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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Why Ford is Making a Huge Gamble on The Future
69 min
27
Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel
Plus, NASCAR's wild Sunday among the Iowa corn
68 min
28
Here's How You Can Modify Your Own Car
Plus, NASCAR at the Brickyard
56 min
29
Chrysler Turns 100
62 min
30
What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?
Also, we check in on NASCAR in wine country
66 min
31
Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chi...
Plus, how new-car buyers are looking for value
67 min
32
Are Car Dealerships Doomed?
Plus, NASCAR talk and the best glass cleaner for your car.
60 min
33
How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?
Also: Looking at fuel-saving in NASCAR
70 min
34
Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?
Plus, working with brake pads at home
62 min
35
Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry
Plus, Ram returns to NASCAR
77 min
36
The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value
Talking car colors, Carson Hocevar, and how to fix scratches
64 min
37
These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens
Plus, we cover a wild weekend in racing
65 min
38
Road Trips Are Going Electric
Plus -- NASCAR has its All-Star race, and we have thoughts.
57 min
39
What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!
We also discuss potty-mouthed racecar drivers
69 min
40
Digging Deeper On Trump's Tariffs
Plus: Is NASCAR too crash-heavy?
53 min
41
Here's Why Consumers Like Dealership Service
We also talk DQs at Talladega and off-road tires
63 min
42
Talking Design With Kia at the New York Auto Show
Plus -- is there too much NASCAR?
53 min
43
TTAC At The 2025 New York Auto Show
Plus, talking tariffs with Kia
51 min
44
Predicting How Tariffs Will Affect the Auto Ind...
Plus, NASCAR throwbacks at Darlington
62 min
45
Have We Reached "Peak Truck"?
Plus, addressing dirty racing in NASCAR
56 min
46
Is Your Car Spying On You?
Plus: NASCAR chat and detailing the roof racks we use.
62 min
47
Here Are the Best Cars For Families
Plus: Are NASCAR Races Too Long?
63 min
48
These Are The Most-Shopped Vehicles
We also discuss a NASCAR controversy at Phoenix. Plus: How to use jack stands safely.
48 min
49
Can AI Provide Onboard Diagnostics?
We also discuss NASCAR at COTA and winter car-care tips to keep your ride shiny.
64 min
50
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