All Torque Car Podcast

We meet Joel from NXTZEN, an Australian company at SEMA for their first time marketing their range of coatings and maintenance products for consumers and professionals products to protect your vehicle's coating. Visit NXTZEN at nxtzen.com for their full range of coatings.

Peter is joined by CEO Peter Champion with Rob Blanda and Emma Holmes from HDT. We discuss SEMA compared to other car shows. We find out the origins of HDT in the early 1980's growing from the relationship between Holden and Peter Brock. We discover what was the inspiration of the Retro HDT model created in the VE-VF Commodore series. Peter Champion reveals his background in coal mining. We ta...

Peter is joined by Rob Blanda from HDT for a special LIVE Drive through the converted F1 streets of Las Vegas. They drive along the F1 Track in an EcoBoost Mustang. Peter and Rob discuss how The Strip in Las Vegas is being converted into an F1 Track and once the traffic clears, they unleash in the Mustang. Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter and Ross drive a BMW iX3 - an electric version of the BMW X3. Is it a car Peter and Ross would buy? We hear briefly about the BMW XM. Ross is not a fan of over air updates when car companies take features away. Peter looks at the recent case in Victoria about the legality of the state government charging road levies on EV's. Follow us on Instagram and email your questions and comments al...

Listener Nat reached out to Peter to join her on a test drive of a new Tesla Model Y. Peter goes through all the unique features of the Model Y. Nat comments on how she feels driving for her first time an electrical car. We look at the reasons for the switch to all electric. Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Halil brings out from his fleet his father's beloved Hyundai Getz. It was his father's first new car ever and it has served the Mustapha family for over 230,000km!! Peter and Halil run through Hyundai's history in the small car segment. Halil briefly teases what he has been going through with car dealers. Follow us on Instagram @alltorquecarpodcast and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter and Halil interview our first international guest, comedian Basile direct from his Blame it on the Greek Tour currently performing in Las Vegas. Basile talks about how he perfected the voice of Bullwinkle as a 5 year old watching TV and explains how he got into comedy. We ask Basile about the cars he grew up in America and you will be treated to a glimpse of Basile's comedy nous when he...

Peter and the Roving Reporter with Security were invited to Zak's Man Cave in the iron lungs of South West Sydney near Port Botany. In the man cave we hear about the 1969 Ford Falcon GT which Zak has owned for over 25 years. Zak took his BMW 1M for a track shakedown with Tom Shaw at the wheel. The next vehicle in the cave was a stunning 1974 Australian delivered Dino. We debate about manufactu...

Peter and Halil were moving cars at the Tom the Roving Reporter's workshop and complain how the driveway is missing a section of tar. Tom discusses the frustrations of having to complete a car and insurance companies refuse to pay to clear electronic diagnostics. Halil talks about the growth in popularity of the Fox bodied Mustang and how Dick Johnson raced one at Bathurst. Peter reports on a...

Peter and Halil are recording in a VW Beetle and discuss what is a good first car for your child. They look at what features are important and they compare today's second hand cars to what Peter and Halil had as first cars in the early 1990's. There is a comparison on what types of insurance can be purchased for the first time driver. Halil drives other people's cars at the drag strip....

Peter is joined by the Roving Reporter and Fireman Rick on his "walk on" debut. Fact finding - the boys clear up whether the Holden Torana had 4 6 and v8 engines in one body shape before the Commodore. We continue looking at the 1001 Car You Must Drive before You Die - cars from the 1990's. Rick finishes the podcast with a deep dive into Walk Soccer!! Follow us on Instagram and email...

Peter is joined by the Roving Reporter and Security as they go through the book titled 1001 Cars You Must Drive Before You Die by Simon Heptinstall published by Pier 9. We look at the decades of the 1970's and the 1980's. Peter answers the question as to whether the Mustang was ever built by Ford Australia - an article from Motor Trend goes through the history of the Ford Mustang in Austra...

