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¡Sí! ¡Tenéis razón! Hemos hablado de todo tipo de coches, de motos, de camiones, de autocares, de furgonetas derivadas de turismo, ¡de tanques!… pero… ¿y las furgonetas de verdad? ¡Tenéis razón! Las habíamos olvidado… ¡pues ya están aquí! Hemos elegido 10 furgonetas que han marcado la historia… más un “bonus Track” al final... Hay furgonetas que han marcado la historia. He elegido solo 10+1, al final hay una extra, pero hay muchas más. Algunas son evidentes, otras no tanto, pero confieso que en algunas de ellas mi elección tiene que ver con temas no solo profesionales, sino también personales. Espero que os guste esta selección de 10 furgonetas… con un bonus track al final… 1. DKW F89L (1949) Lo más particular de esta furgoneta era su motor de dos tiempos, primero un bicilíndrico de 688 cm3 y 20 CVB que ganó un cilindro para llegar a los 896 cm3 y los 32 CV. Su sonido y su humareda eran muy peculiares. 2. Volkswagen T1 (1949) En esta lista no podía faltar la Volkswagen furgoneta de la primera serie, conocida como Bully, basada en el popular VW Escarabajo. La denominación de este vehículo es un tanto confusa, porque el proyecto se llamó T29, cuando se presentó en noviembre del 49 se le llamó T2 pero ahora casi siempre se le llama T1 a las primeras series. 3. Mercedes-Benz L319 (1956) Recuerdo perfectamente esta furgoneta que cuando yo era adolescente ya era viaje, pues estuvo en producción hasta 1968… pero en estos tiempos a todos los vehículos se les hacía durar, pero a los industriales más y si eran caros y de importación, como era el caso, aún más. 4. Citroën H (1962) No, ¡listillos! No nos hemos equivocado. La Citroën H se fabricó en Francia entre 1947 y 1981… ¿entonces? ¿Por qué hemos puesto el año 1962? Porque entre 1962 y 1965 de fabricaron casi 500 unidades en Vigo, en España… ha sido una trampa para ver si estabais atentos. 5. Fiat 600 T (1962) La Fiat 600 T era una verdadera furgoneta, porque como furgón de pasajeros Fiat tenía el Multipla… un nombre de referencia en este canal, pero no, no me refiero hoy al “precioso” … bueno, digamos “polémico” Multipla de 1998, sino al de 1967 precursor del Siata. 6. SAVA J4 (1965) He elegido esta furgoneta porque se fabricó en España entre los años 1965 y 1985 pero era una licencia de Morris que ofrecía esta furgoneta bajo el nombre de Commercial J4 en el Reino Unido y algunos otros países de la Commanwealth. 7. Toyota Hiace H10 (1967) Quería poner una furgo japonesa y he pensado en esta Hiace de primera generación, que ha sido y sigue siendo en sus modelos más actuales, muy popular en México y otros países hispanoamericanos. 8. Škoda 1203 (1968) Tengo debilidad por las marcas checas y por eso os he traído esta furgoneta, completamente desconocida en España pero que la contribuyó significativamente al desarrollo de la extinta Checoslovaquia. Lo curioso es que se diseñó en 1956 pero no se empezó a producir hasta 1968 por la falta de todo tipo de materiales… algo típico los países del Este de Europa en esos tiempos. 9. EBRO Siata 50 S (1972) La Siata comenzó siendo fabricada por la empresa tarraconense Siata española, filial de la Siata italiana, sobre el bastidor de diversos modelos de Seat, al principio el 600 y luego el 850. Cuando está empresa quebró en 1972 Motor Ibérica se hizo cargo del a fabricación y la puso a la venta como EBRO Siata 50 S, que pronto se adaptó al bastidor de nuevo Seat 133 incluyendo, aparte del motor y bastidor, incluso el velocímetro y el volante. 10. Nissan Vanette (1978) En España, donde fue fabricada por Motor Ibérica en 1985, ha sido y es todo un referente. Era una furgoneta de tamaño medio, en el entorno de los 4,5 m. de largo, pero con unos acabados y una calidad de construcción poco frecuentes en España en este tipo de vehículos. En la publicidad de la época se hacía referencia a este origen diciendo algo así como “la furgoneta de los japoneses”. Conclusión. En este caso es muy, pero que muy sencilla: Con vuestra ayuda este vídeo necesita una segunda parte, ¿estáis de acuerdo? Furgoneta del día. Ya os he dicho que no hemos incluido las pequeñas furgonetas derivadas de turismo, ya desaparecidas, pero ¿por qué desaparecieron? Por culpa de nuestra furgoneta del día, la Citroën Berlingo, que inauguró el concepto, al menos en España, de furgoneta “pequeña”. La Berlingo tenía la difícil tarea de sustituir a la “eterna” C15, pero lo cierto es que, aunque convivieron, porque la C15 tenía y tiene auténticos adeptos, la Berlingo era mejor en todo.

