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The Truth About CarsWill Underwater Loans Sink The Auto Industry?On this week's TTAC podcast, we discuss upside down/underwater car loans with Edmund's Ivan Drury. We also chat about glass cleaner and NASCAR's regular-season finale with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy.
You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, and please leave a review if you like what you hear. You can also find us at TTAC.com or thetruthaboutcars.com.
We thank Ivan Drury and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-08-291h 17
The Truth About CarsGetting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chicago Street RaceHello 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 do...
2025-07-111h 11
The Truth About CarsForecasting The Future Of The Auto IndustryThis 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 fi...
2025-06-131h 22
The Truth About CarsThe Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale ValueThis 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!
2025-06-061h 09
Daily Charge UpTesla's Day May Have Passed: Who Own the Future?On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:20 - Intro00:30 - NIO Covers Europe with 7-Country Expansion 01:15 - Polestar 4 Finally on Sale01:55 - Tesla's UK Sales Dive as BYD’s Spike02:38 - Ford EVs: Discounts Can't Mask Disappointment03:36 - Faraday Future Teases Models Coming Soon(ish)04:33 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://econotimes.com/Tesla-UK-Sales-Plunge-45-in-May-Amid-Political-Backlash-1712187...
2025-06-0404 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are The 2025 Best Cars For TeensThis 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!
2025-05-301h 11
The Truth About CarsRoad Trips Are Going ElectricElectric 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!
2025-05-231h 02
The Truth About CarsWhat 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!
2025-05-161h 14Daily Charge UpHouse May Give Grace to EV Makers Under Sales LimitOn today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:20 - Intro00:29 - House May Give Grace to EV Makers Under Sales Limit02:25 - Tesla Turmoil in Europe as Companies Liquidate Fleets03:08 - Front and All-Wheel Drive Lexus ES EV: Coming Soon03:51 - Toyota Gets Rugged With bZ Woodland eSUV04:37 - Need a More Powerful HUMMER? GMC’s Got You Covered.05:46 - Arc Coast: Is Your Next EV a Fishing Boat?07:02 - Outro...
2025-05-1607 min
The Truth About CarsDigging Deeper On Trump's TariffsThis week we spend some more time on Trump's tariffs and how they'll affect the automotive industry. We speak with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report about the issue.
TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to talk about screwdriver sets, and we also dig into NASCAR's unfortunate trend towards crash fests.
Find us wherever you get your podcasts, or at TTAC.com. We thank John and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-05-091h 00
The Truth About CarsHere's Why Consumers Like Dealership ServiceConsumers might actually like car dealership service better than independent shops. We ask J.D. Power's Stewart Stropp why.
Matthew Guy and I talk tires and NASCAR, as well. Talladega had a lot of gold to mine.
We thank Stewart Stropp and Matthew Guy for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-05-091h 09
The Truth About CarsTalking Design With Kia at the New York Auto ShowHello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week we discuss car design with Kia. We also talk about using clay bars for spring cleaning for your car and ponder if there's too much NASCAR.
We thank Tom Kearns and John Buckingham for their time and Kia for making the arrangements. We also thank TTAC contributor Matthew Guy for his time and Matt Posky for editing.
Most of all, thank you for listening!
2025-04-2557 min
The Truth About CarsTTAC At The 2025 New York Auto ShowThis week we discuss all the debuts at the 2025 New York Auto Show and sit down with Kia to talk about handling tariffs, sales, and more.We also discuss NASCAR at Bristol and garage creepers with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy.We thank Eric Watson from Kia and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing.Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-04-1956 min
The Truth About CarsPredicting How Tariffs Will Affect the Auto IndustryThis week on the TTAC podcast, we tackle tariffs with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific. There's a lot of moving parts and unpredictability, but we do our best to make sense of it all.As usual, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I chat about products we use and NASCAR. This week, it's all about locking pliers with a slide hammer and NASCAR's throwback weekend at Darlington.We thank Robby and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time!
2025-04-111h 07
The Truth About CarsHave We Reached "Peak Truck"?This week, we speak with Brian Gordon from the Dave Cantin Group about whether the market has hit "peak truck" or not.We also discuss oil-filter wrenches and Tim rants about dirty racing in NASCAR.We thank Brian and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-04-0456 min
The Truth About CarsIs Your Car Spying On You?This week we sit down with Derek Kravitz from Consumer Reports to discuss if your car is spying on you.Also, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss roof racks and a very fast Sunday at Miami.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts and at TTAC.com.We thank Derek and Matthew and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-03-281h 08
The Truth About CarsHere Are the Best Cars For FamiliesHello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast. I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we’re discussing onboard diagnostics, the best cars for families, and the wheels falling off with NASCAR in Las Vegas. Also, are NASCAR races too long?TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I bat that idea around, and we also discuss onboard diagnostic tools for your car. Alex Kwanten from U.S. News and World Report stops by to discuss their best cars for families.That’s all for this week’s TTAC...
