Hi. Happy 2022! We hope you all had a merry Driftmas and Happy New Beer! Sorry 199 is late haha, classic. We kick off this week with news about the new near-$50,000 Honda Civic, and that new V8 SuperCars will come in 2023…. Which will be old cars when they kick off, but yes, another […]
Read More E199: Keep it Nice and FirmHey. It’s been a minute. Is that a new shirt? Looks nice. Anyways, here’s episode 198! We kick off with a bit of bollocks, before breaking into some news. Chrysler has left Australia, which we don’t really care much about, though it does mean the death of the affordable V8. We then talk about Dodge […]
Read More E198: Like A Bad Tinder DateWe are back for episode 197! We kick off with a bit of bollocks, and talk about the Audi R8 being killed off in Australia due to changes in emissions regulations, but weirdly, the Lamborghini Huracan remains, and ADR-85 becomes a mandatory requirement for new vheicles sold in Australia. Joseph then talks about the Hyundai […]
Read More E197: The Subaru EffectWe are back for episode 196! This week Joseph kicks off with the news, and the first piece of news is Tesla claiming the Nurburgring Lap Record for Electric Vehicles with a 7m30s lap at an average of 166kph, and Italy wants an exemption from the E.U. for incoming electric car laws for supercar manufacturers. […]
Read More E196: Use Your PeripheralsHey, look at that, this episode is up on the right day! Fancy that. There’s some actual automotive news this week, which is a nice change of pace, and is very welcome. We kick off the news with the new Toyota GazooRacing 86, the naturally aspirated FA24 powered successor to the wonderful GT86. We then […]
Read More E195: An Irishman Having A StrokeDue to a major PC fault, this episode was extremely delayed due to not being able to edit the episode. Mitch kicks off the news with the 2022 BMW 2 Series being leaked online, and it’s an interesting looking thing, then Matt gets us playing a mini game of Would You Rather with Porsche Boxters, […]
Read More E194: We’re Not Family Friendly ContentMitch is away for this episode, so it’s just Matt, Joseph and Joel. The boys talk a bit about a LandCruiser 300 transport vehicle crashing and destroying the first lot od 300 delivery vehicles. Matt then talks about new vehicles coming, and an R34 GTR breaking a sales record of $415,000 AUD. Matt then talks […]
Read More E193: Wasabi CarsYeah, sorry it’s been a month, our bad. Mitch kicks off the news with Ford America looking at adding “pop-up” style advertisements on in-car displays, then Mitch talks about Lamborghini beginning to phase out internal combustion engines entirely by 2030, and that Jeep Australia wins the case to block Mahindra from selling the Jeep-looking Thar […]
Read More E192: Lotta Money for a Shopping CartWe kick off this week’s episode with usual bollocks, before Joseph kicks off the news. The first bit of news is about Jeep trying to stop Mahindra from selling their Wrangler-like Thar 4×4 in Australia. Joseph then talks about Toyota making a GazooRacing Hilux, which will be competing in the Dakar Rally. Then we talk […]
Read More E191: The Devil’s AvocadoWe kick off this episode with Matt talking about Ford advertising the Mach 1 Mustang here in Australia. Mitch then talks about the International Olympic Committee including simracing in a digital Olympics via what is essentially GranTurismo Academy. Mitch then talks about the 300-Series’ styling that was recently leaked online, which may be just for […]
Read More E190: The Holden BrisbaneMitch: Chrome crashed, lost the description I had typed, too tired to start from scratch… We talk about news, argue about things, Matt talks about his LandCruiser and collecting a new CX-30, Mitch talks about his Prado and Integra, Joseph talks about his 86, and we play the ‘Car World Cup’ game that Joseph started […]
Read More E189: Makes SenseIt’s late, blame Jesus…. After a bit of bollocks, we kick off the news. Joseph kicks off the news with the new Toyota GR86 being officially unveiled, and Melbourne’s Albert Park racetrack getting a refresh/overhaul. Matt then talks about a spanish company turning ND MX5’s into classic-styled Jaguars. Mitch talks about Porsche and Volkswagen’s attempt […]
