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Overdrive: Student’s solar racer – phenomenal work from young adults; Cars Shows; Corolla Cross

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

Aug 15, 202330 min

Overdrive: Audi Q5 PHEV – power is key; A new system to rate EVs; Corolla GR looks and performance

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

Aug 15, 202328 min

Overdrive: Pollution in a vehicle’s cabin; What’s stopping us having electric cars in motor racing

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

Aug 5, 202330 min

Overdrive: The great failure of the Wolgan Railway; Art, motoring and children; Hyundai Santa Fe

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

Jul 21, 202330 min

Overdrive: When Chrysler tried to break in big into the Australian market; Hyundai Kona

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

Jul 21, 202330 min

Overdrive: Owning and loving a 1925 Austin; A 1968 Holden including authentic cigarette packet

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

Jul 21, 202330 min

What's a rare Subaru WRX STI 22B worth and why so much?

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.

Jun 9, 202317 min

Overdrive: Weird car options in the 1964 EH Holden; Australia’s Eurovision entry and the Toyota MR2

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

May 26, 202329 min

Interview: Hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Tasmania – a good case of horses for courses

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

May 15, 202313 min

Overdrive: 1960s Mercedes; Buchanan – a car from the available bits; Coronation as a car launch

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

May 12, 202330 min

Overdrive: Hyundai Fuel Cell truck; Traffic signals -length of the yellow; Honourable names bridges

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

May 7, 202330 min

Overdrive: EVs beats diesels; Tesla beats Audi; Toyota backs fuel cells; History of Central Railway

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

Apr 29, 202330 min

Overdrive: Mahindra Scorpio SUV; Tesla cuts margins; Alfa’s classic concept; Coping with Sat-Nav

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

Apr 29, 202330 min

Overdrive: NASA pinpoints car pollution; Ford detects level crossings dangers; Coping with screens

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

Apr 29, 202330 min

Overdrive: Pole-to-pole EV trip; Kia Seltos; Mobility and the Future of City-Building

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.

Apr 28, 202330 min

Interview: How modern cars try to tell you what you need to know, is enough to drive you crazy

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

Apr 12, 202323 min

Overdrive: MG RV8 – One person’s passion; Hyundai’s EV9 and new Sonata; Pioneering Land Rovers

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

Apr 6, 202330 min

Interview: 75th Anniversary of Land Rovers helping build the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme

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?

Apr 4, 202311 min

Overdrive: Honda HR-V, bland & pricey; Traffic Noise & Hypertension: Demonic handling in the wet

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

Mar 29, 202330 min

Overdrive: Auctioning classic, iconic, and sporting vehicles; Supercars –don’t forget the volunteers

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

Mar 21, 202330 min

Overdrive: Australia’s second bite at Chery; Genesis G80 electric power adds to the luxury feel

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

Mar 21, 202330 min

Past, present and future of used car prices? - Thoughts from Datium Insights

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

Mar 3, 202323 min

Overdrive: Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 a work of art? Nissan X-Trail hybrid; More EV commercial vehicles

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

Feb 24, 202330 min

Overdrive: Mitsubishi V2G bi-directional charging; Hyundai Streamliner; Mercedes at Bathurst races

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

Feb 13, 202337 min

Overdrive: Is Toyota too slow to EVs; Uber & Lift forced to go EV in NY; Rob Roy Hillclimb revival

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

Feb 13, 202330 min

Overdrive: Toyota 86; Peugeot 308 GT; Car sales in 2022; Heated seatbelts could increase EV range

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

Feb 13, 202330 min

New Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid; Peugeot 303; Noise cameras in UK; Flood resistant roads

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

Dec 3, 202229 min

Overdrive: Nissan Executives talk about new models and the future: New Fiat 500 and Hyundai Santa Fe

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

Nov 28, 202230 min

Overdrive: Test riding of e-bikes & e-scooters: Toyota Hilux; News safety testing procedures

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

Nov 28, 202230 min

Overdrive: Toyota Granvia -does it suit the kids?; Mini Moke goes electric; Bike hubs

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

Nov 20, 202230 min

Overdrive: Upgraded models from Kia, Mazda and Alfa; Geely uses new battery tech; Historic racing

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

Nov 10, 202230 min

Overdrive: Restoring a 1991 Nissan Figaro: Hyundai Kona EV; Ampol & BYD make a deal; BMW iX1 pricing

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

Oct 31, 202232 min

Overdrive: Bathurst winner turns 90. He was still racing at 87, successful, in a car he prepared

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

Oct 22, 202230 min

Overdrive: Toy cars especially from the 60s; Mazda’s don’t have touch screens – is this safer?