On this episode James is joined with John and David and they discuss their recent trip to France.  They visited the HQ of Timac International in the picturesque St. Malo in Brittany, France.  They where accompanied with some of their colleagues and two Teagasc members, David Wall and Michael O'Donovan.The lads also discuss, soil structure, fertiliser regulations, clover and Grassland management.There was also a cameo appearance for Berty, Johns pet dog and boss of the house.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

The sales statistics for August indicate that “some form of stability” is returning to the new-vehicle market, says WesBank. August delivered the second-best performing sales month for the year (similar to last year), with 47 420 new-vehicle registrations – 14.2% higher than the same month in 2021. “It is interesting to note the correlation in market performance this year against 2021,” says WesBank marketing and communications head Lebogang Gaoaketse. “Last year, August put in the second-best selling month at the time, with March 2021 being the best sales month. Coincidentally, March 2022 sales have also, so far, been this year's best sales month.” If this could be defined as a trend, the market prospects for the remainder of the year could hold further promise, notes WesBank, as August 2021 sales were surpassed by September and November volumes last year. “August sales are also reassuring in the sense that the volume increase comes off a relatively high base,” notes Gaoaketse. “[Also], the interest rate hike in July appears not to have dampened market demand.” While more interest rate increases are inevitable this year, demand in the new-vehicle market continues to grow. “Applications for finance continue to show a growing demand for vehicle replacement, with WesBank's book showing strong double-digit growth, driven by applications for new vehicles,” says Gaoaketse. National Automobile Dealers' Association chairperson Mark Dommisse echoes this sentiment, noting that the appetite for new vehicles in South Africa continues to surprise motor industry pundits and forecasters alike, “as buyers show remarkable resilience in the face of tough economic pressures”. August new-passenger-car sales expanded by 14.6%, to 31 269 units, compared with the same month last year. Bakkie, van and minibus sales were up 13.1%, to 13 281 units, which was a far better performance than the 9 552 units sold in July. These numbers were boosted by the Toyota plant in Durban returning to production in August, following flooding in April. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) notes that it has “started to bounce back” to pre-flood sales figures, posting a total of 11 138 sales for August. The company's latest sales are 4 028 units up compared with July, with August numbers “certainly propped up by the resumption of operations at the Prospecton Plant, albeit still in ramp-up phase”. “The resilience of the Toyota brand in South Africa was put to the test when production ceased for a few months following the devastating floods that caused damage to our plant in Durban,” says TSAM sales and marketing senior VP Leon Theron. “We are truly pleased to have models such as Hilux, Hiace, Fortuner, Corolla Cross and Quest rolling off the production line again. “However, we still have an extensive backlog of orders that we have to clear, and we continue to ask for patience on the part of our customers. There is indeed light at the end of the tunnel.” Year-to-date, total new-vehicle sales in South Africa are up 13.8%, to 344 244 units. Used-Car Market Waning “The appeal of the pre-owned market appears to be waning, likely due to price inflation and the increasingly limited availability of good stock,” says Gaoaketse. “Where the pre-owned market has been offering affordability solutions for cost-conscious consumers, the average deal size on a used car has now increased over 10% year-on-year, while the value of finance agreements on new vehicles over the same period is static.” This will fuel the new-vehicle market as the replacement cycle comes under pressure and motorists require new mobility solutions to combat the rising operating costs of older vehicles. Dommisse says that another trend worth noting is the manner in which imported cars are now finding acceptance in a market previously dominated by locally-made models, especially in the more affordable vehicle segments. There is also a clear indication that good quality cars from China, such as Chery and Haval, are n...

