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 Why Younger Car Buyers Are More Open to ...
We also saw NASCAR in Chicago up close and personal.
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Here's Why This Journalist Saw the VW Investmen...
Sometimes, reading tea leaves provides a guide to the future.
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Here's What It Takes to Be American Made
We chat with Cars.com about the 2024 American Made Index
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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.
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Here's Why Used EVs Are Dropping in Value
We chat about the differences and similarities between used EV and used gas car pricing.
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Here's What Life is Like As a Pit Crew Member
We learn what racing life is like for pit-crew members.
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The Best Cars for Teens
These are 2024's best cars for teens.
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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.
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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
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These Car Brands Will Be Expensive to Maintain
We chat about car repair and the closest finish in NASCAR history.
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You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Autonomous Cars, Her...
Autonomous Cars Might Not Be So Scary After All
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These Are the Cars You Should Buy Used
Some cars are better buys used -- and some new.
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Here's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving...
We delve deeper into consumer fears of autonomous vehicles
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There's a New Problem With Electric Cars That N...
We talk about EVs and infrastructure, car ramps, and NASCAR
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These Are the Best Family Cars for 2024
We review U.S. News & World Report's Best Family Cars for 2024
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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
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How Do Automakers Handle Politics?
We go behind the scenes with Kia's head of corporate communications
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These Are The Most Reliable Car Brands
We chat with J.D. Power about vehicle dependability, reliability and user experience.
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Have We Reached Peak EV (Part Two)?
We look at last week's EV claims and test them against reality.
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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
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Are Plug-In Hybrids the Future?
We discuss where the PHEV stands.
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This State Might Ban Gasoline Cars. Here’s Who’...
We chat about a possible ban on gasoline cars in one particular East Coast state.
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Are Auto Shows Dying?
We find out at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show?
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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
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TTAC Podcast Episode 14: Frozen Teslas, Kia's N...
We talk Tesla, '90s Vehicles, and Kia EV9 With Tom Appel and Chris Tonn
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