2025-03-211h 10
The Truth About CarsThese Are The Most-Shopped VehiclesHello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! Today we're talking the vehicles that are most shopped for, NASCAR at Phoenix, and jack stands.Greg Migliore, VerticalScope's editorial director, stops by to discuss the vehicles that consumers are shopping for the most. Then TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss jack stands and what happened during the NASCAR race at Phoenix.We thank Greg and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-03-1452 min
The Truth About CarsCan AI Provide Onboard Diagnostics?Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars Podcast! Today we’re talking about AI-driven onboard diagnostics, winter car care, and a good ‘ole NASCAR shootout in Texas.We’ll be chatting with Daniel Nieh and Codrin Cobzaru from Sparq Diagnostics, a company that offers AI onboard diagnostics, about how their product works. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I then dig into winter car care tips and the NASCAR race in Austin.Find us wherever you get your podcasts and at TTAC.com. We thank Daniel, Codrin, and Matthew Guy for their time. We thank Matt P...
2025-03-071h 10
The Truth About CarsHere's What's Happening in the World of AuctionsOn this week's podcast we talk with Steven Posner from Putnam Leasing about what's happening in the auction world. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I then get into what happened at the NASCAR race in Atlanta -- and we also, in our Stuff We Use segment, discuss replacing front struts without sending one flying across the shop.As always, you can find us wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Steven and Matthew for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2025-02-281h 05
The Truth About CarsHere's How Jeep Plans to Get Back on TrackThis week we discuss high-performance tires, the Daytona 500, and Jeep’s plans to get back on track.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss high-performance rubber for your sports car in our Stuff We Use segment, and he and I also go deep on Daytona. Mike Koval, Jeep’s sales boss, comes on to discuss how the iconic brand lost its way and what it’s doing to get back on the right path. We thank Matthew Guy and Mike Koval, and Matt Posky for editing.Most of all, we thank you for listening. We’ll see yo...
2025-02-211h 08
The Truth About CarsFocusing on Fiat’s FutureThis week we chat with Fiat about the brand’s American future before digging into a cop-car scandal up north. All that and more on this week’s TTAC podcast
2025-02-1438 min
The Truth About CarsSubaru Stars at the 2025 Chicago Auto ShowOn this week's TTAC podcast, we're talking with Bill Stokes, Car Line Planning Manager at Subaru, about the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness, both of which were unveiled at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.Matthew Guy and I discuss exhaust patches for your old hooptie and run down the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.We thank Bill, Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, thank you for listening!
2025-02-0739 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are the Hot Collector Cars for 2025Today we're used-car heavy on both ends of the spectrum. We chat with Hagerty's Brian Rabold about hot collector cars and later Matthew Guy and I discuss cheap used cars.We also spend some time on dash cams -- the basics and what might work best for you.Find us on TTAC.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!
2025-01-311h 09
The Truth About CarsHere's What's Hot at CES This YearThis week we chat with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific about what he saw at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We then delve into Stuff We Use -- and what's happening with collector-car auctions.As always, please find us wherever you get your podcasts.We thank Robby and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Thanks for listening!
2025-01-241h 01
The Truth About CarsWhat's the Best Day to Buy a Used Car?This week, we have Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com on to talk with about a couple of different topics.Karl and I discuss the best -- and worst -- days to buy a used car, and then we segue into the possible Honda/Nissan merger.As usual, Matthew Guy stops by to discuss Stuff We Use and NASCAR. When it comes to the former, we have a battle of lubricants. As for the latter, we talk about sponsorships and NASCAR's experimentation with Amazon Prime.As always, you can find us wherever you get...
2025-01-161h 08
The Truth About CarsIs the Detroit Auto Show Dead?We discuss the future of auto shows with VerticalScope Editorial Director Greg Migliore, with a particular focus on why Detroit is so quiet this year.Matthew Guy and I then discuss all-weather tires and Helio Castroneves's foray into NASCAR.We thank Greg, Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing. Find us wherever you get your podcasts, and thanks for listening!
