Overdrive: Cars, Transport And Culture

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that proudly gives you the alternative facts to all aspects of motoring and transport. And in this program, we look at news stories including: 1. iMOVE CRC 2. Some transport reflections on the Western Australia election 3. Will Uber survive? 4. A no-frills bike sharing scheme 5. Adding scent in buses to make a more pleasant ride We have an interview with Ian Christensen who heads the new iMove Cooperative Research Centre which has just received some Federal Government funding to research was to make traffic flow faster. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. The NSW Government releases some old road safety films. What do we learn from these about road safety and the values at the time. 2. Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class 3. Ford wants your new car to pick a song – or tell a joke Originally aired on 18 March 2017. For past programs and extended individual segments visit http://drivenmedia.com.au/wp/

And in this program, we look at news stories including: 1. Peugeot Maker PSA Agrees to Buy GM’s European Brands in $2.3 Billion Deal 2. World's Best Cars Announced by World Car Awards At Geneva Motor Show 3. Most Americans Don't Trust Car Companies to Make Self-Driving Cars 4. Regrettable Rides: New Cars Owners Dump Most Often Within the First Year 5. Just short of 265 kph - Guinness world record eluded by wind, rain and time We discuss the recent ministerial change in the roads portfolio in NSW. Will we now have a minister who doesn’t but heads? We have a chat with Overdrive’s David Saxberg and his friend Hailey about what it is like to travel on public transport when you are blind. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. What If Transit Announcements Appealed to Your Emotions? 2. Big Reveal for a Little Rolls 3. Holden Glams Up for Mardi Gras Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au Originally aired on

Hello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles. I'm DB And in this program we look at news stories including: 1. GM confirms talks with PSA to sell Opel-Vauxhall to the French company 2. Barra's move to sell Opel signals deeper change at GM 3. Trump’s contempt for trade deals spurs anxiety 4. Electric Mercedes-Benz Urban e-Truck comes to market in 2017 5. Ford Invests in Argo AI, a New Artificial Intelligence Company, in Drive for Autonomous Vehicle Leadership 6. Dozen $4 million supercars recalled along with 5,900 Lamborghinis This week I had the pleasure of driving a newly released four and a half tonne truck around a figure eight skid pan on full throttle. We will explain why this was an indication of safety technology. We give first impressions about the new Audi Q2 compact SUV. If you can afford it, it is worth buying And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. Peugeot Buys India'

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the fantasises and fallacies of anything to do with motoring and transport. And in this program we look at news stories including: 1. Apple gets vocal on self-driving cars/ Congress revs up debate over self-driving cars 2. Samoa transport minister defends rules on old cars 3. This Roller Guardrail Seems Brilliant, Except For One Major Problem 4. Oslo Offers Citizens $1,200 to Buy an E-Bike 5. Government 'nudge unit' to take on complex problems (like nudging people to travel outside of peak times) We have a chat with the new CEO of the Australian road research board. Sounds like it could be a very academic organisation but Michael Caltabiano has a clear vision of making as helpful as possible to you and to me. We road test the Mercedes GLC - as an SUV wagon and as a coupe And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: 1. Sweden trains midwives in car births after maternity ward to be

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles. And in this program we look at news stories including: 1. VW a surprise winner in sales race 2. Tesla crash rate fell 40% after Autopilot's Autosteer feature was installed 3. Tesla, BMW electrics fail to earn top safety awards 4. GM and Honda to Establish Industry-First Joint Fuel Cell System Manufacturing Operation in Michigan 5. Renault Trezor Voted Most Beautiful Concept Car Of 2016 6. Range Rover Reborn Set For World Debut At Salon Rétromobile 2017 We talk to Victorian MP Fiona Patten about concerns over the privatisation of public transport services. Apparently Victoria has let a number of organisations owned by overseas governments run their public transport systems. We talk to the editor of the International publication Jaguar Magazine about some clasic Jaguars I have been driving. And we road test the Jaguar F-Pace SUV a finalist in the world car of the year awards. Originally aired on 11 February

And in this program we look at news stories including: 1. VW a surprise winner in sales race 2. Tesla crash rate fell 40% after Autopilot's Autosteer feature was installed 3. Tesla, BMW electrics fail to earn top safety awards 4. GM and Honda to Establish Industry-First Joint Fuel Cell System Manufacturing Operation in Michigan 5. Renault Trezor Voted Most Beautiful Concept Car Of 2016 6. Range Rover Reborn Set For World Debut At Salon Rétromobile 2017 We talk to Victorian MP Fiona Patten about concerns over the privatisation of public transport services. Apparently Victoria has let a number of organisations owned by overseas governments run their public transport systems. We talk to the editor of the International publication Jaguar Magazine about some clasic Jaguars I have been driving. And we road test the Jaguar F-Pace SUV a finalist in the world car of the year awards. Originally aired on 4 February 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit http://drivenmedia.com.au/wp/

