Overdrive

Overdrive 14 Feb 2015 - News stories including: EU prioritises electric transport; Norway restricts roundabouts; Sonata gets 5 star ANCAP rating but Celerio on hold; Hand-held phone gets prison time in Singapore; London demands safer trucks; and robotic cars get wined up.

Road tests of two new small SUVs, the luxury Lexus NX 200t and the more affordable Renault Captur.

And Quirky News including: Randy elephant takes his frustration out on Merc and a bizarre electric police car concept from China.

Overdrive 7 Feb 2015.

News including: Toyota is the worlds biggest seller of vehicles, how improved car design has reduced death rates, Bridgestone joins car recycle scheme; Car buyers are purchasing through want; Australian Cyclists part in the election; Toyota rallies again.

In our feature interview we talk about how image is so important to selling a car.

We road test the Mitsubishi Phev.

And we take a light-hearted look at how digital billboards now recognise what car you're driving - especially if it's a Porsche.

Overdrive Program - original air date 7 Feb 2015. This program and extended segments of the interviews are also available on our website at drivenmedia.com.au.

Overdrive 31 Jan 2015. Overdrive returns with news including: An 'instinctive' cycle warning system; Electric rickshaws; Emergency callout systems mandatory by 2018; NSW traffic systems vulnerable & mandatory alcohol interlocks; bright roundabouts compromise safety.

In our feature interview we talk about the practical reality of Very Fast Trains in Australia.

We road test the Nissan X-Trail.

And in our light-hearted discussion we look at why NASA is working on self-driving cars.

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Overdrive 13 Dec 2014.

News stories from around the world including: The future of highways; Paris car-free city centre; Rail upgrade prompted by FTA; Imported oil reliance; GPS trackers cut theft in Perth; and a BMW e-scooter 'commuter accessory'.

In our feature interview we talk to a transport planner who has a range of ideas to reduce congestion without building massive freeways.

We road test the Honda Jazz.

And in our quirky news discussion with Brian Smith: A ‘Bio Bus’ which runs on human waste (so is there a toilet in the back to top it up?); Uber rideshare company in trouble (again); and Man jailed after he drove his girlfriend’s car onto a racetrack during a race.

Overdrive 6 Dec 2014.

News stories including: Australia's Best Cars of 2014; Toyota self-driving car & new safety systems; Honda chief under pressure; Predicting travel patterns in disasters; and Dubai offering gold to bus users.

In our feature interview we talk about three new Mercedes cars that are just on the market.

We look at the new Ford Falcon - the last of the line.

And in our offbeat discussion we look at the crazy vehicles at the LA motor show and a Ferrari owner sets a record price for a number plate.