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Welcome to The Car Nerd by Jason Hassett, your go-to destination for all things automotive excellence. From legendary classic cars and cutting-edge engineering innovations to the thrilling world of racing, F1, and electric vehicles, this channel dives into the heart of the past, present, and future of the automotive world. Originally launched in 2020 as "The Grand Prick" and later "Wheel Sports," this channel has evolved alongside my passion for all things racing and automotive. While Formula 1 remains close to my heart, The Car Nerd now expands to cover stories of automotive

  1. 2D AGO

    Can Tesla’s “Flying Roadster” Beat History's Odds? | Storytime Ep. 10

    NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/hassettHosted by Jason Hassett | The Car Nerd🎥 Video Description:“Where Are My Flying Cars?” — The Wild Ride from 1894 to the Tesla TeaseIn this episode of Automotive Storytime, Jason dives deep into one of motoring’s most tantalizing dreams: the flying car. From the earliest experiments at the dawn of modern aviation to the pop-culture icons and the regulatory nightmares that keep them grounded — and finally to the modern era where Tesla’s tease reignites our hope.You’ll discover:🚀 How the first “flying car” experiments began in 1894, as engineers attempted to merge wings and wheels for the first time✈️ How the years after World War I and then World War II produced ambitious road-air hybrids that promised to change transport forever😱 The tragic 1973 failure (including accidents, technical hurdles and industry abandonments) that put a dent in the flying-car dream🎬 How pop culture (from Bond movies to cartoons) kept the fantasy alive — the flying car became the symbol of “future transport”🛩️ How in the 2000s, programs like DARPA’s Transformer and private ventures attempted VTOL and roadable aircraft — real flying-car prototypes — and what stopped them in their tracks (spoiler: regulations, certification and infrastructure)🧭 Why regulation often kills flying cars: air-space + road rules + cost + safety all colliding in one impossible intersection⚡ Finally, how Tesla & Elon Musk’s recently teased “flying Roadster” revived the question: Are flying cars finally about to become real? Musk says yes — but the devil’s in the details.If you’ve ever wondered why we still don’t all have jet-wings in our garages (despite “the day flying cars arrive” being promised for decades), this video will give you the full story — ambition, mistakes, culture, tech and maybe the next big leap.📺 More from Jason Hassett:The Jason Hassett Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasonHassettShowDocumentary Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter/X: https://x.com/jayhassett🔖 Hashtags:#FlyingCar #FutureTransport #TeslaRoadster #ElonMusk #AutomotiveStorytime #CarHistory #TheCarNerd #RoadableAircraft #VTOL #TransportInnovation #JetsonsIRL #AutomotiveLegends

    33 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Is Verstappen's Title Bid Over Despite his Epic Drive? | Your Biggest F1 Questions Ep. 18

    My Automotive Channel: @TheCarNerdCheckmythumbnail: https://checkmythumbnail.com/NordVPN Deals: https://nordvpn.com/hassettWelcome back to Your Biggest F1 Questions — the series where we dive into the debates every fan was having after the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. No PR filter, no corporate spin — just straight answers to the biggest talking points coming out of São Paulo.🏁 This Episode:0:00 Intro1:16 Are McLaren Favoring Norris?5:51 Is the title over for Verstappen despite his incredible race?9:08 Why didn’t Max keep track position and go to the end?11:57 Why did Piastri get the penalty when Antonelli left him no room?17:40 Is Hamilton’s time up at Ferrari after this terrible weekend?23:24 Has Antonelli finally become the driver we expected?If you love honest F1 talk, bold predictions, and analysis that cuts deeper than the press release — you’re in the right place.🎙 More from Us:Documentaries ➤ https://youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter ➤ https://twitter.com/jayhassettSupport the Show ➤ https://buymeacoffee.com/currentandcombustion🔖 Hashtags:#F1Podcast #Formula1 #F1News #YourBiggestF1Questions #BrazilianGP #F1Analysis #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #MaxVerstappen #Hamilton #Antonelli #Ferrari #McLaren #F1Drivers

    29 min

  3. OCT 30

    Chrysler Destroyed the Car that Could Run on Tequila | Storytime Ep. 9

    NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/hassettHosted by Jason Hassett | The Car Nerd🎥 Video Description:The Story of the Chrysler Turbine CarWelcome to Automotive Storytime on The Car Nerd — the series where we dig into the wildest, most ambitious, and most forgotten chapters in automotive history.In this episode, Jason Hassett takes you inside one of the most futuristic experiments ever attempted by an American automaker — the Chrysler Turbine Car, a vehicle that could run on almost anything flammable and sounded like a jet taking off.This is the story of a time when engineers believed the future would be powered by turbines — when America’s postwar optimism collided with reality, bureaucracy, and the limits of technology.In this episode, you’ll discover:🔥 How George Huebner and his secret Chrysler lab tried to bring jet power to the streets🚗 The incredible 1963 Turbine Car — handcrafted in Italy by Ghia, built for the American driveway💨 How 203 ordinary Americans were handed turbine cars to test in real life⚙️ Why Chrysler’s dream of a turbine-powered future suddenly vanished🪦 The tragic destruction of nearly all 55 cars — and the myths surrounding why🏛️ How the legacy of the Turbine Car still echoes through today’s car culture and even the U.S. militaryFrom the Jet Age’s soaring optimism to the crushing end of a technological dream, this is the unbelievable true story of the car that ran on fire — and how close America came to a turbine revolution.📺 More from Jason Hassett:The Jason Hassett Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasonHassettShowDocumentary Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter: https://x.com/jayhassett🔖 Hashtags:#ChryslerTurbineCar #JetAge #CarHistory #TheCarNerd #AutomotiveStorytime #ChryslerHistory #AmericanInnovation #CarCulture #EngineeringGenius #LostCars #AutomotiveIcons #JetPowered #ClassicCars #AutomotiveLegends #TurbinePower

