Drive Torque Podcast
Hosted by Drive Torque
Two established UK automotive YouTubers chat about new cars, industry news, and take you behind the scenes at major European motorsport events.
A UK-based automotive podcast that feels like being a fly on the wall as two industry content creators debrief after a press launch or wander through a race paddock. The format alternates between studio-based chats and on-the-ground 'vlog-casts' from major events like the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Their access allows for spontaneous interviews with major figures like the CEO of BMW M alongside candid critiques of new cars like the Ferrari 12Cilindri.
“The key differentiator is the blend of casual, opinionated chat between two friends with the unique access they have as established media. They take the listener from a standard studio discussion one week to a noisy pit lane at the Nürburgring the next, offering a grounded, first-person perspective on events many car fans only see from a distance.”
Who hosts this show
Drive Torque is a conversational automotive podcast hosted by British YouTubers Joe Achilles (@JoeAchilles) and Peter "Pete" Greaves (@PetrolPed). Launched in April 2023 and powered by Michelin UK, the show features the duo's insights on new cars, press trips, and motorsport, often recorded on-location at events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours. They frequently bring on guests ranging from fellow content creators to high-level industry executives for relaxed, insider discussions.
Credentials & credits
- Automotive YouTuber (@JoeAchilles)
- Automotive YouTuber (@PetrolPed)
- Professional Driver (Joe Achilles)
- Former Telecoms Consultant & Trainer (Peter Greaves)
- Brand Ambassador for Michelin (Joe Achilles)
Other ventures
- Joe Achilles YouTube Channel
- Petrol Ped YouTube Channel
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06The Most Iconic Car & Tyre Combos Ever! | Ep 86 | Drive Torque PodcastApr 10, 2026 · 53 min
- 07The Ultimate £5k vs £15k vs £30k Summer Car Battle! | Ep 85 | Drive Torque PodcastMar 27, 2026 · 1h 05m
- 08What Happened To Baron Von Grumble? | Ep 84 | Drive Torque PodcastMar 13, 2026 · 1h 03m
Notable episodes
- 01Pwuftalkscars talks Ferrari Luce, Modern Classics & Going Viral | Ep 90
Features a candid, first-hand critique of the controversial Ferrari 12Cilindri from three creators who attended the launch.
- 02WHAT A LAP! @JoeAchilles1 BMW M3 Touring at 24 Hours of Nürburgring! | Ep 89
Includes a spontaneous interview with the CEO of BMW M in a car park, combined with on-track audio from the Nürburgring parade lap.
- 03We Found Max Verstappen's Tyres at Nürburgring 24 Hours & much more! | Ep 90
A unique on-location episode giving listeners a behind-the-scenes tour of the massive Michelin tire operation during an endurance race.
What you'll be asked on this show
Interviews are relaxed, conversational, and often integrated into a three-way chat rather than a formal Q&A structure. The hosts have a friendly, established rapport with many guests, leading to spontaneous and informal discussions in settings like a car park at the Nürburgring. They actively share their own opinions on the topics, making the guest feel more like a participant in a debate than a subject of an interview. Questions are often prompted by the environment or a preceding conversation between the two hosts themselves.
The show is a conversational co-hosted format, often beginning with the informal greeting, "Easy now." Episodes vary between studio recordings with a guest and on-location reports from automotive events. The hosts are active participants in interviews, sharing their own opinions and experiences rather than just asking questions.
Questions Drive Torque keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Drive Torque reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Who are you and where did you start?”
Used to formally transition from general chat to a guest's backstory, usually mid-episode.
- Q.02
“Where did you grow up and why do you have that accent?”
A personal question used to explore a guest's background after discussing their professional success.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What are your thoughts on [a new car] now that you've stepped away from it?”
Asked after initial reactions to get a more considered, post-hype opinion on a controversial new vehicle.
process
1- Q.01
“What's your highest-viewed reel or video?”
This question helps quantify a content creator's success and often reveals surprising audience interests.
future
1- Q.01
“Do you see modern classics becoming more desirable than new products?”
A forward-looking question to gauge a guest's perspective on automotive market trends.
money
1- Q.01
“What's the value of all the tires you have here on site?”
Asked during on-location tours to grasp the scale and financial investment of a large-scale operation.
personal
2- Q.01
“Out of all the iconic older M cars, which one do you love the most?”
A personal preference question posed to high-level executives to elicit a more human, enthusiast-focused answer.
- Q.02
“What car are you driving on the lap?”
A direct, context-specific question asked during on-location event coverage.
Signature segments
- · Opening with "Easy now."
- · On-location episodes from major car events
- · Spontaneous interviews with industry figures
- · Candid debates on new car designs
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow automotive content creators (Maximilian Chester), high-level industry executives (BMW M CEO Frank van Meel), or technical experts from their sponsor (Michelin's Head of Endurance Motorsport, Pierre Alves).
- Maximilian Chester (@poohtalkscars)on Pwuftalkscars talks Ferrari Luce, Modern Classics & Going Viral | Ep 90 | Drive Torque Podcast
- Pierre Alveson We Found Max Verstappen's Tyres at Nürburgring 24 Hours & much more! | Ep 90 | Drive Torque Podcast
- Frank van Meelon WHAT A LAP! @JoeAchilles1 BMW M3 Touring at 24 Hours of Nürburgring! | Ep 89 | Drive Torque Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is explicitly "Powered by Michelin UK," a relationship mentioned in every episode description and at the start of the show. The sponsorship provides access to events and experts, such as a tour of the Michelin tire fitting area at the Nürburgring 24-hour race.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Drive Torque
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Drive Torque Podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by two British automotive YouTubers, Joe Achilles and Peter 'Pete' Greaves, who is known as Petrol Ped.
- What is the real name of the host Petrol Ped?
- Petrol Ped's real name is Peter Greaves.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast was founded in April 2023 and releases new episodes regularly.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a conversational show between the two hosts, often featuring guests or on-location reports from automotive events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
- Who sponsors the podcast?
- The podcast is powered by its headline sponsor, Michelin UK.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as video episodes on the Drive Torque Podcast YouTube channel.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Drive Torque Podcast - Official Websitedrivetorque.co.uk
- [02]Drive Torque Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]Joe Achilles - Represent Talent Managementrepresenttalent.com
- [04]Joe Achilles biography - Pop Flexen.popflex.com
- [05]Petrol Ped | Automotive Youtuber ep.130 - Sam Moores Photographysammoores.com
- [06]My First Q & A ! (Who is Petrol Ped ?!!)youtube.com
- [07]Why Are We Starting A Podcast? | Ep 1 | Drive Torque Podcastyoutube.com
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