrive: Playing on streets; COVID-19 Insurance refund; Car artist; Toyota; Dangerous Fast Food from 2020-04-24T10:00:17

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the latest trends in motoring and transport for serious and not so serious issues.
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1. Cooped-Up Children Need Car-Free Play Stre...

Overdrive: Stirling Moss RIP; Electrics Vehicles good for environment; Travelling through Canowindra from 2020-04-17T11:59:20

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and culture
1. Sterling Moss Dies (1:21)
2. Honda Civic (2:17)
3. Flashing LEDs may cut ‘distracted walking’ risk a little bit (3:15...

Overdrive: COVID-19 & car sales; Nissan Warrior & Toyota Rugged X; Deodorising tyres; Peugeot 508 GT from 2020-04-10T15:30:49

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that contemplates issues related to cars and transport.
• Coronavirus impact on car sales (1:21)
• Vehicle dealerships are open for Takata airbag r...

Overdrive: Caravans and self-isolating; recycling tyres; Hyundai Exoskeleton; Nissan & Toyota utes from 2020-04-03T11:10:58

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we stay at home and luxuriate in our dreams of cars and transport.
• Coronavirus keeping your car virus free (1:19)
• Ways to use your caravan while s...

Overdrive: Coronavirus; What can transport services and planners do; what will be long-term changes? from 2020-03-29T10:53:17

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope.
• World-first study tests distraction and fatigue in drivers (1:29)
• New Ba...

Overdrive: Angry men cars; New Elantra; Self-loathing cyclist; Mitsubishi ASX; Peugeot 508; Mazda 3 from 2020-03-20T13:56:13

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that plays around a bit with cars and transport.
1. $2m funding to an Australian Electric veh company (1:32)
2. 140 countries pledged to eliminate t...

Overdrive: Coronavirus and transport; Amarok family ute; Ford Puma; Audi SQ8; Semi-autonomous safety from 2020-03-13T11:50:52

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope.

1. Future mobility - who is calling the shots? (1:17)
2. Safeguards to keep driv...

Overdrive: Nissan’s future; Holden sales old and new; Plug-in Hybrid; Feedspot top transport podcast from 2020-03-06T05:39:59

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that broods over the world of cars and transport

1. A paradigm shift brough about by EVs (1:26)
2. Holden Sales Crash (2:15)
3. Are old Ho...

Overdrive: Jaguar Land Rover Project Vector; Haval H9; Citroen C5; Electric Planes and Segway chair from 2020-02-29T11:34:50

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that ponders the purpose of cars and transport
In the news
1. Jaguar Land Rover: new vehicle for a new approach (1:20)
2. Can the Haval H9 SUV...

Overdrive: Holden goes under: Formal history and stories from owners from 2020-02-22T11:04:08

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that practices what it preaches, most of the time, on the subject of cars and transport.

This week we concentrate on Holden, that famous Australia...

Overdrive: Three weird car ads from 2020 Superbowl; Coronavirus causes parts shortage; Mazda CX-30 from 2020-02-14T16:29:50

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples and savours the world of cars and transport
1. Coronavirus leads to parts shortage (1:18)
2. Hyundai/Canoo to co-develop all-electric ...

Overdrive: Volkswagen Sales; Jaguar’s better seat; DeLorean’s back?; BMW update; Why Kia is booming from 2020-02-07T12:38:17

Hello and welcome to Overdrive where we climb the hills, tackle the bends and endure the potholes of issues to do with motoring and transport.
1. Volkswagen leads in global sales (1:25)
2. ...

Overdrive: More Airbag recalls; Rolls Royce booming; Coping in a bushfire; Banjo Paterson; Kia Sales from 2020-01-31T11:57:22

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and the practical aspects of motoring and transport.
• Car sales for 2019 (1:33)
• Another airbag recall (2:33)
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Overdrive: Smart phones for Pedestrians; Stink Bugs hit Hyundai and Kia; Disability and transport from 2019-12-23T06:53:57

Hello this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport
1. ACCC issues new Takata airbag warning for thousands of cars (1:35)
2. The $73b compa...

Overdrive: Nissan N Trek Warrior; Artificial Intelligence; Bat Crossing; Range Rover Velar from 2019-12-12T10:07:39

Hello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles.

1. FCAI releases November 2019 new vehicle sales figures (1:21)
2. Tesla boss Elon Musk ...

Overdrive: "Machine" the movie; Artificial Intelligence/Automated cars; Classic cars and democracy from 2019-12-08T10:27:47

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport.

1. Australia’s first regional AV project scoops national...

Overdrive: Uber loses license; Telsa Pickup; 1954 Citroen racer; Lamborghini in space from 2019-12-05T12:32:20

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors facing our attitude and actions to motoring and transport.

1. Uber Loses London Licence – again (1:31)
2. Tesla unve...

Overdrive: Electric motor bikes; Cars as a school status; Sales of hybrids, diesels and electrics from 2019-12-04T07:18:54

Hello this is Overdrive a program with an infatuation about trains, planes and automobiles.
1. The latest vehicle sales figures especially for diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles (1:21)
2....

Overdrive: Streetlight redesign; AEB; Tesla Model 3; Audi SQ8; Monorail; Jaguar i-Pace from 2019-11-22T10:43:39

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes, and automobiles.

1. Public given opportunity to experience autonomous emergency braking. (1:21)
2...

Overdrive: Recharge in 10 minutes; Mustang SUV; An engineer in Parliament; Hyundai Ioniq from 2019-11-08T12:10:30

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that pushes the parameters of discussing motoring and transport.

