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Overdrive News 16 October 2017
15 October 2017
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Overdrive Radio Program News – 16 October 2017 Ford’s new Business Plan Ford‘s new CEO, Jim Hackett, who took over in May, has recently outlined his business plan to investors. Key points include: Ford intends to cut about $14 billion in costs over the next five years by slicing the amount of
Toyota 86 GT – A value for money sports coupe
14 October 2017
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We like any colour as long as it is white! There has been an upgrade of the Subaru BRZ/ Toyota 86. This rear wheel drive sports cars is better for the makeover and improves on its already impressive value for money proposition. The Toyota GT is a cheaper entry-level vehicle than the lowest price Subaru.
Planning in Sydney–leading up to and including the 1909 Royal Commission
6 October 2017
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Distinguished planner Bob Meyer reflects on the causes and effects of plans and the lack of them When 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.
Ron Goodman – Aussie taking on all the might that the American racing fraternity can buy
25 September 2017
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Racing against classic cars – some valued at tens of millions of dollars 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
Kia Stinger – A chat with Damien Meredith, Kia’s Chief Operating Officer
24 September 2017
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Is the Stinger a homage to the past and/or a reflection of some peoples’ youth? 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
Video: Kia Stinger – stylish and a bit raunchy
24 September 2017
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Elegant Grand Touring and enough performance to get the heart beating faster So the Kia Stinger – the fastest Kia production car they have built. The 2 litre four cylinder turbo engine has 182 Kw and 353 Nm of torque reaching its peak at just 1,400 rpm The twin turbo 3.3 litre V6 has