    24 min

  4. OCT 27

    WTF was that VSC?! | Your Biggest F1 Questions Ep. 17

    My Automotive Channel:  @TheCarNerd  NordVPN Deals: https://nordvpn.com/hassettWelcome back to Your Biggest F1 Questions — the series where we dive into the debates every fan was having after the Mexican Grand Prix. No PR filter, no corporate spin — just straight answers to the biggest talking points coming out of Mexico City.🏁 This Episode:0:00 Intro1:00 Weird Strategy Choices6:13 Continued Cost Cap Rumours10:38 WTF was that VSC?14:25 Will Colapinto Stay at Alpine?18:10 Why didn’t Hamilton get a Penalty?24:08 The Title Continues?If you love honest F1 talk, bold predictions, and analysis that cuts deeper than the press release, you’re in the right place.🎙 More from Us:Documentaries ➤ https://youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter ➤ https://twitter.com/jayhassettSupport the Show ➤ https://buymeacoffee.com/currentandcombustion🔖 Hashtags:#F1Podcast #Formula1 #F1News #YourBiggestF1Questions #MexicanGP #F1Analysis #F1Drivers #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #Hamilton #Colapinto

    28 min

  5. OCT 24

    America's Lamborghini-Beating Supercar | Storytime Ep. 8

    NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/hassettHosted by Jason Hassett | The Car Nerd🎥 Video Description:The Wild Story of Vector MotorsWelcome to Automotive Storytime on The Car Nerd — the series where we put the pedal to the metal and explore the most outrageous stories in automotive history.In this episode, Jason Hassett unravels the unbelievable tale of Vector Motors — the American dream machine that dared to take on Ferrari and Lamborghini… and almost pulled it off.This is the story of obsession, innovation, and ego — how one man’s vision for the ultimate supercar collided with reality, greed, and corporate chaos.In this episode, you’ll discover:🚀 How Gerald Wiegert’s bold dream gave birth to “America’s first supercar”💡 The groundbreaking design and aerospace engineering behind the Vector W2 and W8💸 How Hollywood hype and Wall Street money fueled a dangerous ambition⚔️ The corporate coup that tore the company apart🕵️‍♂️ The mysterious role of Indonesian conglomerate Megatech and the final downfall🔧 How Vector’s legacy still echoes through American car culture and hypercar design todayIt’s part genius, part madness — and 100% American ambition on four wheels. Buckle up, because the story of Vector Motors is one of the wildest rides in automotive history.📺 More from Jason Hassett:The Jason Hassett Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasonHassettShowDocumentary Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter: https://x.com/jayhassett🔖 Hashtags:#VectorMotors #AmericanSupercar #CarHistory #TheCarNerd #AutomotiveStorytime #W8TwinTurbo #VectorW8 #HypercarHistory #AutomotiveIcons #CarCulture #EngineeringGenius #VectorMotorsStory #GeraldWiegert #AutomotiveLegends

    36 min

  6. OCT 17

    How Hitler Created a Hippy Icon | Storytime Ep. 7

    Brought to you by: https://nordvpn.com/hassettHosted by Jason Hassett | The Car Nerd🎥 Video Description:The Complete History of VolkswagenWelcome to Automotive Storytime on The Car Nerd — the series where we shift into high gear and explore the greatest stories in automotive history.In this episode, Jason Hassett dives deep into the extraordinary rise, fall, and reinvention of Volkswagen — from its controversial beginnings to becoming one of the biggest automotive empires in the world.This isn’t just the story of the Beetle. It’s a tale of politics, people, and perseverance — how a car built for propaganda became a global symbol of freedom, rebellion, and innovation.In this episode, you’ll discover:🚗 How Volkswagen began under the Nazi regime — and the man behind the idea of the “People’s Car”⚙️ The company’s post-war resurrection under British control🌍 The global success of the Beetle and the 1950s boom✌️ How VW became an icon of the counterculture in the 1960s📉 The oil crisis and how the Golf saved the brand in the 1970s🏭 VW’s corporate expansion and Eastern Bloc ambitions💰 The wild 2000s, bold acquisitions, and the Dieselgate scandal that shook the industryIt’s a journey through ideology, engineering, and the evolution of one of the most recognizable badges on Earth. Buckle up — the story of Volkswagen is anything but ordinary.📺 More from Jason Hassett:The Jason Hassett Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasonHassettShowDocumentary Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter: https://x.com/jayhassett⏱️ Chapters:0:00 – Intro2:17 – Origins of VW6:30 – Post-War Rebirth10:42 – 1950s Growth13:57 – The Hippy Movement & US Growth19:28 – 1970s Crisis & Evolution23:34 – Buying Time27:00 – Soviet Expansion30:00 – The Wild Naughties34:00 – Dieselgate🔖 Hashtags:#Volkswagen #VWHistory #CarHistory #Beetle #GolfGTI #TheCarNerd #AutomotiveStorytime #GermanEngineering #VWBeetle #VolkswagenStory #VW #CarCulture #Dieselgate #AutomotiveIcons

