Overdrive

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and the practical aspects of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Musk company to build Chicago-to-O'Hare express transport 2. Acciona 100% ecopowered becomes first electric car in finke desert race 3. Bus Driver Tells Passengers Only U.S. Citizens Can Ride As Border Patrol Agent Looks On 4. Production shake-up at Land Rover as it readies new Range Rover 5. Cardiff World Naked Bike Ride 2018 We have a lovely, reflective chat with Paul Murrell about a classic car that was recently sold at auction. It was not the million-dollar Falcon although it was at the same event. It was a 1964, chain driven Honda s600. I loved the look of them when I was young but Paul actually owned one and he reminisces about its idiosyncrasies. And Errol Smith, and I take a jovial look at some unusual stories of the day including 1. Bentley celebrates sewing machine day with combination of traditional skills and the latest technology 2. Hyundai motor becomes global automotive partner of Chelsea football club/Hyundai teams up with maroon 5 to pay tribute to Bob Marley ahead of 2018 fifa world cup Russi celebrations 3. Dr M shows off cheeky side in road safety video Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] Originally broadcast 23 June 2018 .

If a government, a private company or the community wants to build more transport infrastructure or change a policy, or an operating system, how can we evaluate the real consequences, the true worth of going ahead. We have been computer modeling the transport network for a long time now. No model is perfect. Are well getting better in this changing world. And getting better is not just trying to perfect the way we have always done it. In order to have a manageable model we have often zeroed in on specific tasks such as the journey to work, in the morning peak. We have also assumed that people make logical choices based on just time, cost and distance and we have measured the impact by how well we get vehicles to flow on a road or public transport to run. Our models are also contained, in that they usually don’t allow for people to move out of the peak periods we are analysing. And while we may change the land-use, the activities that generate trips, according to our designed plan, we don’t often consider how the transport system may impact where jobs, schools, shops and other activities will spring up. The modeling usually takes a long time The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at Sydney University has developed and run their own model with a different approach. This broadcast is not a workshop on the intricacies of using the model but rather why did it come about, what it is broadly trying to do and what is it leading to in the future. Prof David Hensher is the founder and director of the Institute and has had a very hands-on role in this project.

Recently a Lloyds auction for classic motorcars sold among other things a Ford Falcon GT HO for over a million dollars. Some may ask why but nonetheless that's the big news, but a critical element of that auction was a 1964 Honda S 600 convertible coupe roadster, it sold for $18,500. The description described it as "This slick convertible was the most fashionable car to be driving in with sizzling acceleration. Powered by a 606 S.C for carburettor engine". My colleague Paul Murrell actually owned one of these devices and he joins me on line now to give us some background and some understanding and some reality about just what the car was like.

Hello this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Australia’s first electric vehicle how-to guide to ease confusion 2. Ford Working on a Bike to Vehicle (B2V) AI Communication System 3. Commercial transport can be fossil-free by 2050 4. Charging even easier than refuelling: market launch for BMW wireless charging 5. Arizona self-driving test program scrapped by Uber following fatal crash 6. Ford Australia launches 2nd Car, enabling new car buyers to own one vehicle, but drive two We chat to Prof David Hensher for Sydney University about computer modelling of our cities so that we can truly understand what new transport projects will really do. We sit a man who owns and drives a 1964 EH Holden in the latest Range Rover Velar with all the bells and whistles and see his reaction. At the end when you realise the EH has only one rear vison mirror you get a clear understanding why motoring today is very different. And Brian Smith, Errol Smith, and I take a playful look at some unusual stories of the day including 1. Turkmen president effortlessly wins rally 2. Icelandic political candidate asked to step down after digger rampage 3. Japan moving to ease older drivers out of vehicles Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] Originally broadcast 2 June 2018 .

