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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Automotive
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Here's Why Chinese Cars Are So Advanced
Plus, NASCAR at Martinsville
67 min
27
Here's Why The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Has Flopped S...
Plus, NASCAR at Talladega
59 min
28
Here's What It Takes To Win A Road Rally
Plus, NASCAR goes wild in Las Vegas
62 min
29
These Are The Longest-Lasting Car Models
Plus, NASCAR at the Roval
64 min
30
These Are The Longest-Lasting Car Brands
Plus, NASCAR at Kansas
55 min
31
The EV Tax Credit is Gone. Here's What Happens ...
67 min
32
Why Leno's Law Failed
Plus, NASCAR at Bristol
62 min
33
Why You Might Never Have to Bring Your Car in F...
Never go to the dealer again
57 min
34
The Secret to Making Reliable Cars: One Automak...
Plus, NASCAR at Darlington
62 min
35
Will Underwater Loans Sink The Auto Industry?
Plus, NASCAR at Dayota
72 min
36
This is How Consumer Reports Tests Cars
Plus, why it's so darn easy to spin a NASCAR Cup car
68 min
37
Why Ford is Making a Huge Gamble on The Future
69 min
38
Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel
Plus, NASCAR's wild Sunday among the Iowa corn
68 min
39
Here's How You Can Modify Your Own Car
Plus, NASCAR at the Brickyard
56 min
40
Chrysler Turns 100
62 min
41
What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?
Also, we check in on NASCAR in wine country
66 min
42
Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chi...
Plus, how new-car buyers are looking for value
67 min
43
Are Car Dealerships Doomed?
Plus, NASCAR talk and the best glass cleaner for your car.
60 min
44
How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?
Also: Looking at fuel-saving in NASCAR
70 min
45
Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?
Plus, working with brake pads at home
62 min
46
Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry
Plus, Ram returns to NASCAR
77 min
47
The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value
Talking car colors, Carson Hocevar, and how to fix scratches
64 min
48
These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens
Plus, we cover a wild weekend in racing
65 min
49
Road Trips Are Going Electric
Plus -- NASCAR has its All-Star race, and we have thoughts.
57 min
50
What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!
We also discuss potty-mouthed racecar drivers
69 min