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

Oct 19, 202230 min

Overdrive: The Queen’s Australian car from the back seat; Software is critical for Suzuki and Volvo

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

Sep 26, 202232 min

Overdrive: LR Defender’s 75th anniversary; Toyota adds GR to 86; BMW goes for vegan interiors

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

Sep 26, 202232 min

Overdrive: Survey - do you get car sick in an EV?: Road test Nissan Patrol & BMW BMW ix xdrive 40

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and practical aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. August shows positive signs in car sales 2. ANCAP five stars for three EVs 3. Skoda goes for seven-year warranty 4. Electric car survey Road tests • Nissan Patrol • BMW ix xdrive 40 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 10 September 2022

Sep 26, 202230 min

Overdrive: Kia Stinger –can it be a sports car with four doors?: National Transport Research Centre

Overdrive: Kia Stinger –can it be a sports car with four doors?: National Transport Research Centre Hello this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:19) 1. BMW iX xDrive40 – telling it like it is 2. Subaru Outback gets a turbo boost 3. Big Toyota Tundra ute is being tested in right-hand-drive in Australia Road test (6:56) Motoring writer Paul Murrell and I have a chat about the Kia Stinger – its not called a sports car but it comes close with the advantage of four doors. Feature (16:49) In a feature story we catch with Michael Caltabiano who has establish a new National Transport Research Centre. Motoring Minutes • Kia Seltos (28:27) 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 03 September 2022

Sep 6, 202230 min

Overdrive: Michelin’s tyres for EVs; A new Haval; EVs not to forget road safety; Genesis GV80

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles. I'm David Brown News (1:20) And in this program we have some news stories, including: 1. ANCAP says talks of environmental targets should not come at a cost of safety. 2. A new hybrid Haval 3. Genesis goes all electric with a G80 luxury sedan. 4. And Volkswagen hails progress on electric vehicles. Feature Stories (8:34 and 19:55) We have two feature stories 1. we hear from an expert from Michelin about tyre development, particularly in the light of specific needs of electric vehicles. (8:34) 2. And we have an interview Geoff Gwilym from the VACC about what election processes should promise in regard to the long term needs of the motor vehicle industry in this country. (19:55) Motoring Minute (18:44) • Genesis GV70 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

Sep 6, 202237 min

Designing tyres for Electric Vehicles - A chat with David Laing from Michelin

David Lange is in segment management, the Michelin for East Asia and Oceana, particularly for their larger passenger car tires, which involves tires for performance vehicles, but also for electric vehicles. He is stationed in Thailand where I caught up with him on the line and asked him, what are the major factors that need to be considered when making tires for electric vehicles or EVs?

Sep 5, 202224 min

The life and times of a 1923 Peugeot 163 van and the restoration process

Brian Jubb has done a beautiful restoration of a 1923 Peugeot Van. In our conversation he revealed: The block and the head in the engine are one solid lump of iron, not separate castings. An engine that does not have an exhaust manifold, petrol pump, oil pump and the petrol is drip feed into the motor. Maximum Speed 60-65 km/hr First gear is very low but is needed to be especially if the engine is cold Pushing the gear lever up gets first gear – pushing it further gets reverse! Why little vans were a critical part of post-WWI development.

Aug 24, 202222 min

Overdrive: Shannons Classic: Classic cars from a young person’s perspective: restored 1923 Peugeot

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:18) 1. Ford gives up on selling sedans 2. Mercedes introduces another EV 3. Polestar electric roadster set for production 4. A better way to create trails on disused rail lines. Features Two feature stories about the Shannons Classic – a display of vehicle from over 50 clubs including cars, motorbikes, scooters, military vehicles, police vehicles, ambulances & fire engines held at the Sydney Motor Sport Park. (8:50) We have a chat with one of our producers and researchers Florence Fuller who came along to the event and we interview Brian Jubb who restored a 1923 Peugeot 163 van and had it on display. (19:37) Motoring Minutes • Audi S8 (18:30) • Toyota RAV4 (28:02) 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 20 August 2022

Aug 24, 202230 min

Overdrive: Hertz gets Polestar EVs; Backlash about fuel standards; BMW keep charging to use features

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors affecting our attitude and actions to motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:06) 1. Hertz offers Polestar electric vehicles 2. BMW expensive subscriptions for car features 3. Industry approach to climate change 4. Need for tax reform Features In our feature stories we interview Damien Shaw the managing director of Hertz about their embracing electric vehicles as we drive around in a Polestar 2. (6:32) And we have a feature that compiles a range of comments about how the automotive industry, academia and the Grattan Institute are embracing change (18:54) 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 13 August 2022

Aug 16, 202231 min

Overdrive: BMW M240i – xdrive; Peugeot Partner van; New jaguar MD’s background is with Tiffany &Co!