Hello this is Overdrive a program about the facts, the fun and the fiction of motoring and transport I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Rise in SUV sales defies market dip 2. Motor Museum to receive $200,000 for the Chamberlain 8 from the Federal Government 3. National Motor Museum wins national award with Bush Mechanics exhibition 4. Nissan makes 100 per cent electric mobility a mass market reality 5. Honda Partners on General Motors’ Next-Generation Battery Development We have been to the announcement of an American Pick up – the RAM 1500 We road test the Tesla P100D, a 2.4 tonne SUV which will out perform most super cars in a straight line, just don’t look at the build quality. And Brian Smith, Errol Smith, and I take a playful look at some unusual stories of the day including 1. What Happened to Teen Car Culture? 2. Zero-emissions luxury brand Lagonda set to hit Australian showrooms soon 3. Dodge Viper returning in 2021 minus V-10 Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] Originally broadcast 16 June 2018 . For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the factors affecting our attitude and actions to motoring and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. MIT's new self-driving car navigates without road markings 2. Sweden builds life-size slot-car track for long-distance electric-car charging 3. Despite government efforts, keyless ignitions linked to carbon monoxide deaths 4. Elon Musk envisions $1 rides to use Boring Company tunnels 5. Shell Airflow Starship semi truck leaves San Diego on record fuel-economy run 6. China reduces import duties on cars We have a lovely chat with motoring commentator Will Hagon about the early history the imaginative, ingenious car company Alvis that started in 1919. And Brian Smith and Errol Smith and I take a merry, look at some unusual stories of the day including 7. Royal wedding cars 8. Drunk mower driver arrested after cutting someone else’s grass

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles. And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. NHTSA Confirms Newer Cars Much Safer Than Older Ones 2. Crashes caused by idiots, not speedsters, says road safety advocate 3. New law to tackle electric cars’ silent menace to pedestrians 4. Uber CEO says its self-driving car tests will start up again 'in a few months' 5. Elon Musk says LA-area test tunnel almost complete 6. Tesla Model X sets record by towing Boeing Dreamliner I attended a session with Toyota’s chief designers from California, heard about the corporate edict that Toyota had to stop making boring cars and got to have a play with a clay model. They are skilled in design, but the exercise clearly showed that I am not. We road test the cute Suzuki Ignis SUV. A four-wheel drive it is not. And Brian Smith and I take a cheerful look at some unusual stories of the day including 1. Seeking to revive an ancient transport network in the UK 2. Vandals behead 1,000 parking meters 3. Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news.

A few colleagues have been telling me a lot about Alvis motor cars. Well regaling in all its positive sense might be a better word. The company that became Alvis Car and Engineering was a British manufacturing business in Coventry started in from 1919 and ceased in 1967. Why did the subject come up? Let me be very brief in my introduction. It started when my brother in law showed me the working of an SU carburetor. Stick with me here. The SU carburetor was built in volume for most to the 20th century. My first car had one. I mentioned this on face book. There was a wave of nostalgic comments. One was from a colleague, well known motoring commentator Will Hagon. He spoke of the famous Alvis Speed 20 which had triple SU carburetors. To be regaled as in entertained, amused and delighted is just not a strong enough word. There is much to talk about and who better than Will Hagon himself who is on the line now.

Victoria has the unusual hook-turn at some major intersections now they are introducing the P-Turn which requires you to go past the intersection then make a U-Turn. Our traffic engineering expert, Alan Finlay tries to make sense of it all.

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 And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Further woes for diesel drivers as fuel consumption found to be up to 75% more than stated by car manufacturers 2. 'Diesel-saving' technology could make it to market in two years 3. Slump in diesel demand continues to hit UK new car market but Australia is pushing forward 4. Netherlands launches first real-time Talking Traffic services for 1.2 million road users 5. Hyundai rolls out student traffic safety initiative in Saudi Arabia 6. New York City Makes (Some) Space for E-Bikes We give a summary of the vehicle sales figures for the first quarter of 2018 and despite financial constraints in many areas we are still buying new cars. I talk to Brian Smith about what the road system needs to provide to help autonomous vehicles And Brian also offers his expertise as we have a happy-go-lucky ramble through some unusual news stories 1. Czech firm reveals retro coupe with a modern twist 2. Thieves steal highway in China 3. Study finds cyclists don’t break road rules more than car drivers Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we never let facts get in the way of a good argument about motoring and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Toyota puts brakes on self-driving car development, for now 2. Police chief: Uber self-driving car may not be at fault in fatal Arizona crash 3. Mercedes-Benz launches Flexperience car subscription service in Germany 4. Bentley's upcoming electric car may be a four-door coupe We reflect on a few other issues about at the moment including: 1. Classic Mini Electric: first drive of one-off EV 2. New look Infiniti qx80 designed to entice 3. World premiere for 590 bhp Maserati Levante Trofeo at the 2018 new york international auto SHOW 4. Electrifying escapism: genesis reveals Essentia concept at new york international auto show 5. Reimagined 2019 Kia k900 makes global debut at New York auto show 6. Fresh-faced 2019 Sedona (carnival) makes appearance at the New York international auto show 7. 2019 Corvette ZR1 specs confirmed, including 0-60 mph time of 2.85 seconds And in our panel discussion with we take a look at some quirky news stories that can briefly divert us away from the negative stories in the main stream press. 1. I Have Seen the Future of Urbanism and It's a Scooter 2. Brabham teases BT62 with high-speed video 3. Woman who said she had ‘safe personality’ charged with road rage gun attack Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that pontificates on the issues of motoring and transport I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Toyota puts brakes on self-driving car development, for now 2. Police chief: Uber self-driving car may not be at fault in fatal Arizona crash 3. Mercedes-Benz launches Flexperience car subscription service in Germany 4. Bentley's upcoming electric car may be a four-door coupe Brian Smith and Errol smith join us for the whole program to discuss a couple of serious issues: • Predicting the future and what it means for managing transport options and fleet departments; • Uber’s autonomous car has been involved in a fatality – how will it change our progression to fully autonomous vehicles And in our panel discussion with we take a look in good spirits at some quirky news stories. • This Cool Trick From The Car Industry Could Make Bacon Less Carcinogenic • Car thief calls owner for help driving it • Fast farming: The Stig set a Guinness World Record for fastest tractor Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected]

