Overdrive Radio
Overdrive Podcast Radio Program Issue 25 -2020
Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that panders to the world of cars and transport. lets start with the News! [Read More]
safety
Motoring Minute
Subaru has joined the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF)
Subaru has a history of pioneering design, engineering and technological advancements that place safety at the core of their activities, and Rob Fraser tells us about their latest initiative. [Read More]
Ford
Study shows some dealers lag in describing teen safety features to new-car shoppers
If a new vehicle has special safety features that a parent can apply when their children are driving wouldn’t you want to know about it. David Brown says it can be hard to find out. [Read More]
Overdrive Radio
Overdrive Podcast Radio Program Issue 22 -2020
Welcome to Overdrive, a program that digs up all sorts of information about the world of motoring and transport. Lets start with the news. [Read More]
Motoring Minute
140 countries pledged to eliminate traffic deaths – The U.S. did not.
Each year 1.3 million people die around the world as a result of road accidents that’s 3,700 per day and the number of serious injuries is much higher. David Brown says most world leaders are combining efforts to stop this happening. [Read More]
Lifestyle
How to Prepare Your Car to Handle the Elements
There are many benefits to owning a car. Getting from A to B, on your own time and on your terms are one. Convenience is another. There’s freedom in being able to jump in and drive, and not have to get crammed in like cattle on a train or tram. [Read More]
Motoring Minute
Takata recall continues Radio Segment
Takata airbag recall has been the biggest recall in the Automotive industry and now more vehicles have been recalled for faulty airbags, this time for older vehicles. David Brown reports [Read More]
Motoring Minute
Automatic emergency braking has problems detecting pedestrians
More and more cars now have AEB – automatic emergency braking (it is now an essential requirement to get a five-star crash rating in Australia). Some say they can detect pedestrians. David Brown says it’s not that simple. [Read More]
Motoring Minute
Artificial Intelligence for Road Lane Markings
Have you ever been scared or even angry when driving because the line markings are not clear? Well the UK is applying new technology to identify when the lines become blurred as David Brown reports. [Read More]
News
6 Things to Keep in Mind When Your Car Breaks Down on the Road
You can blame it on poor driving skills, bad luck, or some sort of divine punishment, but the truth is, car trouble can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. It’s important that, as a driver, you’re able to handle yourself well during these situations. [Read More]