Originally aired 22nd October 2016

Overdrive: Welcome to Overdrive, where we cover everything to do with motoring and transport from the sublime to the ridiculous. I'm David Brown And in this program we look at news stories including: German government report critical of Tesla Autopilot - Spiegel; Leaked report reveals full extent of household levy considered by government in 2014 for light rail; Edinburgh 'bleeding buses to pay for trams'; Nottingham Eco-Expressway in UK electric first; Here’s how intelligent parking systems are solving Warsaw’s traffic problems; The Outback Way: What a sealed road from WA to Queensland will mean for regional communities We discuss the motoring needs for a listener who has two dogs, goes camping and surf board riding and he and his partner are going to have their first baby. What should they look for in a vehicle? And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: The Mustang - Is it art, is it memories or is it a show pony; Ditch lord mayoral car and walk, say M

Overdrive: Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport. And in this program we look at news stories including: Do bicycle helmets work?, Average speed cameras ‘cut worst crashes by more than a third’, How to create 16,000 jobs in the car industry, Looking back on the 131-year battle to build a railway to the Redcliffe peninsula, Android Pay and MasterCard offer free travel on London's public transport, App aims to cut smartphone-related traffic accidents by 'bribing' drivers with coffee We reflect a little on an email from a listener when we hear from a car owner who has meticulously researched issues of getting your car serviced. We also have a few driving impressions of the Ford Mustang and the Audi A4 Avant. And in our panel discussion with Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Scania wastes resources to have trucks make real-time clock, for… some… reason?, Car thief in day-long rampage defeated by manual transmission, Japanese app translate

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of motoring and transport I'm David Brown And in this program we look at news stories including: Road safety measures for Victoria to be fast-tracked after 'horrific' 24 hours on roads; Is urban transport too expensive?; Amazon and UK Government aim for the sky with partnership on drones; Opal data gives customers option to avoid the bus crush; UK university projects shows wireless sensors could improve rail crossing safety; Why women-only ride-sharing services are revolutionary We chat with media personality Jonathon Coleman about his rather twisted motoring career We talk about the prevalence of SUVs particularly in the luxury car class and road test the Lexus RX 350. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Nissan uses anthropologist to influence autonomous vehicle design; Originally aired on 03 September 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com

Overdrive: Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about cars and culture. And in this program we look at news stories including: the technology features consumers like and those ones they are having trouble with and an English test for taxi drivers in London. News: Safety Features Score Big, Boosting New-Vehicle Appeal, German towns to test self-driving cars/France gives the go ahead for autonomous vehicle testing/Singapore launches new autonomous vehicle testing center, Real-time traffic updates to be displayed on buses, Self-Driving Cars Rip Up an Industry's Supply Chain, New 'superfast' charger opens Qld highways to electric cars, TfL to introduce £200 written English test for taxi drivers, We road test the Hyundai Elantra. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: New details revealed about self-driving racing cars for Roborace series; Buy This 1,000-Hp Minivan and Dominate the Soccer Practice Parking Lot Originally aired on 20 August 2016. For pa

Overdrive: News: Vehicle emissions AAA puts top sellers to real-world tests, ‘Show and tell’ from Mercedes, Australian student engineers develop high-speed travel pod system, Electric vehicle charge points to outnumber petrol stations by 2020, say Nissan, Bosch launches shared mobility electric scooter service in Berlin, China's futuristic new 'straddling bus' takes to the streets. We road test the Mini Convertible. In our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Most complained-about toilets on Melbourne train network get welcome revamp, Fed-up council seeks to take down Pokémon Go stops, The UK rail network is rubbish because Churchill’s advisor thought we’d all be commuting by air by now. Originally aired on 13 August 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: News: 1 in 6 Cars on the Road is Recalled but Not Fixed; High-speed rail in south-east Queensland could be legacy of potential 2028 Olympics; Ford, MIT project uses lidar, cameras, to measure pedestrian traffic and predict demand for new, on-demand electric shuttles/How Ford and MIT's Electric Shuttle Experiment Could Improve Ride-Hailing; Rural rail subsidised by up to $4,000 a trip, prompting overhaul call; Electric Corvette sets new land speed record; Koalas tunnels and bridges prove effective on busy roads. We have an interview with Dr Barry Watson who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Road Safety Partnership whose head office is situated in Geneva. Some very interesting opinions on the psychology of road safety. We road test the Jaguar XF saloon. And in our panel discussion with Brian Smith and Errol Smith we take a light-hearted look at stories including: Forza Horizon 3: Iconic Holdens join other Aussie classics in latest car announcements Originally aired on 6 August 2016. For