In a previous item we noted how Hino trucks had released new vehicles with a strong focus on road safety. Scania has now launched a new generation of trucks across its whole range. At the launch we had a chat with a range of their international executives that covered their strong push into sustainability in all its forms and the design of trucks that have to serve the drivers and operators but also the community in which they work. We began with a conversation with Alexander Mastrovito, their Head of Sustainability for Asia and Oceania. DB: A trucking company having a sustainability manager. Is this a term that wouldn't have existed 10 years ago? AM: Absolutely and I see this as one of the first tell-tale signs that this is something that is becoming more and more integrated into our industry. It doesn't only exist as a headquarters’ position but also out in all the different markets where we operate. Sustainable means different things to different people. DB: There is both the environmental issue and there's also the business sustainability. Is that a balance you have to work to? AM: Absolutely. And it's not only those two where we talk about sustainability. We have to take into account the economic side of it; the environmental side of it; and also the societal side of it so that's the kind of three pronged theory that we usually work from. DB: And what you learn can be benefits that you can share with your customers, big companies, in terms of recycling and things. AM: Yes, for sure. When we look at our customers as well. If we seem to be doing something then we're doing it as a drive or a shift as a collective. So it's not just lip service. DB: Because you're getting such telematics data it's no longer that you sell a truck and then you might see the customer in month’s time for a service. This has changed the relationship with customers. AM: The traditional way of doing this business, you could go for months, even years without meeting your customer. Once they bought the truck you would not have contact with them for a long time. They might even disappear completely forever. But now with connected vehicles we have a constant interaction with them. If you add on top of that, driver training with coaching then you might see yourself talking to each and every customer on a monthly basis. So it's completely different. It's much easier. And of course that's beneficial to us but I think it's beneficial to the customers as well that they know that they will be taken care of throughout the life cycle of the vehicle. We then spoke to Martin Toomey, the Director of sales in Australia. He made a number of very pertinent points. The amount of information coming from the truck has changed the way that drivers and managers interact. It is no longer just opinion but there are specific numbers that say how well the truck is being driven. This has removed some of the adversarial interaction between managers and drivers. The nature of the driving task is changing. No longer are you sending a driver out and not hearing from him or her for 10 hours. In the past the driver had to handle situations as they arose but now the manufacturer and the operator are getting information about the truck in real time. Drivers are now being less of the lonely maverick and more of having to interact with changing schedules and other operational issues. There is also a concern that I raised at the IPWEA conference of swamping the truck driver with too much information so that they no longer listen closely to what is being communicated.

