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Wearable technology goes the next step! In order to avoid misplacing his Opal transport card, a Sydney man has had the critical chip part of the card implanted in his hand. The man, who has had his name officially changed to Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow says that his goal is to have frictionless interaction with technology, although he does not recommend that people try this without doing considerable research including identifying risks such as infection. The only problem we can see is that he has had the chip implanted in his left hand where all the gates on Sydney trains are designed to have people present their cards with their right hand. Originally aired on 5 August 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Dieselgate collusion? What can a driver do in an autonomous bus? We take a look at the latest news stories including: • EU investigating diesel collusion among Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, VW: report • Chinese tech giant Baidu taps Microsoft to expand development of self-driving cars • Start-up electric car company Lucid Motors is looking for buyers: is it Faraday Future 2.0? • Automakers rally to kill proposed border tax • 'It's shocking': Victoria's worrying culture of aggressive driving We have a lovely chat about Rolls Royce’s image. Are they trying to cover more than just the elite? And we look at the Darwin experience of driverless buses with drivers still on board. If they are not driving what useful things can they do? We have a couple of reflections on the planning of our cities from a recent forum. And in our panel discussion we take a jolly look at stories including: • A working 6-speed gearbox made of LEGO • TrainyMcTrainface: New train in Sweden named as 'revenge for BoatyMcBoatface' Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] Originally aired on 29 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

The naming of transport vehicles has gone too far An express train running between two major Swedish cities will be named TrainyMcTrainface, after the railway company opened up the name to a public vote. MTR Express, with Swedish newspaper Metro, opened up a poll to name four new trains running between the capital Stockholm and Gothenburg on the country's west coast. TrainyMcTrainface, which received 49 per cent of the vote, was the most popular name. Originally aired on29 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

It’s a manual – the next challenge is an automatic then a CVT A working 6-speed gearbox made of Legos Originally aired on29 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

What else could the “driver” do We look at the Darwin experience of driverless busses with drivers still on board. If they are not driving what useful things can they do? Originally aired on29 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

A silk purse to a sow’s ear? On June 3rd 1965 a brand new Rolls Royce was delivered in England. It was a phantom 5 model fitted with her limousine body and finished in a Valentines black. The car was delivered to John Lennon, from the Beatles. Some years later, In think around 1967, Ringo Starr said that he should paint it psychedelic colours. John did this and a point in history had been reached. Was it significant and where does it leave Rolls Royce’s image then and now. Well who better to talk about that then now good friend Paul Murrell who use to be in marketing but has now been around for a while in motoring journalism. Paul thanks very much for your time Originally aired on 29 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

