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
26
Talking Design With Kia at the New York Auto Show
Plus -- is there too much NASCAR?
53 min
27
TTAC At The 2025 New York Auto Show
Plus, talking tariffs with Kia
51 min
28
Predicting How Tariffs Will Affect the Auto Ind...
Plus, NASCAR throwbacks at Darlington
62 min
29
Have We Reached "Peak Truck"?
Plus, addressing dirty racing in NASCAR
56 min
30
Is Your Car Spying On You?
Plus: NASCAR chat and detailing the roof racks we use.
62 min
31
Here Are the Best Cars For Families
Plus: Are NASCAR Races Too Long?
63 min
32
These Are The Most-Shopped Vehicles
We also discuss a NASCAR controversy at Phoenix. Plus: How to use jack stands safely.
48 min
33
Can AI Provide Onboard Diagnostics?
We also discuss NASCAR at COTA and winter car-care tips to keep your ride shiny.
64 min
34
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
35
Here's How Jeep Plans to Get Back on Track
Plus, digging into the Daytona 500 and high-performance tires
60 min
36
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
37
Subaru Stars at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show
Plus: Exhaust-pipe patches and the NASCAR Clash
34 min
38
These Are the Hot Collector Cars for 2025
We also talk dash cams and cheap used cars.
61 min
39
Here's What's Hot at CES This Year
Also -- what's the deal with auctions?
57 min
40
What's the Best Day to Buy a Used Car?
Also, what's happening with the Honda/Nissan merger?
61 min
41
Is the Detroit Auto Show Dead?
55 min
42
Here Are the Best Cars We Drove in 2024
We also discuss ShopVacs and the latest with NASCAR's legal wrangling
54 min
43
Here's What Will Happen to the Auto Industry in...
We also go over the best NASCAR schemes of 2024.
63 min
44
Here's the Truth About the EV Market
We also discuss car-detailing products and our choice for NASCAR driver of the year.
55 min
45
What These Mexican Chevys Might Mean for the Fu...
Plus torque wrenches, NASCAR, and more.
56 min
46
These Brands Scored Well For Best Brand Overall...
We also discuss Martin Truex Jr.'s retirement and pressure washers.
41 min
47
The Best Cars of the 2024 LA Auto Show
Auto analyst Robby DeGraff discusses the brands that dominated this year's LA Auto Show.
43 min
48
These Are The Major Automotive Trends for 2024
We also wrap the NASCAR championship race.
86 min
49
How Will Trump's Win Affect the Automotive Indu...
Plus we discuss the mess at Martinsville and the work gloves we love.
91 min
50
Why Are So Many People Upside Down on Car Loans?
We also discuss the NASCAR playoffs and angle grinders.
58 min