Episodes

Atlanta’s race gets dissected from the chaos to the rulebook: a three-hour rain delay reshaped handling, and Ryan Blaney’s control carried him from stage dominance to the finish. The hosts dig into why the double yellow line matters and how drafting “friends” and pushing decisions swing super-speedway position. NASCAR’s enforcement escalates after repeated incidents, including drivers being called to the hauler. The Atlanta debate is tied to track changes—more banking, repaving, and even bump placement—making the racing feel uniquely intense.

Quick-hit Kings Royal Week coverage from Dirt Nerds: the hosts lay out the run of events—Fremont, Doty, and Eldora—while juggling track-weekend logistics, entry counts, and where to eat and stay fueled. On the racing side, they dig into rough, overwatered surfaces, groove/rubber changes, and how incidents and track prep shaped results. Winners and key moments span Hell Tour, Hartford, Lucas Oil, and Kings Royal, with plenty of talk about who to watch next.

Rivalries and racecraft take center stage as the hosts break down dominant performances, dirty air, and how restarts and downforce shape pace. Corey LaJoie adds team context—why “you can't drive a slow car fast,” how big-team resources raise pressure, and what it’s like filling in on the 77. The conversation also swings to Atlanta and Lime Rock logistics, pit strategy tradeoffs, and a few off-track moments: merch promos, Topgolf charity fun, and Goodwood car spotting.

Andy and James kick off with cancellations, cold weather, and Porsche club chatter, then land on the big question: selling their cars. Andy talks himself into it, then a quick drive brings him right back—while they spar over a specific GT4. Repairs, potholes, and the 718 Spider’s open-top tradeoffs keep the debate moving, alongside rumors about Porsche’s next 718 and even E-shift mode. The show also dives into Euro 7 pressures on GT engines and wraps with video-of-the-week favorites and playful doomsday clickbait.

A diesel shop owner and guest connect maintenance habits to expensive failures, starting with how stretching oil intervals and relying on quick-lube service can create inspection gaps. They recommend a simple 6,000-mile oil schedule and changing the fuel filter every other interval, then explain how oil oxidation and sludge can form when oils shear and oxygen exposure increases. The conversation pivots to a 6.7 Cummins risk: a grid heater bolt dropping into the intake, and why proactive prevention and a Fleece intake/heater kit approach can reduce downtime.

Hosts kick off a “Mustang Roundup” special, mixing community stories, event talk, and a behind-the-scenes look at ordering a performance Mustang. They debate how much tech to show, arguing for simple buttons over screen hunting. Listener mailbag ideas include a segment built around owner photos and videos. The show also covers a 50th-anniversary event at Carlyle Ford Nationals, a twin-turbo “505 Cubacage Ford BigBug,” and a humorous dealership reveal tied to a long-held dream from 1984.

Entre anuncios y secciones, Autos Y Más arranca con el formato del programa y salta a noticias como el retraso de Toyota en la producción del Highlander EV. Luego aterriza en historias y tecnología: el “bocho” y cómo una prensa llegó desde Alemania para fabricar piezas, y el Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS con T-Hybrid y modo húmedo. Más adelante, Iván Arriaga aterriza opciones de compra en México con precios y advertencias por promociones, y cierran con el Project GT4 de Maserati en Goodwood y la edición Mini Cooper Oxford.

Charlie Spradlin and John Murphy dig into how dealers win in 2026—starting with inventory rules like “Replace what you sold yesterday,” then scaling standardized processes across stores. Used-car acquisition gets framed as a daily execution grind: sub-five-day frontline targets, avoiding over-reconditioning, and using auctions plus service-lane trade-ins. The show also covers industry headlines (DoorDash auto parts, dealer service timing, and proposed China-related legislation) and dealership-group moves, including Ed Morse’s Mercedes expansion and Polestar’s U.S. timeline.

Jeremy Burgess’s 46-year MotoGP legacy is revisited, starting with his first MotoGP-era win and his long run as a crew chief guiding riders like Valentino Rossi across multiple manufacturers. The conversation moves through Burgess’s meticulous preparation, early bike choices, and the technical realities of Grand Prix racing—gear ratios, reliability, and the shift from 500cc two-strokes to four-stroke MotoGP. Later, the hosts connect rider skill, team dynamics, and even classic-car projects, including Rusty’s Jaguar restoration.

Shipment and margin headlines set the stage, including “Auto industry confidence strengthened across all four sectors” and Volkswagen’s push to “cut back on product complexity to lift operating margins.” GM Energy’s Aseem Kapur then pivots to bidirectional charging: “Grid demand today is unprecedented,” and GM Energy is building “bidirectional charging and a sustainable battery loop.” The discussion connects vehicle-to-home backup, grid congestion relief, public charging partnerships, and how used EV batteries can transition to second-life grid and data-center uses.

Rising auto-loan risk meets looser approvals as credit availability hits a 10-year high and approval rates climb toward the mid-70% range. Hosts connect the “apocalypse” to longer terms, higher average interest (around 10.68%), and growing borrower stress signaled by negative equity, subprime delinquency, and more repossessions. They run loan-payment math on vehicles like a $51,497 Outback and a $63,198 car with dealer markup, showing how monthly “affordable” payments can hide thousands in extra interest.

