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Road test • Quiet achiever – the Mazda CX-5 medium SUV which has a system to control the infotainment screen that I think is very good Interview • The road authority in Sydney had built one of the most complex spaghetti junction in Australia. Our traffic engineering expert Alan Finlay gives runs his expert eye over its purpose design and the signposting of the project. Thought of the Week Dean gives his view on the trend for flat grey car colours – he calls them “sludge grey”. For more information Web Site: Driven Media: drivenmedia.com.au Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 25 November 2023

Road test • Nissan X-trail – part of Nissan’s revival – including an interview with Paul Murrell who is the founder of Senior Driver Aus. Interview Origin energy now has a department of eMobility. The role is to help people effectively use electric vehicles. They now run a subscription service for some electric vehicles where you can use a vehicle for 30 days to try it out. Then keep it as long as you like or , give it back, swap to another vehicle or swap during the year when you need a different vehicle such as when you go on holidays. We chat to Origin’s General Manager of eMobility Chau Le. Quote of the Week Fake Carbon Fiber For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 18 November 2023

G’Day and welcome to Overdrive a program that ponders the purpose of cars and transport I’m David Brown Road test • Polestar 2 which had recently been upgraded Interviews One interview we catch up with our Melbourne correspondent Chris who has gone for a very cost effective van to do a bit of camping as has some recent experiences of overseas transport systems. For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 11 November 2023

G’Day 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 Road test • Mahindra XUV 700 (Medium SUV – Mahindra is an Indian company) Interviews One interview but we range over a variety of aspects of electric cars from the defensive and outspoken comments from Toyota who appear to be behind in the development of full electric cars to some unexpected practical aspects of their uses For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 4 November 2023

G’Day Welcome to Overdrive, a program that proudly gives you the alternative facts to all aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown Road test Peugeot e 2008 electric small SUV Interviews With the 50th anniversary of the Opera House we look at how a technical group took a different transport approach to cope with the crowds – it was a start of not treating the car as a god. And we talk to Alan Finally about his transport reflections from a trip through Vietnam and Cambodia For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 28 October 2023

G’Day and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and practical aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown Road test Chery Omoda5 – Chinese Small SUV Interviews There are hints coming from Japan that Toyota may make a new Celica – we discuss the history of the previous models We can to a gentleman who made, from the ground up, a replica of the 1960s exotic endurance race car the Ford GT40. For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 21 October 2023

G’Day this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport I’m David Brown Road test of the Toyota Camry Feature interview With Evan Jones • Bathurst 1000 (he was an official at the event) – good event but may be some trouble brewing • Road test Hyundai Ioniq 6 • The role of volunteers in motor sport For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 14 October 2023

G’Day this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles. I’m David Brown Some feedback from a listener supporting our call to stop cars making unnecessary beeping noises We chat to our resident mechanical engineer Fred Brain with his laconic reflections of driving on long trips. And we have a quintessential example of how politicians have replaced thoughtful, technically excellent public servants with content ignorant, politically focused managers. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 7 October 2023

G’Day and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the facts, fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport. I’m David Brown Some feedback making a long car trip • Lovely towns on the old highway but they were locations where you could get booked • Driving when you were tired • An unusual (and unsafe?) way to cope with the fog over the Blue Mountains. An interview about Sydney to Melbourne trips with Alan Finlay – traffic engineer – very articulate, personable but also very precise in his memories An interview with a young lady who is using artificial intelligence not to make conclusions but to give insights on which humans can make more informed conclusions For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 30 September 2023

G’Day and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors affecting our attitude and actions to motoring and transport. I’m David Brown We start the programme by talking about the reasons we chose to drive from Sydney to Melbourne as opposed to flying or catching the train and play some vox pops of people we meet along the way. We then talk to our road test expert Evan Jones about the Subaru Crosstrek a small SUV formerly know as the XV And then we ask Evan about his long trips in a variety of different cars from the elegant saloon to the Lotus sports car The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 23 September 2023

