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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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How the Great Race of 1908 Worked
In the infancy of the automobile age, competitors from several nations embarked on what remains one of the longest, most arduous races in history. Learn more about the Great Race in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What types of cars do celebrities drive?
Celebrities must consider every public appearance a statement of character -- as a result, a celebrity's vehicle is chosen as an extension of personality and a status symbol. Learn more about celebrity autos in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can US car companies do to stay competitive?
With the recent bail-out, US car companies have re-evaluated their approach to manufacturing, marketing and research. Learn more about the possible changes these manufacturers might implement in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Car Repossession Works
When a car owner defaults on a car loan, the vehicle can be repossessed and returned to the creditors. Learn more about the techniques and equipment used by repo agents in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Basic Car Design Works
For the most part, cars have several common design components -- two headlights, for example, or four wheels -- but why is that? Tune in and learn more about the stories and science behind basic car design 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 the world's weirdest car laws?
Every driver knows automobile laws differ from state to state -- but how different have these laws become? Tune in as our car crew takes a look at weird car laws around the world in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are flying cars a good idea?
Theoretically, every US driver could replace his or her automobile with a flying car -- but is it a good idea? Tune in to learn about the past and future of flying cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Hypercars Work
Hypercars are vehicles designed to be incredibly efficient, achieving mile-per-gallon ratings far above those of traditional vehicles. Tune in to learn more about hypercars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's the longest auto race ever?
Auto racing takes a multitude of forms, from the speedy Indy 500 to France's Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. But which race snags the prize for longest ever? Discover the surprising answer in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How License Plates Work
License plates are so commonplace that we seldom stop to ponder their origins. Were they always metal? Who made them? And what's the deal with vanity plates? Discover the not-so-common story of license plates in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the Presidential Limo Works
The presidential limo is designed to protect the president from all possible dangers, so it has to be pretty tricked out. Find out which features make the president's limousine extra safe in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are precision drivers?
Precision drivers are specially-trained vehicle operators capable of amazing car tricks, from driving on two wheels to high-speed parallel parking. Tune in to this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about precision driving. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What exactly is a death-proof car?
Car manufacturers across the world spend millions of dollars each year trying to improve the safety of their vehicles -- but can any vehicle be completely invulnerable? Tune in to learn more about vehicle safety in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's the world's cheapest car?
What's world's cheapest new car? Listen in as the High Speed Stuff team searches the globe for the world's most affordable automobile in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can I repair my own car?
There's a certain undeniable satisfaction found in repairing one's own vehicle. Check in with the High Speed Stuff crew as they take a look at the industry built around do-it-yourself car repair in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do hybrids save you money on fuel?
Hybrid vehicles are more efficient than standard vehicles when it comes to fuel, but they're also more expensive. Do the savings make up for the added expense? Find out in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What should you do after a car accident?
Car accidents are unpleasant occurrences, but knowing how to handle yourself after an accident can save you even more grief. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get some common-sense tips on dealing with a car accident. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are solar-powered cars practical?
Proponents of solar power often describe it as the next step in auto evolution, painting a vivid picture of a world without oil dependency. Is modern technology up to the task? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How should I prepare for a road trip?
Most Americans have considered -- or taken -- an interstate roadtrip. It's even been considered a rite of passage. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn about the preparation necessary to make sure your car is up to the task. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Routine Maintenance Works
When you visit the mechanic, an oil change usually includes a free check of other systems -- but what exactly is routine maintenance, and why is it important? Listen in to learn more about basic auto services in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could I build my own car?
From customization to outright fabrication, building and modifying cars can be a refreshing alternative to purchasing vehicles at a dealership. But is it possible to build your own car from scratch? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Speed Works
Since the invention of the automobile, car manufacturers and drivers have pushed the limits of technology toward one primary goal: speed. Learn more about the need for speed in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 10 Everyday Car Technologies that Came from Racing
Every year, car companies pour millions of dollars into racing technology. This isn't just for entertainment -- check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how innovations in racing technology have influenced the technology in everyday cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Driverless Cars Will Work
Driverless cars were once the stuff of science fiction. However, as technology improves, computer-driven vehicles might be coming to a street near you. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the pros and cons of driverless cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Crash Tests Work
Car manufacturers depend on intensive crash tests to guarantee the safety of a vehicle. However, crash testing is considered controversial by some groups, and unnecessary by others. Listen in as the HowStuffWorks podcasters explore crash testing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.