Synopsis
What's the history of stop lights? What are some common myths about car dealerships? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at all things automotive in CarStuff, a podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.
Episodes
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The duPont Registry
06/09/2016 Duration: 44minLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Great Danbury State Fair Boat Races
30/08/2016 Duration: 46minLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Graham the ideal car crash survivor?
23/08/2016 Duration: 50minLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Rise of Food Trucks
16/08/2016 Duration: 01h11minIt's no secret that food trucks are enjoying national attention here in the States - but why? Where did food trucks originally come from, and how does running one work? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Board Track Racing
09/08/2016 Duration: 54minAt the start of the 20th century, motorcycles and cars competed on enormous, steeply banked wooden racetracks called motordromes. Listen in to find out why these popular tracks quickly earned a much more ominous nickname: murderdrome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's it really like to own your dream car?
02/08/2016 Duration: 54minEvery car buff has their dream vehicle, whether it's a vintage Porsche, a mean Mustang or a timeless Rolls-Royce. But what's it actually like to own that Bugatti? Tune in for a closer look at the reality of owning the ideal auto. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 93 Rolls-Royces of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
27/07/2016 Duration: 01h02minSome called Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh a messiah, and some called him a cult leader. Beginning in the 1980s, this controversial guru and his followers slowly took over an area of rural Oregon. Yet despite all his spiritual teachings and publications, he's perhaps best remembered for amassing a collection of nearly 100 Rolls-Royces. So what happened to them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Mill BLACKBIRD
19/07/2016 Duration: 47minDesigned in the same warehouse that once held the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, The Mill BLACKBIRD is the world's first fully-adjustable car rig capable of creating photoreal computer-generated vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's the deal with luxury pickup trucks?
12/07/2016 Duration: 01h07sHow much would you pay for a new truck kitted-out with all the bells and whistles? It's a question more and more U.S. car buyers are asking as they purchase trucks with amenities previous generations never imagined -- but it leads to a bigger question: How long will the trend persist? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Case of the Buried Ferrari Dino 246
05/07/2016 Duration: 45minHow did a Ferrari Dino 246 end up buried in an L.A. backyard? Where did it come from, and why did it end up rotting beneath the Earth? In this episode, Scott and Ben investigate the mysterious case of the buried Dino. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What was the Expedition of the Americas?
21/06/2016 Duration: 43minIn the late 1970s, a Jeep enthusiast named Mark A. Smith gathered several like-minded adventurers and set about on a wildly ambitious journey -- to drive from the tip of South America all the way to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. So how far did they get? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can You Fix It Yourself? Beginner Car Repair
14/06/2016 Duration: 58minHow can you tell when a repair is an easy, at-home project or a job for a seasoned mechanic? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the ins and outs of beginner car repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Would you use a mobile gas delivery service?
07/06/2016 Duration: 57minServices like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the conventional taxi service -- could an app do the same thing with gas? Tune in to learn about the next big disruption in gas station models: companies that want to deliver gas straight to your tank. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Mystery Show Double Feature
31/05/2016 Duration: 38minThis week, Scott and Ben bring back the Mystery Show with a twist: each of the guys has their own topic prepared, and the other one has no idea what's coming. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Gumball 3000 Update
24/05/2016 Duration: 45minIn this episode, Scott and Ben return with an update on the opulent Gumball 3000, an exclusive rally involving supercars, supermodels and international partying. Tune in to learn more about this year's race, along with some of its notable cars and drivers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Caresto's Arkham Car: A Real-life Batmobile
17/05/2016 Duration: 45minThe Gumball 3000 is no stranger to bizarre autos, but Caresto's Arkham car takes the cake. Learn how the custom coachmaker made a real-life, high-performance Batmobile. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Whatever happened to the Avro Arrow?
10/05/2016 Duration: 51minIn the 1950s, the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was on track to become the crowning jewel of the Canadian aviation industry. Yet in 1959 work on this delta-wing interceptor came to an abrupt - and surprising - halt. So what happened? Tune in as the guys explore the specs (and speculation) surrounding the Avro Arrow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Aerovette: The Rise and Fall of Rotary-powered Corvettes
03/05/2016 Duration: 54minWhen Chevy first began experimenting with mid-engine, rotary-powered cars, they fully intended to bring the vehicles into production. So what happened? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The History of Rental Cars
26/04/2016 Duration: 38minWho sold the first rental cars? Where did the rental car business begin, and how did today's rental companies get so darn big? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Scott and Ben delve into the history of rental cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Surveillance Vehicles
19/04/2016 Duration: 48minYou've seen them in countless movies -- windowless vans with suspicious floral branding, unmarked Crown Vics loitering on street corners -- but what is a surveillance vehicle? What should it do, and what makes it useful (or useless)? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.