2025-01-1055 min
The Truth About CarsHere Are the Best Cars We Drove in 2024We're guest-free for the final podcast of 2024 -- it's TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I riffing on the best cars we drove in 2024. We also discuss wet/dry vacuums and NASCAR's ongoing legal wrangling with its race teams.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts.We thank Matthew for his time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-12-271h 01
The Truth About CarsHere's What Will Happen to the Auto Industry in 2025This week on the TTAC podcast, industry analyst Paul Waati and host Tim Healey pull out the crystal ball and look into the automotive industry future.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy swings by to discuss Level 2 home chargers for EVs and NASCAR paint schemes.We thank Paul and Matthew and Matt Posky for editing. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and thank you for listening!
2024-12-201h 08
The Truth About CarsHere's the Truth About the EV MarketOn this week's TTAC podcast, we talk with Tyson Jominy from J.D. Power about the state of the EV market -- and what the near future holds.Matthew Guy and I discuss car-detailing products and then have a fun discussion about who should be the NASCAR driver of the year in our opinion.Find us wherever you get your podcasts and as always, thanks for listening!
2024-12-131h 01
The Truth About CarsWhat These Mexican Chevys Might Mean for the Future of Chinese ImportsOn today's TTAC podcast, we discuss Chinese-built Chevys that are sold in Mexico with Tom Appel, the publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. Then Matthew Guy and I discuss torque wrenches and the NASCAR silly season as Stewart-Haas Racing comes to an end.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Tom, Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-12-061h 01
The Truth About CarsThese Brands Scored Well For Best Brand Overall and Certified Pre-OwnedThis week, we speak with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report about the outlet's best brands and best CPO cars. Then Matthew Guy and I discuss pressure washers and the retirement of NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr.As always, you can find us at TTAC.com or wherever you get your podcasts.We thank John and Matthew and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-11-2746 min
The Truth About CarsThe Best Cars of the 2024 LA Auto ShowIt's podcast time again! This week we discuss the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, the future of an iconic name in NASCAR, and two-way radios.We have automotive analyst Robby DeGraff on to discuss the brands that dominated this year's LA Auto Show. We recorded from the show floor, surrounded by new sheetmetal.For our NASCAR chat, Matthew Guy and I work through what will happen to the Chevrolet Camaro on the track, since the street car is dead. We also talk about two-way radios, which sent me down to memory lane as I conjured up...
2024-11-2252 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are The Major Automotive Trends for 2024We chat with Alex Kwanten from U.S. News and World Report about key market trends. Then we wrap up a wild NASCAR season by reviewing championship weekend with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We also discuss wall-mounted tool holders.Thanks for listening!
2024-11-151h 33
The Truth About CarsHow Will Trump's Win Affect the Automotive Industry?The U.S. presidential election has been decided in favor of Donald Trump. We discuss how his administration will affect the automotive industry with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific.Matthew Guy pops by to discuss work gloves and the controversy at Martinsville, as well.Find us at TTAC.com and wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Robby and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-11-081h 37
The Truth About CarsWhy Are So Many People Upside Down on Car Loans?We discuss the state of auto financing with Edmund's director of insights, Ivan Drury, and then Matthew Guy and I discuss angle grinders and the latest from the NASCAR playoffs.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts.We thank Ivan, Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-11-011h 04
The Truth About CarsThe Surprising Truth About Used Car PricesOn this week's episode Tim chats with Karl Brauer of iSeeCars.com to discuss the return of sub $20,000 cars in the used car marketplace. As well, in our "Stuff We Use" segment Matthew Guy discusses his favorite tire shine products and what to look for when shopping.And as always we've got our NASCAR segment covering why Joey Logano is the luckiest NASCAR driver - at least in the past few races.
2024-10-251h 15
VWIDTalk Podcast2025 VW ID.Buzz Driving Impressions: First Look with Tim HealeyIn this episode, we’re joined by Tim Healey, Managing Editor of The Truth About Cars, who shares his first impressions of the 2025 VW ID.Buzz long wheelbase. Tim discusses the unique design, spacious interior, and road performance, as well as insights into the vehicle's range, charging capabilities, and what makes it stand out in the EV market. Tune in for an in-depth look at this exciting EV - the ID.Buzz!...check Tim's full review on www.thetruthaboutcars.com....visit VWIDTalk.com to join the discussion
2024-10-2140 min
The Truth About CarsHere's How to Avoid Buying a Hurricane Damaged CarHurricanes have socked the Southeast lately, and with that in mind, we speak with Patrick Olsen from Carfax about how you can avoid buying one of these vehicles that's been flood damaged.Matthew Guy and I then discuss retractable extension cords and NASCAR playoffs after the Alex Bowman disqualification.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts.We thank Patrick and Matthew, as well as Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-10-1846 min
The Truth About CarsHere's Why We're Skeptical About the RobotaxiThis week we speak with Guy Mangiamele from AMCI about what it's like to test Tesla's autonomous driving in the madness of Manhattan traffic. Matthew Guy and I discuss car-care kits ahead of the imminent arrival of winter, and then we get into the Big One -- the really Big One -- at Talladega and Michael Jordan's lawsuit against NASCAR.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Guy Mangiamele, Matthew Guy, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening.