New car sales in China keep falling, with June down twenty three percent to one point six million vehicles, and electrified categories also slipping. The show also looks at VW’s internal fight: the supervisory board voted his plan down, rejecting CEO Oliver Blume’s proposal to close four assembly plants and cut one hundred thousand jobs in Germany. Labor and legal pressure enters the mix too, as the US Department of Justice opened a grand jury investigation into UAW President Sean Fain.

A 2008 Subaru Forester arrives for an A service and a complaint of a slight exhaust rattle. The shop traces the noise to rattling heat shields near the front exhaust/catalytic converter area and suggests replacing the whole catalytic converter assembly. Routine service includes cabin air filter and engine air filter replacements, plus checking tires and pressures. They also address an oil level warning, finding the oil not reading on the dipstick and concluding it’s burning rather than leaking, with a clean head gasket underneath.

A 20-year automotive journalism anniversary turns into a whirlwind of stories: early days in Ann Arbor, including a Boxster parking-garage run-in with a cop, and the behind-the-scenes chaos of Automotive.com’s internet-era domain hustle. The centerpiece is Jason Cammisa’s “insane assignment” built around a $250 1983 Cadillac stretch limo and the “1,000 plus mile rally from New York to New Orleans,” where towing, brake failures, overheating, and repeated breakdowns keep derailing the trip.

Ryan Blaney’s Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway turned into a dominant, stage-sweeping night, with him leading an amazing 171 laps out of 263 and taking the win. The finish was tight enough to be described as a photo finish, but Bubba Wallace’s day unraveled after NASCAR penalized him for passing below the yellow line—dropping him to 29th. Hosts also dig into late-race contacts, restart launch/drafting talk, and the tightening points bubble heading toward the Window World 400 at North Wilkesboro.

Regulations for driverless cars are finally taking shape, but the hosts argue the gap between “test mode” autonomy and street-legal, commercially deployable vehicles is still huge. They walk through how UN WP 29 and U.S. NHTSA/FMVSS frameworks differ, including type approval and special rules tied to low-volume sales. The discussion also splits fast 20-millisecond control from slower supervision, questions safety claims and business motives, and highlights real-world issues like rider misbehavior.

Hosts kick off with the coming-to-America Fiat Topolino micro-EV, including a rough “somewhere around $15,000” target and the idea that it’s meant for urban commuting. They then debate whether such a slow vehicle can ever be classified as a car in the U.S., contrasting European “mopeds and non cars” rules. The conversation broadens to Lime Rock/NASCAR weekend, race-car safety and headrests, and practical recall and post-storm driving advice.

Live callers drive the conversation as the hosts tackle real-world fixes across multiple systems. They dig into AFM “delete/defeat” approaches, explaining how lifter lock-pin failures and cam delamination point back to oiling issues, and why late disabling may not help. The show then pivots to air-ride warning-light troubleshooting, start-stop behavior workarounds, and several electrical, clutch, and transmission diagnostics—plus practical advice like CRC cleaner timing for short trips.

Goodwood is the backdrop for a fresh look at the Ferrari Luce: the hosts explain why they didn’t trust photos, went to see it in the flesh, and debate whether its proportions and stance read as unmistakably Ferrari. They also touch on Ferrari’s sales strategy—“70% conquest sales”—and whether the Luce’s interior craftsmanship and controls win them over despite badge-driven brand identity concerns. The conversation then broadens to EV launches and charging, plus how press embargoes shape automotive storytelling.

A quick, upbeat workshop-style episode frames long-term vehicle ownership around preventive maintenance and knowing your car’s service history. The host asks key questions like “when was the last time you spent any money on it,” then walks through a practical checklist: brake inspections, oil change timing, tire rotations, and front-end/steering checks before failures get catastrophic. They also highlight cooling system service, plus a summer tip to “check your belts before the beach.” The episode ties reliability to upkeep, not luck.

The conversation ranges from “what would you tick?” factory-spec ideas to real-world maintenance and used-car realities. They compare drivetrain and gearbox concerns, including a long-drive DSG stuck in one gear, and swap stories about servicing a Honda Accord and fixing a Toyota Corolla hybrid rental’s EV-mode quirks. A big thread is used-car shopping and pricing across Australia/NZ, plus how options—especially colors and comfort features like sunroofs, cruise control, and ABS—shape desirability and value.

A new sales “king” emerges as the hosts compare Q2 2026 volume for the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota 4Runner—then dig into why Bronco momentum is finally outpacing Wrangler. The conversation shifts to real-world ownership: a Wrangler 392 Willys V8 build, off-road minivan surprises, and what buyers want from modern interiors and powertrains. Later, they pivot to used-car pricing trends (Corvette/C8, Porsche 911) and debate whether software can truly mimic manual driving feel.

Steering-column upgrades aren’t just about swapping parts—they start with diagnosing where play and noise originate, often tracing issues back through couplings to the column itself. The experts explain when repair stops making sense due to missing components, and why modern aftermarket columns can add comfort features like multi-position tilt and self-canceling turn signals. Selection comes down to fitment measurements, correct shaft/U-joint compatibility, and safe mounting points, with options for custom builds and tech support.