Read More E188: Almost CromulentWe are back for episode 187! This week, we kick off with the sad news of Sabine Schmitz losing her battle with cancer at the age of 51. We then briefly talk about some Toyota dealers charging up to $150,000 for new 200 Series orders, and a long wheel base Jimny being spied in camo-wrap […]
Read More E187: Yankee DoodleWe are back for episode 186 (though we say it’s 187, it’s not)! After usual bollocks, we talk about – and Mitch rants about – Subaru releasing a dual-cab ute called the Brumby, and seems like it’ll be based on the Toyota Hilux. Mitch then talk about Ferrari releasing the F171, a new 522kw ‘supercar’ […]
Read More E186: Thoroughbred SportscarThis is probably our most left-of-field start to an episode ever… Joseph somewhat kicks off the news – what there is of it – this week with news about the Porsche GT3 RS (ps. we never came back around to Mitch’s Porsche pick, we’re not very good at our jerbs), and then Matt clarifies the […]
Read More E185: Fit And Not FinishedLate again. My bad, my bad. Matt isn’t with us this week, but in his absence, we still managed to smash out a banger of an episode for your earholes. After some bollocks, Mitch kicks off the news with a bit more leakage from the Toyota marque around the 300 Series LandCruiser… And sadly, it […]
Read More E184: Diesel Grunt Gets The HmmmmmmWe are back! This week, Mitch kicks off the episode with a tale from his Saturday night concrete-sleeping adventure. Joseph then breaks into a real news topic by talking about the new 2021 BMW M5 CS. Matt then issues us a challenge by trying to find a 4×4 or a sports car that appears to […]
Read More E183: Smashed By The Covid TaxYeah, it’s late, but shhhh. We kick off the news this week with Joseph talking about the apparently ‘new’ Jeep Grand Cherokee, which looks a helluva lot like the old Grand Cherokee. Mitch then talks about FCA and PSA making it Facebook Official and forming a new group ‘Stellantis’. Matt then talks about how 66% […]
Read More E182: Kia PotatoWe are back! Happy 2021! We’re sorry this episode is later than we had hoped, Corona decided to do an Empire and it striked back and buggered our plans to get back into your ear-holes last week. Anyways, we’re back now. We had to re-record this week as GarageBand decided to F us and corrupt […]
Read More E181: Don’t Let Your Dreams Be MemesWe did it, we managed to record an episode during the chaos of Christmas week! This week, we talk a little bit of news and Mitch has a small surprise. Mitch kicks off the news with the limited-run McLaren Sabre being launched. Matt then talks about the Apple car coming in 2024. Joseph then talks […]
Read More E180: Thunder from Down UnderWe start off with Mitch talking about his plans for the Hilux, before we have a technical glitch (thanks Apple). Mitch then talks about news from the Toyota camp regarding the engines for the new 300 Series LandCruiser due early-ish next year, and updates for the Prado. We then talk about diesel engines and diesel […]
Read More E179: Mucho BoatoWe are back for episode 178! We were a bit loopy this episode, so prepare your ear holes for chaos. Mitch then kicks off the news this week with Honda potentially reviving the S2000 for 2024, based heavily on the FK8 Civic Type R, but rear-wheel drive, Mitch and Matt then argue over whether Mitch […]
Read More E178: Such A MaverickWe’re back for episode 177! This week we start off with a bit of bollocks, as per usual, before Joseph kicks start the News. The first bit of news this week is the wonderful announcement from Audi that they’re dropping their Formula E campaign, and will be returning to Le Mans endurance and Dakkar. Mitch […]
Read More E177: Here Comes The WankYeah, my bad, sorry this week’s episode is late. This week, we kick off with Mitch getting mad at Matt for a take from last week, before breaking into a bit of news. The news this weeks kicks off with news that Toyota will be turning their ‘Crown’ sedan into a Crown front-wheel drive SUV, […]
Read More E176: Better Doesn’t Always Mean BetterHey, would you look at that? This week we’re up ontime! We kick off the news with the marketing release of the 2022 Subaru BRZ, larger engine, marginally larger body, no official word on pricing or availability. We then talk about Lotus coming out with a bloody SUV… Colin Chapman must be rolling in his […]