2024-10-111h 08
The Truth About CarsHere's What It's Like to Import Classic Cars From OverseasWe speak with importer and car dealer Gary Duncan about his long career of bringing cars from overseas to American shores. Matthew Guy and I discuss ratchet sets and Kyle Larson's controversial comments about NASCAR fans.You can find us at TTAC.com and wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Gary Duncan, Matthew Guy, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-10-0752 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are the Longest Lasting CarsWe chat with iSeeCars.com Executive Analyst Karl Brauer about the longest-lasting vehicles. We also talk about garage fridges and the Bristol short-track shootout during the NASCAR playoffs with Matthew Guy.Find us wherever you get our podcasts.We thank Karl and Matthew for their time and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-09-271h 06
The Truth About CarsThese Brands Make the Best Used CarsThis week we discuss the best used cars, in terms of reliability, with Alex Knizek from Consumer Reports. We also discuss smart garage door openers and the NASCAR craziness at Watkins Glen.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks to Alex, Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing. And most of all, thank you for listening!
2024-09-2059 min
The Truth About CarsOn the Road With an Automotive Spy PhotographerHere's what it's like chasing down the cars the automakers don't want you to see just yet. We pick the brain of automotive spy photographer Brian Williams on how that side of the business works and how he gets the shots. Plus we chat with Matthew Guy about air compressors and a wild first weekend of the NASCAR Cup playoffs.We thanks Brain and Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-09-131h 10
The Truth About CarsHelpful Maintenance Tips You Can UseThis week we have Mike Herzing, host of Let's Talk Wheels, with us to talk about car care. He's a long-time shop owner and we pick his brain on all sorts of car-care and maintenance topics.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy joins me to discuss impact wrenches and NASCAR's regular-season finale at Darlington. That race led to heartbreak for one driver and another got into the playoffs with a little bit of luck.We thank Mike and Matthew and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
2024-09-0658 min
The Truth About CarsHere's How to Beat Dealers At Their Own GamesWe speak with Lauren Fix from Car Coach Reports on how to get the best deal when car shopping. Then Matthew Guy and I discuss creepers for your garage and an interesting NASCAR win at Daytona. We thank Lauren, Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing.As always, you can find us wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks for listening!
2024-08-3047 min
The Truth About CarsHow One Group is Pushing Back on California's EV MandateThis week we talk with SEMA about how the group is pushing back on California's strict EV push. Matthew Guy and I also debate Austin Dillon's penalty, madcap drama in Michigan, and locking pliers.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts.We thank Karen Bailey-Chapman and Matthew Guy for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening.
2024-08-231h 09
The Truth About Cars10 Percent of EV Owners Have Been Left StrandedThis week we talk with Colum Wood, VP of content at VerticalScope, our parent company, about a study run by sibling site AutoGuide. This study shows about 10 percent of EV owners have been left stranded -- but not for the reasons you probably think.Matthew Guy and I discuss TVs for your garage -- and the surprising reason why he has one. We also discuss Austin Dillon's jerk move at the Cook Out 400.You can find us at TTAC.com and wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Colum and Matthew for stopping by, and...
2024-08-1650 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are The Features You Want on Your Next CarWe talk with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific about the features new-car buyers want, and we discuss the torque wrenches we use. Tim then evaluates some made-up NASCAR mid-season awards.We thank Robby DeGraff, Matthew Guy, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and we'll see you next time.
2024-08-0950 min
The Truth About CarsHere's Why Teslas Are Being Traded In For Gas CarsThis week on the TTAC podcast we talk with Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at Edmunds.com, about why Teslas are being traded in for gas cars -- and hybrids.Matthew Guy and I discuss onboard-diagnostic tools and since NASCAR is taking time off for the Olympics, we dig into the off-track moves and rumors that take place during silly season.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. We thank Jessica and Matthew, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for...