The sales statistics for August indicate that “some form of stability” is returning to the new-vehicle market, says WesBank. August delivered the second-best performing sales month for the year (similar to last year), with 47 420 new-vehicle registrations – 14.2% higher than the same month in 2021. “It is interesting to note the correlation in market performance this year against 2021,” says WesBank marketing and communications head Lebogang Gaoaketse. “Last year, August put in the second-best selling month at the time, with March 2021 being the best sales month. Coincidentally, March 2022 sales have also, so far, been this year's best sales month.” If this could be defined as a trend, the market prospects for the remainder of the year could hold further promise, notes WesBank, as August 2021 sales were surpassed by September and November volumes last year. “August sales are also reassuring in the sense that the volume increase comes off a relatively high base,” notes Gaoaketse. “[Also], the interest rate hike in July appears not to have dampened market demand.” While more interest rate increases are inevitable this year, demand in the new-vehicle market continues to grow. “Applications for finance continue to show a growing demand for vehicle replacement, with WesBank's book showing strong double-digit growth, driven by applications for new vehicles,” says Gaoaketse. National Automobile Dealers' Association chairperson Mark Dommisse echoes this sentiment, noting that the appetite for new vehicles in South Africa continues to surprise motor industry pundits and forecasters alike, “as buyers show remarkable resilience in the face of tough economic pressures”. August new-passenger-car sales expanded by 14.6%, to 31 269 units, compared with the same month last year. Bakkie, van and minibus sales were up 13.1%, to 13 281 units, which was a far better performance than the 9 552 units sold in July. These numbers were boosted by the Toyota plant in Durban returning to production in August, following flooding in April. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) notes that it has “started to bounce back” to pre-flood sales figures, posting a total of 11 138 sales for August. The company's latest sales are 4 028 units up compared with July, with August numbers “certainly propped up by the resumption of operations at the Prospecton Plant, albeit still in ramp-up phase”. “The resilience of the Toyota brand in South Africa was put to the test when production ceased for a few months following the devastating floods that caused damage to our plant in Durban,” says TSAM sales and marketing senior VP Leon Theron. “We are truly pleased to have models such as Hilux, Hiace, Fortuner, Corolla Cross and Quest rolling off the production line again. “However, we still have an extensive backlog of orders that we have to clear, and we continue to ask for patience on the part of our customers. There is indeed light at the end of the tunnel.” Year-to-date, total new-vehicle sales in South Africa are up 13.8%, to 344 244 units. Used-Car Market Waning “The appeal of the pre-owned market appears to be waning, likely due to price inflation and the increasingly limited availability of good stock,” says Gaoaketse. “Where the pre-owned market has been offering affordability solutions for cost-conscious consumers, the average deal size on a used car has now increased over 10% year-on-year, while the value of finance agreements on new vehicles over the same period is static.” This will fuel the new-vehicle market as the replacement cycle comes under pressure and motorists require new mobility solutions to combat the rising operating costs of older vehicles. Dommisse says that another trend worth noting is the manner in which imported cars are now finding acceptance in a market previously dominated by locally-made models, especially in the more affordable vehicle segments. There is also a clear indication that good quality cars from China, such as Chery and Haval, are n...

