Car Torque with Matty J
Matthew Janineh
Updated 7 days agoA car show for car enthusiasts. We talk all car topics, events and news, as well as having a laugh! We have an automotive quiz, do a Sunday Kickback show where we take your questions live on Facebook and give car updates on our current rides. Join me Matty J, Alam, Riz, Ed, David, Scotty, Chad, Rob and Adrian, as well as our other regular guests every week for Car Torque, the car show from Australia.
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Episodes (577)
GTI DSG only, Benzo Woes and koenigsegg coming to Australia
On this episode of Car Torque, We discuss VW's announcement to go DSG only for its hot hatch golf GTI, my car woes, and Koeningsegg's announcement to come to Australia! Was joined by Alam, James, Riz and Sean.
Dad Justifications, Skylines and Soarers. Sunday Kickback
Dad justifications, Skylines and Soarers, Clio or Fiesta and what would you rathers? On this Sunday Kickback edition we discuss a range of topics and discuss why Dad justifications are hilarious, talk car updates and general car discussion.
We hit the Ton! (One Hundred Episodes)
Episode 100. We cracked the big hundred in style with a massive length show. Was joined by Riz, Anthony and Alam as we reminisced, looked forward to and discussed all things car related. We also discussed the usual what would you rathers as well as a wide range of topics!Thanks for the ride and enjoy episode 100. Here’s to the next 100!
Warranties, Batteries and Politics
I was joined by Alam, Anthony and James as we talked about all things car and weirdly politics. We talk about our latest car updates and discuss all other car related topics of the week.
Planning the Merc Build
I was joined by Riz, Alam and James as we talked about the latest with the Benzo, potential for it and the direction. We talked about Toyota and there resurgence but we need the MR2!
Stinger Vs SSV, Sunday Kickback
On this episode of Car Torque, I was joined by Luka, Anthony, Alam and James as we talked what would you rathers, answering listeners questions and debate about Kia Stingers and SSV VFs.
Posh Auctions, and what the hell Ford!
On this episode, we talked about going to the autumn Shannons Auctions and saw some ridiculous pricing of not only the cars but licence plates.. We also discuss the recent Ford decision and fine they have recieved in Australia. I was joined by Alam, Riz and James from Man vs Movies.
Sunday Kick Back #4. Mountain runs, and old Rally Cars
On this episode of Car Torque we Kick it back on Sunday to talk our recent drive through the Yarra Valley, Talk about old school rally cars and have some interesting what would you rathers. I was joined by Alam and Anthony (Mr WRX and Mr XR6T) as we discuss these topics and more!
Oil gauges and the automotive takeover
This episode I was joined By Alam, Riz and James as we talked about my Typhoons oil gauge going haywire, electric cars and the country that is about to take over the automotive landscape. We also discuss tolls and car warranties in different parts of the world.
Sunday Kick Back #3, Car updates and what would you rathers
I am joined by Alam and Anthony as we talked all things car accidents, what would you rathers and we took answers from our listeners! Alam was in a bingle and Anthony is eagerly waiting the return of his XR6T ute
Sunday Kick Back# 2.
Sunday kickback #2. I was joined by Alam, and James from man vs movies as we talked a few what would you rathers and general car talk. Would you prefer an old car or a resto mod?
Spotting cars, dealer experiences and Ranger Raptors
On this show we talked about seeing cars we aspire to own on the road, is the Raptor woth the extra cash over the standard Ranger and odd dealership experiences. I was joined by Alam, Riz and James from Man Vs Movies. Alam and Riz worked together on the car quiz.
Sunday Kick Back #1: What would you rather?
The first of our Sunday edition podcasts! We went live on Facebook as we answered our listeners questions, as well as discussed a range of what would you rathers. I was joined by Alam, Adam and Anthony as we went through these as well as discuss other car related topics!
Expensive clutches and N/A vs Forced Induction
I was joined by Alam, Anthony, James and Riz as we talked about whats better? Forced induction or Naturally Aspirated. We also discuss me having to buy a new clutch for the F6 and getting a shock at the price.
Time attack Paseo, EPAs, and expensive Porsches
On this episode of Car Torque, we talked about the latest Nugget Nationals event at Winton raceway, EPA laws and the process when you get caught, and expensive Porsches. I was joined as usual by Riz, Alam, Jazzy James, Rhys and Peter.
8 series love and distracted driving.
On this episode, we talk about the timeless 8 series coupe, the latest self driving car issue, distracted driving and all things inbetween. I was joined by Alam, James, Riz, Peter and Anthony as we discussed these issues and more.
Roadworthy and licence woes, my Benz and Phoon update
On this podcast I was joined by Alam, Riz and James from Man Vs Movies as we talked about getting stung for a roadworthy and licencing issues in Australia, Nissans current line up as well as give a car update. Riz tells us about his recent trip to Cars and Coffee and seeing quite the clean series 2 RX8.
James on the panel, Subarus, rally experiences, other podcasts and Matt does the quiz
On this podcast we have 'Jazzy James' on the panel as he takes my role and gives me a quiz (a hard one!). We talk about rally experiences, Caradvice's podcast, old school muscle cars and general car torque (pardon the pun). Was joined by Alam, Riz James and new guest Peter.
Jazzy James, RBs, Shannons Auctions and all things inbetween
On this podcast I was joined by James from Man Vs Movies, Riz, and 'Jazzy' James as we talked about Riz's trip to the most recent Shannon’s Auctions, why Elon Musk is Iron Man, cars you can get surprisingly cheap, different car shows and James new radio career!
Interviewing Senior Road Tester Paul Maric from Car Advice.com.au
On this episode of Car Torque, I interview Paul Maric from Car Advice.com.au who is the Senior Road Tester. I ask questions about the automotive journalist industry, how to get in, what journos look for, cars in general, ask a few this or that’s and get an understanding of Paul himself. Paul gives in depth information about his time in the industry, his car views as well as where he wants to see cars in the future.
The return of the Supra
The new Toyota Supra is about to be released (hopefully), and it is the worst kept secret in the industry right now! I was joined by Alam, Riz and James as we discuss the new car, the history of Supra, why it was so successful, why its universally loved and why Toyota needs a new one. We also discuss if the car is going to work in this climate with other sports car. Riz was in the hot seat for the Car Quiz.
Driving Teslas and Troop Carriers
On this ep, we were joined by Alam, James, Rhys and James (from man vs movies) as we talked about my experience driving a Tesla 100D around Melbourne, Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier 75 series purchases and mods with Rhys, and If I have been converted to the dark side (Electric power)... Plenty happening in this episode and heaps of future arguments.
Engine Swaps
On this episode we talk about all things engine swaps! I was joined by Alam, Adam and James as we talk about our dream swaps and what swaps that we have seen that we are fans of. Adam is in the hot seat for the car quiz.
The hot hatches of the 2000s
Hot hatches have been in the media a ton lately with the latest hyper hatches running amuck with the big boys. The 2000s saw the shift from big displacement engines in little cars to turbo technology in which we see in hot hatches today. This period was the resurgence of the hot hatch. I was joined by Alam and Anthony as we talked about our favourite from the period and why these cars made such an impact on us.