Overdrive: Ford Smells; Mao & Hongqi; Elegant Bridges; Mini Corona: Tactical Urbanism; Brussels’ ban
3 May 2020
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Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that roams through the world of motoring and transport News Ford Patents App That Checks for Bad-Smells in a car (1:32) Mao’s favourite ride Hongqi to build an electric sports car with investor Silk (2:21) Cars Not
Designing bridges to look good: Reflections on Ray Wedgwood and the Anzac bridge
1 May 2020
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The post-war boom saw major road construction across the country which included many new bridges. There is much to learn from the life and times of this period. Recently, a well-respected bridge engineer who had worked for the New South Wales Road Authority passed
Overdrive: Playing on streets; COVID-19 Insurance refund; Car artist; Toyota; Dangerous Fast Food
27 April 2020
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Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that looks at the latest trends in motoring and transport for serious and not so serious issues. News Cooped-Up Children Need Car-Free Play Streets, Say Experts (1:26) UK Car Insurer Admiral Announces Customer Refunds And Support For
Sir Stirling Moss: Interview with his good friend John Crawford
18 April 2020
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John Crawford’s abiding friendships with one of Britain’s most gifted drivers and charismatic characters Sir Stirling Moss, who has just passed away, shows that motor racing is not just about the bright lights and fame but exceptional skills and personal respect. As a young
Overdrive: Stirling Moss RIP; Electrics Vehicles good for the environment; Travelling through Canowindra
17 April 2020
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A special focus on Sir Stirling Moss plus a few other things
Cars as art: Grant Sharman, despite a debilitating rugby injury became a painter of classic cars
17 April 2020
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As a young lad, Grant Sharman wanted to be a pilot but through one life-changing event, he ended up becoming an artist. He dabbled with pictures from the farm but his true love is cars so his canvas subjects are now automobiles. Grant is