2024-08-0257 min
The Truth About CarsHere Are the Vehicles That Might Face the Most RecallsThis week, we chat with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com about which vehicles might see the most recalls over the course of their lifetimes. The top of the list may shock you -- or not.Matthew Guy and I also discuss overhead storage options for your garage before getting into the NASCAR Brickyard 400 -- yours truly gets on a rant about NBC and streaming, and I have some issues with NASCAR's in-race decision making. We both discuss Kyle Busch's run of bad luck this season and some other assorted topics related to the race at Indy, as...
2024-07-2659 min
The Truth About CarsHere's Why Tesla's Market Share Has Fallen as the EV Market Has GrownThis week we chat with Chad Kirchner, the VP of Content at EVPulse.com, about Tesla losing market share at a time the EV market is growing, and we also get into some other EV topics, such as Tesla boss Elon Musk endorsing Donald Trump for president.We also chat with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy about gas generators and his experiences watching NASCAR at Pocono. We also, of course, discuss what happened at Pocono last weekend.Thanks to Chad and Matthew, and thanks to Matt Posky for editing. As...
2024-07-191h 06
The Truth About CarsHere's Why Younger Car Buyers Are More Open to Chinese CarsThis week we chat with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific about why younger buyers are more open to buying Chinese cars, despite privacy concerns.Yours truly was also at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in person, so TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss that. We also talk about LED garage lighting.We thank Robby and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. As always, we thank you for listening!
2024-07-121h 32
The Truth About CarsHere's Why This Journalist Saw the VW Investment in Rivian Coming a Year Ago.It wasn't a prediction, exactly, but journalist Peter Ramsay from EVInFocus.com did some reporting last year that suggested executives were calling for Volkswagen to invest in Rivian.Recently, the Volkswagen Auto Group did just that.So we asked Ramsay about what he was seeing a year ago and that led to a wider-ranging conversation about corporate investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures, particularly between legacy automakers and EV-only startups.As always, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to talk about the Stuff We Use (extension cords, in this case) and NASCAR's overtimes in...
2024-07-031h 27
The Truth About CarsHere's What It Takes to Be American MadeWhat does it mean for a car to be American made? We chat with Patrick Masterson from Cars.com about the company's 2024 American Made Index, digging deep into the data and the methodology used to compile the report. It's an educational look into how cars are built in this complex, globalized world.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and discuss why you need a ratcheting wrench and which ones to buy, and then we go over the wet-weather madness that NASCAR experienced in New Hampshire, and we also discuss some off-track stories, such as Kyle Busch...
2024-06-281h 19
The Truth About CarsWhy Did California Shut Down a New EV Program?This week on the TTAC podcast, we speak to Christian Robinson, the Senior Director of State Government Affairs and Grassroots for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, about why California governor Gavin Newsome vetoed a bill that would helped fund consumers who wanted to turn their used cars into EVs.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss brake discs/rotors and what happened when NASCAR went to Iowa. We also preview a deeper conversation we'll have in the future about Kyle Busch's, uh, future.As always, thanks for listening!
2024-06-2154 min
The Truth About CarsHere's Why Used EVs Are Dropping in ValueThis week we chat with Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iSeeCars.com, about why the value of used EVs is dropping and has fallen below that of used gas cars for the first time.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and TTAC managing editor Tim Healey discuss rear diffusers for your cars and what happened when NASCAR went to wine country.Thanks for listening!
2024-06-141h 25
The Truth About CarsHere's What Life is Like As a Pit Crew Member"We chat with Bozi Tatarevic -- motorsport consultant, pit-crew member, and automotive journalist -- about what life is like in the pits. The pit lanes at racetracks, that is. Bozi has worked IMSA and NASCAR and he tells us all about it.Bozi has written for TTAC at times, and today we also talk about NASCAR and gear oil with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy.Thanks to Bozi and Matthew, and thanks to Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, thank you for listening!
2024-06-071h 23
The Truth About CarsThe Best Cars for TeensWith graduation season in mind, these are the best cars for teens. We also discuss NASCAR's rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 and a wet 'n' wild weekend in racing. Plus, we chat about the best oil drains pans that we use.
2024-05-311h 17
The Truth About CarsHere's What It Takes To Stage A Major Street RaceNASCAR will be returning to Chicago this summer. The series hosted its first-ever street race in the Windy City last summer, and it will return for 2024. We chat with Julie Giese, the president of the Chicago Street Race, about what went well last summer, how to improve the event for 2024, and what fans can expect.Speaking of NASCAR, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss Ricky Stenhouse Jr. throwing hands after the all-star event. We also chat about how to select the best oil filter wrench for you.Thanks for listening!