Read More E175: Mitch Spec NewsWhen I said last week that we’d return to our regularly scheduled programming, I should have considered the fact that Matt would drop the ball and not send me the episode file to edit… So, blame him this week. After some usual bollocks, Joseph kicks off the news with Toyota talking trash about Tesla and […]
Read More E174: The Iron ChefYeah, sorry it’s late. Moving house is a complete kick to the balls. This week starts off with 10 plus minutes of nonsense, before we FINALLY get into gear and talk about some news, starting with the new Nissan Navara… Well, the facelift Navara. We then talk about the Australian economy, and Mitch filing a […]
Read More E173: Because of the WuhanWe are back for episode 172! This week we’re a bit off the rails, and start off with talking some absolute nonsense that’s not relevant to anyone outside of our city. Joseph kicks off the news with the conspiracy surrounding the SSC Tuatara claimed world record, with compelling claims from large YouTubers that SSC had […]
Read More E172: That’s What She SaidWe are back with episode 171! This week we kick off with talking absolute rubbish about being dusty, before breaking into a bit of news. We kick off the news with Team Penske confirming they will not be returning to the Supercars for the 2021 season, and Scott Mclaughlin going off to race in Indycar, […]
Read More E171: Scotty From The BlockThis week it’s once again just Joseph, Mitch, and Joel, as Matt is still hiatus-ing. This week Mitch talks about the #Shitegra, we answer a suspension question, and a bit of news, and we talk about the Yaris GR and argue about the F40 Vs. F50. Mitch then talks about the Integra, and the new […]
Read More E169: One GiggityThis week, it’s just Mitch, Joseph and Joel. We start off with talking absolute nonsense before breaking into a bit of news. The first bit of news we talk about is about the Governor of California signing a bill to ban the sale of Internal Combustion Engines as of 2035, from which all cars will […]
Read More E168: Grease Up The NippleWe’re back for episode 167! This week we actually have some car news to talk about, which is a nice change of pace given the year that 2020’s been. Mitch then starts the news part of the pod with Nissan dropping photos of the ‘Z Proto’, and that Volkswagen is close to selling Bugatti to […]
Read More E167: The Perfect MulletWe are back for episode 165! This week Mitch kick off the podcast with talking about the beer ‘Hoegaarden’, which is bloody terrible and awful and bad. Matt then talks about Subaru killing of the Liberty in the Australian market, which is kinda sad, as we liked the Liberty, and Lamborghini releasing a Lambo-Prime Mover […]
Read More E165: Coriander and Orange PeelWe are back for episode 162! This week it’s just Mitch, Joseph, and Joel as Matt was at home recovering after his ACL surgery. We start off by talking about the benefits of buying decent tools, and the pitfalls of going the cheap route. Mitch then talks about what he’s done and ordered for the […]
Read More E162: Garbage In A PackageWe are back for episode 161! This was the second episode we recorded in a row to cover while Mitch and Matt are away camping at North Straddie Island. Joseph kicks off some news quick with the death of the mighty Mitsubishi Pajero after 39 years of production. Matt then talks about the (lack of) […]
Read More E161: Puddle WaterWe are back for episode 160! This week, Mitch kicks off some news about the new Toyota/Gazoo Racing Yaris with Toyota Australia now caving and will bring the ‘Performance Pack’ variant to the Australian market. The pricing of the ‘base’ model GR Yaris is estimated to be about $40,000 (before on-roads), and add about $4,000 […]
Read More E160: Splooged All Over The TableWe’re back for episode 159! This week, we manage to find some news to talk about despite it being a pretty slow news week. Mitch kicks off the news with Porsche developing 3D-printed pistons for the GT2RS which allow the engine to produce 22kw more power, while being lighter, stronger, and more resistant to heat, […]
Read More E159: How Dare You SirWe are back for episode 157! This week we talk a bit of news, Joel and Mitch of what have we done to our cars this week, and Matt and Mitch talk about some simracing stuff. Mitch then kicks off news about Hyundai India producing a manual gearbox WITHOUT a clutch, we then go on […]
