Hybrid Archive
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
2017 Subaru XV – Distinctive small SUV
23 June 2017
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Managing Director of Subaru Australia comment on their latest launch and the small SUV market. In 2012Subaru launched the XV onto the Australian market, their smallest car in their current fleet. The latest XV is over 90% changed from the previous model with a few extra off road features but a host of comfort improvements.
Overdrive: BMW, Car Data, Driverless cars; Mercedes’ Electric cars; Ford Focus; Toyota’s torch
10 June 2017
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In this program, we take a look at the latest news stories including: BMW launches car data unit Car Sales New car purchases are more efficient on average but consumer preferences are changing according to a report released by the National Transport Commission. UK’s Venturer driverless car project publishes results of first ‘handover/takeover’ trials Toyota expands safety