1. Engineers have figured out how to charge electric car batteries in 10 minutes ...

Overdrive: Hyundai Kona EV crash (test); Fiat/Peugeot Merger; Brabham BT62; Cars "helping" badly from 2019-11-01T16:27:59

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the particulars of motoring and transport.

1. Hyundai Kona Electric earns ANCAP 5-star safety rating in first-ever EV crash tested in Australia...

Overdrive: Volkswagen turns Turkey; Smart Cruise Control; Passenger in Subaru rally car from 2019-10-24T11:28:01

Hello this is Overdrive a program that looks at the purpose of and the passion for trains, planes and automobiles.

1. Congestion charge for Sydney & Melbourne (1:48)
2. “Worried” Volks...

Overdrive: Dyson quits; Kia Seltos; Nissan Warrior; Veloster Grappler; China Motor Museum from 2019-10-18T13:20:11

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that puts a magnifying glass to the role of cars and transport in our society and tries to burn a hole in it.

1. Dyson cancels electric car project...

Overdrive: Tesla not up to hype; Nissan Warrior; Audi Q3; Jaguar drive day; Abandoned cars from 2019-10-11T06:01:47

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we occasionally include facts in our good discussions about motoring and transport.
1. The latest Car Sales figures (1:24)
2. AAA Warns Pedestrian Dete...

Overdrive: Longer warranties; Jaguar Land Rover & Brexit; Vegan Tesla; Chicken Road Safety from 2019-10-03T12:36:05

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that pontificates on issues of motoring and transport
1. Suzuki 5 Year Unlimited KM Warranty & New CPS Program Update/Holden offers seven years’ free scheduled s...

Overdrive: Hyundai's new airbag; Elon Musk's huge pay packet; Ford's Driving Skills for Life from 2019-09-26T12:32:13

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders on issues of motoring and transport

1. Hyundai Motor Group develops centre side airbag (1:52)
2. Ford - Driving Skills for Life (2:47)
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Overdrive: Volkswagen Dieselgate; Tesla and Ford utes; Hyundai Venue; Touring in a Subaru Outback from 2019-09-20T15:31:04

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that probes the issues of motoring and transport

In this program we have:
1. Volkswagen to pay up to $127m in Australia for scandal (1:27)
2. NSW: 4...

Overdrive: Infiniti exits; Takata Airbags; Towing; Beige Toyota Camry; Mclarens GT Supercar from 2019-09-12T12:48:20

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we wander through the world of motoring and transport.

In this program we have:
1. Infiniti Exits Australia (1:29)
2. Takata Airbag Recall (2:...

Overdrive: Melb bike share gone; VW/Jaguar Holographics; Singapore trasnport; Elon Musk's tunnels from 2019-09-09T12:17:48

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that panders to the world of cars and transport
I’m David Brown
In this program we have:
1. New cars sales for August 2019 (1:32)
2. Ending...

Overdrive: Ban hands-free phones; E-scooters ridden illegally; Nissan GTR; Suzuki Jimny from 2019-09-08T11:05:18

Welcome to Overdrive, where we cover everything to do with motoring and transport from the sublime to the ridiculous.
I’m David Brown
In this program we have:
1. British drivers face ba...

Overdrive: Bugatti Centodieci; Nissan Z Cars; 1913 Rolls Royce; Celebrating potholes from 2019-09-07T14:28:17

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport.
I’m David Brown
In this program we have:
News stories
1. Car companies withdraw ads from the Ala...

Overdrive: Will we still own a car?; Honda goes for the young; Knee airbags; false ads from 2019-09-07T06:17:43

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that digs up all sorts of information about the world of motoring and transport.
This week we are in Adelaide at the Australia Institute of Traffic Planning and ...

Overdrive: Toyota Hilux Class action; YouTube & Netflix in Teslas; Jet Charge; Shannons Classic from 2019-08-11T04:13:31

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that relishes all sorts of information and experiences from the world of motoring and transport.
This week we are in Adelaide at the Australia Institut...

Overdrive: Australian market struggles; Lee Iacocca dead; A 1962 Holden ute; Mitsubishi Triton from 2019-08-09T08:30:21

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about trains, planes and automobiles
I’m David Brown
In this program we have:
1. Vfacts: Australian vehicle sales figures - The total market is...

Overdrive: ULEV emission zone; Genesis reborn; Snow trips; Lies, damned lies and autonomous vehicles from 2019-08-09T04:12:06

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and culture
I’m David Brown
In this program we have:
News stories
1. London EV demand ‘rising’ since ULEZ intro, says Carwow (1...

Overdrive: Ssangyong comeback; Noise Cameras; Lexus; Electric car guy "hydrogen is the future" from 2019-08-09T03:12:11

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope.
I’m David Brown
In this program we have news stories with David Campbell
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Overdrive (1Hr): Uber AIr; External airbag; Driving to the snow; Manual Ferrari; Camping aid from 2019-07-22T08:17:27

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope.
I’m David Brown
In this program we have news stories with David Campbell

1. U...

Overdrive (1hr) : Crash Tests, Meccano Set; BMW Z4; Range Rover PHEV from 2019-07-21T10:38:22

In this program we have news stories with David Campbell

1. Safety prioritised with 5 stars for Toyota HiAce and Nissan Leaf EV, yet the opposite for Jeep Wrangler at 1 star (1:37)
2. ...

