{"id":5575,"date":"2024-09-28T03:24:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivenmedia.com.au\/wp\/?p=5575"},"modified":"2024-09-28T03:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:24:58","slug":"overdrive-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-ioniq-5-n-swallow-doretti-ford-edsel-nissan-pathfinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivenmedia.com.au\/wp\/overdrive-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-ioniq-5-n-swallow-doretti-ford-edsel-nissan-pathfinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Overdrive: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ioniq 5 N; Swallow Doretti; Ford Edsel; Nissan Pathfinder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Overdrive: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ioniq 5 N; Swallow Doretti; Ford Edsel; Nissan Pathfinder by Cars Transport Culture\" width=\"740\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1924911440&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=740\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Swallow Doretti is the Italian name for Dorithy but it was built in Britain mainly for the US market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m David Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More of our thoughts, ideas and ramblings are covered on our website, podcast or social media \u2013 just search for Cars transport culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once again I am joined by Paul Murrell from <a href=\"https:\/\/d.docs.live.net\/4b3efe7d6f846db7\/000%20this%20week\/240907%20-%20Overdrive%20program\/seniordriverauz.com\">seniordriverauz.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subjects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Edsel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What was the context of Brooklyn poet Marianne Moore suggesting car names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The naming of the car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edsel was a good guy (Henry was not)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of features \u2013 could that not save it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow Doretti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History of Swallow cars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why the name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I like the look of it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only lasted 10 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Triumph TR2 looks pretty ordinary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nissan Pathfinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I really like the car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales are a disaster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large SUV less than $80,000 has changed a lot (Everest is no 1 \u2013 Toyotas no longer dominating)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News summaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Edsel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford&#8217;s Edsel, launched in 1958, is often cited as a significant failure in American automotive history. Intended to fill a gap in Ford\u2019s lineup between a base Ford and a Mercury, the car was introduced during a post-war economic boom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it arrived as the U.S. entered a recession, diminishing demand for large vehicles. The Edsel\u2019s design, including its \u201chorse collar\u201d grille, was widely criticized. Though the vehicle featured some innovative technology, it ultimately failed to capture public interest, selling far below projections. Edsel Ford, for whom the car was named, had passed away in 1943, and some speculate the name itself contributed to the car&#8217;s downfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swallow Doretti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swallow Doretti was a small sports car built by Tube Makers International in the 1950s. It had a distant relationship to Swallow Sidecars, the company that became Jaguar. Despite the Italian name for Dorithy, the Doretti was designed for the American market and built in Britain. With a sleek design and with mechanics based on the Triumph TR2, it offered a more balanced weight distribution and handled well for its time. Though only 276 cars were made, it outsold the Triumph in its first year. However, it had a clean style rather than flashy features. Sadly, it had a brief production run of just 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan Pathfinder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, Nissan launched a generational change for its Pathfinder large SUV as part of a major product revamp that included several vehicles like the X-Trail and the Z. Despite initial excitement, sales didn\u2019t perform well. Recently, Nissan introduced a cheaper entry-level Pathfinder, priced around $12,000 less, making it just under $60,000. While this model is only available with a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, some buyers still prefer diesel, limiting its appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We particularly like its smooth ride and balanced handling, but it is struggling in a crowded market. Now, it\u2019s ranked 20th, with sales of just 430 this year, far behind the Ford Everest, which leads with over 15,700 units sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hyundai Ioniq 5 N &nbsp;&#8211; an artist\u2019s opinion of the design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our artist in residence, Dean Oliver, often dabbles in figure painting. He finds older people easier to depict due to more defined features, while younger people are smoother but harder to capture. Does the same apply to cars?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N\u2019s sharp lines and creases create dynamic shading, with its sporty model featuring standout design elements like angular motifs, and large 21-inch wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its size and sporty nature, the car remains practical, comfortable, and easy to drive in both city and racetrack settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacts Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Web Site: <a href=\"https:\/\/d.docs.live.net\/4b3efe7d6f846db7\/000%20this%20week\/230909%20-%20Overdrive%20Program\/drivenmedia.com.au\">Driven Media<\/a>: drivenmedia.com.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iTunes:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture\/id1001084679\">Cars Transport Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs\">Cars Transport Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or our social pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carstransportculture\/\">Cars Transport Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carstransportculture\/\">Cars Transport Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or YouTube site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg\/videos\">Cars Transport Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for Cars transport culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And this has been overdrive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paul Murrell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mazda Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark Wesley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bruce Potter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>for their help with this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get more of our work including longer versions of the program on our website, through our podcasts, or more visual information on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. In all cases search for cars transport culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdrive is syndicated across Australia on the Community Radio Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program was first broadcast on 7 September 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m David Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport. 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