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:09) 1. Vehicle Sales for July 2022 2. Free e bike offer gets Green Square residents rolling 3. New Managing Director appointed to drive transformation at Jaguar Land Rover Australia 4. Advancing Transportation Equity Initiative Road Tests Two Road tests this week which are at different ends of the spectrum • The BMW M240i – xdrive (6:17) • Peugeot Partner van (19:27) Motoring Minutes • Citroen C5 X (18:12) • Subaru WRX (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 6 August 2022

Aug 15, 202230 min

Overdrive: Toyota Landcruiser 70 – lovable old design; Innovative solutions to wicked problems

Hello and welcome to 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) News (1:26) 1. Automotive organisations reach agreement on transition to electric vehicles 2. New BMW 7 series including first-ever fully electric model 3. Historical Heroes show the benefits of good data Toyota Landcruiser 70th Anniversary 70 Series (7:32) Would you buy an expensive car with few modern features that will cost more than $80,000 to get it on the road? We have been driving the 70th anniversary edition of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series. Great off road, not great on-road, very basic but loved by the owners. Motoring Minute (17:07) • Hyundai Sonata Innovative solutions to wicked problems (18:18) And Brian Smith and I discuss some of the outcomes from the just finished Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management National conference. Motoring Minute (27:46) • Battery problems 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 30 July 2022

Aug 6, 202230 min

Overdrive: What do motor bike sales tell us about issues in the community; Road test Lexus LC500

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the particulars of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Hyundai’s next batch of Ioniq 5s have some upgrades 2. GWM Haval bring in a GT version of its H6 medium SUV 3. Kia mid-size SUV joins the five-star safety rating group 4. Should we de-spec cars to reduce dependence on semi-conductors Feature Story We talk a lot about vehicle sales but in these tough times has there been a shift to motorbikes. Doug Whilley from the Federal Chamber of Automotive industries gives us the latest Motoring Minute Road Test We have had a test of the Lexus LC 500. Quarter of a million dollars of luxury in a luxury convertible. But how does it compare to a 1988 Jaguar XJS convertible. Our jaguar fanatic Chris gives a surprising impartial review. 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 16 July 2022

Jul 24, 202230 min

Overdrive: Call for tax review on EVs: Polestar 2 – driving inpressions and why it links to Google

Hello, and welcome to 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) News (1:24) 1. Major report calls for tax concession to businesses when buying electric vehicles 2. Hyundai Tucson makes it to second place in June 3. Nissan hangs out for their new Qashqai 4. Why Kia brought out the old Niro model for just one year Road Test (6:47) Motoring Minute (21:34) Feature Story (21:30) We have spent some time in the Polstar 2 a recent all-electric vehicle on the Australian market. We talk to Evan Jones about how it drives and then we talk to Alan Zurvas about why it asked you to log in with your Google account. It's all part of controlling your new car and likening it to familiar system you may use at home and elsewhere. Motoring Minute (21:34)

Jul 13, 202230 min

Overdrive: Kia Niro; Jeep Wrangler Rubicon; Nissan Leaf long term role; Hyundai’s distinctive Ioniq6

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) News (1:24) Nissan’s Leaf has 10-year anniversary Kia Niro get Kia Connect as a first in Australia Hyundai takes another direction in the design of its Ioniq6 Road Test (6:47) We road test the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – made for the toughest of situations but we also test what it is like on bitumen roads. Motoring Minute (21:34) Mazda CX 9 Feature Story (21:30) Kia has just launched the 2nd generation of their new Niro small SUV available only in a hybrid or an all-electric variant. We more details on what the car has to offer. Motoring Minute (21:34) Toyota Prado 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 to 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 2 July 2022

Jul 3, 202232 min

Overdrive: Diesel Particulate filters; Ugly car wraps; More semi-conductor troubles; Nissan Warrior

Welcome to Overdrive, a motoring and transport program where facts are important but so is passion and opinion. I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Toyota appeals the class action court decision 2. Hyundai Motor Group and Michelin combine to develop next-generation tyres 3. Semi-Conductor production could face another hurdle Feature Story In our feature story we take up the issue of members of the public being able to dob in illegally parked cars and receive up to 25% of subsequent fine. Brian Smith raises a number of possibilities about how we many our road space Feedback We have some feedback on diesel filters and ugly car wraps Road Test Road test the Nissan Warrior in a way that uses its capabilities without going to extreme lengths. Motoring Minute • Kluger Hybrid 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 to 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 June 2022

Jun 26, 202229 min

Overdrive: A great Goggomobile ambassador; Alfa Stelvio V6; Parking vigilantes making mone; EV news

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that pontificates on the issues of motoring and transport I’m David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:19) 1. Road test of Sportage 2. Cupra comes to Australia 3. Tesla Model Y is on the books 4. Report a parking offense and make some money 5. We have lost the voice of Goggomobil’s greatest ambassador Feature Story (7:49) We discuss the role Tommy Dysart and the Goggomobil ads bring the car to our attention and some stories about using it in promotional events. Feedback (16:20) We have some feedback Road Test (20:40) And we road test the high performance Alfa Stelvio twin turbo V6 Motoring Minutes • Mazda BT-50 (19:29) • Land Cruiser Sahara ZX (28:17) 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 to 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 May 2022

Jun 21, 202230 min