2024-05-241h 21
The Truth About CarsHow One Man Got the Best Job in the WorldThis week we chat with prolific automotive journalist Sam Smith about his new book "Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writings, 2003 – 2023" and what it's like to make a living working with words about cars and car culture.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy also stops by to discuss power inverters and a NASCAR race at Darlington that included retro color schemes and a post-race beef on pit road.
2024-05-171h 28
The Truth About CarsThese Car Brands Will Be Expensive to MaintainThis week, we talk to Ben Preston from Consumer Reports about the cheapest and most expensive car brands to maintain -- as well as why consumers might favor independent repair shops over dealerships. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy drops by to discuss trunk struts and the closest finish in NASCAR history.
2024-05-101h 09
The Truth About CarsYou Shouldn't Be Afraid of Autonomous Cars, Here's WhyWe talk with Alex Roy, principal at Johnson and Roy Advisors, a company that provides strategy for companies in the AI, robotics, and transportation space, about why autonomous cars aren't so scary. Roy, a former TTAC contributor, walks us through it all. Meanwhile, current TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to talk jump starters and NASCAR at Dover.Thanks for listening!
2024-05-031h 11
The Truth About CarsThese Are the Cars You Should Buy UsedWe chat with Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst, about the cars you should buy new -- and those you'd be better off buying used. Matthew Guy also drops by and we discuss side marker lights and how last week's NASCAR race at Talladega once again ended with The Big One.
2024-04-261h 21
The Truth About CarsHere's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving CarsIn the latest episode, we chat with Greg Brannon from AAA about consumer fears that surround autonomous vehicles -- and how the industry can address them.We also check in with our resident auto-parts and accessories expert Matthew Guy to learn about headlight restoration kits. Plus, Matthew sticks around to chat about what happened when NASCAR came to Texas.
2024-04-191h 11
The Truth About CarsThere's a New Problem With Electric Cars That No One Saw ComingElectric vehicles are generally pretty heavy, thanks to their batteries, so how does that affect infrastructure and safety? We chat with Cody Stolle from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility about this issue. We also discuss car ramps for use in your garage, and the latest goings on in NASCAR.
2024-04-1550 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are the Best Family Cars for 2024We sit down with John Vincent, senior editor of vehicle testing at U.S. News & World Report, to discuss their best cars for families for 2024. We also discuss the New York Auto Show, the Fisker Ocean, and more. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy drops by to discuss a controversial NASCAR finish at Richmond, our experiences testing Michelins in California, and his use of Rain-X for our "Stuff We Use" segment.
2024-04-051h 00
The Truth About CarsThe Best Car of the 2024 New York Auto ShowWe chat with AutoTrader's Brian Moody about the best and worst of the New York Auto Show. Our own Matthew Guy also drops by to give his opinions. Mr. Guy also discussed battery booster packs in our Stuff We Use segment.
2024-04-0139 min
The Truth About CarsHow Do Automakers Handle Politics?We take some time to chat with Kia's head of corporate communications, James Bell, about how automakers navigate an ever-changing regulatory world.
2024-03-2239 min
The Truth About CarsThese Are The Most Reliable Car BrandsWe sit down with Tyson Jominy Vice President, Data & Analytics at J.D. Power to discuss why certain brands do so well when it comes to dependability, how user experience and technology factors in, and much more.
2024-03-1556 min
The Truth About CarsHave We Reached Peak EV (Part Two)?Last week we spoke with an EV evangelist (say that five times fast). This week we dig deeper into the truth surrounding EV adoption.
2024-03-091h 15
The Truth About CarsHave We Reached Peak EV? (Part 1)We chat with BJ Birtwell, founder of Electrify Expo about the growth of EVs and Consumer Reports' Alex Knizek about why so many electrified vehicles make their Top 10 for 2024 list
2024-03-011h 19
The Truth About CarsAre Plug-In Hybrids the Future?Chris Tonn and Tim Healey chat about the future of the PHEV, our racing past (as fans, not drivers), the 2025 Ram 1500, and the latest Tesla controversy.
2024-02-2445 min
The Truth About CarsThis State Might Ban Gasoline Cars. Here’s Who’s Fighting BackWe chat about a possible ban on gasoline cars in one particular East Coast state. We also discuss Super Bowl ads.