G'day and welcome to OverDrive where we come to you this week from Melbourne, Australia at the National Conference of the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management And in this program we will focus on an interview with Bill Allen, an international expert in computer modelling of transport networks and has over 40 years of experience in the business. His is not a technical presentation, but rather one of the difficulties and pitfalls of trying to deal with the broader political and community environment to make sure the models are reflecting real needs and overcome some inherent biases. For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 16 September 2023

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles. I’m David Brown In this program a conversation with our transport expert and observer of all things cultural, Brian Smith about three subjects • A historic Bentley and taking your children around in a vintage or veteran car • Car design and practicality has Tesla gone wrong in both these areas with their cyber truck, and finally • the Australian army is making cardboard drones: what can the car industry particularly from the past offer in terms of practical advice. For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 9 September 2023

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that pushes the parameters in discussing motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Feedback • Some of the feedback on a few social posts where have put up, including: • Cars with spats. Do they help or hinder the design. We posted some pictures of classic European cars Jaguar from Morse TV series but the one that gained the most attention was the 1968 Holden Monaro. • Classic Jaguars • A beautiful car: the Fiat 2300 S Coupe Feature RMIT university in Melbourne is now offering a short course in Flying Car and Autonomous Flight Engineer. We talk to our resident transport expert Brian Smith on whether flying cars will become a significant transport option or a quirky fun ride for the few. Talking about the Shannons Classic that was on last Sunday, Fred Brain and I discuss what caught our eye from the 1500 vintage, veteran and classic cars that were on display.

Hello this is Overdrive a program with an infatuation about trains, planes and automobiles. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Powerhouse opening of exhibition. I went to the opening night of the Powerhouse Museum’s “1001 remarkable objects” In amongst items of haute couture and jewellery, however, was a 1917 Detroit Electric car that came to Australia and was used for 30 years. The evolution of Triumphs The difference less than 20 years can make in car design as shown in this picture. The car at the back is a Triumph TR2 (Built, I believe, between 1953 and 1955. Was there ever a TR1?). The car at the front is a GT6 Mk III (GT6 built between 1966–1973). Book Review (Sort of) A colleague received this book ‘Car Dealers and Other “honourable” professions’ in the hope that he might promote it. My colleague felt that it was too raunchy for his audience. The best-looking Holden Monaro Holden produced the HQ Sedan in the early 70s. They continued the trend they started in 1967 of making a 2 door coupe based on their family sedan. I may be biased but I think it looks pretty good. Feature David Berthon talks about his 1928 Rolls Bernie Fehon – is a mentor to the students at Western Sydney University who are racing a solar car in about 7 weeks time. For more information Web Site: Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast 2 September 2023

Hello this is Overdrive a program that looks at the purpose of and the passion for trains, planes and automobiles I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Feature I had the privilege of attending the Unlimited 5.0 Launch — The latest solar racer from Western Sydney University’s Solar Racing Team. The level of professionalism in this group of young adults was outstanding. We Road test a couple of Toyota’s – the Corolla Cross and the Kluger large SUV And Dean, Fred and I chat about some car shows we have been to in the last week. Motoring Minutes For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for “Cars transport culture” Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast on 12 August 2023

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. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Road Test A quick road test of the just launched Audi Q5 medium sized SUV Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (the Good the bad and the Ugly) Vehicle Review We also have a longer discussion with Dean and Evan about the Toyota Corolla GR – not your traditional Corolla Feature We talk to Mark Byrnes who compiled the Total Environment Centre’s rating of electric vehicles. He is not backward in naming the companies that did not do as well as he would like. Motoring Minutes For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for “Cars transport culture” Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast on 5 August 2023

G'day and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of Motoring and transport. I'm David Brown. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Feedback Feedback on our social media posts, including • some glorious pictures from the World Rally Championship round in Estonia, Features And we have two feature stories. • Alan Zurvas joins us to talk about pollution in cars within the cabin, as you drive, there's been some research out by emissions analytics looking at the environment within vehicles in three locations: Los Angeles, Oxford in the UK and Stuttgart in Germany. • And we catch up with our good friend Evan Jones, who's just been officiating at a round of the NSW Hill Climb Championship, one of the most interesting points that I thought came out of that is the rules and regulations you need to have in New South Wales. If you are to run electric vehicles, basically they are so arduous that they exclude any event like this. Being able to have electric cars and I think that's a shame, because a great way to get interest in grassroots motor racing is for people to be able to enter some street cars and hill climb is a great opportunity for that. How do electric cars compare? That would be a very interesting point. For more information, you can go to drivenmedia.com dot AU. For more information drivenmedia.com.au Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for “Cars transport culture” Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast on 29 July 2023

