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Many years ago, there was an Institution of Engineers meeting addressed by some executives from the Department of Main Roads. The then head of the Planning Department sat at the back of the meeting occasionally muttering his contempt for what was being said.

In those days the two departments operated like two opposing fiefdoms – a classic example of government departments working in their own silos.

The Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management, among others, pushed hard to embrace a more collaborative approach under the banner of land-use/transport planning.

Now we are embracing an even wider group of influencers

Kirsty Kelly was the CEO of the Planning Institute of Australia but then moved to be the CEO of the AITPM. We spoke to her about a range of issues including:

• Her experiences in working in government and consulting

• The realisation of the need to understand comfort factors when looking at the desirability, or not, of a transport service

• Transport modelling as it moves into a new age

• No longer predicting the future but evaluating various scenarios

• How being adaptable is the essential part of any planning approach

• Tactical Urbanism

• Communication is no longer just presenting your answers in the most convincing way: it is about engagement

• Reflecting on the NSW Premier’s comment about moving away from just big projects

• Climate change

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program about the facts, the fun, and the fiction of motoring and transport

I’m David Brown

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News (1:24)

• Alfa Romeo Tonale: La Metamorfosi

• Nissan Patrol celebrates record-breaking year with updated MY22 model

• Two Records have been broken recently

• BMW Super Bowl starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

Feature Story (5:58)

The NSW Premier has said that there should be less focus on building big transport projects and more focus on facilitating local communities

We hear from:

1. Professor David Hensher

2. Urban Planner Mike Day

3. Manager of Cycling Strategy in the city of Sydney – Fiona Campbell and

4. Kirsty Kelly CEO of the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management

Motoring Minutes

• Nissan and others helping fight depression

• Comparing the two big SUVs

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Originally broadcast on 12 February 2022

Hello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles.

I’m David Brown

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News

• Vehicle sales figures continue to stumble as industry rethinks everything about supply

• Electric car sales figures show promising signs

• Now to electrify your old Mini

• Honouring a great person from the Mini car club

Feature Story (5:39)

The history and experiences of old Land Rovers and their owners

We hear from:

• Motoring journalist Paul Murrell

• Artist and explorer Dean Oliver

• Off-road expert Rob Fraser

• And previous owner Brian Smith

Motoring Minutes

• Toyota Hybrid RAV 4 (26:03)

• Volkswagen Amarok (29:25)

Quirky News (27:13)

Brian Smith and I discuss patching up footpaths with ceramics in an artistic way.

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Originally broadcast on 5 February

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

We’re back with new programs for 2022.

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News

• Kia goes up market with their latest EV (1:56)

• Why sustainability is not always the first choice of EV buyers (3:00)

• Sneak look at the new WRX (3:37)

• The Defender 90 – The look of the past with the ride quality of the present (5:19)

Feature Story

Can you tell a lot about a vehicle manufacturer by their marketing approach.

For the last 21 years Kia has been the major sponsor of the Australian Open tennis tournament.

The first year of supporting this prestigious event was only some four 4 after the company had declared bankruptcy and they were selling cars very strongly based on price.

Has Kia evolved with the sponsorship deal. Is it a fitting partner for this impressive event.

This year they had their new EV6 electric vehicle to put on display so we spoke to a number of their executives and some other commentators to get a comprehensive picture of the state of play.

(6:38)

Motoring Minutes

• Volkswagen Touareg (27:03)

• Isuzu D-Max (28:09)

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Originally broadcast on 29 January 2022

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles.

I’m David Brown

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News

1. Car Sales: Supply depends on when the boats come in (1:26)

2. Car supply depends on the very wide range of uses of microprocessors (2:48)

3. Australia goes hard on side impact protection (3:50)

4. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PlugIn Hybrid Electric Vehicle (5:00)

Feature Story

• Tony Webber from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries defines what is needed to embrace the future including a better election process. (6:05)

Interview

• Alan Zurvas gives his run down on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – especially the Plugin Hybrid Electric vehicle. (14:37)

Motoring Minute

• Land Rover Defender XP400 (20:14)

Quirky News

And in quirky news, Brian Smith and I raise concern over transport issues that indicate another Viking invasion of Scotland. (21:27)

Motoring Minute

• Subaru Outback (27:54)

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Originally broadcast 11 December 2021

Hello this is Overdrive a program with an infatuation about trains, planes and automobiles.

