Episodes Archive
Overdrive: Aussie cars end; Sydney Transport History; Ford Transit Custom Test; Electric E-Type Jag
7 October 2017
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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
Overdrive: Uber London ban; Dyson cars; Toyota 86 GT road test; Trolley Circles
30 September 2017
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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
Overdrive: Nissan sales record; Kia Stinger launch; Electrified E-Type Jag
23 September 2017
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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.
Overdrive: August Car Sales, Ford Pizza; Liveable Cities; Car dobs in driver
16 September 2017
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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
Overdrive: News; An Aussie races the American rich – and wins; Lego F1 car
9 September 2017
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We take a look at the latest news stories 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 traffic and parking monitoring 4. One-of-a-kind Ferrari found in a barn 5. Rolls-Royce is the most popular brand
Overdrive: New VW Kombi; Subaru Outback in snow; Windscreen art, Fairies
2 September 2017
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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