I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the latest trends in motoring and transport for serious and not so serious issues. Feedback On social media posts • 1956 Ford F100 • • Wolden Railway 2 minute road test • Mazda CX-60 Feature And it our feature section our artist in residence Dean, and our mechanical engineer, Fred discuss overcoming the resistance of young people to engage in art and the motor car, the Wolgen railway and driving the Hyundai Sante Fe hybrid. For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for “Cars transport culture” Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast on 22 July 2023

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars, transport and culture I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) This week we have been driving a lot of new cars and I am currently in Mollymook driving the new Mazda CX-60 but I am not allowed to talk about it just yet. So I have ask our good friend Alan Zurvas to have a chat about a range of subjects including: • Our Social media post about the mid 60s Chrysler Valiants that tried to compete with Falcons and Holdens. The post has been seen by over 33,000 people and the comments are a wonderful array of memories – mostly good. • Alan also mentions a video of a car crash involving an electric vehicle and the unexpected results • And we review in detail the new Hyundai Kona small SUV For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for “Cars transport culture” Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast on 15 July 2023

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Feedback • We get some feedback on the pictures we posted on Social Media • Fiat Bambino • KIA EV6 GT • Austin Healy Bug Eyed Sprite Two Feature • Darren tells the background story of his family 1925 Austin • Tony had a 1969 Holden Special – authentic to the times down to a packet of Winfield on the dash For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for Cars transport culture Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Originally broadcast on 7 July 2023

When I think of record prices at auctions for classic cars, I think of the exotic, the very rare, and perhaps those with provenance for the vehicle. Now typically this has been things, to me, like Ferraris and here in Australia our 1970s muscle cars. But as time passes, what is bubbling to the surface in terms of collectible cars? Well, Collecting Cars Australia, the online auction house, has an item that might get a huge figure that is based on a more perhaps familiar model. Rich Fowler, is the General Manager of Collecting Cars in Australia, and he joins us on the line now.

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Feedback We put a post up on social media about a great Australian car: the 1964 EH Holden and we received some great comments from the public It also raised the issue of unusual optional extras. The EH had options such as • Plastic seat covers • 4 piece luggage set that is made to fit neatly into the boot • Rear parcel shelf • Seat belts • Hand rail on the back of the front seat • An extra inside door pull-to handles Interview We then have an interview with motoring journalist Paul Murrel on tow subjects • The cars he had 40 years ago • The Toyota MR2 that was on the stage for Australia’s Eurovision competitor Motoring Minutes For more information Driven Media Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture https://www.facebook.com/carstransportculture/ Instagram Cars Transport Culture https://www.instagram.com/carstransportculture/ YouTube Cars Transport Culture https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 20 May 2023

One of the initial problems with our attitude to electric vehicles that still exists to a considerable extent today is the attitude that if it doesn't suit me, then it's no use to anyone. But good management is understanding the actual needs and opportunities in developing technologies. And in this case, electric vehicles, whether they be powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells. Two companies have just made a joint cooperation agreement announcement of that to encourage hydrogen fuel cells in vehicles in a particular location. Geoff Drucker is the managing director of Countrywide Hydrogen, and he joins us from Tasmania. For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for Cars transport culture Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally recorded on 15 May 2023

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at all forms of transport from the humble bike through to a rocket powered spaceship. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) Three Feature Interviews This week we have three interviews recorded in non-studio conditions. Two of the interviews are from people we met at the Car and Coffee show at the St.Ives Showground The first is a gentleman with a 1950s Australia car and it is certainly not a Holden. It has a copy of prestige open top sports car and not many were made. The underpinnings were what every you could get. (1:26) The Second is a prestige Mercedes but the owner has a very diverse range of motoring experiences (7:25) And finally we chat to a pre-eminent breakfast radio announcer about his first car and how he would of added a motoring theme to the coronation. (13:06) Motoring Minutes • E-Mustang (11:55) • Subaru Cross Trek (28:02) For more information Driven Media Social media – Face Book and Instagram search for Cars transport culture Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 13 May 2023

