All Torque Car Podcast

Peter Ronis is joined by George Ronis and back seat driver Halil Mustafa. They are driving a "povo" pack Cayenne 6 cylinder and Peter puts it through its paces. Halil gives a detailed back seat review while George tries to customise the screens.

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Peter is joined by the Roving Reporter and Security and talk about the recent Bathurst 6 Hour race over Easter weekend. Peter wraps up his trip with his daughter to the F1 in Melbourne. The boys tell stories on their P Plates and hear what happened when Heritage Plates were taken off the car.

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Peter and Ross drive the updated BMW X5 with the diesel hybrid powertrain. Enough power and enough creature comforts to make this BMW one of its best models in its whole portfolio. Efficient throughout and the boys were impressed with the whole set up ..... except for one thing!!!

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Peter is in the passenger seat while the Captain drives the new C200 from Mercedes Benz. For the lead in Mercedes C Class sedan, the boys were not feeling short changed with all the creature comforts and materials used to create this model. Even the base 1.5l engine mated to the 9 speed automatic gearbox worked well together never making the car feel underdone.

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Peter is joined by the Captain in this LIVE Drive. The boys enjoy the aural pleasure of an AMG straight 6 twin turbo E53 Coupe.

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Peter is joined by Tom The Roving Reporter and Security and announce the trip to SEMA 2024. Tom is excited to see Foreigner in Vegas. Tom goes through his knee operation. Peter farewells some models that will not be sold in 2024. Tom is testing Cupid Pheromone Spray and Peter's rant involves P Plated Tradies. We call our new sponsor Mr Liquor!!

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Peter added to the fleet with his recent purchase of a 2017 MINI Cooper Hatch with 27,000km!! Halil is driving the MINI in this LIVE Drive where the boys decide that the MINI is a great city car that can also handle a nice long drive down the coast for lunch. The 3 cylinder 1.5l motor is not hamstrung and the handling is typical MINI zigzagging through the road blocks near Taylor Swift's concert.

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Halil finally bought a new daily - Mercedes Benz B200d. Peter takes it for a drive and - SPOILER ALERT - rates it ahead of the Range Rover Sport.

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Peter is surprised when Halil and George turn up in a Range Rover Sport claiming that it is a new vehicle George has added to the fleet. The claim was withdrawn once Peter gets behind the driver's seat. Halil is captivated by the sound of the engine - but is that it?

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Michael "The Captain" Sideris joins Peter and Halil talking about his recent purchase of a holiday house in Greece. Halil talks about the time he nearly bought a 1 of 2 AMG R63. We can't help but examine the recent plane incidents in Japan and USA with the Captain and Halil's kids catch the bus for the first time.

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Singapore Steve joins Peter Ross and Halil for their Christmas episode. The boys attempt to review the year with the only highlight (lowlight) being Ross's lack of enthusiasm about the BMW XM. Singapore Steve tells us about car ownership in Hong Kong. Halil bought a Mercedes B200d. Halil bids for number plate "1" and can you drive an electric car on 0% ?

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Peter and Halil drive the new Model 3 and it is more than just a facelift!! Spoiler Alert - improved interior, improved build quality and improved suspension set up equate to an almost perfect all round car. Hail also put a deposit on a new car (and it is not a Triton)

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Apologies for sound quality - Peter was invited by Lotus Cars Australia at the launch of the new Lotus Eletre - Lotus' first venture into a lifestyle vehicle that can accommodate the whole family. As long as a Range Rover, hear how the all electric Eletre is driven by Anthony with common Lotus traits - nimble and quick.

Peter and Ross are invited by Ignite HQ to the drawing of a Roush Mustang. Gordie, the new barrel girl, replaces Beau Ryan for tonight's drawing of the 1 of 6 Mustang. Hovig has given away 15 cars over the last 2 1/2 years and has also helped charities and part of the "Give Back" programme where you can nominate someone in need. We hear some of the stories about some winners and the handover of the winning cars. Gordie, a presenter at KIIS FM and the co-host of the podcast The Driver's Show, talks about his early days in radio and we hear how the panel actually works. Gordie tells us about the time he dated Peter Brock's daughter and when he raced Peter Brock home.

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Peter talks about his recent trip to the USA, explaining the voting process at SEMA and talking about driving the Ford Mustang through the canyons in LA. Halil talks about visiting his dad in hospital. Ross goes through the modifications to his XM and we talk about the launch of an electric plane.