Recently Tesla showed the world its new electric truck. It looks different on the outside, and inside the driver sits in the middle. It was a classic Tesla launch that seem to say this is a whole new future. And in a number of ways it is. But traditional truck companies have been continually developing their designs in the multifaceted nature of serving customers, looking after drivers and interacting with the community. At the recent launch of Scania’s new range of vehicles, I spoke to Kristofer Hansén ,Scania’s Head of Styling and Industrial Design who came to Australia for the launch. Here is an edited transcript from the conversation. DB: You said in your launch that the first thing you looked at was the driver. Is that a major component of this generational change for Scania trucks? KH: Yes you can see the driver or the human. I mean there's a lot of parts involved in the truck business. You have the driver of course, but you have the customers that could be the owner of the fleet and then you have the people on the street who see this beast and they also make some sort of summation of it. But the most important for now it's absolutely the driver of course. DB: I'll come back to the word "beast" in a moment but I think you've increased the space for the driver both in driving and sleeping in, if it is that sort of truck. KH: Yes we did. We moved the driver seat forward as far as possible and we made the instrument panel much, much thinner. So the steering wheel goes forward and then of course we get more space in the back. DB: But also you're talking about visibility for the driver. KH: Yeah when we lowered the IP [instrument panel] we moved the "A" pillar backwards to where you sit in the front seat. One interesting thing here is that a lot of concept trucks put the driver in the middle and say that is the best because it's a cool sketch, but to sit in the middle you have long distance to the A pillars and to the corners. You don't really know exactly where they are. So what we saw about this research was really what is a big job to do that, a lot of that, the more closely you put the driver to, (in our case in Europe and Sweden the left corner, in Australia the right corner), the better control he or she can have of the vehicles. So it's the opposite in the middle, it is the worst. So if you sit close to one of the corners you know exactly what the other corner is. You can feel the road below. DB: You mentioned the word “beast”. There's now the environmentally sustainable issue. There’s an image there as well that you don't want to see the truck as a place for the cowboy driver. Do you want to see it as pleasant for potential customers but also for the public? KH: Yet but it's funny since I started at Scania I got this question: "The next truck you will do. Will you make it very soft and look nice?" But it's a little bit strange, if you're standing on the roadside and there's a vehicle coming and it looks like a friendly, then you want to pass [cross] the road because you think that's cool and then come 60 or in Australia 200 tonnes they can't stop. So it’s better, I think, that you understand when you look at it “okay, be a little bit careful this is big, it's heavy” but it shouldn't look aggressive. It shouldn't look mean. It's like a 'good' beast but you have to know it's a beast, extremely heavy. So it's just a little bit the same with the car design and electric cars that some years ago everyone who designed electric cars made them very soft and a little bit funny. DB: Evelyn Waugh wrote a book where he talked of a lady who dressed in fairly severe tones and said "she dressed to inform not to attract". KH: It could be yeah yeah. That was Kristofer Hansén Scania’s Head of Styling and Industrial Design and Martin Toomey Director of Sales in Australia.

News including the no-steering-wheel GM Cruise AV, talking traffic lights, Uber buttering up the Brits, Mapping apps and EU's free train travel trial. We talk Kristofer Hansén, Scania’s Head of Styling and Industrial Design. We reflect on the Lamborghini SUV - the Urus. And a quirky discussion of odd cars from the Geneva motor show. Originally broadcast 24th March 2018. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that probes the issues of motoring and transport I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. Greens push for electric only cars on Australian roads by 2030 2. Mercedes overtakes Toyota as most valuable car brand in influential study 3. Uber already using self-driving trucks 4. Australia hosts the first ever Maserati global gathering 5. Ford Mustang to get dragstrip mode 6. Brabham BT62 name and engine note revealed in new clip from Brabham automotive We have a range of fascinating comments about the trucking industry rom the revealing of the new range of Scania trucks. Road freight has come a long way from the cowboy image and is embracing many community issues And in our panel discussion with Alan Zurvas we take a witty look at some quirky cars that were shown at the Geneva motor show.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we wander through the world of motoring and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. 2019 Jaguar I-Pace revealed: Brits put Tesla on alert 2. California's new rules turn self-driving cars into remotely operated, road-going drones 3. Tesla’s new ‘light-years ahead’ navigation and maps engine is ‘almost done’, says Elon Musk 4. Trump admin passes rule requiring sounds in 'quiet cars' by 2020 5. Nearly a third of Uber drivers are actually losing money, study shows I reflect on the size of some information screens in cars and what sort of information can we get. I have just got to drive the BMW X3 SUV and the information systems and its ability to inform is a good example of how this area of vehicles is improving. We road test the Mercedes E400 Cabriolet – Elegant motoring And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith we take a chirpy look at some quirky news stories including: 1. You can now buy James Bond's personal Aston Martin/The mini bike from "Dumb and Dumber" is up for sale/ Car on which Jeremy Clarkson dropped a piano is for sale, mid-restoration (it's a Morris Marina) 2. Will Tesla Model S be a "collector car"? Tuckers are, but Kaisers aren't: why? 3. Kris Singh's Aston Martin Valkyrie will have actual moon dust in the paint

