The Truth About Cars
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Last episode about 1 month agoLike the site it’s named after, TheTruthAboutCars podcast lives up to its billing by delivering exactly that: the truth about cars. Each week Managing Editor Tim Healey is joined by different members of the colorful TTAC writing staff to cover the news of the week, discuss industry trends impacting car shoppers, and even geek out about topics like their favorite cars of the ‘90s. Plus, each week we’re joined by an industry analysts to unpack the news of the week. Rich with commentary, this podcast promises the unvarnished truth about the latest new vehicle debuts, where the industry is headed and whatever new wheels the team has been testing. Subscribe today!
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Episodes (130)
Why Ford is Making a Huge Gamble on The Future
Welcome back! Today we're talking about whether Ford's big EV gamble will pay off or not -- we have iSeeCars.com executive analyst Karl Brauer with us to discuss that. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I then dig into TVs for your garage and a very, very clean NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen that was won by a very, very dominant Shane Van Gisbergen. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking here. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank Karl Brauer and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time!
Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel
Hello and welcome to today’s The Truth About Cars podcast! Today we’re talking safety with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report. We’re also talking about brake rotors and NASCAR with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. For the latter, it’s all about the madness at Iowa. We thank John Vincent and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time!
Here's How You Can Modify Your Own Car
On this week's TTAC podcast, we dig into modifying your ride with the VWIDTalk guys, Jan Kalis and Wes Garrison. They may work on Volkswagens, but they have tips for anyone interesting in doing similar work. We also discuss Bubba Wallace's win at the Brickyard and locking pliers with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We thank Jan, Wes, and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! See you next time!
Chrysler Turns 100
Chrysler hits the century mark, recapping NASCAR at Dover and a look at headlight restoration kits.
What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?
Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we’re discussing how the loss of the EV tax credit will affect the market. We discuss that with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss foaming wheel cleaners for our Stuff We Use segment and we also cover NASCAR on the road course at Sonoma. That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! You can also find us at ttac.com. We thank Karl Brauer and Matthew Guy for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We’ll see you next time!
Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we chat about rising new-car prices, NASCAR in Chicago, and battery booster packs.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss battery packs and what it was like to be up close and personal for what could be the last NASCAR street race in Chicago. Analyst Robby DeGraff stops by to talk about new-car shoppers who are looking for value.That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! Find us wherever you get your podcasts and at tee tee a cee dot com, or thetruthaboutcars, all spelled out, dot com.We thank Matthew Guy and Robby DeGraff for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!We’ll see you next time!
Are Car Dealerships Doomed?
Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we discuss glass cleaner, NASCAR at Atlanta, and whether car dealerships are doomed. Our guest is Greg Migliore from VerticalScope, and he’ll discuss the future of online car-buying with us. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss the best glass cleaners, and what went down in the NASCAR race outside Atlanta. That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or at TTAC.com. We thank Matthew Guy and Greg Migliore for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time!
How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?
This week on the TTAC podcast we talk about exhaust welds, NASCAR fuel strategy, and how to fix Stellantis. We have TTAC contributor Matthew Guy with us to discuss the first two topics – the man knows his exhaust welds and his NASCAR at Pocono. We have a lively chat about how fuel-saving racing is quite interesting, especially if you can handle the math. We also preview the NASCAR Challenge that starts this week at Atlanta. Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific and I play pretend CEO and try to come up with the best product mix for Stellantis, an automaker that always seems to need some work. You can find us online at TTAC.com. We thank Robby DeGraff and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time!
Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?
Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week we’re NASCAR-heavy, with a look back at Mexico City and a look ahead to the Chicago Street Race. We chat with Julie Giese, the president of the Chicago Street Race, about what to expect from that race’s third year. We also ask if the race will return in future years. From there, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss brake pads – including how to replace them at home. Go ahead and give us a listen, and please leave a review if you like what you hear! We thank Julie Giese and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time!
Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry
This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss Peak Auto, Ram’s return to NASCAR, and how to get bugs out of your grille. Our guest this week is Autoline’s John MacElroy, who helps us figure out if we’ve reached peak auto. He also walks us through where the auto industry is and where it’s going. TTAC contributors Matthew Guy and Matt Posky join me to discuss Ram, NASCAR, and the race at Michigan – Matt Posky was there. Finally, Matthew Guy and I go over bug-remover chemicals. As a reminder, you can find us online at TTAC.com. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank John MacElroy, Matthew Guy, and Matt Posky for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We’ll see you next time!
The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value
This week on the TTAC podcast we find out why a boring car color can cost you with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Nashville, Carson Hocevar's aggressive driving style, and how to fix scratches on your car. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank Karl and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time!
These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens
This week on the TTAC podcast we check in with Zachary Doell from U.S. News and World Report about their list of the best cars for teens. You won't believe which brand dominated. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about car-wash soaps ahead of summer, and we dig into a big weekend in racing. We thank Zachary and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
Road Trips Are Going Electric
Electric vehicles are being used more often for road trips. That, and more, are among the insights gleaned by CDK Global's David Thomas, who was our guest this week. Listen to the episode to hear Thomas on other topics like EV servicing, how cold weather affects batteries, and more. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I dig into Bluetooth speakers, and I spend some time discussing NASCAR's All-Star race. Here's a tease: I like the format. We thank David and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, thank you for listening!
What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!
This week on the TTAC podcast we talk with SEMA's Christian Robinson about Leno's Law and what it means for car collectors. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about roof racks and have some fun with racecar drivers swearing. We thank Christian and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!