31 episodes
The Truth About Cars Tim Healey
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Like 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.
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Here's What It Takes To Stage A Major Street Race
NASCAR 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.
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How One Man Got the Best Job in the World
This 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. -
These Car Brands Will Be Expensive to Maintain
This 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.
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You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Autonomous Cars, Here's Why
We 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.
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These Are the Cars You Should Buy Used
We 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.
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Here's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving Cars
In 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.