Overdrive: Experiencing an ANCAP crash test; Jeeps poor performance; BMW Z4 from 2019-06-13T07:49:10

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that broods over the world of cars and transport

I’m David Brown

In this program we have news stories with David Campbell

1. Saf...

Overdrive: Jaguar and Charge Fox; Tesla Model 3 prices; The Meccano Set; Crash testing from 2019-06-08T11:47:35

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that broods over the world of cars and transport

I’m David Brown

In this program we have news stories with David Campbell

1. Saf...

Overdrive: Toyota vs Trump; Aust electric cars; VW Polo GTI; BMW humour! from 2019-06-08T10:56:39

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples and savors the world of cars and transport

I’m David Brown

In this program we have news stories with David Campbell

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Overdrive: Audi links to traffic signals; Unmarked police trucks; Hyundai Nexo; Ford Mustang from 2019-06-08T05:47:50

Hello and welcome to Overdrive where we climb the hills, tackle the bends and endure the potholes of issues to do with motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown
In this program we have n...

Overdrive: Uber float; Toyota goes Apple Car Play; History of video driving games; BMW X2 M35i from 2019-05-20T12:17:22

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that bounces through the world of cars and transport

I’m David Brown
In this program
1. Uber float takes on water (1:34)
2. Toyota ta...

Overdrive: Jaguar pothole funds; Isuzu DMAX & MUX; Citroen history; Ford AEB shopping cart from 2019-05-10T11:34:24

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles.
I’m David Brown
And in this week’s program
1. Are commuter car parks worth it? (1:39...

Overdrive:: Speed limiters; Proton returns; Annoying things about cars, Kia Picanto from 2019-05-01T17:29:58

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at all forms of transport from the humble bike through to rocket powered space travel.

I’m David Brown

In this week’s program<...

Overdrive: Mazda 3; Citroen Aircross; Autonomous Vehicles not so fast not so safe from 2019-04-21T11:06:19

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

In this week’s program, we ha...

Overdrive: Subaru's rally driver - Molly Taylor, Hino 500; More April fools day pranks from 2019-04-18T01:11:12

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we look at the wide and wonderful world of motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

In this week’s program, we have news stories with David Ca...

Overdrive: Toyota Camry changes ideas on hybrids; Car company's April Fools jokes from 2019-04-03T11:44:23

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about all sorts of things to do with motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown
In this week’s program, we have news stories with David Campbell
1. Ca...

Overdrive: Car Sales; Utilities do well; Volkswagen electric plans; Building cars from Lego from 2019-03-20T07:35:43

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we experiment with ideas and experiences to do with cars and transport.
I’m David Brown
In this week’s program news stories with David Campbell
1....

Overdrive: Tesla up and down costs; Election transport policies; Lego cars from 2019-03-15T08:15:30

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we mull over issues to do with cars and transport.
I’m David Brown
In this week’s program news stories with David Campbell
1. Tesla Cuts the price...

Overdrive: More Super Bowl ad critiques; AVs predict ped movements; Eovques see through system from 2019-02-27T04:25:11

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that bounces across issues of cars and transport
I’m David Brown
In this week’s news stories
1. Teaching self-driving cars to predict pedestri...

Overdrive: Nissan and Renault move on; Scooters under pressure,Super Bowl ads from 2019-02-14T08:34:09

Overdrive: Nissan - No X-Trail with Brexit; Maserati Track Day; Suzuki Jimny; AVs showing the way from 2019-02-12T07:25:08

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles .

I’m David Brown
And in this week’s news stories
Nissan chooses Japan over UK t...

Overdrive: Hyundai, Kia change EV km claims; Audi Q8; Fiat dud safety tests; Barina gone from 2018-12-13T13:43:27

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at a range of different ways we get around, from cars, buses, trains and planes with David Brown

And this week our news stories with Dav...

Overdrive: First look at Hyundai Ioniq; GM cuts models; Toy cars made from wood from 2018-12-02T16:49:32

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about all sorts of things to do with motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

And in the program this week we look at news stories with David Campbe...

Overdrive: Maserati Lavante; Morris Minor performance!; Ford's Scooters; Cyclist Road Rage from 2018-11-16T14:41:58

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a populous approach to cars and transport.

I’m David Brown

And in the program this week we look at news stories with David Campbell Listen

Overdrive: Subaru Forester; Combating car sickness; BMW M5; Volvo tennis shoes from 2018-11-11T10:29:55

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we experiment with ideas and activities to do with cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
And in the program this week we look at news stories with D...

Overdrive: Tesla outsells Mercedes; End of Traffic lights; Is Kia Warranty good?; Monkey drives bus from 2018-10-20T07:37:53

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and transport
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories including:
1. Who Needs German Engineering? Tesla Outsel...

Overdrive: Paris Motor Show quirky cars reviewed; Smart ForEase; Peugeot e-Legend and others from 2018-10-16T15:37:34

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that samples as much as it can of the experiences of cars and transport
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories including:
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Overdrive: Mercedes' safe parking; Smart ForEase; Nissan Leaf; Rolls Royce designer goes to China from 2018-10-08T01:23:50

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we let our thoughts wonder over issues to do with cars and transport
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories including:<...

Overdrive: Vulnerable road users; can engineers be personable; Peugeot e-Legend; stackable cars from 2018-10-03T05:48:42

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we take a diverse look at cars and transport.
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with David Campbell including:
Listen

Overdrive: Mazda CX-9 and MX-5; VW Polo; All Subarus on line: Making Peds adapt to autonomous vehs from 2018-09-15T15:29:48

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that dabbles in the world of cars and transport.
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with David Campbell including:
1....

