Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that seeks simplicity among the complexities of cars and transport.

I’m David Brown

And in this program, we look at news stories including:

1. Mobile Speed Camera Warnings in NSW may be scrapped

2. Holden pauses production on Commodore & Equinox

3. Ford teases V-8-powered Mustang hybrid, could be called Mach 1

4. How safe is ADAS? Euro NCAP tests automated driving technology for first time

5. VW previews lighting elements that can communicate

6. Google Maps adds electric-car charging locations

And Brian Smith, and I have an extended conversation about

1. Amazon’s Alexa gets a Whisper Mode– what can we learn from this about conveying information in cars

2. Bugatti Veyron owner hits 250 mph on the autobahn

3. Ford Bronco to reportedly get 7-speed manual transmission/ Electric cars may end the automatic era this Olds began

You can find more information at drivenmedia.com.au or you can podcast previous programs on i-tunes.

So, here’s the news

Originally broadcast 27 October 2018.