Read More E157: Triple Stacker BurgerWe’re back for episode 156! This week we start off with talking about football (NRL), before Matt talks about some news we missed from last week; A new electric dual-cab American-style truck from the brand ‘Lordstown’ called the Endurance, and Bentley has a new children’s toy range, and Hyundai’s ute has once again been delayed. […]
Read More E156: Okay Japan!We are back with episode 155! This week, it’s the usual three, and Joel (AKA Rent-A-Crowd, AKA The Short One) has also joined us. Joseph kicks off the news with state governments in Australia going through already-issued personalised plates, and cancelling plates that encourage speeding and otherwise violent or anti-social driving behavior. Joseph then continues […]
Read More E155: Not Italian EnoughHere’s the second of this week’s drops to make up for us missing an entire week of content last week, a day later than planned, but still, here it is. We start off with ribbing Joseph a bit for being slack on posting any content to our Facebook page. We properly kick off this week’s […]
Read More E154: Definitely DumbWe’re back, sorry for missing a week; Mitch and Matt went camping, and Mitch got crook, anyway, we’re back now! We crack straight in with Mitch talking about how he fixed his Hilux’s overheating issues. Matt then talks about what he’s doing to his Landcruiser, also to do with overheating, and Joseph greased the rear […]
Read More E153: So Soft It Makes it HardYep, late again. Our bad. Anyway, Mitch couldn’t do this week’s episode, so it’s just Matt, Joseph, and The Short One this week. The boys this week start off with a bit of news, and the first bit of news is about the minor refresh to the Toyota Hilux including new lights and a bit […]
Read More E152: The Porsche EditionOnce again, sorry this week’s episode is late, we hope it’s worth the wait! This week, we kick off with talking about the weirdly awesome 2020 Mahindra ‘Pik-Up’, and Joseph talks about the Nissan 400Z briefly appearing in silhouette form in a Nissan Japan company video presentation. Mitch then goes on a rant about the […]
Read More E151: The Boomer RemoverWe are back for episode 150! You guys asked for it, so it’s a drunken episode. Not sure what else to say, it’s a hell of a ride though. We talked about some news, I think, we talked about cars, I think, all I know for sure is that we argued and that there was […]
Read More E150: The Drunken 150We are back for episode 149! Mitch got his PC going again, so we were able to record and get this episode out! We start off this week with Mitch explaining what went wrong with his PC before we break into the news. This week, we talk about Supercars going to Bathurst twice in the […]
Read More E149: Cashed Up BogansThis week, we kick off with talking about the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm. We then talk about how the 992 911 will be offered with a manual as a free option…. However, they will not be offered locally in Australia on the Carrera or Carrera S models. Mitch then talks about the brakes on the […]
Read More E148: Bent Over for the Eco WarriorsWe’re sorry that this episode’s a smidge late, however, better late than never! This week we kick off with news about rumoured engine updates for the next Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ, that they will get the FA24 2.4L Subaru Boxer engine, however, that they won’t get a turbocharger. Matt then gets us talking about […]
Read More E147: Not Happy JanWe are back with another episode to keep you somewhat entertained during this Coronavirus nonsense. This week, we kick off with a bit of nonsense before cracking on and talking about Sir Stirling Moss passing away at the age of 90yrs last week. Something we learned about 10 minutes after we uploaded last weeks episode. […]
Read More E146: Blessed With Its PresenceWe are back for episode 145! This week kicks off with only Mitch and Joseph, Matt joins later because of some MacBook issues. We kick off this week with talking about Mazda more than likely putting a rotary range extender in the 2020 MX-30 small SUV. Joseph then talks about Fiat making a new dual-cab […]
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