2024-02-1640 min
The Truth About CarsAre Auto Shows Dying?We chat with Jen Morand, President, Chicago Automobile Trade Association and General Manager, Chicago Auto Show, and automotive content creator Jill Ciminillo about the future of auto shows.
2024-02-1049 min
The Truth About CarsWhat's the Best Used Car for the Money?We sit down with analyst Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn to discuss the best and worst used cars for the money, why one automaker is crying foul on EV goals, a very bad proposed law in a very large and influential state, and the automakers we miss. We also cover a new crossover and the best way to foam up your car while cleaning.
2024-02-021h 11
The Truth About CarsFrozen Teslas, Kia's New EV and the Best Cars of the '90sThis week we sit down with Consumer Guide Automotive publisher Tom Appel and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn to talk about frozen Teslas, the challenges of EV charging, dream cars, the best and worst of the '90s, and the all-new Kia EV9.
2024-01-261h 07
The Truth About CarsThe Truth About Cars PodcastWe chat with Consumer Reports Senior Director of Auto Testing about the best and worst cars of 2023.
2024-01-1951 minThe Truth About CarsTTAC Episode 12We chat about the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show with analyst Robby DeGraff and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn.
2024-01-1559 min
There Auto Be A LawNot a useful observationFull EV's or hybrids? That's the question we start of this week with. NHTSA and Congress are starting to, maybe, kinda, sorta work on outdated legislation and rules around self driving cars, Kyle from GM Cruise releases an ad that would have him be failed by Fred's 8th grade teacher and a couple of recalls.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/opinion/electric-vehicles-toyota-hybrids.htmlhttps://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/u-s-regulator-proposes-updated-rules-for-autonomous-vehicles-in-exchange-for-data-44501899https://slate.com/technology/2023/07/cruise-autonomous-vehicles-safety-waymo-self-driving-cars-ad-new-york-times.htmlhttps://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RMISC-23V478-0297.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V480-4609.PDFhttps://www...
2023-07-201h 04The Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #11We chat with Chad Kirchner about the 2023 Dodge Hornet, Ford EV woes, and more.
2023-03-3155 minThe Truth About CarsTTAC Episode 10: 2023 Chicago Auto ShowTalking the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with automotive journalist Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive and industry analyst Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific.
2023-02-2749 min2023-02-1346 min2022-12-2853 min
Michigan's AutoTalkA Man and his love for Checkers: Jim Garrison, President of Checker Car Club of America (Episode 87)On our latest episode, number 87 of Michigan's AutoTalk, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, what Jim Garrison president of the Checker car club of America. Jim worked at Checker Motors for 32 years and had a treasure trove of information about everything related to the legendary Checker vehicle. Checkers were built to last and several of them are still operating today, including the models that Jim owns. He shares with us his love for the checker automobile, and a bit of history about the car itself plus the Checker cars that he owns.
2022-12-2221 minThe Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #7Welcome to episode number 7 of The Truth About Cars podcast! This time around we have as our guest Chad Kirchner, the boss of EVPulse.com and FlatSixes.com. He's also contributed to TTAC and other VerticalScope properties. He and TTAC managing editor Tim Healey chat LA Auto Show and EVs in general. Give it a listen today!
2022-11-301h 08The Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #6The sixth episode of the TTAC podcast. Talking auto shows, Hummer EV charging, OPEC, and the best cars of 2012.
2022-10-071h 03The Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #5We talk with analyst Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific about the state of the industry all while being as aggressively Midwestern as possible. We also chat about EVs and small trucks. Take a listen, and stick around past the end to hear us smack down overpriced BMWs.
2022-06-2956 minThe Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #4Talking Ford Lightning, Kia Sportage, F1, and the best cars of 2007.
2022-05-1159 min
The Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #3Talking New York Auto Show, the state of the industry, and the best cars of 2002.
2022-04-1246 minThe Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #2On episode two of TTAC's podcast, we discuss high gas prices, Acura Integra, and the best cars of 1997.
2022-03-2851 min
The Truth About CarsTTAC Episode #1The very first episode of the new TTAC podcast. Topics include ATP over MSRP, the 2022 Subaru WRX, and the best cars of 1992.
2022-03-0252 min
Cars and ComradesCatching Up With The ComradesWe've been busy working with Turn Leftist on the Walter Reuther episodes for over a month now, so we had some catching up to do on our various project cars. The supercharged Marlin that Bryant mentioned: https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/07/b-f-e-gp-lemons-day-one-roundup-dodge-stealth-leads-626-and-supra-close-behind/#more-402082 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants:carsandcomrades@gmail.com RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xmlFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/https://twitter.com/CarsAndComradeshttps://www.facebook...
