Transport and schools, AI Traffic Data, Kia EV9
About this episode
David Brown and Brian Smith discuss automotive brands in Australia, transport planning issues related to schools, AI's impact on traffic management, and review the Kia EV9 electric SUV.
Short Description David Brown and Brian Smith examine the growing number of automotive brands entering Australia and the challenges of building identity in a crowded market. They discuss how school planning can unintentionally create transport problems, reflect on Sydney’s transformation through projects such as Martin Place and George Street, explore how AI could reshape traffic management, and review the Kia EV9 electric SUV. The program also looks at the historic Mille Miglia and the people who shape transport and city-building decisions. Episode Breakdown • New car brands and market identity — 00:00 • Schools, transport and long-term planning — 10:20 • Martin Place and Sydney’s public spaces — 19:57 • Mille Miglia history and heritage racing — 32:08 • AI, data and managing city movement — 37:33 • Kia EV9 road test and family practicality — 47:41 Full Summary New car brands and market identity (00:00) The program opens with discussion about Chery Group’s new Lepas electric vehicle brand and the broader trend of manufacturers creating multiple marques to target different buyers. David and Brian question whether consumers can easily distinguish between increasingly similar…
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