All Torque Car Podcast

Peter and Ross are driving a BMW i8 Roadster this week in another LIVE Drive.  Ross had an epiphany this week and is falling for electric cars. The Roadster folds its roof back and keeps its signature scissor doors thqat decapitate teachers on the school run.  But the price - the boys debate whether you would pay $370,000 for the Roadster.  The boys discuss the practicality of the new 7 seater Mer...

Listener Ang Stamatopoulos invited the boys are in his Tesla Model 3 Performance.  0-100 in 3.2 seconds and we felt each second giggling like school girls.  We discussed range anxiety and different charging philosophies.  We examined some of the features including track mode and you can set the Tesla to drift.  If you hit the referral link you will get 1,500 free supercharger km on a new Tesla htt...

Peter Ross and Halil take the BMW X5M Competition for a drive.  Ross reveals his rules for the car and goes through some of the features including autonomous driving up to 30km/h and auto reverse following the exact path of the car in reverse for 50m.  Ross talks about driving a Kia Stinger and BMW M135i and Halil provides an update with the re-surfacing of Sydney Dragway.  And for the grand final...

Ross and Peter are alone tonight and were going to record live in Ross's new BMW X5M Competition but it decided to rain.  Ross explains why he did not take the tutorial before driving out of the dealership and drove straight out.  Peter looked at retro fitting Apple CarPlay in the Porsche 968.  We look at tall people driving small cars.  Ross drives a new Toyota Supra and thought he was in a 5 yea...

The boys look at selling your car during COVID-19 and we invite Richard Dicello, Head of Motors from Gumtree Australia. We learn how Gumtree is assisting the motoring industry during COVID-19 and Richard tells us of some interesting statistics during this unprecedented period. We learn how Gumtree came about and its push into the online motoring sales sector with its user friendly interface, desig...

The boys are out of quarantine and talk to journalist Alex Dalrymple and explore the world of car press launches.  We get the home schooling out of the way first and dive back into cars. Alex works for Men's Health magazine and explains how he produces his video and print content.  Halil compares a new $80k Genesis to a 3 year old European marque and asks which is the better buy? We look at $400k...

Bradford Berry from North SHore BMW joins us to talk about the process of buying a car during COVID-19, including test driving cars overnight, flexible leasing arrangements including deferred payments. Brad compares the current climate to GFC and what he expects to occur.  The boys examine different parts of the economy from the housing market, the job market and how important it is to keep the wh...

The boys are in self isolation and Ross is already looking to buy more things - a 1928 Roadster kit car from America to build in isolation. We look at what we are binging on TV. Halil shows his pictures of a Mazda 1000 utility over the podcast and Ross changes his background (for our amusement - again not good podcasting). Peter talks about his travels in France and Germany with a near miss pick p...

Peter is in quarantine back from Europe making a short announcement wishing everyone well and new episodes will be uploaded next week - email us at alltorque@outlook.com.au

Roving reporter Tom is on to talk about his new business, Club Car Wash.  Tom goes through the different techniques of car washing and describes many of the unique tools used compared to washing your car at home. Halil and Peter read a script that they made with an online robot to buy a demo Rolls Royce Cullinan and Halil drags his A7 at the Diesel meet.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and em...

NRL legend Anthony "Mini" Minichiello joins us today and talks about his role as Lexus ambassador. We look at the naturally aspirated Lexus F Sport V8's and discuss the full range of SUV's including the special trick of the Lexus Hybrid. Mini goes through his range of cars from his "paddock bashers" through to his first car, Ford Laser TX3 and graduated to a HSV Clubsport.  Halil and Peter were no...

A short episode this week recording our first live in car podcast in a Holden Frontera wondering what is wrong with the suspension. We reveal the secrets of Carpool Karaoke.  Ross test drives the new BMW X5 40i and gives his car review. We see if Halil would be a good Uber driver. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.  Email us your questions at alltorque@outlook.com.au

Ross is back and we start watching Talon eat food on YouTube. Ross talks about his taxi experience in Fiji.  Ross reviews his new Porsche Cayenne S and the boys discuss why the X Class failed to find any buyers.  Peter went to a car wash today and committed the ultiate rookie error after driving off.  Halil reports on the Bathurst 12 hour race with kanagaroos setting the early qualifying pace.  Ro...