When you want all-wheel drive but only when you need it drive system link to the power of a turbo charged engine. They developed a rally car that used this great grip and power. But a permanent four wheel drive system uses more energy and wears out more parts. Dieter Weidemann the head of Audi all wheel drive system talks of the energy efficiencies you could make. • 80% For a road car, it would be good to have four wheel drive only when you needed it. Some old four-wheel drive vehicles had hubs that you could get out of the vehicle and turn the dial and it would disengage the drive to the front wheels. Later this became a switch in the cabin. But this was an all or nothing situation. You had to make a decision and it was a time consuming effort. Dieter knows that when driving along a road the need for extra grip comes and goes. • Many situations Some manufacturer’s developed a “real time” system which automatically engaged all wheel drive when something adverse happened like losing traction on the front wheels. Audi wanted to be more proactive. • Make a system But for it to work the system has to think and react quickly • 500 milliseconds Audi have now launched this system in the Q5 and SQ5 models in Australia. How they predict your needs is not clairvoyance but a clever use of information and a very quick response. They have 15 algorithms evaluating different operational conditions in your car. Here’s how one of the algorithms work. • Press the throttle They will even take into account the weather, cold weather is more likely to mean wet or icy roads, the frictional resistance of the road, or what sort of driver I am. If I am a dynamic driver they engage the four wheel drive earlier. But Just how much then is the system operating. Dieter’s team has developed an ap to show what is happening and how often the system is used. We drove the car carefully over a dirt road. All wheel drive was engaged 34% of the time. Then drove down a typical two-lane country road in Australia. In 111km the car had all wheel drive engaged for 6% of the time. But it has been used on 18 specific occasions. This might be locations of poor grip, tight corners, overtaking Here is the plot of the road and the times we engaged all wheel drive. Here are the times when we were in dynamic driving mode. This does not correspond with every four wheel drive engagement because the car is giving intense consideration as to whether we need the extra grip. Travelling 94% of the time in two wheel drive we have been far more efficient without having to compromise the safety value of having all wheel drive when we needed it. Originally aired on 8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Better looks, more features and improved all-wheel drive technology Audi has just launched its second generation Q5 medium sized SUV along with the hot version SQ5. Four of the top 6 best selling Audis in Australia are SUVs. So clearly this is an important car for them. New looks, and they say more features and new technology to make the all-wheel drive work better. Sounds good so we drove the news models from Melbourne to Adelaide typically on secondary roads to see if they lived up to expectations. The range comes with three engines. 2 litre diesel. 140kW and 400 Nm. Strong off the line with low down torque. On the open road it is adequate without running like a stallion. 2 litre turbo petrol engine with more power 185 kW and nearly as much torque 370Nm. It runs more freely giving more confidence when overtaking for example. Both two litre engines come with 7 speed tiptronic dual clutch transmission. The diesel is rated at 5.3 l/100km The Petrol gets 7.3 l/100km in the laboratory tests. Hot SQ 5, unlike the previous model does not have a high-performance diesel engine. This one is a turbocharged petrol with 260 kW and 500 Nm. It still goes very well helped by an eight speed tiptronic automatic gear box with sports mode. It ran with wind in its hair. Audi gave a bit of a wink when asked if the hot diesel might come in the near future. Which is either good news or I can't read nonverbal signals. The high horse power is great if you can show it which is not often. Fuel consumption is rated at 8.7 l/100km combined cycle. All models are very sure footed on the open road at touring speeds. Vehicle noise is really quite minimal and there is a general ambiance of well-constructed luxury. In recent years engines have been getting more powerful but vehicles have also been putting on weight with extra features and more electronics. But with lighter metals and better packaging the Q5s are lighter with the diesel engine model losing 90kgs. It all helps with driving performance and fuel economy. They have a new development in the all-wheel drive system which means that you only get all wheel drive when you need it so most of your driving is in the more economical two-wheel drive. We will do a separate video on this impressive bit of technology. On the outside it looks better, more purposeful and masculine. The old model looked functional but by modern standards a bit bland. The new vehicle is 34mm longer, the same width, 6mm taller and a 12 mm longer wheel base. Inside has usable space except for the rear passengers when you have a big person in the front. That is a common feature with this style of vehicle. Some good driver safety assistance with adaptivecruisecontrol, distancewarning, hilldescent, parkassist,cross trafficassist at the rear and exitwarning so when you go to get out you don’t door another car or worse a cyclist. The interior has functional simplicity but not adventurous styling. There is a good eight point three -inch Multi-Media Interface screen and Audi’s fantastic digital dash board. The information is crystal clear and easy to read. The side storage areas in the doors are easy to get to but not well designed for holding bottles and the cup holders, back near the arm rest, are cumbersome to use. Theseatshavebeenredesignedfromthegroundup and felt good even on a long drive. There’s 550litres luggage capacity that’s up a smidgin, 10litres, for the previous model. Flatten the second row of seats and you get 1550 litres of space. Apartitionnetandluggagecompartmentcoverarestandard, with fourlashingpoints. Moving up the models or picking some options can add features to your vehicle. It is good that most of the safety features are included in all models. There is an adaptive air suspension with up to 220mm of ground clearance. The ride felt softer on the road.