News including the Takata 4 million+ airbag recall, China takes a bite of Daimler, speed humps on bicycle paths and facial recognition on public transport. We discuss the Takata airbag recall in detail and the expanding Volkswagen diesel-gate court cases. We road test iconic Nissan GT-R Nismo. And quirky stories including the mullet fest in Kurri Kurri. Originally broadcast 3rd March 2018. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Welcome to Overdrive, where we cover everything to do with motoring and transport from the sublime to the ridiculous. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. New super-sized $15 million bus fleet won't fit in bus stops 2. Cycling groups outraged at WA Road Safety videos depicting riders as 'losers' 3. German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution 4. Express delivery: use drones not trucks to cut carbon emissions, experts say 5. New supercabs to tackle dangerous driving on England’s motorways 6. Land rover celebrates year of the dog with canine friends We hear from a young lady who is a transport planner who travelled to Canada to research some aspects of her profession including how traffic engineering can move into modern world of technology and more professional women. Alan Zurvas road test the Nissan 370z with the Nissan Motor Sport Nismo make over. Is it worth the effort And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith we take a happy-go-lucky look at some quirky news stories including: • David Brown Auto bringing high-performance GT to Geneva • Is the modern car a passion-killer? • Chinas last steam train Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Now to begin the program let’s have the news.

In this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. New Queensland CBD designed for driverless cars 2. Holden sells on line 3. Tesla reveals 2017 financial results, records near $2B loss 4. Intelligent road studs to improve road safety 5. 2018 Fiat 500 goes all-turbo, all the time 6. Modular footpath for London trial We dedicate the remaining part of the program to a critique of the car ads that were specially developed to play during the broadcast of the 2018 American Super Bowl. Brian Smith and Errol Smith give their perceptive, witty and at times cynical comments. Ads to be reviewed include The good where Vikings are portrayed using a Ram Pickup to tow their boat The bad – Jeep proclaims the great impact their vehicles have had by showing excessive freeways and diving through environmentally sensitive areas And the ugly. Using Martin Luther King’s voice and words from one of his great great speeches to flog (as in sell) pickup trucks. Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.

In this program, we look at news stories with including: 1. New Holden Commodore Crash tested 2. Mazda's future gas engines could be cleaner than electric motors 3. UK Government to punish emissions cheat devices with 'unlimited' fines 4. Dealers start to worry about ebbing repair income from electric cars 5. Tesla Model S racing is now a real thing, approved by FIA sanctioning body We have a first drive on the Volkswagen Original. It is a new model but it keeps a sense of engagement with the vehicle that harks back to earlier motoring times. We Road Test the Kia Picanto. And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith and Brian Smith we take an effervescent look at stories including: 1. Oregon residents freaking out about pumping their own petrol now that self service is being allowed. 2. Nissan working on mind-reading cars 3. Man painted his own road marking to get a quicker trip to work 4. GM’s self-driving car won’t have steering wheel or pedals Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] You can listen to longer segments by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service.

Sam Linkey graduated in 2010 in civil engineering and the History and Philosophy of Science. She is now the technical leader of transport modelling at the consulting firm Jacobs. She is currently focusing on pedestrian modelling and is also the vice president of the Institute of Transportation Engineers in Australia and New Zealand. She recently traveled overseas on an eye to ITE Australia and New Zealand, Worldwide Learning Opportunities program supported by Austraffic the transport survey company. We had a chat about the experience.