Overdrive: Electric E-Type; RAM GM talks up 1500; Rain protection may make for more pedestrians from 2018-09-07T08:55:06

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that takes an expansive look at the world of cars and transport.
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with David Campbell i...

Overdrive: BMW goes mobility; Holden in Australia; Vietnam goes beyond motorbikes from 2018-08-24T16:12:08

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that canvases issues related to cars and transport.
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with including:

1. Holden...

Overdrive: MG rebirth; Hillman Imp; NY limits Uber; 10 mil Mustangs; Fremantle's brave Mayor from 2018-08-24T15:36:13

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that contemplates issues related to cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with including:

...

Overdrive: news of a SsangYong Ute; Corolla launch and Toyota hybrid history; Transport in Perth from 2018-08-10T01:35:41

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that considers all aspects of cars and transport.

I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with including:
1. Daniel Ri...

Overdrive: Touring in Kia Sportage; new Mini's connectivity; Private tunnels - the new transport? from 2018-07-16T08:13:28

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that ponders the purpose of cars and transport
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with including:
1. 2018 car sales g...

Overdrive: Should public transport be free?; Tesla Ute; Electric boat record; Road rage to the grave from 2018-07-06T07:44:47

Hello 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
And in this program, we look at news stori...

Overdrive Program: Autonomous cars for rural roads; Will Hagon goes Alvis; Royal Wedding cars from 2018-06-13T14:38:20

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors affecting our attitude and actions to motoring and transport.
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news storie...

Overdrive: Toyota says "no more boring cars"; Suzuki Ingis test; Reviving Canals for transport from 2018-06-13T14:03:34

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles.

And in this program, we look at news stories with including:
1. NHTSA Confirms Ne...

Overdrive: Uber fatality update; Classic Mini; Hot Maserati; The future is the scooter from 2018-04-07T07:46:25

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we never let facts get in the way of a good argument about motoring and transport.
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with in...

Overdrive: predicting the future; Uber fatality; Other ways to get a Mercedes from 2018-04-02T12:28:10

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that pontificates on the issues of motoring and transport
I’m David Brown
And in this program, we look at news stories with including:
1. Toyota puts bra...

Overdrive: GM Self Driving Cruise AV; Lamborghini Urus; Geneva Motor Show from 2018-03-24T02:00

News including the no-steering-wheel GM Cruise AV, talking traffic lights, Uber buttering up the Brits, Mapping apps and EU's free train travel trial.

We talk Kristofer Hansén, Scania’s He...

Overdrive: Electric cars, Scania trucks, Weird cars from Geneva Motor Show from 2018-03-17T07:55:56

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...

Overdrive: Jaguar I-Pace, BMW X3, Mercedes E400, Car Memorabilia from 2018-03-17T07:33:33

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 ...

Overdrive: Airbag recall; Nissan GT-R Nismo Road Test; Mullet Motoring from 2018-03-03T02:00

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 rec...

Overdrive: Buses don't fit stops; Nissan 370 Z; A glorious retro; Passion in cars from 2018-02-23T07:54:58

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 inclu...

Overdrive: Car Super Bowl Ads; CBD designed for autonomous cars from 2018-02-17T06:38:57

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...

Overdrive: Commodore crash test; Golf Original; Kia Picanto; Quirky news from 2018-02-12T02:36:49

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 pun...

Overdrive: Old vehicles costing us; Renault Megane GT Wagon Road Test; Quirky News from 2018-02-03T02:00

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 c...

Overdrive: V8 RWD Cop Cars; Hyundai Santa Fe Road Test; LA Motor Show Oddities from 2017-12-16T02:00

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,...

Overdrive: November Car Sales; Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Road Test; Tokyo Motor Shows Weird Cars from 2017-12-09T02:00

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 L...

Overdrive: Uber in trouble; The future of how we get around; Lexus NX300 Road Test; NASCAR declines from 2017-12-02T02:00

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 discus...

Overdrive: Toll road freebies; New Toyota Camry; Honda CRV Road Test; Beer Bikes Ban from 2017-11-25T02:00

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...

Overdrive: New Ford Territory; Honda CRV Road Test; There's a Bear in there from 2017-11-18T02:00

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,...

Overdrive: Speeding fines; SAIC LDV T60 Road Test; Chatting with your car; Quirky stories from 2017-11-11T02:00

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 ...

Overdrive: NRMA's electric chargers; Subaru WRX Road Test; Reflections on Holden in Aus from 2017-10-28T02:00

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. Listen

Overdrive: Fords Business Plan; Hyundai Kona SUV; Bathurst 1000; Jamie Olivers Custom SUV from 2017-10-14T02:00

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 ...

Overdrive: Aussie cars end; Sydney Transport History; Ford Transit Custom test; Electric E-Type Jag from 2017-10-07T02:00

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.

Listen

Overdrive: Uber London ban; Dyson cars; Toyota 86 GT road test; Trolley Circles from 2017-09-30T02:00

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.<...

Overdrive: Nissan sales record; Kia Stinger launch; Electrified E-Type Jag from 2017-09-23T02:00

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 thi...

Overdrive: August Car Sales, Ford Pizza; Liveable Cities; Car dobs in driver from 2017-09-16T02:00

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 liveabl...

Overdrive: News; An Aussie races the American rich - and wins; Lego F1 car from 2017-09-09T02:00

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 ...

Overdrive: New VW Kombi; Subaru Outback in snow; Windscreen art, Fairies from 2017-09-02T02:00

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 d...

Overdrive: Fiat-Chrysler Self-Driving Cars; Subaru XV Road Test; Mustang GT Exhaust, Tesla Toys from 2017-08-26T02:00

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 ...

