Overdrive

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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