News including GM sued for autonomous vehicle collision, cars that detect emotions and how Australia's old vehicle fleet is costing both lives and money. We ask if trucks can show us how car safety should be done - or is it the other way round? We road test a fast family ferrier, the Renault Megane GT Wagon and the more sedate but still just as French 'Intens" Sedan version. And quirky stories including how Oregon's drivers just can't get used to pumping their own gas, Nissan's mind reading car and DIY road markings. Originally broadcast 3rd February 2018. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including the NSW police to stick with V8 RWD cars - this time it's a US made one, VW recalls more vehicles for emissions breaches, SAAB lives on - sort of, Tesla's truck gets more pre-orders, and Volvo's XC60 gets Japan's car of the year gong - just. We discuss autonomous vehicles and dispel some of the myths and hype with Les Carter from MR Cagney. We road test the Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander, a large 7 seater SUV aimed more at the family car buyer than the serious off-roader. And quirky stories including Ford's robot bum and unusual cars from the LA motor show. Originally broadcast 16th December 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Over the last few years we've seen a flood of talk about autonomous vehicles. Many people seem to think we are heading for motoring utopia where we will have door-to-door travel without any difficulties. It might be a little delayed, but of course you can work in the car. I don't think it's that easy. Nor does consulting firm MRCagney who have done some research on autonomous vehicles. They've just released a report and I'm fortunate to be talking with Lesley Carter their Managing Director.

News including car sales for November, Mazda's Australian rise, Toyota's Hydrogen plant, London's new black cabs, WA's cyclist laws. We road test Toyota's very capable large 4WD SUV, the Land Cruiser Prado. And we take we take a light-hearted look at the weird cars from the Tokyo motor show including the "Toyota auto body wonder capsule" - yes that's really what it's called. Originally broadcast 9th December 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including a data breach by Uber, a new biofuel production system, the decline of "Big Oil", Tesla's new competitor, and what the NBN has to do with transport infrastructure. We discuss a report on the future of how we get around "New mobility now, a practical guide". We road test one of Lexus' best selling vehicles, the mid-size Lexus NX300 F-Sport SUV. And some humorous motoring & transport stories including getting angry with an ambulance, the US Navy vandalises the sky, the decline of good old boys racing in the USA and what it means for our V8 racing. Originally broadcast 2nd December 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

With the recent wave of euphoria about autonomous cars many people have imagined indeed verge on fantasying about the potential for motoring utopia - chauffeur style travel for all your needs. Of course it is not that simple. The international consulting company WSP (Formally WSP parsons Brinkerhoff) has just published a white paper New Mobility Now – A practical Guide). It was launched at the ITS World Congress 2017 in Montreal. Scott Benjamin is WSP’s Technical Director for Intelligent Transport in Australia and New Zealand had a big hand in the report and has been travelling the world talking about its implications. Scott joins David Brown for a chat about the report.

News including Sydney toll road users get freebies, Uber buys some Volvos while Google works on competition, drag racing safety concerns, Tesla's new toys, Japan rail apologies, NZ cops get musical. We discuss the launch of Toyota's new Camry - check our website for a video review. We road test the Honda CRV – one of the first compact SUVs on the market and now into it’s fifth generation. And we take we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Virgin trains prizes for travel, drunk drive-thru, beer bikes ban. predicting the future of transport, and what your street name says about you. Originally broadcast 25th November 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Ford’s replacement for the Terrritory SUV, the lifespan of the new Holden Commodore, China’s takeover of a flying car company, Uber’s big investment and plans for flying cars in LA, and the new McLaren road-legal rocket. We road test the Honda CRV – one of the first compact SUVs on the market and now into it’s fifth generation. And we take we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Choosing the sound of your otherwise quiet electric car, what Whisky has to do with bicycle frames, and a bear goes for a drive in Colorado. Originally broadcast 18th November 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including which states gets the most speeding fines (it's more revenue than you might think), the new Commodore, solar challenge results, Google works with VW, Renault Alpine makes a comeback and well, Trump. We review the SAIC LDV T60 dual-cab ute after attending the launch in Bathurst - a lot of ute for not a lot of money. We chat about what it might be like to converse with your car, with Toyota's Yui AI in-car assistant. And we take a humorous look about what one airline fan built in his men's shed, buying a street and how an airline created a first-world-problem around what drink it serves. Originally broadcast 11th November 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

The AITPM newsletter recently covered a story about how much more attention is being given to landscaping and noise reduction on major road projects. An Australian association of acoustical consultants, recently expanded their territory by including New Zealand. We spoke to two consultants Alex Campbell – Infrastructure sector leader technical director SLR Consulting, and Mark Russel – Lead engineering on the West Connex project and also from SLR Consulting Mark notes there are differences in state requirements for sound barriers. There are some significant differences in criteria. For example in NSW criteria used as a different descriptor to what's Victoria and some parts of Queensland users. They also have different methods of optimizing barriers and optimizing heights of barriers. New South Wales has a very robust and technical approach to the assessment of road noise. Is a little bit simpler in other states. [30.4] Transparent barriers have been suggested in some locations The downside with transparent barriers they that are generally are a Perspex material, is the graffiti and actual maintenance of the barrier. So they tend to get scratched or the transparency reduces over time and that doesn't appear as nice as other barriers do. So sometimes in some projects they use in combination with a solid barrier below and the Perspex on top to allow the over shut it shadow or was to reduce any overshadowing issues.