Overdrive: New Holdens, Britain's EV-only plan, Car Vending Machine; AITPM conference feature from 2017-08-19T02:00

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, Chin...

Overdrive: BMW seeks foreign money; VACC report; Infiniti Q60 Road Test; Bugatti Fuel Economy from 2017-08-12T02:00

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.
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Overdrive: News: July Car Sales Figures; Implanted Opal Card from 2017-08-05T06:07:08

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 o...

Overdrive: Rolls Royce image; Naming transport vehicles; Lego Gear box from 2017-07-28T09:48:45

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, Por...

Overdrive: Rolls Royce EVs; Evolution of the Motorcar through Photography; Flying Cars, Tesla Trucks from 2017-07-22T02:00

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 Listen

Overdrive: Why people tailgate; Audi Q5 and SQ5 tested; Centralized swarm control from 2017-07-15T02:00

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...

Overdrive: Road safety; Audi Q5 and AWD, Banning robot deliveries from 2017-07-08T05:01:15

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...

Overdrive: Connecting Brisbane, Audi S4 Road Test; A bus by any other name from 2017-07-01T02:00

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 – p...

Overdrive: Car road use pricing; Mercedes “Me” store; Subaru XV from 2017-06-24T02:00

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...

Overdrive: Hammond's Car, Anniversary of the Bicycle; Honda Odyssey road test; Future cars from 2017-06-17T02:00

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. ...

Overdrive: BMW, Car Data, Driverless cars; Mercedes’ Electric cars; Ford Focus; Toyota’s torch from 2017-06-10T02:00

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 preferen...

Overdrive: More horse power; Motorcyclist deaths; Good urban design; Honda Jazz; Personal Plates from 2017-06-03T02:00

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 Jonatha...

Overdrive: Electric vehicles, Line Marking; ULEZ; Cycling history; V2V; Nissan on autonomous cars from 2017-05-26T04:50:06

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:...

Overdrive: India all-electric; Trump’s plan; Bus Rapid Transit; Subaru BRZ; Nano racing GP from 2017-05-19T04:05:57

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 incl...

Overdrive: Planning a CBD; best cycle path design; Suzuki Ignis; Commuter Barbie from 2017-05-15T10:09:18

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....

Overdrive: Suburban Hyperloop?; Not so fast train; Cyclist aid; NY Motor Show; Up-market Wagons from 2017-04-28T06:48:35

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 cyc...

Overdrive: World car of Year; ANCAP; TrailBlazer; Kia Rondo; Quirky cloths for transit from 2017-04-21T06:03:08

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:
...

Overdrive: Carsales ad; Commodore Tourer; Jaguar reborn; A bus is a bus; Quirky news from 2017-04-15T04:42:17

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...

Overdrive: Get traffic moving; WA Election; Cheap bike sharing; Will Uber survive; Scent of buses from 2017-03-18T00:26:53

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that proudly gives you the alternative facts to all aspects of motoring and transport.
And in this program, we look at news stories including:
1. iMOVE CRC Listen

Overdrive: New take on driver inattention; One-eyed for roads; Traveling when blind; quirky news from 2017-03-17T07:10

And in this program, we look at news stories including:
1. Peugeot Maker PSA Agrees to Buy GM’s European Brands in $2.3 Billion Deal
2. World's Best Cars Announced by World Car Awards At G...

Overdrive: General Motors may sell Opel; Hino 500 skid pan; Audi Q2, Pug buys Hindustan Ambassador from 2017-02-25T00:56:38

Hello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles.
I'm DB
And in this program we look at news stories including:
1. GM confirms talks with P...

Overdrive: US Congress moves on autonomous cars, ARRB new direction, Mercedes GLC, birthing in cars from 2017-02-18T00:37:41

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport.
And in this program we look at news stories including:
1....

Overdrive: Jakarta Traffic, Maserati Levante, Super Bowl ads, news and quirky stories from 2017-02-11T01:51:10

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles.
And in this program we look at news stories including:
1. VW a surprise winner in sale...

Overdrive: Privatisation impacts of Victorian Public Transport - Old Jags & the F-Pace from 2017-02-04T01:53:46

And in this program we look at news stories including:
1. VW a surprise winner in sales race
2. Tesla crash rate fell 40% after Autopilot's Autosteer feature was installed
3. Tesla, BM...

Overdrive - 161022 - Overdrive Program from 2016-11-01T11:07:13

Originally aired 22nd October 2016

Overdrive: Tesla Autopilot a hazard; House levy for Public Transport; Buying an SUV; Mustang as art from 2016-10-19T03:59:43

Overdrive:
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 sto...

Overdrive: Servicing your car; Mustang and Audi A4; Do bicycle helmets work? Scania Truck clock from 2016-10-08T03:40:51

Overdrive:
Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport.
And in this program we look at news stories including:
Do bicycle helmets work?, Average...

Overdrive: Jono Coleman meets Jeremy Clarkson; why but a luxury SUV; car anthropology from 2016-09-02T07:17:43

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of motoring and transport
I'm David Brown
And in this program we look at news stories including:
Road safety mea...

Overdrive: News; Car buyers rate technology; Road Safety; Hyundai Elantra; Roborace cars from 2016-08-23T02:50:30

Overdrive:
Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and culture.
And in this program we look at news stories including: the technology features consumers like and those ones th...

Overdrive: News; Real life fuel tests; Electric Share scooters; Mini Convertible; Pokemon Go from 2016-08-18T04:53:06

Overdrive: News: Vehicle emissions AAA puts top sellers to real-world tests, ‘Show and tell’ from Mercedes, Australian student engineers develop high-speed travel pod system, Electric vehicle charg...