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) says its Prospecton plant, in Durban, should be back to full production at the end of September. Assembly operations were suspended on April 12 owing to severe flooding at the factory and surrounding areas. TSAM's catalytic converter exhaust export facility was the first assembly line to return to production following mop-up operations, with work restarting on May 9. The Hino truck plant followed on May 24, the Hiace minibus line on July 15, with the Hilux and Fortuner lines resuming operations on July 21. Corolla Cross production restarted at the end of July. Corolla Quest assembly is scheduled to resume operations this month. It is envisaged that the plant will return to full production – matching pre-flood levels – by the end of September. TSAM sold 7 110 new vehicles in July – out of an industry total of 43 593 units – registering a market share of 16.3%. While still being number one in the market, this percentage is significantly smaller than Toyota's usual share, which is normally closer to 25% of the market. “The incredible loyalty shown by our customers over the last few months has helped to re-energise and motivate us,” says TSAM sales and marketing senior VP Leon Theron. “We are truly grateful to our colleagues at Prospecton in Durban for their massive efforts in reviving our plant. “We are thankful to our fleet owners and the rental companies for their continued support in these trying economic times. We are also grateful to our dealer network, as well as all Toyota staff, for their sterling efforts in making Toyota such a competitive brand.”

Although #vanlife has been glamourised on social media in recent years, Goose and Ellen open up about the realities of living on the road full-time, without a physical house as a base. With several different vehicles that they've called home, in two countries, over three years, they are definitely pros at this. In this episode they share the highlights - like waking up for sunrise every morning; and open up about the challenges - like rolling your van (aka house) on a rural road. They also talk about the hilarious wtf moments (warning: not safe for work). For Goose and Ellen, living in a van has given them the freedom and flexibility to travel around the Aotearoa. They're now based in Kaikōura, 16 seconds away from the beach, with the mountains as their backdrop, working dream jobs as opportunities arose from living on the road and having the time to hone their skills. Goose and Ellen's advice to anyone that wants to live a similar lifestyle on the road - just do it! Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Goose and Ellen on Instagram: instagram.com/gooseandellen/ Follow Goose and Ellen on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@gooseandellen Read Goose and Ellen's Blog: www.gooseandellen.com/ Rent Larry the Hiace on Camplify Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has resumed operation of its catalytic convertor export line and will, in the next few days, also open the Hino truck assembly line. This follows extensive flooding at the Prospecton plant, in Durban, a month ago. TSAM notes, however, that it will take some time for its main assembly lines – Hilux, Fortuner, Hiace, Corolla Cross and Corolla Quest – to reopen. The local arm of the Japanese vehicle manufacturer expects to lose around 45 000 units in production, with these vehicles destined for both the local and export markets. TSAM president and CEO Andrew Kirby says the organisation is implementing “a careful and systematic phased plan” to return the Durban facility to working condition. He adds that the flooding “has been a tremendous setback for the company, but we have extensive insurance coverage. We are also fortunate that our parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation, is supporting us with all the cashflow challenges that we are likely to encounter.” “We've created an internal slogan for our recovery, called ‘Rebuilding Better Together',” says Kirby. “This talks to how we all work together as one team to find a way of renewing and improving our site at the same time.” “We've been through the process of cleaning, drying and flushing,” Kirby explains. “Now, we are checking all of our equipment, repairing, powering up the control panels and having to order replacement parts where necessary. We are at a point where it's not easy to predict when we would be able to start-up.” Toyota global president Akio Toyoda has sent close to 60 top specialists and engineers from Japan to support the recovery of the TSAM plant. TSAM notes that it is working closely with the City of eThekwini to address some of the infrastructural shortfalls in the area around the plant to prevent a reoccurrence of a similar disaster. From a human resource perspective, the majority of Toyota employees fall under the National Bargaining Forum (NBF) and, as such, payment is governed by the rules of the NBF, whereby 50% of wages are paid when there is no work available. However, TSAM says it is working to boost employee earnings by bringing in staff on a rotational basis to assist in clean-up activities; working with government to provide temporary financial relief measures; requesting financial institutions, with whom employees have loans, for a three-month payment holiday; and working with local nongovernmental organisations to use TSAM employees to provide community support following the widespread floods. Employees who volunteer for such activities will be paid by TSAM. TSAM sales and marketing senior VP Leon Theron emphasises that Toyota customers remain the company's priority. “We are constantly communicating with customers whose vehicle deliveries have been impacted by the floods, and we are truly appreciative of their patience to date. “With regards to completely built-up models, it's business as usual – in fact, we have been able to negotiate additional supply despite global shortages. So, we'll have extra units to compensate for the temporary lack of availability on locally-built models.”

