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Last episode almost 4 years agoDid Bonnie and Clyde really write to Henry Ford to thank him for his fast, reliable getaway cars? Do you ever wonder what happens at the DirtFish Rally School? The CarStuff show explores fascinating topics in automotive history and culture.
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Is anyone buidling a hybrid truck?
With the growing popularity of hybrid cars, Scott has noticed a hole in the alternative market: hybrid trucks. With help from some listener mail, Scott and Ben explore the history and future of the hybrid truck in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens at a pit stop?
How long does it take you to change a tire? In racing, professional pit stop crews can change a full set of tires in less than thirty seconds. Listen as Scott and Ben explore pit stop techniques in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Famous Cars from Television
From the General Lee to the Kit, the history of television is filled with iconic cars. Sometimes, these vehicles become as important to a show as the human actors. Learn about famous TV cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are there pace cars in racing?
Pace cars keep the racers in line, and have become a common sight in modern races. But what exactly do pace cars do, and how do they do it? Tune in and learn more about pace cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do manufacturers test cars?
By the time a car model hits the market, it's been through thousands of extensive tests. Every year, car companies spend millions of dollars ensuring a vehicle's reliability before it reaches consumers. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are microcars and bubble cars?
Microcars mark a unique chapter in auto history. Throughout the fifties, these vehicles took the world by storm. Join Scott and Ben as they look at the nature -- and possible resurgence of -- these unique vehicles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Police Cars Work
Most police cars are instantly recognizable -- they have sirens, sidelights and other modifications. However, the customization doesn't stop there. Tune in and learn more about the unique nature of police cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do fans and drivers view NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow?
You may have heard about the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow, but how much do you really know about it? Learn more about NASCAR's controversial -- and mandatory -- car in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's so scary about hearses?
Hearses are service vehicles used for the very specific task of transporting a body between a morgue, funeral home and cemetery. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the history and evolution of hearses in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are orphan cars?
Not all car companies have staying power. At the turn of the century, some companies only produced a few models before they folded, but their cars remained. Learn more about these orphaned autos in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Go-Karts Work
For kids across America, a go-kart may be the first motorized vehicle they get a chance to drive. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the science and construction of go-karts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can a car run on air?
Although it might sound crazy, several companies have partnered to create a car that runs entirely off compressed air. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of an air car in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Tire Technology
For decades, cars and pneumatic tires have been inseparable. However, some companies are creating new and innovative tire designs. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the future of tires in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Three-Wheeled Cars Work
Although most cars have four wheels, many companies have also built three-wheeled cars. In terms of balance and wind resistance, this design has some unexpected benefits. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best-Selling Vehicles of 2008
Join the High Speed Stuff crew as they take a look at the top-selling vehicles of 2008, breaking down the list -- with several surprises along the way. Tune in and learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why buy a boat when I can buy an amphibious car?
Should we buy boats, or boat cars? Amphibious cars have been around for decades and are almost as old as the traditional automobile. Tune in for a look at the history, uses and practicality of amphibious cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whatever happened to pinewood derbies?
Whether 10 years old or 80, enthusiasts across the states participate in pinewood derbies, where they pit their whittled derby car against others. Learn how these cars are built and raced in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is Cuba full of classic cars?
Cuba has a lot of American cars -- most of which are from the 1930s to the 1950s, when the embargo hit full force. Learn how these car owners have kept their vehicles running for decades without access to new parts in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Racing Facts and Figures
In auto racing, the tiniest detail can win -- or lose -- a race. Racing teams rely on the latest innovations and rigorous standards to ensure the safety and success of their drivers. Learn more about racing in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Future Cars from Independent Car Companies
In the early days of the automobile, hundreds of car companies existed. Most of these small companies shut down -- but recently a new breed of manufacturers has risen to take on the Big Three. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do I have to change my oil?
Everyone knows that cars need oil changes, usually every 3,000 miles. But what if we didn't change our oil? Listen in and learn more about the necessity of oil changes -- and the possibility of 'lifetime' oil -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Rat Rods Work
This podcast takes a look at rat rods, classic cars that are cobbled together with mismatched parts. They're mean, fast and unlike any classic car you've ever seen. Learn more about rat rods in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Hypermiling Works
Hypermiling is a combination of driving techniques designed to increase a car's fuel efficiency. Some of these practices are common sense -- but do others go too far? Listen in and learn more about hypermiling in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auto Trends of the Past
From fender skirts to onboard record players, auto manufacturers have added a multitude of features in the continual quest to outsell competitors. Tune in to learn more about past auto trends in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Lemon Laws Work
Lemon laws give consumers the right to return defective, problematic cars. However, these laws vary from one state to the next. Tune in and learn more about lemon laws in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.