Overdrive Radio
Overdrive Podcast Radio Program Issue 33 -2021
Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we take a sober look at motoring and transport. I’m David Brown [Read More]
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Large Car Guide
Toyota Camry Ascent 2021 Review
Once viewed as ‘just a taxi,’ Toyota’s Camry has morphed into the go-to family sedan, in particular, the hybrid model which delivers strong performance and exceptional fuel economy from its 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol /electric hybrid powertrain. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid 2021 Review
New Toyota Yaris has moved right upscale in every department accompanied by a significant price hike compared with the cheap and cheerful predecessor. [Read More]
Overdrive Radio
Overdrive Podcast Radio Program Issue 22 -2021
Hello and welcome to Overdrive a cars and transport program where you don’t have to be a rev head to enjoy it. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown [Read More]
Overdrive Radio
Overdrive Podcast Radio Program Issue 21 -2021
Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss). I’m David Brown [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Maserati Ghibli Hybrid has arrived in Australia
Maserati has just launched two new hybrid vehicles, the Levante and Ghibli. Both signal a new direction for the prestige manufacturer. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Volvo XC 40 2021 Review
Volvo XC 40 – Typically ordinary hybrid vehicles are a petrol engine with some help from an electric motor who’s batteries are charged by the petrol engine or when slowing down using regenerative braking. [Read More]
Overdrive Radio
Overdrive Podcast Radio Program Issue 17 -2021
Welcome to Overdrive, a program where we look at the wide and wonderful world of motoring and transport. The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) I’m David Brown [Read More]
Lifestyle
Hybrid Truck Engine Isn’t the Slowpoke Some Expect
For the first time, a hybrid engine is available on the Ford F150. This turns the EcoBoost idea into what Ford is calling PowerBoost. Is it worth it? Does it have the credentials to compete in the light duty truck arena? [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Toyota Rav 4 GXL AWD Hybrid 2021 Review
Toyota RAV 4 has been an outstanding success over the years and now since 2019 with the addition of the AWD Hybrid version, it seems to tap into a growing market segment. [Read More]