News including NRMA's electric car charging stations, passenger safety, FIAT/Chrysler RHD future, GM follows Ford towards SUVs, Toyota hydrogen concepts and electric motorcycles go the distance. We road test the Subaru WRX - is it still the hero car of the youth? And we take a reflective look on the life & times of Holden in Australia. Originally broadcast 28th October 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including Ford's new business plan, Boeing's self-driving planes, Tesla's woes and the Mercedes X class. We attend the launch of the Hyundai Kona small SUV. We discuss how a dedicated revhead should watch the Bathurst 1000. And in our quirky news segment we discuss Jamie Oliver's custom Land Rover portable kitchen, and how it compares to the first kitchen on wheels - the VW Kombi. Originally broadcast 14th October 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

This is a story of devotion and commitment. About our good friend and motoring journalist Brent Davidson. Brent recently did a post on Facebook which said “the first plate of spiced chicken wings has been served, the first tapas platter is out, the first beer has been cracked. Bathurst weekend has officially started. The race started on Sunday at 11:00am but the post was a dated Saturday 1:12 p.m.

News including the end of the Aussie car with Toyota & Holden's factory closures, Saudi women now able to drive, JD Power vehicle survey results, Lotus joins Volvo and more trouble for VW. A history piece on how transport shaped Sydney from the very beginning. We road test the Ford Transit Custom Van "now with 6-speed auto". And we take a light hearted look at Jaguar's E-type electric conversion - success or sacrilege? Originally broadcast 7th October 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Distinguished planner Bob Meyer reflects on the causes and effects of plans and the lack of them Royal CommissioWhen Governor Phillip started European settlement in Sydney, he thought about more than just a penal colony; he saw an opportunity to build a great city. Later Governor Macquarie also had a grand vision for a thriving city. But for all the ideals, few aspects of a grand plan were ever implemented. By the turn of the 20th century, Sydney had large slum areas and health was a big issue especially after we had an outbreak of the bubonic plague. But Town Planning was an emerging profession. The NSW Government held a Royal Commission for “The Improvement of the City of Sydney and its Suburbs” Bob Meyer is the head of planning for Cox Architecture and is an avid historian of planning and its effect on our lives. He has reviewed the report of the Royal Commission and all the other major planning documents from then to the present day. In this first interview with David Brown, they discuss the transport impacts on the early colony, the life and times of Sydney that lead to and carried out the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

News including Uber blocked in London and how self driving car technology is being stalled by Trump. We ponder what the cars made by Dyson (better known for vacuum cleaners) will be like. We road test the Toyota 86 GT. The back seats are mostly useless but it's so fun to drive who cares? And in our quirky news segment we find out the car park equivalent of a crop circle, London's "Day of Moaning" and what people leave behind at airports. Originally broadcast 30th September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

If you own a classic car, so you keep it at home in cotton wool and just look at it or do you drive it around which can wear it out or even run the risk of having an accident. If it is a sports car might you even race it with added stain and increased danger. Ron Goodman owns a classic Porsches a 356, and he has just won his class in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. He was the only Aussie in the event and some of the cars he was racing against were worth tens of millions of dollars. Ron tells us all about it.

Kia are about to bring their brand new car, the Stinger into Australia. It is a biggish car with rear wheel drive and the top of the range has a twin turbo V6 engine. They say they designed the car with a desire to reflect the elegant 1970s Grand touring vehicles. But it is also coming onto the Australian market at the time the traditional rear wheel drive family cars, the Holden Commodore and the Ford Falcon are ceasing production. I caught up with Damien Meredith the Kia Chief Operating Officer to understand just what Kia expects from this vehicle.