Peter and Ross visited the Vaucluse Car Club meet at The Gap on Sydney's South Head. YouTube sensation Niko turned up with a rockstar entrance in his Ferrari 812 GTS. Ross talks about the modifications to the original M3 to have it homologated for racing. Peter sees his first Morgan 3 wheeler in Australia with no room for him to get in. Ross ordered his new BMW XM and previews his upcoming Eur...

Peter is joined by Tom the Roving Reporter and Security. We deep dive with research and facts about the origins of left hand drive and right hand drive cars. We talk about food stops on our road trips. We answer a question about restoring Mustangs and the boys test a new farewell tag line. Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter and the Roving Reporter is joined by Security after his trip to Cyprus to marry off his daughter. We look at the size of garages in old apartment blocks. Peter explains how birthday roulette works. The Roving Reporter answers questions on how to repair electric cars and the difference between Mercedes Benz and BMW. The Roving Reporter takes a live call from his wife and answers her question....

Peter and Tom the Roving Report are joined by Chris Poulos from Kollector Cars. Chris just returned from Japan where he was working at Toyota City in the IT realm where Toyota are working on in car internet connectivity to speak to other cars and "Internet of Things." Chris talks about his experience with catching the Bullet train and we examine car culture in Japan. We discuss the Toyot...

Peter and Halil record inside a Porsche 911 996 Turbo S. They go through the history of the 996 model range and discuss why it was the unloved 911 for a while. Peter and Halil also look at which 911 they would own if they had a choice - money no object. Follow us on Instagram and email your questions and comments to alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter and Halil drive the smallest and angriest car Hyundai make - the i20N. A mischievous puppy dog of a car it has the growl and makes you smile at its "take no prisoners" attitude. This car is fully loaded and does not make any compromises from its humble beginnings as a base model in the Hyundai line up. Follow us on Instagram and email your questions and comments - alltorque@outlook...

Peter, Ross and The Roving Reporter are in the Madhouse. Tom re-enacted his interviews at Bathurst. Ross reveals his upcoming trip to Italy and the food and car tours he has booked. Tom talks about his favourite races in Australia. Roos reveals breaking news where the Schumacher family plan to sue over an AI generated interview with Michael. We learn that 2 new Lamborghini Countaches are being del...

Peter and the Roving Reporter went out to the Bathurst 6 Hour race. They were invited into the pit area by Ric Shaw Racing where they campaigned 2 Mazda RX-8's. We hear a live interview with team owner and driver Ric Shaw, UK driver David Cox where he was provided the opportunity to teach Rowan "Mr Bean" Atkinson the art of racing in the Renault series in the UK, Maisie Place a race...

Peter is joined by Tom the Roving Reporter munching his way through donuts during the introduction of the show talking about setting up a food podcast. We talk about the upcoming Bathurst 6 Hour race. We discuss what you should look out for when you purchase car insurance. Tom reviews his sleeping app. Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter and Halil have the keys (remote access) to a Tesla Model Y Performance. Performance is what the badge says and Performance is what it provides. The suspension is now revised to match the upgraded power, the interior is typical practical Tesla. The boys decide whether to go for the Y Performance or stick to the Standard Y. We then throw in competitors like the Porsche Macan and debate whether...

Peter Ross and Halil talk about Macca's Drive-thru's. Ross tells us how he wrote off a Nissan 200SX to stop his drunk friend from driving. Peter talks about the cars he drove in the USA and becomes a victim of road rage. Halil drives Peter's Model 3 while he is away. Ross orders a BMW XM but delays the delivery until he sees one in real life. Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorq...

Peter spent some time in the USA and had a chance to record a LIVE Drive in the Ford Transit with a full compliment of passengers on the way to Peter's 50th birthday party. Bonus outtake when the mic came out on the trip home. Follow us on Instagram and email your questions alltorque@outlook.com.au

Resident MAFS expert The Captain Michael Sideris joins Peter and Halil to discuss this year's couples - Find out who will make it? Find out who is acting? Peter and Halil try to create a new TV Show with similar drama.  Halil changes the settings on his wife's car without telling her.  The Captain talks about his Mercedes E53 Coupe and we discuss Polestar's push into the ride share compa...