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
Are Car Dealerships Doomed?
Plus, NASCAR talk and the best glass cleaner for your car.
60 min
2
How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?
Also: Looking at fuel-saving in NASCAR
70 min
3
Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?
Plus, working with brake pads at home
62 min
4
Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry
Plus, Ram returns to NASCAR
77 min
5
The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value
Talking car colors, Carson Hocevar, and how to fix scratches
64 min
6
These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens
Plus, we cover a wild weekend in racing
65 min
7
Road Trips Are Going Electric
Plus -- NASCAR has its All-Star race, and we have thoughts.
57 min
8
What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!
We also discuss potty-mouthed racecar drivers
69 min
9
Digging Deeper On Trump's Tariffs
Plus: Is NASCAR too crash-heavy?
53 min
10
Here's Why Consumers Like Dealership Service
We also talk DQs at Talladega and off-road tires
63 min
11
Talking Design With Kia at the New York Auto Show
Plus -- is there too much NASCAR?
53 min
12
TTAC At The 2025 New York Auto Show
Plus, talking tariffs with Kia
51 min
13
Predicting How Tariffs Will Affect the Auto Ind...
Plus, NASCAR throwbacks at Darlington
62 min
14
Have We Reached "Peak Truck"?
Plus, addressing dirty racing in NASCAR
56 min
15
Is Your Car Spying On You?
Plus: NASCAR chat and detailing the roof racks we use.
62 min
16
Here Are the Best Cars For Families
Plus: Are NASCAR Races Too Long?
63 min
17
These Are The Most-Shopped Vehicles
We also discuss a NASCAR controversy at Phoenix. Plus: How to use jack stands safely.
48 min
18
Can AI Provide Onboard Diagnostics?
We also discuss NASCAR at COTA and winter car-care tips to keep your ride shiny.
64 min
19
Here's What's Happening in the World of Auctions
Plus some kvetching about NASCAR at Hotlanta and how not to kill yourself changing struts
55 min
20
Here's How Jeep Plans to Get Back on Track
Plus, digging into the Daytona 500 and high-performance tires
60 min
21
Focusing on Fiat’s Future
A conversation with Fiat about what's next for a brand that has struggled to stand-out in America
32 min
22
Subaru Stars at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show
Plus: Exhaust-pipe patches and the NASCAR Clash
34 min
23
These Are the Hot Collector Cars for 2025
We also talk dash cams and cheap used cars.
61 min
24
Here's What's Hot at CES This Year
Also -- what's the deal with auctions?
57 min
25
What's the Best Day to Buy a Used Car?
Also, what's happening with the Honda/Nissan merger?
61 min