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. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Hyundai fuel cell truck goes from trial to commercialisation (1:39) 2. Car Sales – Growth is with the rich and the poor (3:26) 3. Ray Wedgwood Bridge – honour where honour is due (4:27) Listeners Feedback • One persons first car was the awkwardly shaped Renault 12 (5:37) Motoring Minute • Haval H6 (10:05) Feature • The question of how long is the duration of a yellow light in traffic signals prompted a chat with our traffic engineering expert covering signal phases, why don’t we call it the amber light anymore, and what impact does the length of yellow lights and all red periods have on drivers (11:10) Motoring Minute • Pajero Sport (27:35) Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 6 May 2023

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 The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Tesla outsells Audi 2. Electric vehicles outsell diesels cars in Western Europe 3. Nissan Premcar 4. Toyota demonstrates broad potential of FCEV technology as part of hydrogen showcase 5. Mazda CX-30 G25 astina Listeners Feedback • Fellow presenter Sharon Thomson helps me read out interesting responses from some of our recent posts on social media Feature In our feature story, the NSW government is refurbishing the grand Central railway station which was opened in 1906. Overdrive went on a tour with railway historian Stuart Sharp to find some of the original politicking and happenstance that led to its design and character Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 29 April 2023

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we look at the wide and wonderful world of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. New Mahindra on the Australia market 2. Tesla cuts profit margins to make more sales 3. GWM shows Electrification at Auto Shanghai 2023 4. Alfa Romeo features and old concept design at the Milan design show Vox Pops • Dean’s first car Listeners Question • Does Sat-Nav systems favour toll roads. How are people using these mapping systems? Feature • Interview with Joydeep Moitra Mahindra’s the international manager for right hand drive markets who was in Australia for the launch of their all-new Scorpio N large SUV. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts And we have a recording answering service that you can leave a message on, or comment about the program 02 8003 4295 How do you use your sat nav – help or hindrance. Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 22 April 2023

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we look at the wide and wonderful world of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Ford patents information systems that detect danger at a level crossings 2. SUVs are taking over the world and adding to its problems 3. NASA aims for more detailed information on air-pollution 4. Toyota vacillates on EVs versus hybrids Vox Pops • Vox Pops from listener Feature Interview with Alan Zurvas about our recent experiences in coping with modern car screens and information management, including a digital interruption in the middle of our chat. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts And we have a recording answering service that you can leave a message on, or comment about the program 02 8003 4295 Especially useful when we are considering our 40th anniversary - ring up and tell us what car you were driving 40 years ago, or you were lusting after, or was a critical part of the family. Podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 15 April 2023

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about all sorts of things to do with motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Car Sales – looking more closely at the numbers 2. Another review of the railways – we don’t need more of the same 3. Undertaking the first pole to pole car trip and doing it in an EV 4. Going to the drive-in in an EV Two minute road test • Kia Seltos Vox Pops • Listeners comments including some Vox Pops Feature In this week’s feature we speak to Andrew Miller a Canadian-based expert who had just given a keynote speech at the Urban Development Institute of Australia National conference in Perth. His speech was titled “Climate Change, Mobility, and the Future of City-Building”. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts And we have a recording answering service that you can leave a message on, or comment about the program 02 8003 4295 Especially useful when we are considering our 40th anniversary - ring up and tell us what car you were driving 40 years ago, or you were lusting after, or was a critical part of the family.