    37 min
  7. Is it All Over for Norris? | Your Biggest F1 Questions Ep. 16

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    Is it All Over for Norris? | Your Biggest F1 Questions Ep. 16

    NordVPN Deals: https://nordvpn.com/hassettWelcome back to Your Biggest F1 Questions — the series where we dive into the debates every fan was having after the Dutch Grand Prix. No PR filter, no corporate spin — just straight answers to the hottest questions coming out of Zandvoort.🏁 This Episode:Russell’s Contract — should Mercedes stick or twist for 2026?2026 Engine Disaster — are the new regs setting F1 up for failure?Leclerc’s Magic Move — was that the overtake of the season?Fight for 3rd — who’s really got the upper hand in the Constructors’ battle?Norris Collapse — has his title fight already slipped away?Horner & Cadillac — the strangest power play in the paddock?Cadillac Drivers — who would even get the seat if it happens?Driver of the Day — did the fans vote it right?If you love honest F1 talk, bold predictions, and analysis that goes deeper than the highlight reel, you’re in the right place.🎙 More from Us:Documentaries ➤ https://youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter ➤ https://twitter.com/jayhassettSupport the Show ➤ https://buymeacoffee.com/currentandcombustion🔖 Hashtags:#F1Podcast #Formula1 #F1News #YourBiggestF1Questions #DutchGP #F1Analysis #F1Drivers

    48 min
  8. Russell Playing Hardball with Mercedes? | Your Biggest F1 Questions Ep. 15

    AUG 13

    Russell Playing Hardball with Mercedes? | Your Biggest F1 Questions Ep. 15

    NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/hassett🎯 77% off 2 Years + 4 Months FREE — lock in elite protection for every device and every race weekend.Try it risk-free with their 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.Clips Channel: https://youtube.com/@UCO7da682AUcy52EiwdFBxwQ🎥 Video Description:Welcome back to Your Biggest F1 Questions — the unapologetically blunt F1 show where no rumor is off-limits and no question is too reckless. This week, we dive head-first into the juiciest talking points shaking up the paddock:Has Perez to Cadillac just been confirmed — and what would that mean for F1’s U.S. expansion?When will Lewis Hamilton finally hang up the helmet?Could Nico Hulkenberg have been a Vettel-level champion with just a bit more luck?Why is McLaren drilling “winning procedures” into their drivers mid-season?What’s behind the George Russell contract delay?How has Alex Albon been absolutely destroying Carlos Sainz this year?How long before Toto Wolff is shown the door?And… where will the current top 8 drivers actually be by 2027?This isn’t PR-friendly chit-chat — it’s raw opinions, unfiltered paddock whispers, and bold predictions you won’t hear from the official broadcasts.🎙 More from Us:Car Heroes: Christian Horner ➤ https://youtu.be/fT54cWYuY8UStorytime: Lamborghini ➤ https://youtu.be/VMmGjYdKOwUPodcast Version ➤ link to episodeMy New Show ➤ https://youtube.com/@BlatantlyBiasedRacingDocumentaries ➤ https://youtube.com/@thatjasonhassettTwitter ➤ https://twitter.com/jayhassettSupport the Show ➤ https://buymeacoffee.com/currentandcombustion📌 Timestamps:0:00 – Intro2:54 – Perez to Cadillac Confirmed?9:20 – When will Lewis Hamilton Retire?13:51 – If Hulkenberg was luckier, could’ve been a Vettel?19:05 – McLaren discussing “winning procedures” with drivers?23:45 – George Russell Contract Delay?30:07 – Why has Albon Been Destroying Sainz?34:07 – How Long before Toto is Fired42:12 – Predict Where the Current Top 8 Drivers will be in 2027.🔖 Hashtags:#F1Podcast #Formula1 #F1Rumors #F1News #SergioPerez #LewisHamilton #NicoHulkenberg #GeorgeRussell #CarlosSainz #AlexAlbon #TotoWolff #McLarenF1 #CadillacF1 #YourBiggestF1Questions

    49 min
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Welcome to The Car Nerd by Jason Hassett, your go-to destination for all things automotive excellence. From legendary classic cars and cutting-edge engineering innovations to the thrilling world of racing, F1, and electric vehicles, this channel dives into the heart of the past, present, and future of the automotive world. Originally launched in 2020 as "The Grand Prick" and later "Wheel Sports," this channel has evolved alongside my passion for all things racing and automotive. While Formula 1 remains close to my heart, The Car Nerd now expands to cover stories of automotive

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