Carstuff

Does anyone really stay under the speed limit, all of the time? How often do drivers neglect their turn signals? From tailgating to illegal turns and rolling stops, Ben and Scott take a look at the driving laws that no one follows in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Named after J.L. Hudson, the Hudson Motor Car Company left an indelible mark on the automotive world. But how did the company get its start? Where did it go? Join Scott and Ben as they delve into the story of Hudson (with a few surprises along the way). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall of Death is a motorcycle act in which daredevil drivers scale the walls of a wooden barrel while spectators watch from above. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the history and practices of the Wall of Death. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After World War II, race teams traveled to California to set new land speed records -- and they used surplus drop tanks to create a race cars knowns as lakesters or belly tank racers. Join Scott and Ben as they explore the origin of lakesters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using a gas pump is pretty simple: You just push a few buttons and fuel up. But how do they actually work? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the technology behind the ubiquitous gas pump in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were you one of those kids lucky enough to grow up with a pedal car? Scott was - Ben wasn't - and in this episode they overcome their childhood differences to explain the past, present and future of pedal cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Scott and Ben examine manual and automatic transmissions. But this isn't just the normal nuts-and-bolts look at the mechanics of transmissions -- the guys also explore the benefits of driving stick. Tune in and learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internet forums have buzzed for years with attempts to paint a car for anywhere from ten to fifty dollars. But how does it work? Should you try it yourself? Join Scott and Ben as they explore the fact and fiction surrounding this DIY paint job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toll roads, turnpikes, toll routes -- whatever you call them, they serve the same purpose: They're roads you pay to drive on. In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the surprisingly ancient origins of toll roads and their evolution in the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global industries depend on oil and petroleum products in numerous surprising ways. In fact, gasoline is only one of the products made during the refining process. So what happens when we refine crude oil? How does it get from the ground to the gas pump? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no surprise that NASA has some of the world's best engineers. In fact, private companies occasionally ask NASA for help with some of their most difficult engineering issues. In this podcast, Scott and Ben take a look at NASA's work with Toyota. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tracks of the Nürburgring are legendary, and it's one of the premier testing sites for numerous automakers around the globe. But where did the Nürburgring come from, and how did it become so iconic? Join Scott and Ben as they explore the Nürburgring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's true: Thousands of people live (or have lived) in their cars. In this episode, Scott and Ben take a closer look at the dos and don'ts of living in a car, from where to park to safety, planning and more. Tune in to learn more about living in a car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Ben have talked about the strange - and surprisingly tough - business of naming cars, but there's another category they didn't get to cover the first time around: cars named after animals. Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the British Ministry of Technology wanted to encourage productivity and promote national industry, they took an unorthodox approach: Mobile cinema. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the story of the British mobile cinema fleet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The engineers and drivers of race cars constantly push the limit, and sometimes their innovations become commonplace in mainstream vehicles. So what can we expect from race cars in the future? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard of all-terrain vehicles, but what about super terrain vehicles? In this podcast, Ben and Scott check out the newest -- and strangest -- combination of luxury and security vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you may not have heard of Harley Earl before now, you're certainly familiar with his work. Join Scott and Ben as they explore the innovations of this groundbreaking visionary, and how he fundamentally changed the world of automobiles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the United States, teenagers typically start driving legally at the age of 16. But is that too young? Some people think so. In this episode, Scott and Ben weigh the arguments for and against raising the licensing age. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tough to name a car: In one phrase, a manufacturer must evoke powerful feelings within minds of car buyers around the world. Some car names are very successful, and some are real stinkers. But what makes a car name good or bad? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.