Most car companies now have a new measure of how good their vehicle is. It's not just the power of the engine or the speed it can reach or the acceleration. It's the number and size of screens in the vehicle, with an emphasis on the quantity of information that can be shown. There's the dials and information screen in front of the driver, the centre console with the infotainment system and, if you are lucky, the heads up display. But is it a matter of how much information, or perhaps how effective the necessary information in communicated. Our good friend from gay car boys, Alan is on the line

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that investigates matters to do with motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Kia shows the world their EV9 (2:02) 2. Mazda joins group to promote biofuels as an alternative to EVs (2:54) 3. A New Hyundai SONATA strives to keep the midsize sedan segment alive (4:12) 4. What do women really, really want (in a vehicle) (5:19) 5. New Triton on display at Bangkok motor show (6:23) Feature 1. Full interview with the organiser of the 75th anniversary of the first Land Rover to Work on the Snowy Mountains scheme (7:34) Vox Pops • Listeners comments (18:01) Feature 2. And we interview a long-term listener to the program – Greg – who has a very rare MG (20:30) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts

This is the full interview from a segment from the Overdrive Radio and podcast program. For more information, go to drivenmedia.com.au Last week we had a news story about the 75th anniversary of the first Land Rover to start work on the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric scheme. Rogan Corbett is the president of the Cooma Car Club that runs anniversary events. To celebrate this momentous aspect and development, I think not only of a pro. Project but of a car here in Australia. He joins us on the line now. Good day, Rogan David. The preparation now to go to the snowy Mountains means carrying snow change, which you might have to suffer the imposition of turning off the entertainment system, getting out of the car to fit them in the special laybys provided on the side of a sealed Rd. The conditions would have been a bit tougher back then, wouldn't they?

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a populous approach to cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Traffic noise and the increase in hypertension (1:19) 2. Brits pay more than Aussies for everyday cars (2:45) 3. LEXUS’s next electric vehicle; the RZ mid-sized SUV (4:09) 4. Land Rover – 75th anniversary since starting work on the Snowy Hydroelectric Scheme (5:51) Features 1. In our feature stories Alan Zurvas reviews the latest Honda HR-V small SUV and he struggles to find something good to say (7:29) 2. And we discuss with Evan Jones an alarming feature that is prevalent in quite a number of new cars – their performance in the wet is dismal compared to the dry. (20:16). Motoring Minute • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pick up (27:58) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 25 March 2023

G’Day and welcome to Overdrive, where we experiment with ideas and activities to do with cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. FCAI now gives a more detailed report on electrification sales 2. Day light Running lights really do help 3. When might more information be too much? 4. Toyota hydrogen race car catches fire 5. The new Kia EV9 as described with the use of a PR thesaurus Features • We talk to the Manager of Collecting cars in Australia about their on-line auction of some classic iconic, and sporting vehicles, and reminisce about the ones we love • And our colleague Evan Jones helps discuss last weekends Supercar round in Newcastle, the changing nature of the crowd and the role of volunteers. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 18 March 2023

G’day and welcome to Overdrive, where we mull over issues to do with cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Car Sales: Japan numbers stumble full EVs equal hybrid sales 2. Australian gets another bite at the Chery 3. Toyota’s small SUV to go all hybrid Features • We talk at more length about the new Chery Omoda 5 on the market – including Dean Oliver and his appraisal of its design appeal • And we review the Genesis large sedan the G80 with an electric power train. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 11 March 2023

Second hand car prices have been on a roller coaster ride with the impact of COVID, semi conductor shortages and geo political instabilities. Tanim Ahmed is Head of Business Intelligence & Product at Datium Insights which provide industry information particularly on the price of second hand cars. He summariesed the fluctuations since 2019 So prices increased for about to about one and a half, two years, and it peaked around March, April last year where prices were about 50% higher than where they were pre-COVID. So an average $10,000 car, you're going to look at spending 15,000. This is a massive, massive increase. And that's something that's been, you know, consistent with overseas markets as well. So if you look at the US, if you look at Europe, the UK, they experienced very similar trends, very strong price growth even over very New Zealand. Price growth wasn't as strong, but it was just very similar trend. However, since March, April last year, that trend has reversed. Currently second hand prices are around 40% higher than the beginning of 2020 and are not predicted to get all the way back to the pre COVID levels

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and transport I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) 1. Hyundai Mighty electric truck (00:30) 2. Peugeot electric van confirmed for Australia (~) 3. New Lexus RZ adds innovative heating (~) 4. Quirky Classics at Shannons’ Auction (5:38) Features: - Our artist residence Dean Oliver critiques the distinctively different look of the New Hyundai Ioniq 6. - The Overdrive Panel get together to review the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid and the super bowl car ads. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos

