The Truth About Cars
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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1
This is How Consumer Reports Tests Cars
Plus, why it's so darn easy to spin a NASCAR Cup car
68 min
2
Why Ford is Making a Huge Gamble on The Future
69 min
3
Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel
Plus, NASCAR's wild Sunday among the Iowa corn
68 min
4
Here's How You Can Modify Your Own Car
Plus, NASCAR at the Brickyard
56 min
5
Chrysler Turns 100
62 min
6
What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?
Also, we check in on NASCAR in wine country
66 min
7
Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chi...
Plus, how new-car buyers are looking for value
67 min
8
Are Car Dealerships Doomed?
Plus, NASCAR talk and the best glass cleaner for your car.
60 min
9
How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?
Also: Looking at fuel-saving in NASCAR
70 min
10
Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?
Plus, working with brake pads at home
62 min
11
Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry
Plus, Ram returns to NASCAR
77 min
12
The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value
Talking car colors, Carson Hocevar, and how to fix scratches
64 min
13
These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens
Plus, we cover a wild weekend in racing
65 min
14
Road Trips Are Going Electric
Plus -- NASCAR has its All-Star race, and we have thoughts.
57 min
15
What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!
We also discuss potty-mouthed racecar drivers
69 min
16
Digging Deeper On Trump's Tariffs
Plus: Is NASCAR too crash-heavy?
53 min
17
Here's Why Consumers Like Dealership Service
We also talk DQs at Talladega and off-road tires
63 min
18
Talking Design With Kia at the New York Auto Show
Plus -- is there too much NASCAR?
53 min
19
TTAC At The 2025 New York Auto Show
Plus, talking tariffs with Kia
51 min
20
Predicting How Tariffs Will Affect the Auto Ind...
Plus, NASCAR throwbacks at Darlington
62 min
21
Have We Reached "Peak Truck"?
Plus, addressing dirty racing in NASCAR
56 min
22
Is Your Car Spying On You?
Plus: NASCAR chat and detailing the roof racks we use.
62 min
23
Here Are the Best Cars For Families
Plus: Are NASCAR Races Too Long?
63 min
24
These Are The Most-Shopped Vehicles
We also discuss a NASCAR controversy at Phoenix. Plus: How to use jack stands safely.
48 min
25
Can AI Provide Onboard Diagnostics?
We also discuss NASCAR at COTA and winter car-care tips to keep your ride shiny.
64 min