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

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

Quirky Clairvoyance by David Brown

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

Taking a childhood fantasy into the adult world And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at how we might judge a car in the future. A man who drives on wet cement has to pay for repairs Originally aired on8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Robotic freight may take over the footpaths. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at how we might judge a car in the future. One official wants to ban robot deliveries in San Francisco Originally aired on8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Robotic freight may take over the footpaths. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a happy, look at how we might judge a car in the future. One official wants to ban robot deliveries in San Francisco Originally aired on8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Why Australia is so far behind with encouraging electric vehicles No matter what you think about global environmental issues, the very clear fact is that local pollution in our cities is harming and killing people. We need to act now. Electric cars will reduce local effects not only in terms of harmful gases but also in terms of noise pollution. Furthermore, alternative power sources for transport represent, in an increasing way jobs and growth in the future. So, should we actively encourage the adoption of these vehicles. And by encourage, I mean do more than just cheer from the side lines but rather provide incentives and/or infrastructure to help vehicle manufacturers promote vehicles to customers. Lenore Fletcher is the General Manager Corporate Communications for BMW Australia First broadcast on 1 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Great performance, wonderful instruments and a modern interior At a glance The new Audi S4 and the new Audi S4 Avant Engine - Newly developed 3.0 TFSI with turbocharging and direct injection: peak power of 260kW, peak torque of 500Nm at a low 1370 rpm - 15kW more power and 60Nm more torque compared to the previous model - Sports car performance: from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds (Sedan), 4.9 seconds (Avant) - Top efficiency: Audi S4 Sedan consumes just 7.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometre and emits 175 grams CO2 per km (Avant: 7.8 l/100km and 178 g/km) Drivetrain - Eight- speed tiptronic with fuel First broadcast on 8 July 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: • A new plan for Connecting Brisbane • Managing shared bikes without docking stations • Serving the Super Bowl – public credibility and the autonomous bus • Searching the World for your stolen bike • Barriers against rogue vehicles • 200th anniversary of the bike – coping with technological change. • The 30-year plan for greater Adelaide – does it consider new technology? We talk to Lenore Fletcher the General Manager Corporate Communications from BMW who has some fighting words about how far behind Australia is in encouraging alternative fuels We road test the Audi S4 Avant. What a rocket! We also talk to Brian Smith about a fantastic new ride sharing scheme which turns out to be a bus. Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 01 July 2017.

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

Mercedes Benz is getting a new “gorgeous” shop front By the end of the year Mercedes will open a “Me” store in Melbourne. It is more about good coffee and food than selling cars. But will it create a vibe or an “in-crowd” group or a secretive sect? Originally aired on17 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Over supply of bikes in China leads to a big problem And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith: As reported by the ABC, aspiraling oversupply of shared bikes in China is leading to huge piles of broken and unused bicycles in cities across the country. But now there is growing concern about a bubble, as big investors rush to pour money into bike sharing. Originally aired on 24 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Sensing if you fart and putting rude symbols on bald heads And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith The technology revolution has impacted the way we count traffic, cyclists and pedestrian numbers. Now Dahua Technology has released an entry-level hybrid thermal imaging camera that has multiple applications within the transportation industry. It claims to be much better than video cameras and can work in fog and the dark. But can it also measure personal flatulence and what rude symbols are people putting on bald heads that only the cameras can pick up? Originally aired on24 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Mercedes Benz is creating a lifestyle not just a car market Mercedes will open a “me” brandstore in Melbourne by the end of the year. Similar stores already exist in Hong Kong, Milan, Hamburg and Tokyo. They are not about a hard sell of Mercedes cars (or trucks) but rather a stylish place for coffee or food that creates a positive vibe for the company. Originally aired on 17 June2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Managing Director of Subaru Australia comment on their latest launch and the small SUV market. In 2012Subaru launched the XV onto the Australian market, their smallest car in their current fleet. The latest XV is over 90% changed from the previous model with a few extra off road features but a host of comfort improvements. Subarus are car like in their on-road performance and competent in their off-road capability. Where does the new XV fit in that continuum. Colin Christie is the Managing director of Subaru Australia. I asked him if the new XV was a toughening up of the vehicle. And Overdrive has a new feature on our web site. A video of our first impressions from a car launch, in this case the Subaru XV. Originally aired on 17 June2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