I’m David Brown

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News

1. Volkswagen Caddy – carrying on the Kombi multi-purpose approach (1:22)

2. Nissan launches its toughest Navara Ute to meet customer needs (2:36)

3. Cleaner fuel means cleaner air (3:46)

4. Horses for courses even amongst the rev heads (4:38)

5. Nissan plays catch up with is Ambition 2030 strategy (5:42)

Feature Story

Nissan has launched what it calls its toughest Navara Ute yet – the Pro-4X Warrior. At the launch we spoke to some of the people who were part of its development – how they worked out what the market wanted and how they developed the product to match. (6:55)

Motoring Minute

• Mazda CX-8

Interview

A new version of the Volkswagen Caddy is out. We talk to VW Australia on how they have a modular approach to the different needs of customers. (20:04)

Motoring Minute

• Ford Ranger FX Max Ute (28:47)

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Originally broadcast 4 December 2021

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that pushes the parameters in discussing motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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News

1. The final fling for the Nissan GT-R (1:21)

2. Chrysler brand bids farewell to Australia (2:24)

3. UK to mandate EV chargers (3:23)

4. Harley Davison takes a shot at pushbike purists (4:27)

Feature Story

With the passing of a significant character from the Australian Muscle car era we reflect on the life and times of that period with motoring broadcaster and author John Smailes (5:35)

Motoring Minute

• Range Rover Velar (16:05)

Interview

We discuss two subjects with motoring journalist Paul Murrell

• The Volkswagen Tiguan (21:21)

• And the Nissan GT-R (23:25)

Motoring Minute

• Ford Everest Base Camp (32:06)

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Originally broadcast 27 November 2021

I have mentioned in the past my theory that you can often tell the age of a person, particularly if they are male and particularly if they are a rev-head, by the cars they love.

The period of reverence for mechanised transport coincides with a time between puberty and late teens early twenties.

Not surprising then I have an almost mystical view of the late 60s early 70s and the sectarian divide of Holden versus Ford particularly with gladiatorial contests at Bathurst.

It was a time where you did not buy your loyalty at a merchandising tent but proudly wore the stain on your shirt from a weekend on the Mountain. If it was signed by Brocky it is a holy relic.

Sadly one of the very significant characters of that time, who is only known remembered by a tight fraternity of enthusiasts, has just passed away. Al Turner

In a recorded chat, motoring journalist, commentator, and author John Smailes reminisces on this time.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the particulars of motoring and transport.

I’m David Brown

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News

1. Mandatory Autonomous Emergency Braking for Australia starting in 2023 (1:36)

2. Citroen C4 some hydraulics in the suspension without the complexity (2:48)

3. Hyundai i30 N – Hot hatch (3:52)

4. Kia and Hyundai show their green credentials (4:56)

5. Mercedes’ buy-a-race-car initiative (6:05)

Feature Story

• Road test of the Honda Accord Hybrid (7:09)

Motoring Minute

• RAM 1500 (15:58)

Interview

• We get more information on Mercedes buy-a-race-car initiative (17:07)

Motoring Minute

• Kia Sorento (22:16)

Quirky News

• And we have a great story on the most elegant use of second-hand wind turbine blades.

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Originally broadcast 20 November 2021

Hello this is Overdrive a program that looks at the purpose of and the passion for trains, planes and automobiles.

I’m David Brown

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News

1. Vehicle supply is not as certain as some would have you believe (1:16)

2. New Kia Sportage – stamping its style in a very competitive segment (2:20)

3. Customers can embrace clever autonomous parking (3:24)

4. Jaguar F-TYPE goes for an all V8 line-up (4:16)

5. Peugeot to launch Plug-In Hybrids for their 3008 and 508 models (5:11)

Feature Story – the New Kia Sportage

Comments arising at the launch of the new Kia Sportage not just about the vehicle but about the state of the industry, just how complex it is to tune the suspension to Australian conditions and features that may not be mentioned in every road test but can be very impressive to customers. (6:13)

Motoring Minute

• LDV T60 Ute (23:06)

Quirky News

And we have a quirky news story about extending your campervan into a permanent residence when parked on a residential street. (4:12)

Motoring Minute

• Kia Rio (28:11)

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Originally broadcast 13 November 2021