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Peter meets an Aussie drag racing team run by brothers Jason and Jonathan Grima competing in the Pro Stock category in the USA. Jason talks about his first drag car, a rotary powered Datsun 1600. We learn what is the difference between a top fueler, a funny car, pro stock and door slammers. We compare the sports between USA and Australia. We find out what the "tree" does at the start of the drag race. We hear about the passionate fans and how the national events attract crowds in the tens of thousands.

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Peter speaks to Peter and Mary from Seasucker to talk about the standard vacuum mount that was adopted to assist the mounting of antennas to your vehicle. Follow them @seasuckercamp on Instagram and view the range at seasucker.com

Peter meets the team behind the award winning Stake Hand. Garry, Leighton and Phil from hatch Lift developed a product that helps you getting in and out of the back of a ute/truck that can even double up as a flagmount. View and purchase the product at stake-hand.com and other products at hatchlift.com

We meet Sean from Team Plus, an innovative sensor module, that looks like a turtle, mounted to each wheelarch to collect data including temperature points on various parts of a tyre. Find the product at team-plus.com

Peter meets Alex Barnes, Marketing Manager from Adenna LLC, the manufacturer of gloves designed to protect your hands and fingers from touching sharp and hot metals. The award winning glove also provides good grip in wet and dry environments. Find them at hospecobrands.com

Peter interviews Mike from Design Engineering Inc., the company behind the development of a new product creating a brightly coloured line sleeve for EV cords. See the product at designengineering.com

Peter meets Rafael Rahmig Chief Executive Officer of Panthera Automotive, a company that has developed real engine sounds for electric and internal combustion engine cars.

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We meet Heath Moore, Managing Director of Harrop Engineering, an Australian company synonymous with engineering go fast performance modifications in Australia. Harrop Engineering are now making huge strides in the US market with their range of bolt on engine performance kits to suit US engines for Toyota, Ford and General Motors.

For more information visit harrop.com.au or go to HarropTV on YouTube and Harrop Engineering on the major socials.

We meet Justin Batten, General Manager Sales and Marketing for UniClutch, an Australian company that has designed and developed a range of performance twin plate clutches. Twin plates are traditionally hard to install however UniClutch come prepared with a fitment kit to simplify installation. UniClutch designed the product with a no compromise attitude that handles more power without the need for a heavy clutch pedal.

Visit uniclutch.com for more information and check out the full range of products available at clutchindustries.com.au

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 talk about our visit to the Shelby Factory and we ask about the future of HDT.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 finds out about Peter owning a Tesla.

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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 manufacturers like Jaguar re-building historic cars. We go through a full page advertisement from 1970 for second hand cars. Zak talks about how difficult it is to get an allocation for a new Porsche GT car.

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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 lithium ion battery fire at Sydney Airport. Peter's driving is criticized. Do dealerships connect your car for software upgrades?

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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. Halil is looking for an Estate Mercedes

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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!!

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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 Australia. We also look at America's highest selling car/truck - the Ford F-150.

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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 European trip.

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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.

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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.

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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 Toyota Century. Tom is upset that Summernats have stopped taking new applications for next year 7 months out from the event. Tom was planning to have his 1967 Mustang ready after a 10 year restoration. Peter talks car news with Volkswagen releasing the Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition. Chris list the most arousing cars.

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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.

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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.

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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 delivered to Australia. Ross is trying to get an allocation for a RWB Porsche.

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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 driver and part of the pit crew this weekend and driver Tom Shaw, the winner of numerous rounds of the RX-8 Cup Series.

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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.

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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 you stick with the Y Performance - Spoiler alert - Peter does and Halil throws in something from left field. Halil is also debating the visual safety of a red triangle a la Mercedes side window versus the camera based system used in the Tesla.

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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.

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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.

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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 companies.

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Peter and Tom interview Zak from VSP Security Racing where Zak is currently preparing a BMW 1M for this year's Bathurst 6 Hour Race.  We look at what is involved in preparing for a production car endurance race at Bathurst - from the role each pit crew member has to catering and tables and chairs in the pits.  Zak goes through what modifications are allowed to the BMW 1M to pass scrutineering. We talk about lumbar support in AMG cars - Zak owns a G63 where the lumbar adjusts automatically.  Peter provides a studio update and Toms WANTS YOUR QUESTIONS - alltorque@outlook.com.au or on Instagram.