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

Forget surveys after the event. Measuring your response as it happens. And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith we take a carefree, look at how we might judge a car in the future. Originally aired on17 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Sad news that one time motoring journalists and photographer, Nick Munting, has passed away at the age of 66. Dean Oliver, Overdrive’s resident artist, and I knew Nick from many years ago when we travelled to New Caledonia to go into the rugged rural areas, stand by dusty roads and watch rally cars. Seemed like a good idea at the time and it was. Nick was an enthusiastic, ebullient, lad who always looked for the positive. To reflect on those memories Dean joins us on the line. Originally aired on 17 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Can you have function and fashion in the one vehicle Honda strived to give its Odyssey people mover a sexy image. You may remember the television advertisement of parents kissing in the front seat only to have the camera pan back and you see the children looking on in disgust. The message is that you might have children and need a practical car but you can still have comfort and image that fits a feeling of youthful desire. Errol Smith and I have just driven the latest model which has a mild make over. Can I use it to drop off the children at the baby sitter then cruise into the city for a night at the theatre? Errol joins me to evaluate this possibility. Originally aired on 17 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. BMW launches car data unit 2. Car Sales 3. New car purchases are more efficient on average but consumer preferences are changing according to a report released by the National Transport Commission. 4. UK's Venturer driverless car project publishes results of first 'handover/takeover' trials 5. Toyota expands safety research for self-drive Mercedes Benz is not a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council just yet but they are going hammer and tongs on electric car development. And they have some advice to the Federal Government for free. We talk to their David McCarthy. We road test the pocket rocket Ford Focus RS And in our panel discussion with Alan Zurvas we take merry look at stories including: 1. Toyota is hoping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Torch will be lit from its flying car 2. ‘Nines-with-light’: Behind the making of theDodge Demon Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 10 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Fiat Chrysler produces a car that reflects the 1960's muscle car period. Made for going very fast in a straight line. Alan Zurvas and David Brown take a merry look atFiat/Chryslers latest super car – the Dodge Demon. Less of a modern complete package and more of the old muscle car street dragster, Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 10 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Alan Zurvas and David Brown take a merry look at Toyota who is putting money into a company, Cartivator,to develop a flying car which will, among other things, be used to light the cauldron at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on10 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Mercedes Benz in Australia reflects on their current state of development of electric vehicles and what the government should really do to help Fully electric cars have not taken off in Australia yet. We recently reported on the Federal Government giving a small amount for further research on electric vehicles while Transport for London is giving millions to actually build some more charging stations. The Electric Vehicle Councilhas kicked off in Australia with a number of car companies and other stakeholders. As yet Mercedes is not a member but they are working in many areas on interaction to promote electric vehicles. David McCarthy is Mercedes Benz Senior Manager - Public Relations, Product and Corporate in Australia Originally aired on 10 March 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

A pocket rocket with more power than most competitors. So far this year 52% of Ford’s total sales in Australia are Ranger utes Their next best selling car is the Ford Mustang Those two cars account for over 63% of all their sales. We’ve said it often in the last few years but Ford just doesn’t sell little cars well. And the Ford Focus is a good little car And the Ford Focus RS is a mind-blowing halo car for the model with a turbo engine, all wheel drive and super sharp handling Alan Zurvas from gaycarboys and Simon Lai from Behind the Wheel and I have each driven this pocket rocket. Alan starts with his reflections. Originally aired on 10 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

In our panel discussion with Errol Smith we take jovial look at stories including: 1. Northern Territory drivers show personality by pimping their plates 2. Singapore ‘car vending machine’ shape of things to come? 3. Stranded Amtrack train passengers order pizza to stuck train/Cops pulled over man who had made in-car toilet 4. Drunk driver crashes into cops new anti-DUI vehicle Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on3 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

We have been testing a few powerful cars recently which is fine for the rev head but what about the practical runabout. The Honda Jazz is classified in the Light car class which is the second smallest in the sedan category. Only the Micros are smaller. In this class there are 14 competitors and in year-to-date terms the Hyundai Accent is the top seller followed by Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio. Errol Smith and I have just been trying out the Honda Jazz and he joins me on the line now. Originally aired on 3 June 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

