All Torque Car Podcast

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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