News including Nissan hits the 150million vehicle mark, Ford hooks up with India on EVs, stopping people drive-texting, Toronto plays with red light cameras, and flying maybe not as safe as you think. We discuss the launch of the Kia Stinger - a large rear wheel drive sedan, tuning for Australian roads and other topics. And we take a sideways reflection on things from the past with a modern twist - electrifying an old E-type jag - science or sacrilege? Originally broadcast 23rd September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including August car sales figures, big brother watching your car, electric Jags coming, Ford's pizza delivery system, and how screen time messes with in-car bonding. Planning liveable cities with and without cars, but what kind of car? And quirky news with cars dobbing in their drivers, Mermaids giving driving directions and Burger King creates a road hazard. Originally broadcast 16th September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at a range of different ways we get around, from cars, buses, trains and planes. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories with David Campbell including: 1. Chinese carmaker Great Wall looks at bidding for Fiat Chrysler 2. Tesla plans for 'long-haul' electric truck 3. Drones to be trialed in New York for traffic and parking monitoring 4. One-of-a-kind Ferrari found in a barn 5. Rolls-Royce is the most popular brand in music We have an interview with an Aussie who went to the famous Laguna Seca Race Circuit in California for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion where he raced against the might of America’s historic racing fraternity and won his class. One of the cars racing there was worth $68 million. Not his. And in our discussion session with Errol Smith we take a breezy look at some quirky news stories including: 1. Chinese firm Alibaba to open a 'car vending machine' next year (follows on from similar one we covered in Singapore) 2. It took 350,000 Lego bricks to make this F1 Ferrari race car 3. Rolls-Royce is the most popular brand in music Originally aired on 9 September 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

News including VW reinventing the Kombi, thinner pillars, self driving car rules, Spotify helps driving teens stay safe, easy electric car charging, and wood makes a comeback in cars. We discuss driving in the snow, this time in a Subaru Outback. Some discussions from a recent motoring & transport conference. And we take a light hearted look at stories including a car windscreen artist dubbed the "da Vinci of Dirt" and how Fairies are messing with Irish roads. Originally broadcast 2nd September 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including FIAT/Chrysler joins BMW to create self-driving cars, Hyundai's Genesis models delayed - again but fuel cells still coming, GM's $5k tiny electric car, and Mercedes Maybach cabriolet concept. Vale Gary O'Callaghan. We road test the Subaru XV compact SUV which is selling well. And some light-hearted stories including fuel economy of the latest Bugatti Chyron, the Ford Mustang GT's fancy exhaust and what toys you'll find in the latest Tesla car. Originally broadcast 26th August 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including new models from Holden replacing the Captiva, Britain to ban petrol & electric vehicles from 2040, VW's cash for klunkers program, BMW's Mini Oxford Edition - only for students, China's Alibaba car vending machine. And we have several features from the annual AITPM (Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management) national conference in Melbourne. Originally broadcast 19th August 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

News including BMW wants foreign money for German transport fund, US CAFE requirements, tricking driver-less cars, neighbourhood says no to bike sharing, and Daimler invests in flying cars. We discuss a major report on the car industry released by the VACC. We road test the Infiniti Q60 2 door coupe And we take a lighthearted look at stories including hackable car washes, cheeky lost property on London's transport, and the fuel economy of the latest Bugatti - it's better, but does it matter? Originally broadcast 12th August 2017. For past programs and extended versions of segments like the road tests, feature interviews and quirky news, visit drivenmedia.com.au

In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: • Car sales figures for July • Ford's bus service that isn't We have chat with Lewis Williamson from England on how we are modelling traffic to try and shape our cities We have a couple of reflections on the planning of our cities from a recent forum. And we take a jolly look at stories including: • A Sydney man has his Opal card implanted in his hand to make catching public transport easier • "Lucky" coins thrown into plane engine Have a question or comment? Send it to [email protected] Originally aired on 5th August 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

List all your Scottish jokes here! Electric cars may receive most of the attention within the realm of alternative propulsion methods, but liquid hydrocarbon fuels will be with us for many decades to come. The challenge then becomes how to reduce the carbon footprint of extracting, transporting, refining, and burning those fuels to reduce the damage they impose on the environment. That leads to biofuels, and an amusing development from Scotland called biobutanol, though the public may know its ingredients by a different name: whiskey. And a world champion piper was thrown off a Ryanair flight for refusing to put her bagpipes in the hold. Originally aired on5 October 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Transport superstitions Do you have any superstitious actions before you travel? An elderly woman has delayed a plane for more than five hours, after she attempted to throw a handful of coins into its engine for good luck. The passenger was boarding China Southern Airlines flight, from Shanghai to Guangzhou, when she threw nine coins towards the plane's jet engine. Originally aired on5 August 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au