Hybrid Archive
Overdrive: Ssangyong comeback; Noise Cameras; Lexus NX300H; Nissan Patrol; Electric car guy says hydrogen is the future
9 August 2019
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Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program where we put the world of motoring and transport under the microscope. I’m David Brown In this program we have news stories with David Campbell UK to trial new ‘noise camera’ system to combat excessively loud vehicles Hybrids are 14 times better than battery electric vehicles
Overdrive: Toyota Camry changes ideas on hybrids; Car company’s April Fools jokes
3 April 2019
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Welcome to Overdrive, a program about all sorts of things to do with motoring and transport. I’m David Brown In this week’s program, we have news stories with David Campbell Car sales outlook weakens as intenders stay away Australia’s Largest Sport Sponsor Europe will require carmakers to install speed limiters from 2022 Hyundai Australia
Overdrive: Hybrid Mustang; Bugatti Veyron 250 mph on public road – accountability?; Bronco 7-speed
29 October 2018
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Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that seeks simplicity among the complexities of cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in this program, we look at news stories including: Mobile Speed Camera Warnings in NSW may be scrapped Holden pauses production on Commodore & Equinox Ford teases V-8-powered Mustang hybrid, could be called Mach
Toyota Camry – MY 2018 – Still functional but now with style
25 November 2017
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The Toyota Camry has always been a solid, conservative vehicle. It is a rational approach to motoring. It has been functional more than inspiring. And it has sold very well. But times are changing. Toyota has just launched the eighth generation Camry 34 years after it was first introduced. It is the first Camry to
Overdrive: Car road use pricing; Mercedes “Me” store; Subaru XV
24 June 2017
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In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: New Zealand government launches Smarter Transport Pricing project Should Doncaster BRT be a priority? Ford to open new Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London As Uber burns, Lyft promises to meet Paris climate commitments Hybrid thermal camera for transport industry applications We
Mercedes Benz: A new style shop front for Melbourne
23 June 2017
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Mercedes Benz is creating a lifestyle not just a car market Mercedes will open a “me” brandstore in Melbourne by the end of the year. Similar stores already exist in Hong Kong, Milan, Hamburg and Tokyo. They are not about a hard sell of Mercedes cars (or trucks) but rather a stylish place for coffee or