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 The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Vehicle sales start the year on a positive note (1:19) 2. Mitsubishi installs Australia’s first V2G bi directional chargers (2:53) 3. Hyundai Streamliner (4:16) 4. Ford to go back to Formula 1 (5:27) Features • Using motor racing to market your product – Mercedes has big packages for customers to go to the 12 hour race at Bathurst (on last weekend). They get special opportunities (7:15) • The Overdrive Panel get together to road test the Subaru Forster (16:03) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 11 February 2023

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 The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:23) 1. Toyota gives their side to the electrification debate 2. To get delivery drivers to be considerate, charge them per minute they delay traffic 3. Making Uber and other ride services go electric 4. Mazda 2 Refresh – struggling to keep passenger car sales alive? Features • We get the gang together to discuss the Rob Roy Hillclimb revival and the new Suzuki S-Cross (8:33) • And we talk to a truck driver about the differences in driving a standard rig versus a motorsport team’s equipment and comfort delivering image leading trucks (19:15) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 4 February 2023

Overdrive: Toyota 86; Peugeot 308 GT; Car sales in 2022; Heated seatbelts could increase EV range Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at performance and community issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:10) 1. Vehicle sales numbers for 2022 2. Polestar aims for vehicle performance 3. Can heated seat belts give your EV a greater range 4. Electric vehicle technology makes it onto boats Features 1. We Road test the Toyota 86 sports car (5:47) 2. We get an artists impression of the distinctive looking new Peugeot 308 GT (16:05) Motoring Minutes • EV Evolution (24:16) • Ford Escape PHEV (28:15) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 28 January 2023

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that dabbles in the mystical world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Nissan Launches a new X-Trail (1:36) 2. Peugeot 308 passenger car launched in Australia (3:24) 3. Road resiliency inquiry launched (4:23) 4. UK begins noise camera trials (5:33) Features • Our Evan Jones went to the launch of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid – stunningly quiet and good fuel efficiency (6:50) • We also pose the question of what the car manufacturers would offer for the next lunar rover vehicle now that NASA is going back to the moon. (17:09) Motoring Minute • Mazda CX-60 (19:02) Vehicle launch report • We give our driving impressions and more details about the new Nissan X-Trail (20:07) Motoring minute • Revamped Ford Ranger (27:41) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Instagram – 0verdrive_ Originally broadcast on 3 December 2022

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that takes an expansive look at the world of cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Hyundai launches Santa Fe Hybrid (1:21) 2. Hot Fiat 500 all electric model launched in Europe (2:55) 3. Ford sounds off about the new Raptor (4:28) 4. Sebastian Vettel Retires from Formula 1 (6:05) Feature (7:45) We have been to the launch of two new versions of the Nissan vehicles: the X-Trail and Pathfinder. Our driving impressions are embargoed at this stage and we will bring full reports in the coming weeks. But we did speak to two executives about electric vehicles, market trends and government policies especially the aggressive approaches being shown in New Zealand

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that canvases issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. New Zealand proposed speed limit change (1:34) 2. Safety testing looks at a range of people and technologies (3:05) 3. Renault and Geely to work together (4:19) 4. Superblocks for Melbourne? (5:13) Features 1. In our features segment we talk to Phil Latz who is organising Australia’s first Micromobility conference and expo. Micromobility encompasses traditional bikes, electric bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, and share schemes among other things. The great thing about the expo which is held at a large racecourse in Sydney with plenty of space and paths, is that you can have a go of these devices in a safe environment. Its free to the public if you register on line. (6:34) 2. We have a short reflection on the presentation we made to the Roll-Royce Owners Club, (23:10) and 3. We also have a quick look at the Toyota Hi Lux ute which has more traditional features than some modern vehicles yet it makes it easy to get use to. (25:25) Motoring Minutes • EV Evolution (24:16) • Ford Escape PHEV (28:15) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 19 November 2022