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Vel møtt til denne voldsomt flotte episoden av regionalradioprogrammet Reve Allstars hvor den ferske norgesmesteren i surfing, Magnus Nordmo, og det danske fenomenet Rasmus Brøgger er innom spikerteltet på Jæren for å fortelle om mangt og mye. Inkludert i dette mangt og mye er all the juicy details om turen deres fra Lofoten til Marokko i en gul Toyota Hiace hvor de må plukke 1 kg søppel for hver mil de kjører. Dette er en fest med det selvutnevnte pølselandslaget i storform. Nyd det! Musikk av Daniel Malo, Freddy French Fries og pølselandslaget.

Miksi sormissa ja varpaissa on nimetön, onko pinna sama kuin prosentti, miksi munankuoret ovat niin ohuet, mihin hävitän vanhat taide- ja tietosanakirjat, mistä saa hillittyjä syyspäähineitä, epäonninen hammaslääkärireissu, lääkäri ei hoitanut vanhusta, villejä teorioita kannabis ehdotukseen, kannabiksella presidentiksi, valojarrut autoihin, polttoaineen kulutus lentokone vs Hiace, perussuomalaiset ovat köyhiä vastaan ja poliiseille lisää rahaa. Omat avaukset ja tarinat numeroon 0800 154 64 tai WhatsApp ääniviestillä numeroon 044 55 154 64. Ohjelman toimittaa Petri Rinne.

A listener has sent us an incredible tale of a kids' entertainer getting into a comical tiny van accident. Also in this episode, a creepy flyer for a magician, why the Chicago Bulls of the nineties would have been great at magic, a hot hatch grandma, which cars Simon Cowell resembles, an update on David Coverdale's cars, the nightmare of light-coloured trousers, nostalgia for Robinson's Barley Water, speed limits for pick-ups, the pain of owning a late SAAB 9-5, accidental use of display lavatories, the scarcity of plastic bodied cars, vans for an Australian terrarium seller, how to pronounce Hiace and Proace, the dodgems of Coney Island, a correction on Vocoders, models that all have the same visible fault, a car that smells like a warehouse of safety shoes and another new song lyrics game. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show, Faizel chats about: Samsung innovates with the new Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra & Galaxy Buds Pro: Lenovo unveils thinnest ThinkPad ever; Ninu Perfumes showcase world’s first smart perfume at CES; What you need to know about the WhatsApp saga; Toyota upgrades HiAce & Quantum models and much more