Overdrive: News of recalls & Corvettes; Road test Jaguar XF; Forza Horizon 3 goes Aussie from 2016-08-06T03:35:01

Overdrive: News: 1 in 6 Cars on the Road is Recalled but Not Fixed; High-speed rail in south-east Queensland could be legacy of potential 2028 Olympics; Ford, MIT project uses lidar, cameras, to me...

Overdrive: Car Sales; Tesla Autopilot Crash; Kids want to walk to school; Kia Optima; Quirky news from 2016-08-03T06:18:13

Overdrive: Business buyers help drive new-vehicle market to record highs in 2016, Tesla Autopilot crash: transport expert defends autonomous driving tech, Good to talk: Finally, agreement on single...

Overdrive: Petrol to be with us for a long while; Holden Spark; Autonomous horn from 2016-07-08T05:06:25

Overdrive: Green still a dream, petrol tipped to drive Australian car market in 2030; Holden reviewing Collingwood sponsorship; How floodwaters can turn cars into death traps; App to move Learner D...

Overdrive: Old car ban; Climate change; Young person road safety, Pajero Sport; Quirky news from 2016-06-15T05:49:26

Overdrive:
Sacre vroom! Paris bans cars in the city center ; Climate change adaptation costs set to soar on the railway ; Customers won't buy a car if their phone doesn't sync ; Soft...

Overdrive: People don't want self driving cars; Haval H9 Road Test; Googles sticky cars from 2016-06-03T12:14:43

Overdrive: Google's Android dashboard; Judging speed; US drivers don't want self driving cars; Clean car sharing; Capturing carbon for fuel; and Bentley's SUV - it has a champagne fridge and a lot ...

Overdrive: Dieselgate; Car Sharing; Road user charge; Kia Cerato; Praying for potholes from 2016-06-03T06:28:33

Overdrive: Cars caught in VW dieselgate scandal could be taken off the roads (in Victoria); Drive my car? Ford survey shows people open to sharing their car, home, phone - even their dog.; GM big S...

Overdrive: News on Apple, hyperloop, emissions; Prof David Hensher; Jaguar F-Type; from 2016-05-30T07:22:51

Overdrive: Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rival; Another study confirms electric cars have lower carbon emissions, in Minnesota this time; Most Americans support usage fees to pay for tra...

Overdrive: Big business & autonomous cars; Apps show transport needs; Subaru Forester; Quirky news from 2016-05-13T03:10:36

Overdrive.
FCA to build autonomous Chrysler Pacificas for Google/Google, Ford, Uber coalition formed for autonomous vehicles; Netflix-like city transport app could reduce cars; Multitasking e-s...

Overdrive: Volvo's big autonomous test; Harry Camkin; Audi A4 Avant; Shakespeare's train stations from 2016-05-07T01:12:16

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; Bike...

Overdrive: Dutch to ban petrol and diesel; facilitating transport change; Sir Vival from 2016-04-30T07:21:45

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; FH...

Overdrive: Tesla Sales; Kia Picanto; Lexus GSF; CIA's bomb on the bus from 2016-04-23T02:00

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...

Overdrive: Tech in older cars; Driverless car in the dark; Audi Q7; Subaru Liberty; Nuclear Tesla? from 2016-04-16T02:00

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 pedestr...

Overdrive: Roboracers; Ferrari Theme Park; Commodore V8 Wagons tested; Tesla Model 3; Quirky News from 2016-04-09T02:00

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 Commo...

Overdrive: Gen Z on cars; Innovation in transport; Fake Bugatti's; New Bandit from 2016-04-02T02:00

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 intervie...

Overdrive: News; Range Rover Evoque Road Test; Local Car Shows & Quirky News from 2016-03-26T02:00

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 Rov...

Overdrive: Car sales; Concept Tyres; Toyota Prius; Quirky news from 2016-03-18T06:36:26

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 i...

Overdrive: End of the road for Holden plant; Peugeot 508; Some Subarus and Quirky news from 2016-03-04T07:36:04

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 Le...

Overdrive: Decline of motor shows; Accurate GPS; Elantra; Audi A4; DeLorean comeback from 2016-03-01T13:18:05

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...

Overdrive: News; Toyota Land Cruiser Sahara; Mazda MX-5; Pub on wheels from 2016-03-01T00:27:02

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 Aga...

Overdrive: News; Bathurst 12 Hour; Toyota Camry; Super Bowl ad from 2016-02-12T07:41:52

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 ...

Overdrive: Unfortunate car name; Traveling in small car; Skoda Fabia; Quirky news from 2016-02-05T07:57:41

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 monito...

Overdrive: New Lexus RX; Mazda CX3 Road Test & Quirky News from 2015-11-28T02:00

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 ...

Overdrive: News about Volkswagen and Rolls Recalls one car from 2015-11-22T01:21:21

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 Safet...

Overdrive: Volkswagen woes; Tuscon gets 4 stars; Rolls-Royce recalls one car from 2015-11-14T00:48:36

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 Safet...

Overdrive: Electric car tax; the lessons from a strike; "all-seeing" Landcruiser from 2015-10-30T12:02:37

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...

Overdrive: Aust wants Tesla; Volvo goes electric; New brand - Haval from 2015-10-30T05:20:59

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...

Overdrive: Taking liability for autonomous cars; Bathurst 1000; Ford Mondeo; Quirky news from 2015-10-17T01:31:52

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 wor...

