Overdrive: Nissan Executives talk about new models and the future: New Fiat 500 and Hyundai Santa Fe
Balancing the useability with what is becoming more complex
Overdrive: Test riding of e-bikes & e-scooters: Toyota Hilux; News safety testing procedures
Sincerity and personal involvement in any cultural item is crucial. It is the only way to widen public support
Overdrive: Toyota Granvia -does it suit the kids?; Mini Moke goes electric; Bike hubs
The kids love the Granvia but it is hard to get the child seats in.
Overdrive: Upgraded models from Kia, Mazda and Alfa; Geely uses new battery tech; Historic racing
The conditions at Sandown racetrack are looking a bit tired and fairly old, actually. Pit garages and carports in the pit lane area, not to flash.
Overdrive: Restoring a 1991 Nissan Figaro: Hyundai Kona EV; Ampol & BYD make a deal; BMW iX1 pricing
Nissan Figaro – a bit of a noddy car in looks but full of character
Overdrive: Bathurst winner turns 90. He was still racing at 87, successfully, in a car he prepared
Bob Holden last raced when he was 87, in a competitive race, in the wet, in a Toyota Corolla he prepared. He came third behind two V8s.
Overdrive: Toy cars especially from the 60s; Mazdas don’t have touch screens – is this safer?
Why was a Rolls-Royce toy the prize in a colouring in competition in the 60s
Overdrive: The Queen’s Australian vehicle as tested from the back seat; Software is critical for Suzuki and Volvo
HRH Queen Elizabeth II made specific recommendations for the interior of the car she would be driven in when in Australia.
Overdrive: LR Defender’s 75th anniversary; Toyota adds GR to 86; BMW goes for vegan interiors
Vegan interiors are not for a small but loud group in the community. They are to reduce CO2 emissions from production processes.
Overdrive: Survey – do you get car sick in an EV?: Road test Nissan Patrol & BMW BMW ix xdrive 40
Quote: Emeritus Professor Mike Regan is investigating if people get car sick only in electric vehicles. If so how many and under what circumstances.