In this report: two reasons why Ford will fail in Australia Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url "High performance icon to thrill Australian customers as Ford Mustang Mach 1 in manual and automatic transmissions set to debut in Australian showrooms." I immediately thought: If this is a lottery, what’s second prize? Two of those death-trap shitboxes? “Following the success of Mustang BULLITT and Mustang R-SPEC, we are very excited to introduce this highly capable, track ready Mustang to our Australian Mustang fans. The unique styling, which pays homage to the original model, is more than worthy of its legendary badge.” - Andrew Birkic Andrew Birkic there - President and CEO, Ford Shitsville and Sheepshaggistan (or, as I like to call him: ‘Big Birk’.) What is this “success” to which you allude, dude? Let me paint the Mustang sales picture for you, shall I, lest you erroneously believe this vehicle is actually a success, as alleged by B-squared? Mustang sales peaked in ‘Straya at about 9000 units in 2017. That was a win - no argument. But the next year, in 2018, they fell 30 per cent. In 2019 … a further 38 per cent implosion. And this year, Mustang sales have jumped off another cliff - 36 per cent down so far. ‘On track’ (if that’s the right term) for 2900 sales by the end of 2020. So, let me get this straight: you Ford ‘Straya dudes took one of the world’s muscle car icons, which is roughly as old as me (within months, actually) with huge cachet … and you managed to turn more than 9000 sales into less than 3000 - in four years (inclusive). Well done. ‘Result’ as they say on The Sweeney. So - that’s corporate out-of-touchedness. Here’s strategic vulnerability. The fact is, Ford in ‘Straya is one vehicle away from outright commercial collapse - and that vehicle is Ranger, and (to some extent) its spin-off, Everest. Everest exists only thanks to Ranger, and they roll on essentially the same architecture. Ranger 4X4 is the big win for Big Birk, with 26,377 sales so far this year, augmented by about 1800 Ranger 4X2s and about 4000 Everests. Together these comprise 32,000 of the almost-41,000 sales Ford Shitsville has made so far this year. It’s about 80 per cent of the business. In other words: Endura, Escape, Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, and Puma are all nowhere. Statistically, nobody buys them. This is the real ‘Ford ‘Straya’ story - and it’s not being reported because publishers want Ford’s advertising revenue, right up to the day Dr Kevorkian gets on the line from Dearborn. Every non-Ranger based vehicle in the Ford inventory is costing the business money just by being there, available for sale. Homologation, parts, training - whatever. Ford would be more profitable in Shitsville without them. I guess the Ford Transit is successful in the context of vans, with about 2300 sales so far this year: Number three, behind Hiace and iLoad. Just to be fair. But without Ranger and its derivatives, Ford Shitsville would have slightly less commercial footprint than Chinese upstart, MG. Or, it be slightly in front of LDV (by about 2500 sales) at this point of 2020. To me, this is huge strategic risk. ‘Vulnerability’ is a better word. It takes just one disruption for Ford’s business to collapse in Australia.

A smashed up ute, an English crocodile and a prophetic dream, Doug and Tahlia discuss some weird articles and anecdotes that Tahlia has brought to the table. Article Links: https://news.sky.com/story/make-it-snappy-police-tackle-plastic-crocodile-in-devon-swamp-11790724https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/cs9no0/haveyoueversaidsomethingcreepyasakid_that/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/toodyay-carjacking-victim-opens-up-about-having-to-smash-his-own-car-with-a-crowbar-ng-b881300656zJoin the Cave Goblins discord!: https://bit.ly/cgndiscordFollow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Doug: https://twitter.com/dougvandelayFollow the Show: https://twitter.com/vanxvancastFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.comCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code cavegoblins for 40% off for 4 months, and support Van x Van and the Cave Goblin Network.Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code cavegoblins for 40% off for 4 months, and support Van x Van.

Today's download: BMW M Performance parts revealed for X5, X6 and X7, Volvo and Geely plan to combine their combustion engine operations, 2020 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster revealed, 2020 Renault Megane RS Trophy-R facelift spied, VFACTS: China's MG tripling sales in 2019, 2020 BMW X3, X4 pricing and specs, 2018 Citroen C3 recalled, and 2019 Toyota Prado, HiAce recalled.

On this week's podcast, you are joined by Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Scott Collie. In car news, according to an RACQ study, electric cars are cheaper to run, but high prices are still a problem. Also, pricing and specs have been released for the 2020 Volkswagen Touareg, the Toyota HiLux gets an updated 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and the 2020 Audi Q3 Sportback has been revealed. Mike Costello drives the 2020 Kia Seltos, and Trent Nikolic checks out the 2019 Toyota HiAce. We help out Steve on The Shortlist who is wanting a sophisticated sedan with a good sound system between $60,000 to $80,000. And Mandy talks to Alpina CEO, Andreas Bovensiepen.

