Horizons by RAC Podcast

From horseless carriages to electric and driverless vehicles, the way we move has come a long way. In the early 1900s, cars sparked curiosity, excitement, and plenty of scepticism. Today, electric and driverless vehicles are doing the same. Even though electric cars have been around a lot longer than you may think. In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Cocks, an award-winning motoring historian...

In this episode, we sit down with Tim and Renée McLennan, who embarked on a ground-breaking journey around Australia in their electric vehicle (EV) while towing a caravan. There was plenty of speculation about the inadequacies of EVs when it came to long road trips and towing before the McLennan family went on their epic road trip around Australia. From the planning stages to the unique challenges...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Moir, the CEO of the Motor Trade Association of WA, to discuss a dynamic shift in the automotive landscape: the growing influx of new challenger car brands into Western Australia. Deepal, Leapmotor, IM motors, Xpeng, Zeekr… After decades of familiar international car brands, new names are emerging - many from China - which has become the global epicentre o...

In this episode, we delve into the evolving role of cul-de-sacs in Western Australia’s urban landscape. Are cul-de-sacs today’s urban planning black holes or the ultimate safe haven for families and neighbourly relations? Once emblematic of suburban tranquillity and community cohesion, cul-de-sacs are now at the centre of urban planning debates. Are they outdated relics hindering connectivity, or...

The Horizons by RAC podcast puts a WA-focus on a range of issues impacting how we live, work and travel around our cities and towns, from the cost of motoring to the new technologies and social trends that are shaping our future. We talk to industry experts to delve into some of the greatest challenges facing Western Australians and see what's on the horizon. Perth is one of the world’s most s...