The concept of designing places is not only creating infrastructure for carrying out functions but fashioning locations which create positive emotions and a sense of wellbeing. This might be seen as an evolving art form, but maybe not just an art form. It is not just creative people producing things that they think are aesthetically pleasing. I can have an opinion but what is really impacting the way I react to a mall, recreation precinct or other community place. Now you can ask people what they think but that is a response after we have had the experience and that can be affected by the nature of the questions and how we feel we should rationalise our behaviour. Is there a better way? Jonathan Daly has just presented a paper at the Asian Pacific Conference for Place Leaders. He has a good story to tell. Jonathan Daly who is an urbanist, a professional who looks at how our towns and cities function and how we can create a better community through informed design. Originally aired on 3 March 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

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

170527 - Quirky News by David Brown

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that dabbles in the mystical world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. Electric vehicle schemes 2. Autonomous vehicle’s impact on line marking 3. London mayor Sadiq Khan wants to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in April 2019. 4. Cycling - The Great Leveler 5. V2V capabilities to feature in over 50% of cars sold by 2022, as autonomous vehicles set to take off Dr Alexa Delbosc from Monash University talks about one of the most critical issues we have in transport planning. The biases we bring to our discussions about the best transport solutions. And we talk to Nissan Australia’s CEO Richard Amery about his view of what having autonomous cars will really mean. And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith we take jovial look at stories including: 1. Roger Moore Dead – Remembering his on-screen cars 2. Bear locks itself in car, sounds horn to wake up homeowners 3. Adelaide 'Wetern' suburbs spelling error spotted on new road sign 4. LAX rich persons lounge lets you watch misery of other customers Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 27 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

I have just been to a conference on Shaping Canberra’s Transport Future, Autonomous vehicles were a major issue. Now planners have a series of theories and ideas about how AVs will impact the way we travel. But what do the car companies think? Automobile companies have a clear image of pleasing the customer with the new technology which is quite understandable but they also have some ideas about just how autonomous will operate Richard Emery is the CEO of Nissan Australia and he is very optimistic about what AV vehicles can do Originally aired on 27 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

170527 - Alexa Delbosc - Ego by David Brown

An international consortium including the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney is to continue its ground breaking efforts to improve bus rapid transit systems with renewed backing from the Volvo Research and Education Foundation. Prof Corinne Mulley from the Institute describes their approach. We been looking at all sorts of things as a consortium about how bus rapid transit could be better placed in cities and provide better mobility for citizens because that's what it's all about what we been doing in Sydney specifically is trying to identify why there appears to be a rail by is not only from politicians but from citizens. We're done a stated choice experiment in which we've given people to begin with pictures where the was a new tram and old tram, new LRT an old LRT, a new bus and an old bus and ask people which one they preferred and I was staggered that over 50% just on the looks chose the modern LRT. More recently we've been looking at another stated choice experiment to try and dig down and find out what sort of characteristics are putting people in favour of rail based technology rather than road based technology and there were some interesting features that come out of this. The two that stand out for me is that actually from buses what citizens appreciate is the greater network that you get for the same amount of dollars spent. So we gave people of fixed budget. You could have this amount of network from another without saying that it was LRT or BRT. SO people chose that feature as being important to them. And the second thing which stood out for me in terms of the research is the role of experience. So in cities like Brisbane where people are familiar with rapid transit it gets very much higher rating in terms of people being prepared to vote for a system that would include BRT. Institute of Transport and Logistics press release http://sydney.edu.au/business/itls/news_and_events/news/2017/vref_backs_vital_transport_research_with_multimillion_dollar_grant

The Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive sports car and its twin brother the Toyota 86 first came onto our market five years ago. Subaru has recently upgraded their model a bit and lowered the price by about $1,200 dollars on the manual and about $1700 on the automatic They don’t sell many but they are selling more. National Corporate Affairs Manager has I believe a smile on his face and he joins us on the line Originally aired on 20 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take an amusinglook at stories including: 1. French nano-cars have a molecular grand prix 2. Road rage cases with guns double in 3 years in US 3. Woman Blames Car Crash On Bigfoot 4. Wellington tyre-slasher sentenced to 22 months in prison Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news. Originally aired on20 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that take an expansive look at the world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. India's Revolutionary Plan to Make All Its Cars Electric 2. Trump road plan would rely largely on private funding 3. University research shows a few self-driving cars can improve traffic flow 4. £14bn of benefits for the UK could be unlocked by better use of data in transport 5. Niorecords world-beating Nurburgring lap We talk to Prof Corinne Mulley about Australian contribution to an international consortium on bus rapid transit that is being supported by the Volvo Research and Education Foundation. And we road test the Subaru BRZ A beautifully balanced sports car with just enough horsepower to use when you are driving. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take an amusinglook at stories including: 1. French nano-cars have a molecular grand prix 2. Road rage cases with guns double in 3 years in US 3. Woman Blames Car Crash On Bigfoot 4. Wellington tyre-slasher sentenced to 22 months in prison Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 20 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

