Carstuff

Most people can recognize those iconic hazmat diamonds -- but what do they actually mean? In this episode, Scott and Ben break down the meaning behind the numbers, colors and symbols on hazmat labels. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following up on a listener's suggestion, Scott and Ben take a closer look at the history of Toyota. Join the guys as they trace the story of the Toyota company, from the invention of an automatic loom to the modern day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aston Martin Cygnet has been turning some heads recently -- but why? In this episode, Scott and Ben take a closer look at the stats and story of the Aston Martin Cygnet. Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you sent some mail to Scott and Ben? If so, listen in, because this episode of Nuts and Bolts is dedicated to listener mail. Join the guys as they catch up on everything from gigantic dump trucks to Spanish moss and Henry Ford. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this catch-all episode, Scott and Ben answer listener mail and tackle some topics that didn't make it into earlier episodes. Tune in to learn about everything from old-fashioned gas pumps to hybrid cars. 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.

It's no secret that red-light cameras have a bad reputation, and some drivers see them as a cash cow for local authorities. Yet authorities claim the cameras are there primarily to keep drivers safe. So which side is correct? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't buy a Ferrari FF just yet, but if you're a fan of this brand you've probably already heard of this fascinating vehicle. Tune in as Ben and Scott explore the interesting -- and controversial -- Ferrari FF. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, out on the Black Sea -- it's a boat! It's a plane! No, it's an ekranoplan! In this episode, Scott and Ben take a look at the unique vehicles known as ekranoplans. Tune in to learn more about ground-effect vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowadays those iconic Zamboni ice-resurfacing machines are a common sight at any ice rink. But how did they get here? To answer this question, Scott and Ben look back on the story of Frank Zamboni and his unique invention. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known as 'the DaVinci of Detroit,' Harley Earl fundamentally redefined the automotive industry through his innovations in design and technology. Learn why Earl is considered the father of American car design in the episode of CarStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditionally, buying a new car required a 'breaking in' period. But why? Join Scott and Ben as they recount the break-in process -- and whether or not today's drivers need to break in engines at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1968 to 1970, the American Quality Coach company built an extraordinary vehicle called the Jetway 707. Tune in as Scott and Ben recount the rise (and fall) of this huge, unique automobile. 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 idea of powering a vehicle with a propeller isn't new -- in fact, various inventors have been trying to nail the perfect design for decades. So why hasn't it taken off? Join Scott and Ben as they explore the pros and cons of propeller-driven vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people take garbage trucks for granted, but without these vehicles -- and the dedicated teams running them -- modern cities would quickly deteriorate. Tune in as Scott and Ben take a look at the history and importance of refuse collectors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cars have fueled the growth of the modern world, and they've also been responsible for an enormous amount of pollution. But how much air pollution is really due to cars? Scott and Ben give you the stats. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably heard of the Wienermobile (a vehicle shaped like a gigantic hot dog), and perhaps you've actually seen it on the road. But it's not the only promotional vehicle. In this podcast, Scott and Ben look at promotional vehicles across the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the prohibition era, specialized smugglers arose from rural towns and valleys with only one goal: To move booze quickly and quietly to a thirsty public. Tune in to learn how bootleggers transformed their cars into high-powered smuggling machines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a striking body shape and unique gullwing doors, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was one of the most iconic cars of its age. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the history of this vehicle from its creation to the present day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.