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that contemplates issues related to cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News • Toyota Corolla gets an upgrade • Sydney seeks operators for city centre bike hubs • Saudi Arabia to produce electric cars • Mini Moke goes Electric Features • Two years ago we road tested the Toyota Granvia (the replacement for the Tarago) people mover- Ugly on the outside but with six captains chairs rather comfortable on the inside. We took five adults on a Sunday drive Now they have upgraded the model we thought we would test it from another potential market – the young family • I was one of the presenters at a recent webinar run by the Australian Institute of traffic planning and management. The session was titled 'Modelling Data Collection and Workflow Planning' Sounds a bit dry but it is something that affects us all. Rather than getting technical I asked how are the results being used and how could all the work be better used to help the community more than just validating a proposed project. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 12 November 2022

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program about motoring and transport where we try to explain the jargon and PR spin that manufacturers use to describe their vehicles I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Some upgraded models for Australia from Kia, Mazda CX-8, Alpha Romeo (1:19) 2. Geely to launch an SUV with new battery technology (3:18) 3. Toyota wins in rallying (4:44) 4. Historic Racing at Sandown (6:26) Features Feature story 1. In our feature story we go to Sandown with our own boy racer, Fred Brain, talk about historic racing and some significant anniversaries. (8:31) 2. And we road test the new Hyundai Palisade large SUV which has some luxury features you would be hard pressed to get in much more expensive vehicles (19:30) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 5 November 2022

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that luxuriates in the realm of cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News • Ampol and BYD make a deal (1:24) • BMW Australia announces pricing for electric iX1 (2:33) • Nissan announces Juke modest makeover (3:50) • Ford Australia Expands its Everest Lineup (5:19) Feature We talk to the man who has done a beautiful restoration on a 1991 Nissan Figaro – a bit of a noddy car in looks but full of character (6:21) Motoring Minute • SsangYong Musso (15:19) Road Test Hyundai Kona Electric – a bit of the very new yet not too radical. (16:28) Motoring minute • Land Rover Defender 110 (27:50) • You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Instagram – 0verdrive_ Originally broadcast on 29 September 2022

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that considers all aspects of cars and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Local distributor of new cars sets up used car network 2. Great Wall embraces electrification 3. New Nissan Qashqai gets five-star safety rating Features We test the Haval Jolion small SUV from Great Wall Motors I also caught up with Bob Holden (winner of the Bathurst race in a mini in 1966). He soon turns 90 We spoke about his last race- in 2019 when he was 88 years old you will be staggered by his performance. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Instagram Originally broadcast on 22 September 2022

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that plays with cars and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 will have good range performance 2. An app to help the vision-impaired catch buses 3. Audi to enter formula one 4. Australia’s F1 driver Daniel Riccardo weighs his options Features • With the sale of the contents of a major toy museum going ahead which includes some car, boat and train memorabilia we look at how toy cars were a part of the 60s image of cars • Road test the Mazda CX-8 looking particularly closely at their alternative to a touch screen. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 08 September 2022 Outro And this has been Overdrive • Fred Brain • Rob Fraser • Paul Just for their help with this program. Overdrive is syndicated across Australia on the Community Radio Network For more information go to Driven Media for links to the socials and podcasts

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 The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (Timed from 1:13 1. Suzuki has invested in a Melbourne startup that makes software for self-driving vehicles 2. Ford pitches at the commercial vehicle sector with new e-Transit 3. Volvo says its upcoming EX90 will understand you better 4. The best colours to reveal a vehicle’s design Features (Timed from 6:12) We have a special feature about the life and times of some Rolls-Royces including a road test of the Phantom V that for some time the Queen used while she was in Australia. You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 24 September 2022

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that proudly gives you the alternative facts to all aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown News 1. Toyota launches new GR86 eight months after the Subaru BRZ 2. Land Rover Defender’s special 75th Anniversary model 3. BMW and MINI go for vegan interiors 4. Hyundai gets its first 1-2-3- in WRC 5. The Queen’s Unusual cars Features • The Hyundai i30N more than a hot hatch it’s a performance saloon • Road test of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV by our young interns Motoring Minutes You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 24 September 2022