The new Suzuki Ignis is officially categorised as a small SUV but that suggests it has come down from the four wheel drive style of car. That’s not it. It is clearly an urban car that can fit into tight spaces and it site high not to get over rough terrain but to have head room and be easy to get into. It is tall and narrow but it is not Gorky. It is inherently box like yet it comes together as a package. Spiritual successor to things like the Mazda Metro of the late 90s early 2000s but in looks it is a little less bar fridge and a lot more funky Andrew Moore, Suzuki Australia General Manager Automobiles joins us on the line now. Originally aired on 13 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

In our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. Engineer who pointed out traffic signal flaw fined for unlicensed engineering 2. Parody “commuter barbie” doll listens to NPR, hates manspreaders 3. Naked statue of Archimedes could distract drivers 4. People Locked In A 50-Hour Kissing Contest For A Free Car Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news. Originally aired on13 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that covers issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. The role of transport in a future Parramatta – Sydney’s second CBD 2. Study says drivers with smart phones use them almost every time they drive 3. Old technology to discourage phone use when driving 4. The end of the filling station? 5. UK report links Brabham with new bid for supercar operation to rival McLaren We talk to prominent transport writer Alan Davies from Crickey.com about how a bike way in Melbourne is filling a missing link but it has a few flaws. And we road test the Suzuki Ignis. It is classified as a small SUV but it has no heritage from any four wheel drive and it doesn’t pretend to be anything but a funky urban car. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a spirited look at stories including: 1. Engineer who pointed out traffic signal flaw fined for unlicensed engineering 2. Parody “commuter barbie” doll listens to NPR, hates manspreaders Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news. Originally aired on 13 May 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Later this year the Victoria Government will open the $18 million 1.7-kilometre “missing link” in the bike network between the Darebin Creek and Yarra trails. There is good but is there room for improvement. Just because it is to do with active transport have we really maximised the benefits for as many users as possible. Alan Davies is a prolific writer on urban transport issues and can be found in Crikey media as “The Urbanist” He joins us on the line now. Is it for bikes or is it a shared path with pedestrians. A fast track for bikes often means a long travel distance. This is designed like an old style freeway Focus on fitness – means speed and effort Not a direct route Cycling fundamentalists Weakest link But the bigger problem is it requires pedestrians and cyclists to use the four-lane bridge over Darebin Creek on Heidelberg Rd. Elevated veloway the government plans to build over Footscray Road from the Maribyrnong River to Moonee Ponds Creek. It will hang underneath the elevated Western Distributor and give cyclists a dedicated facility separate from vehicles and pedestrians Call me cynical, but I suspect a key motivation for this project is to mitigate criticism of the Western Distributor.

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that canvases issues related to cars and transport. And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: 1. Critics fear Trump will tap auto exec for NHTSA 2. Cities facing impacts of e-commerce boom 3. Volvo education research foundation backs vital transport research with multimillion dollar grant 4. Is it road architecture or a fashion show? 5. Contradictory policies highlight lack of cohesive approach to the auto sector: Emery Two new Korea cars launched this week and we test them both. The new Hyundai i30. One of the top selling cars in Australia And the Kia Picanto – It was new on our market a year ago with a rather outdated model but it still did well. Now it is more up-to-date. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. How did a road authority appeal to the public at the 1969 Easter Show? 2. Train passenger’s reusable mug refused over ‘risk assessment’ 3. This Boeing 727, stuck in the woods, is actually somebody's house 4. Boy, 12, arrested on solo drive from NSW to Perth 'had crash, took fuel' (and drove 1300km, though it's not clear why) Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments of the each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news.