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About this episode
A lively discussion on the evolving automotive landscape, focusing on the rise of Chinese car manufacturers and their impact on the market. The hosts share personal car updates, including experiences with rental vehicles and DIY projects. They delve into the features and pricing of new models, comparing them to traditional brands like Toyota and Ford. The episode also features a quiz segment, covering automotive history and trivia, with a mix of humor and insights on the industry's future direction.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty is joined by Alam, David, Rob and Scotty as they discuss their latest updates, Rob tells us more about his past life working at Toyota and the boys look at the V Facts data and reflect on the big shift in the last year in terms of brand sales.
David is the quiz master on a very close quiz!
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Toyota Rav 4
"...ust. But The thing is like I I had ordered like a Rav 4 and I got upgraded to the MG. They said I got upg..."
Partner Peugeot Partners
"...wed a a van from a mate and he's got a few little Peugeot partners which are the current model ones. They're they're..."
Honda Accord
"...en from I dropped that back and I left the, my 93 Accord down there the the half million Kia, which is jus..."
Acura Integra
"So basically I drove everything on the weekend. Pretty much everything in the drive, yeah, yeah, I didn't get the Z or the Scamp started, but and the Integra's tucked right down the back of the garage, so I couldn't get that out easily. But yeah, it's pretty much that pretty much was interesting because I mean they're all they're, they're all good and they're all totally different and suitable for different purposes. And, you know, some range in"
Toyota Corolla
"... for 40 years. Oh, wow. That he's got rolls of 76 Corolla CS fabric in his shed that, you know, if you need..."
GMC Typhoon
"... been dropping my other cars. So I'm dropping the Typhoon today, which has been, which has been nice. It's ..."
Ford Mustang
"...re copying American designs years ago like silica Mustang. You know what? I mean, but they did it better. T..."
Tesla Model
"...ou know, we had like the earlier EVs. If you want Tesla Model 3, you look at that 60 and change, you know, for ..."
Tesla Model 3
"...w, we had like the earlier EVs. If you want Tesla Model 3, you look at that 60 and change, you know, for wh..."
Ford Ranger
"...is looking at about $57,000 and it will outpace a Ranger Raptor. Yeah, I think it's touted to have 300 and..."
F-150 Raptor
"...ing at about $57,000 and it will outpace a Ranger Raptor. Yeah, I think it's touted to have 300 and someth..."
Toyota Hilux
"...ey give him a car and stuff and it used to be the Hilux. Yeah. And now he's got the Ford Ranger"
Jeep Wagoneer
"Said. Yep, in the 60s. Oh jeez, maybe the Wagoneer. Jeep. Jeep Wagoneer. No, No."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...d of pies. They do, they do, They do if it's not. Silverados and stuff like that. But OK, last manufacturing q..."
Nissan Gtr
"...14th or 15th here. On the market, Scott Scott the Nissan GTR No. Do you know you can't buy Nissan GTR here now..."
Mitsubishi Lancer
"is the company. That bought you the Mitsubishi. Lancer and the. Mitsubishi Pajero though so and Pajero S..."
Mitsubishi Pajero
".... That bought you the Mitsubishi. Lancer and the. Mitsubishi Pajero though so and Pajero Sports still available too."
Nissan Pulsar
"Well, it says make and model. Oh, OK. Pulsar. Correct. OK. Question 7."
Mclaren F1
"...They did. Carrying on with the McLaren theme, the McLaren F1 sports car was originally conceived in 1988 and u..."
Delorean DMC-12
"...obin. Yeah, Ferrari. Nope, No, no, Ferrari be the DeLorean, wouldn't it? No, not the door in it was. The Toy..."
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