Halil's brother, Mem, joins the Australian Day celebrations.  The boys discuss the do's and don'ts of driving a convertible in summer.  It finally rained after a long drought and we look at driving techniques in the wet.  Peter travelled to Queensland and drove a ZB Commodore.  Mem and Peter compare driving high powered Commodores that belong to their brothers: W427 v GTS-R.  And finally Halil rev...

We meet John Cassen and Elias Augerinos who have restored Mustangs.  John brought an original 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible and sent it to Melbourne to Western Smash Repairs for a full restoration and Elias with the assistance of Tom Dimitrakas is resto modding a 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback.  We learn tips on what to do before you begin a restoration project.  We hear some of the horror stories...

Roving Reporter Tom Dimitrakas talks to Halil and Peter about this year's Summernats.  The boys discuss the shananigans and goings on for this unique moving automotive festival including the burnouts, safety and the events that go on during the weekend.  Halil discusses which of his cars will go to Summernats next year.  WIth the Christmas holidays finishing the boys talk about their presents this...

Big start to the New Year with guest Elliott Watkins aka muselk, Australia's premier gamer.  The boys learn how to start a career in playing games on YouTube.  Will playing Gran Turismo mke you a better player? Muselk talks about playing Need for Speed hitting corners at 200km/h until Forza taught you to use the brakes. We look at Esports and whether we are good enough to play Rocket League. Musel...

It's car wash day because of the all the ash falling from the bushfires.  Halil and Peter pay tribute to those involved in the fires.  Halil discusses repairs under his extended warranty and looking back in the year Halil is still frustrated with the Mitsubishi dealer earlier in the year and speaks highly of the Ram dealer he met recently. The boys compare the Ram to the Silverado and look at the...

The boys celebrate the 50th episode by inviting some of our regular guests - Chris from Kollector Kafe, Avo hosted the shindig at Parramatta Prestige and with Jack Attack and his race car M3. George Ronis popped in to talk about 50 years in business. The boys also invited some listeners George Hourani and Louie Tapalis. Chris drove in with his 1960 Cadillac Eldorado.  Ross finally gets his boat li...

Bradford Berry from North Shore BMW joins us again to talk about the new models BMW has introduced in 2019. We compare auto parking features between each brand. Brad visited Munich BMW HQ and saw the Museum, conducted a factory tour and drove BMW's at an airport.  Brad talks about Elivis's BMW 507 covered in lipstick from fans. We look at the large kidney grilles taking over the X7 and Concept 4....

Peter and Halil are invited to a Cars and Coffee by Chris Ioannidis, administrator of Street Muscle Cruisers.  It is a live podcast with many of the vehicles passing the podcast desk.  The boys speak to Chris as well as some attendees at the morning meet.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email your questions to alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter returns from SEMA and talks about celebrity spotting and getting around in a mobility scooter.  Halil drives a Audi Q8 and Q2. The boys talk about going to the drive ins to see Ford v Ferrari. What is the difference between a campaign and a recall? The boat arrived and is now in Sydney Harbour. Ross is getting boat lessons from Captain Stefano.  Follow us on Instgram and Facebook. Email us y...

Peter meets Ben, Scott and Nick from Emtron Australia, a Sydney based company creating engine management systems primarily for race cars improving motorsport electronic systems in Australia, USA and around the world.

Peter meets with Brett Turner from Go Fast Bits, a veteran at SEMA having a stand there from 2001.  Go Fast Bits is a Sydney based company that says what it does on the box!! - sells you parts that make your car go faster.  Parts include turbo charger kits, boost controllers, fuel pressure regulators and wastegates.  All the parts are manufactured in Sydney and sold around the world.

The first part of our SEMA special interviews, Peter meets Craig Herriot, Export Manager of REDARC Electronics, a 40 year old family business based in South Australia specilaising in the Recreational Vehicle market and Trailering with advanced products for towing, brake controllers and auxiliary battery power.