Overdrive: Car jobs for Aust; Metaphors in transport; Holden Cascada; Quirky News from 2015-10-09T08:55:34

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 fo...

Overdrive: News; Mike Raymond; Mercedes V-Class; Quirky news from 2015-10-03T03:09:01

Overdrive. News: Americans steer away from autonomous parking; safety light for cyclists; Belgium seeks UNESCO listing for traffic jams; Dad is the preferred; Watching porn on public transport shou...

Overdrive: News; VW pollution; Lexus IS200t; Quirky news from 2015-09-25T12:16:24

Overdrive: News; Companies facing big fines; Autonomous bus; Jaguar SUV; Audi buttonless dashboard;
We discuss the VW pollution situation and the new cars that have come onto the market.
W...

Overdrive: News; Automatic braking when reversing; Last Oz Commodore; Suzuki Vitara; Quirky news from 2015-09-19T16:09:18

Overdrive - News: Automatic braking in reverse; Drones for traffic management; Effect of congesting pricing; Open Speed limits; Moving footpaths instead of trains, Targeting tailgating; Ford Falcon...

Overdrive Program; Intelligent cars not autonomous ones; Peugeot 508 and Holden Astra from 2015-09-11T13:46:59

Overdrive. News: Toyota partners with MIT, Stanford in ‘intelligent’ cars project; Daimler and Renault-Nissan joint-venture; Chrysler tries to fix hacking; Dash cam with driver alerts; Uber Stormt...

Overdrive: News; Useless Options; Peugeot 208 and quirky news from 2015-09-02T23:54

Overdrive. News: Technology use in cars; Fiat want to merge with GM; IT could save Bangkok traffic; Humvee replacement; James Bond goes green?
We discuss useless options and test the Peugeot 20...

Overdrive: Car Sharing; Citroen Cactus, Holden Astra and Pope gets a Jeep from 2015-08-28T11:53:19

Overdrive. News: Car companies getting into car share; For lease: 400 NSW government parking spots; Third of all car journeys delayed by road works; myths on EV ownership; sending parcels by bus; S...

Overdrive: News; parking issues; Nissan Juke and Quirky news from 2015-08-21T06:53:02

Overdrive: News - Bosch Australia to be centre for trailer safety; Highways that charges cars; Black box
Interview on parking
We road test the Nissan Juke
Plus quirky news including: W...

Overdrive - News, The Future; Nissan Pulsar SSS; Batman saves the day from 2015-08-17T03:46:47

Overdrive. News including: Autonomous Emergency Braking; Uber losing money?; Defensive driver courses; Here mapping; Sharrows; Private car park fines; Jazz trams.

We discuss the future of ...

Overdrive Program: News; Road Test Hyundai Tucson and Citroen DS3; Quirky news from 2015-08-07T14:35

Overdrive. News including: Predicting potholes; Electric cars can challenge the grid; Fiat Chrysler is being sued; Braaap motorcycles; Car-Share for the poor; Walking in smaller cities; on the run ...

Overdrive: News; Cyclist identification; Subaru Forester and the devil in potholes from 2015-07-31T07:31:58

Overdrive: News including: Apple CarPlay; Autonomous cars and insurances and taxes; Ford's new headlights; A Citroen in all but name; the dangers of windscreen washing at traffic lights.
We dis...

Overdrive - Road User charges, hacking cars and Exhuming Fangio from 2015-07-25T08:20:28

Overdrive Program. News including: Road Deaths in Australia; Road user charges; Kia Carnival aims for five stars.

We discuss hacking cars and we get a reveal of the Toyota Fortuner.
Listen

Overdrive - Uber gets controls; Kia Warranty; Subaru Outback; Quirky stories from 2015-07-17T11:07:40

Overdrive Program - News including: Uber gets controls in Mexico; Residents might pay for new trams; Boston does big data; Qld to remove speed camera warnings; First Aust electric bus.
We revi...

Overdrive - Car Sales; Pasta Cars; Honda HR-V and Google art from 2015-07-10T13:08:09

Overdrive 11 July 2015 - News, Road test and humour; This week: Car sales figures; Pasta Cars; Honda HR-V; and painting google cars.

Overdrive - News; Road test Land Rover and Falcon; Chev goes emoji from 2015-07-04T04:30:55

Overdrive 4 July 2015. News including: Kia does well in reliability survey; Ford and Mini want you to rent your car; Autonomous cars nearly crash; TomTom gives feedback; Bull bars cause controversy...

Overdrive: Driver fatigue, Jaguar F-Type, Ford Territory and Quirky news from 2015-06-27T06:00:19

Overdrive: News including: Measuring driver fatigue, science behind the return trip, telematics measures drier risk, Remote control Range Rover, Jet engines in plug-in hybrids.

Road test ...

Overdrive: News; Le Mans; Kia Carnival and Quirky stories from 2015-06-19T13:12:14

Overdrive - News, Road test and humour. Federal Govt in Australia may fund public transport; Google to help cities via Sidewalk Labs; Road rage; educating parents to teach their children to drive....

Overdrive: Carbon pricing; BMW i3, Kia Sorento; Farewell grid girls. Broadcast 13 June 2015 from 2015-06-12T06:49:05

Overdrive. News including: Call for Carbon tax; You will need a parking spot to buy a car in Beijing; Call for inner city truck ban.
We road test the BMW i3 and Kia Sorento.
Plus quirky new...

Overdrive - 6 June 2015 - News, reviews and opinions from 2015-06-10T06:01:58

Overdrive Program - 6 June 2015; News including: Ban Ki-moon calls for transport ministers to act on climate change; road deaths continues to fall; lower speed means less casualties; Ford makes ele...