Overdrive: Business buyers help drive new-vehicle market to record highs in 2016, Tesla Autopilot crash: transport expert defends autonomous driving tech, Good to talk: Finally, agreement on single comms standard for self-driving vehicles, Motorcycle deaths increase 23% after repeal of helmet law, 9 in 10 Auckland kids want to walk to school, Kids under seven banned from riding without seatbelts in West Australian float parades We road test the Kia Optima - a good looking medium size sedan - but is it something more than just skin deep. Panel discussion with Errol Smith: Top Pentagon official in trouble over theft of nanny’s number plates Originally aired on 9 July 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: Green still a dream, petrol tipped to drive Australian car market in 2030; Holden reviewing Collingwood sponsorship; How floodwaters can turn cars into death traps; App to move Learner Driver Log Books into the digital age; M25 double deck idea floated; Human ’drone taxi’ to be tested in Nevada We road test The Holden Spark with Errol Smith Plus quirky news including: Google ‘teaching’ its self-driving car to use the horn function Originally aired on 02 July 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: Sacre vroom! Paris bans cars in the city center ; Climate change adaptation costs set to soar on the railway ; Customers won't buy a car if their phone doesn't sync ; Software to blame for an increasing portion of vehicle recalls? ; Haese backs international electric car race for Adelaide ; Traffic expert dies in crash on way to road-safety meeting ; How big is a new Mini? Big enough to fit the old one inside We talk with We road test Plus quirky news including: Jackson Mayor says he will pray potholes away; Bad drivers are indicator of corrupt government; Originally aired on 11 June 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: Google's Android dashboard; Judging speed; US drivers don't want self driving cars; Clean car sharing; Capturing carbon for fuel; and Bentley's SUV - it has a champagne fridge and a lot of cables. We talk with Professor Corinne Mulley from Sydney University about the science of transport fares - high, low or free? We road test the Haval H9 - a large Chinese SUV that gives you a lot for your dollar. Plus quirky news including: Google's patent to make you stick to their cars; and how electric cars and music mix. Originally aired on 4 June 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: Cars caught in VW dieselgate scandal could be taken off the roads (in Victoria); Drive my car? Ford survey shows people open to sharing their car, home, phone - even their dog.; GM big SUV buyers to be compensated for wrong fuel economy on window stickers; Data reveals BMW is most cross-shopped against Tesla; Reduced congestion promised in Queen's Speech to give lift-off to driverless cars and drones; Heathrow hires world’s first airport cycle officer; We talk with Professor Michiel Bliemer from Sydney University about road user charges. We road test the newly released Kia Cerato Plus quirky news including: Jackson Mayor says he will pray potholes away; Bad drivers are indicator of corrupt government; Originally aired on 28 May 2016. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

Overdrive: Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rival; Another study confirms electric cars have lower carbon emissions, in Minnesota this time; Most Americans support usage fees to pay for transportation infrastructure; Hyperloop or over-hyped? Latest demo does little to ease doubts/Hyperloop One releases video of first full-scale test; Nissan Is Buying 34 Percent of Mitsubishi Motors; Obituary: Bill Tuckey (1936-2016); Street lighting reinforces inequality, report suggests We talk with Professor David Hensher from Sydney University about how autonomous might affect bus operations. We road test the Jaguar F-Type convertible - it is something more than just the numbers Plus quirky news including: Self-driving cars could lead to more in-car sex!/ ; Billboard for faux funeral home is text and drive warning/ Could humour hold key to better road safety campaigns? ; India tries out optical illusion speed humps; School parents to get parking training for drop offs. Originally aired on 21 May 2016. For past pro

Overdrive. FCA to build autonomous Chrysler Pacificas for Google/Google, Ford, Uber coalition formed for autonomous vehicles; Netflix-like city transport app could reduce cars; Multitasking e-scooter transforms into a seat, travels as a suitcase; Rise in van numbers part and parcel of economic growth; Tesla's HEPA air filter "hundreds of times" more effective than standard units; With production over, Land Rover Defender thefts rise dramatically; Bentley’s new Bentayga apple watch app: the luxury of control on your wrist. We talk with Professor Stephen Greaves from Sydney University about how transport planners are getting an understanding of the sort of trips we make. We road test the Subaru Forester Plus quirky news including: The car that never forgets loaded with safety features; Driverless cars need 'driving tests', safety group says/Euro NCAP issues first rating for vehicles fitted with AEB; The self-driving bike – April fools but maybe that’s what we want- we suggested the self driving rickshaw. Origin