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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 inc...

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 Highland...

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 jus...

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 9...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 inc...

News including which states gets the most speeding fines (it's more revenue than you might think), the new Commodore, solar challenge results, Google works with VW, Renault Alpine makes a comeback and well, Trump. We review the SAIC LDV T60 dual-cab ute after attending the launch in Bathurst - a lot of ute for not a lot of money. We chat about what it might be like to converse with your car, with...

The AITPM newsletter recently covered a story about how much more attention is being given to landscaping and noise reduction on major road projects. An Australian association of acoustical consultants, recently expanded their territory by including New Zealand. We spoke to two consultants Alex Campbell – Infrastructure sector leader technical director SLR Consulting, and Mark Russel – Lead engine...

News including NRMA's electric car charging stations, passenger safety, FIAT/Chrysler RHD future, GM follows Ford towards SUVs, Toyota hydrogen concepts and electric motorcycles go the distance. We road test the Subaru WRX - is it still the hero car of the youth? And we take a reflective look on the life & times of Holden in Australia. Originally broadcast 28th October 2017. For past programs and...

News including Ford's new business plan, Boeing's self-driving planes, Tesla's woes and the Mercedes X class. We attend the launch of the Hyundai Kona small SUV. We discuss how a dedicated revhead should watch the Bathurst 1000. And in our quirky news segment we discuss Jamie Oliver's custom Land Rover portable kitchen, and how it compares to the first kitchen on wheels - the VW Kombi. Originally...

This is a story of devotion and commitment. About our good friend and motoring journalist Brent Davidson. Brent recently did a post on Facebook which said “the first plate of spiced chicken wings has been served, the first tapas platter is out, the first beer has been cracked. Bathurst weekend has officially started. The race started on Sunday at 11:00am but the post was a dated Saturday 1:12 p.m.

News including the end of the Aussie car with Toyota & Holden's factory closures, Saudi women now able to drive, JD Power vehicle survey results, Lotus joins Volvo and more trouble for VW. A history piece on how transport shaped Sydney from the very beginning. We road test the Ford Transit Custom Van "now with 6-speed auto". And we take a light hearted look at Jaguar's E-type electric conversion -...

Distinguished planner Bob Meyer reflects on the causes and effects of plans and the lack of them Royal CommissioWhen Governor Phillip started European settlement in Sydney, he thought about more than just a penal colony; he saw an opportunity to build a great city. Later Governor Macquarie also had a grand vision for a thriving city. But for all the ideals, few aspects of a grand plan were ever im...

News including Uber blocked in London and how self driving car technology is being stalled by Trump. We ponder what the cars made by Dyson (better known for vacuum cleaners) will be like. We road test the Toyota 86 GT. The back seats are mostly useless but it's so fun to drive who cares? And in our quirky news segment we find out the car park equivalent of a crop circle, London's "Day of Moaning"...

If you own a classic car, so you keep it at home in cotton wool and just look at it or do you drive it around which can wear it out or even run the risk of having an accident. If it is a sports car might you even race it with added stain and increased danger. Ron Goodman owns a classic Porsches a 356, and he has just won his class in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. He was the only Aussie i...

Kia are about to bring their brand new car, the Stinger into Australia. It is a biggish car with rear wheel drive and the top of the range has a twin turbo V6 engine. They say they designed the car with a desire to reflect the elegant 1970s Grand touring vehicles. But it is also coming onto the Australian market at the time the traditional rear wheel drive family cars, the Holden Commodore and the...

News including Nissan hits the 150million vehicle mark, Ford hooks up with India on EVs, stopping people drive-texting, Toronto plays with red light cameras, and flying maybe not as safe as you think. We discuss the launch of the Kia Stinger - a large rear wheel drive sedan, tuning for Australian roads and other topics. And we take a sideways reflection on things from the past with a modern twist...

News including August car sales figures, big brother watching your car, electric Jags coming, Ford's pizza delivery system, and how screen time messes with in-car bonding. Planning liveable cities with and without cars, but what kind of car? And quirky news with cars dobbing in their drivers, Mermaids giving driving directions and Burger King creates a road hazard. Originally broadcast 16th Septem...

Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at a range of different ways we get around, from cars, buses, trains and planes. I’m David Brown And in this program, we take a look at the latest news stories with David Campbell including: 1. Chinese carmaker Great Wall looks at bidding for Fiat Chrysler 2. Tesla plans for 'long-haul' electric truck 3. Drones to be trialed in New York for traff...

News including VW reinventing the Kombi, thinner pillars, self driving car rules, Spotify helps driving teens stay safe, easy electric car charging, and wood makes a comeback in cars. We discuss driving in the snow, this time in a Subaru Outback. Some discussions from a recent motoring & transport conference. And we take a light hearted look at stories including a car windscreen artist dubbed the...

News including FIAT/Chrysler joins BMW to create self-driving cars, Hyundai's Genesis models delayed - again but fuel cells still coming, GM's $5k tiny electric car, and Mercedes Maybach cabriolet concept. Vale Gary O'Callaghan. We road test the Subaru XV compact SUV which is selling well. And some light-hearted stories including fuel economy of the latest Bugatti Chyron, the Ford Mustang GT's fan...

News including new models from Holden replacing the Captiva, Britain to ban petrol & electric vehicles from 2040, VW's cash for klunkers program, BMW's Mini Oxford Edition - only for students, China's Alibaba car vending machine. And we have several features from the annual AITPM (Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management) national conference in Melbourne. Originally broadcast 19th A...

News including BMW wants foreign money for German transport fund, US CAFE requirements, tricking driver-less cars, neighbourhood says no to bike sharing, and Daimler invests in flying cars. We discuss a major report on the car industry released by the VACC. We road test the Infiniti Q60 2 door coupe And we take a lighthearted look at stories including hackable car washes, cheeky lost property on L...