Overdrive - 30 May 2015 - News, Road tests and humour from 2015-05-27T05:18:03

Overdrive 30 May 2015. News including: Do the benefits of stop-start technology outweigh the irritations? Prius batteries becoming popular target for thieves; Ford goes backwards with 2016 F-150 te...

Overdrive - Road deaths; Truck drag; Mobility scooters from 2015-05-22T09:40:30

Overdrive 23 May 2015.
News including: Road Deaths in Australia; Reducing wind resistance on trucks with motor racing technology; Toyota Recall; Government axes bus seatbelt scheme; Mobility s...

Overdrive - Autonomous truck; Child seat concern; Mercedes C-Class Estate, Toyota Camry from 2015-05-15T06:58:12

Overdrive 16 May 2015. News including: Autonomous Truck; First drive impressions on the new Toyota Camry; Road test of Mercedes C-Class Wagon and quirky news.

Overdrive - Imprison transport execs? Transport taxes; Fiat Doblo, BMW 2 series coupe tested from 2015-05-08T03:40:32

Overdrive 9 May 2015. News including: Imprison transport executives; Levies to pay for transport; priority parking for bikes; Dangerous Billboards; Transport executive apologises. Road test of Fiat...

Overdrive - Shock horror ads don't work; Smart watches need safety campaign; Audi A3 Cabrio from 2015-05-01T04:01:17

Overdrive 2 May 2015. News including shock horror road safety ads don't work on young males; Heavy vehicle crash avoidance systems; $1B Smartwatch safety campaign; Electronic billboards saving mone...

Overdrive - Anticipating driver's mistakes, major vehicle fleets, Lexus RC350 & Mazda 3 test from 2015-04-24T08:35:43

Overdrive 25 April 2015. News including anticipating driver's mistakes; Oz tops expensive list for transport; GM dodges $10B lawsuit; BMW crash test results; and US postal trucks near retirement. Listen

Overdrive - Speeding fine, car sickness in autonomous cars, Mitsubishi Outlander road test from 2015-04-17T03:35:13

Overdrive 18 April 2015 - News including: Speeding fine case could trigger refunds; Car sickness in self-driving vehicles; Heavier trucks & Plastic car engines.

We road test in detail the ...

Overdrive - World car of the year, Driving at 14 yrs old, Audi S1 road test from 2015-04-10T05:48:18

Overdrive 15 April 2015 - News including World Car of the Year, Car sales figures, a Renault legal for 14yr olds and a solar powered electric bike.

We road test the Audi S1 Sportback subco...

Overdrive - Mercedes Pickup, Low cost auto braking, Renault Megane road test from 2015-04-04T00:30:52

Overdrive 4 April 2015 - News including: Mercedes’ new pickup; Toyota's low cost automatic braking; Ford speed-sign scanner; London's new low emission zone; Seoul creates dedicated fire truck lane...

Overdrive - Road marking for cars, Chrysler to stay, Mazda 2 road test from 2015-03-27T20:08:34

Overdrive 15 March 2015 - News including: Visible road marking research; Drug drivers overtake drink-drivers; Chrysler and Dodge staying down-under; Pirelli advanced recycling and F1 tech coming to...

Overdrive - Less pollution better health, Road user charge, Geneva Motor Show from 2015-03-13T12:12:45

Overdrive 14 March 2015 - News including Feb car sales; Smart brand leaves Australia; Oregon road user charging; Pollution reduction creates healthier kids in LA; Long distance lanes; and WA reside...

Overdrive - Adelaide readies autonomous vehicles, US recalls 64M, Citroen Picasso, Audi TT from 2015-02-20T03:06:44

Overdrive 21 Feb 2015 - News stories including: Adelaide prepares for self driving cars; Connected cars hacking risk; 64M vehicles recalled in the US last year; Driver alertness systems; Truck heig...

Overdrive - EU wants more electric cars, Norway roundabouts, Lexus NX 200t & Renault Captur reviewed from 2015-02-13T01:26:30

Overdrive 14 Feb 2015 - News stories including: EU prioritises electric transport; Norway restricts roundabouts; Sonata gets 5 star ANCAP rating but Celerio on hold; Hand-held phone gets prison ...

Overdrive - Toyota No. 1, Better car design saves lives, Mitsubishi Phev from 2015-02-06T05:40:37

Overdrive 7 Feb 2015.

News including: Toyota is the worlds biggest seller of vehicles, how improved car design has reduced death rates, Bridgestone joins car recycle scheme; Car buyers are...

Overdrive - Instinctive Warnings, Electric Rickshaw, Interlocks; Nissan X-Trail reviewed from 2015-01-30T03:09:57

Overdrive 31 Jan 2015. Overdrive returns with news including: An 'instinctive' cycle warning system; Electric rickshaws; Emergency callout systems mandatory by 2018; NSW traffic systems vulnerable ...

Overdrive - Future of highways, Car-free Paris? E-scooter; Honda Jazz road test from 2014-12-12T02:38:30

Overdrive 13 Dec 2014.

News stories from around the world including: The future of highways; Paris car-free city centre; Rail upgrade prompted by FTA; Imported oil reliance; GPS trackers c...

Overdrive - Best Cars 2014, Honda Quality, Trips in a disaster; Ford Falcon from 2014-12-05T08:20:05

Overdrive 6 Dec 2014.

News stories including: Australia's Best Cars of 2014; Toyota self-driving car & new safety systems; Honda chief under pressure; Predicting travel patterns in disaste...