2022-01-0259 min
Cars and ComradesScooters and Mopeds with guest Scott from Elephorce RacingComplete notes: https://web.archive.org/web/20211221235502/https://shoutengine.com/CarsComrades/scooters-and-mopeds-with-guest-scott-from-elephorc-100642In this episode: Conner tells us about Elon Musk's stupid and unsafe Las Vegas Tesla tunnel (at 6:30) We get caught up on the progress of our various project cars (34 min) Bryant talks to Scott from Elephorce Racing about driving in the 24 Hours of Lemons, exploding superchargers, crossing the USA on a scooter, and odd two-stroke vehicles of all kinds (57 min) Bryant breaks down the wide world of scooters and mopeds and offers buying advice (2:08) Plus Brandon's beef...
2022-01-012h 56
What the HELL Were You Thinking?Eating Big Brother's Peanuts and Drinkin' Billy's BeerShow Notes Episode 337: Eating Big Brother's Peanuts and Drinking Billy's BeerThis week Host Dave Bledsoe angrily denies he looks anything like Billy Carter and threatens to fight anyone who says different! (Then he fell off his barstool and passed out. Again.) On the show this week we examine the legacy of the Good Old Boy Brother of America’s favorite living Ex-President, Billy Carter. (We love Jimmy and all,but Jimmy never pissed on the runway beside Air Force One. If he had MAYBE he would’ve served more than one term. We’re just sa...
2021-11-0833 minWhat the HELL Were You Thinking?Eating Big Brother's Peanuts and Drinkin' Billy's BeerShow Notes Episode 337: Eating Big Brother's Peanuts and Drinking Billy's BeerThis week Host Dave Bledsoe angrily denies he looks anything like Billy Carter and threatens to fight anyone who says different! (Then he fell off his barstool and passed out. Again.) On the show this week we examine the legacy of the Good Old Boy Brother of America’s favorite living Ex-President, Billy Carter. (We love Jimmy and all,but Jimmy never pissed on the runway beside Air Force One. If he had MAYBE he would’ve served more than one term. We’re just sa...
2021-11-0833 min
Car SpaceEpisode 9: PontiacOn this episode, I finally get to talk about Pontiac! My kids are heard all through the background, I update you on the Chinese ATV, and we take a look back at the last two weeks in automotive history.
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2021-04-2517 min
Auto/MotiveStudebaker Avanti, The car that would not Die.Studebaker Avanti
In this episode, I cover the Studebaker Avanti, and non-Studebaker Avanti's as the car outlasted its parent company. Originally designed to save Studebaker in the 1960s, the Avanti would compete with the Ford Thunderbird and the Chevy Corvette. Powered by a Studebaker made V8, this car was not only powerful but lightweight and looked amazing with a unique design that wasn't American, it looked like nothing else on the road. while the car did not manage to save Studebaker, other companies would be created to continue production of the Avanti. Several
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2021-01-3124 min
TSLAQ PodcastEpisode 53 - NHTSA Angles5 Different Angles from which NHTSA is or should be looking at Tesla vehicles
1. Autopilot Generally
2. Autopilot Disengagement and Impact on Statistics
3. Sudden Unintended Acceleration reports
4. Whompy Wheels
5. Battery Fire Risks from aged batteries
Toyota SUA article: https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/02/ttacs-toyota-recall-coverage-a-retrospective/
greentheonly experiment Tweet: https://twitter.com/greentheonly/status/1202782364537151488?s=20
Senator Markey 11/19/19 letter to Tesla/Elon: https://www.markey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Letter%20--%20Tesla%20Autopilot%20Safety%20System%2011-19-19.pdf
https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-urges-tesla-to-address-safety-flaws-in-its-autopilot-system
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2020-01-0620 min
Executive Protection and Secure Transportation PodcastLooking Into the Evidence That 'Lone Wolf' Terrorists Are a PackThe ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 ====================== In Vehicle News From The Truth About Cars Automakers Ready to Rock When New NHTSA Headlight Rules Arrive The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced earlier this month that it was willing to considering changing the rules that govern automobile headlights. Now in a comment period before its official review, the proposal would permit automakers to install and enable adaptive driving beam headlights on new cars sold in the United States. While some automakers are preparing themselves for the change, most have been ready for ages. F...
2018-10-3009 min