In this program we have news stories with David Campbell 1. Safety prioritised with 5 stars for Toyota HiAce and Nissan Leaf EV, yet the opposite for Jeep Wrangler at 1 star (1:37) 2. Jaguar and Chargefox agreement sparks Australia’s EV interest (2:15) 3. Tesla reveals Model 3 Australian prices (3:07) 4. Pricing for Swedish mid-sized S60 sedan and V60 wagon well below Germans (4:48) 5. UTSA engineers develop inexpensive smart stop sign to improve rural road safety (5:58) 6. TU Graz developing ‘predictive’ pedestrian crossing signals for Vienna (7:10) 7. And Alan Zurvas has just witnessed a crash test. We find out what it was like and what is happening in the future (8:35) 8. Rob, Alan and David discuss some news snippets (16:28) 9. In Sydney they have a land mark called the Meccano set it’s an ancient structure to hold signs at traffic lights at a major intersection. They had to replace it and they chose to replicate the old, brutalist design from 1952. We find out why (20:06) 10. Two motoring minutes • Jeep’s problems with brash tests (15:25) • VW Toureg (25:15) 11. Remembering Dorothy Rowe and a new program to use car clubs to help those with depression (26:38) 12. More discussion of motoring news (29:13) 13. Rob Roads tests the BMW Z4 (33:26) 14. Alan has been driving the Range Rover PHEV (38:55) 15. And some quirky news with Brian Smith (42:14)

We're back with episode 88, and after our useful bollocks, we start off the news from the world of Toyota and their plan to compete against the GTI, RS, and Type R in the Hot Hatch market with a go-fast 1.6L Turbo'd Corolla. Then Joseph brings up more news from the world of Toyota, with them announcing the new HiAce, a vehicle that hasn't had an update since 2004. Matt then brings up some news (for a change), about Volkswagen Australia dropping $3,000 from 2018-plate Golf R's and GTI's, then we argue about hot hatches for a bit. Matt actually brings up some more news (clearly on a roll) about the next Ford Ranger that's been leaked, and Jetta being a Volkswagen sub-brand in China. We then talk a bit more about the 1.6L turbo Corolla, then Mitch gets roasted by Joseph over his shirt, before Mitch talks about how when astronauts spend 6 months or more in space, their driving ability is impaired back on Earth for up to a week when they return. The last piece of news, once again from Matt, is about Holden editing or removing comments on their social media, then Joseph tells us a story about his family's car buying habits. We then talk a bit about Subaru WRX's and Mitsubishi Evolution's, then we talk about track-slut 86's and BRZ's, and Matt and Mitch bitch about our shared hatred of our head units. We then play 'How Bout Dat', starting off with Nissan. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.gearsandbeersmedia.com / www.unashamedlyunprofessional.com Gears and Beers Podcast is hosted by Mitchell Denham, Matthew Morwood, Joseph Riga and Joel McD. Unashamedly Unprofessional

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Tällä kertaa reissu vie matkamiehen Rovaniemen kesäisiin maisemiin. Julius istuu sohvalle Lentävän Poron teatterin johtajan Jussi Olavi Jokisen kanssa. Jussin kanssa keskustelu vie teatteriin ja taiteeseen mutta myös lappilaiseen asennemaailmaan ja yrittäjyyteen. Tervetuloa Hiacen kyytiin! Sarja päättyy.

Tällä kertaa reissu vie matkamiehen Pirttikosken voimalaitokseen Rovaniemellä. Julius pääsee sohvalle keskustelemaan yhdessä Kemijoki Oy:n toimitusjohtaja Tuomas Timosen kanssa. Tuomaksen kanssa keskustellaan lappilaisen elinkeinon ja luonnonvarojen lisäksi myös elämästä pohjoisessa ja etelässä. Onko siinä eroa? Tervetuloa Hiacen kyytiin!

Juliuksen Hiace: Kaj Kostiander by Lapin Kansa. Verkkotoimitus

Tällä kertaa reissu vie matkamiehen Kemijärvelle. Julius istahtaa sohvalle näyttelijä, ohjaaja Kari Väänäsen kanssa keskustelemaan elämästä pohjoisessa. Jaksossa kuullaan Vänän opiskeluvuosista teatterikorkeassa, hetkistä teatterin ja elokuvien parissa sekä tietenkin mietteitä Kemijärvestä, perheestä ja Taivaan tulet -televisiosarjasta. Tervetuloa Hiace kyytiin!

