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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Here's What It Takes to Be American Made
We chat with Cars.com about the 2024 American Made Index
75 min
27
Why Did California Shut Down a New EV Program?
The Golden State shut down funding to turn used cars into EVs. We find out why.
51 min
28
Here's Why Used EVs Are Dropping in Value
We chat about the differences and similarities between used EV and used gas car pricing.
81 min
29
Here's What Life is Like As a Pit Crew Member
We learn what racing life is like for pit-crew members.
80 min
30
The Best Cars for Teens
These are 2024's best cars for teens.
74 min
31
Here's What It Takes To Stage A Major Street Race
With NASCAR returning to Chicago, here's how the series and city plan to improve upon last year's inaugural race.
77 min
32
How One Man Got the Best Job in the World
Talking Cars and Auto Journalism With the Prolific Sam Smith -- Plus A Retro-Themed NASCAR Race
84 min
33
These Car Brands Will Be Expensive to Maintain
We chat about car repair and the closest finish in NASCAR history.
66 min
34
You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Autonomous Cars, Her...
Autonomous Cars Might Not Be So Scary After All
68 min
35
These Are the Cars You Should Buy Used
Some cars are better buys used -- and some new.
76 min
36
Here's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving...
We delve deeper into consumer fears of autonomous vehicles
67 min
37
There's a New Problem With Electric Cars That N...
We talk about EVs and infrastructure, car ramps, and NASCAR
46 min
38
These Are the Best Family Cars for 2024
We review U.S. News & World Report's Best Family Cars for 2024
56 min
39
The Best Car of the 2024 New York Auto Show
We chat with AutoTrader's Brian Moody about the best and worst of the New York Auto Show
35 min
40
How Do Automakers Handle Politics?
We go behind the scenes with Kia's head of corporate communications
37 min
41
These Are The Most Reliable Car Brands
We chat with J.D. Power about vehicle dependability, reliability and user experience.
54 min
42
Have We Reached Peak EV (Part Two)?
We look at last week's EV claims and test them against reality.
71 min
43
Have We Reached Peak EV? (Part 1)
We're joined by BJ Birtwell, the founder of Electrify Expo who went electric and won't go back
76 min
44
Are Plug-In Hybrids the Future?
We discuss where the PHEV stands.
42 min
45
This State Might Ban Gasoline Cars. Here’s Who’...
We chat about a possible ban on gasoline cars in one particular East Coast state.
37 min
46
Are Auto Shows Dying?
We find out at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show?
46 min
47
What's the Best Used Car for the Money?
Talking about used cars and more with iSeeCars.com's Karl Brauer and TTAC writer Chris Tonn
68 min
48
TTAC Podcast Episode 14: Frozen Teslas, Kia's N...
We talk Tesla, '90s Vehicles, and Kia EV9 With Tom Appel and Chris Tonn
64 min
49
TTAC Episode 13: The Best and Worst Cars with J...
Episode 13
49 min
50
TTAC Episode 12
We chat about the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show with analyst Robby DeGraff and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn.
57 min