Tällä kertaa reissu vie matkamiehen Inariin. Julius istahtaa Juutuajoen rannalle sohvalle yhdessä Liisa Holmbergin sekä Oula Guttormin kanssa. Liisa on entinen Saamelaisalueenkoulutuskeskuksen rehtori ja nykyinen elokuvakomissaari ja Oula puolestaan festivaalituottaja ja muusikko. Heidän kanssaan keskustellaan kulttuurista sekä saamelaisuudesta ja lappilaisuudesta tässä ajassa. Tervetuloa Hiacen kyytiin!

Tällä kertaa reissu vie matkamiehen Ristonmännikön kylälle Sodankylään. Julius pääsee sohvalle hirsisaunan terassille yhdessä Lapin maakuntajohtaja Mika Riipin kanssa. Mikan kanssa keskustellaan sekä hänen omasta tarinastaan että Lapin tulevaisuuden näkymistä ja maakunnan voimavaroista. Tervetuloa Hiacen kyytiin!

Tällä kertaa Juliuksen reissu vie matkamiehen Narkauksen kylälle. Juliuksen ilona on istahtaa sohvalle yhdessä kansanparantajan perillisen, Arctic Warriorsin voimahahmon Katja Misikankaan kanssa. Katjan kanssa keskustellaan muun muassa maailman suurimman luomuviljelyalueen, eli Lapin, potentiaalista sekä kansanparantajan taidoista nykyajassa. Tervetuloa Hiace kyytiin!

Tällä kertaa reissu vie matkamiehen Kemiin. Julius pääsee sohvalle legendaariseen kemiläiseen Ankkuri-baariin yhdessä koomikko Jope Ruonansuun kanssa. Jopen kanssa keskustellaan niin koomikon uran alkumetreistä kuin koulumuistoista, terveydestä ja iki-ihanien sketsihahmojen syntymisestä. Tervetuloa Hiacen kyytiin!

Juliuksen Hiace -Vieraana Anu Pentik by Lapin Kansa. Verkkotoimitus

Når skal man si i fra? Hva har Hiace-sjåfører til felles? Hvor langt er det egentlig til Tipperary? Hva heter verdens styggeste hund? Og kan man lese klassikeren "Kråke" på fire minutter?

Sam is a clinical psychologist as well as being the founder and host of Tough Talk. Tough talk is a web series created to reduce the stigma surrounding Men's Mental Health in New Zealand and beyond. Over the past couple of year, Sam has been of no fixed abode as he travels around New Zealand in his trusty Van, Haz the Hiace. He is adventuring and discovering everyday Kiwi's view of being a man, as well as finding out what I do for the well-being of themselves, their families, and communities. Links: https://toughtalk.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/Mindfulness-in-NZ-391816014524384/ http://instagram.com/toughtalknz Show notes: Traveling Wellington in a Van for over a year (1.30) Lack of identity around Auckland (2.50) Unable to be himself (3.20) Getting more used to being UNCOMFORTABLE (3.50) Exploring his creativity in IT back in 90's (5.24) Creative writing assignment in High school (6.00) He needed more support but it wasn't there (6.27) Social Ideas stops boys exploring their creativity (8.30) It would be better if could be just the way we are (9.6) He did papers in Psychology (10.10) Panic Attack in Law exam (10.27) Why Clinical Psychology (11.26) A terrible experience (13.00) Why he wanted to teach people (16.30) Overcoming anxiety and fears (18.10) It gets hard when you stuck in the comfort zone (21.15) Tough talk about the idea (22.05) One of the most toughest thing he did (23.24) Different emotions are experienced in different parts in your body (29.04) Women solving problems (30.22) Big things he learned about himself (32.50) Being on the road could be really challenging (36.22) Last Uncomfortable thing he did (38.46) Next Uncomfortable thing he will be doing (40.17) Strategies to approach in Uncomfortable situations (41.44) Challenge for listeners this week (44.41)

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