Carstuff

It's happened to almost every driver at some point: a tire goes flat, a belt goes bad, or mysterious smoke wafts through the hood. But what do you do next? In this episode, Scott and Ben cover some of the most common roadside mishaps, and how to fix them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For some race enthusiasts, a car just won't cut it, and even a garden-variety rowboat won't do. For these high-speed adventurers, there's only one vehicle worth racing: a yacht. In this episode, Ben and Scott explore the unique world of yacht racing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're planning to drive in a foreign country, you might need an international driver's license -- but what exactly is it? How do you apply for it? Tune in and learn more about these licenses -- and whether or not you need one -- in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picture this: You hop in your car for the morning drive to work and it drives itself to the office. Sounds far-fetched, but it may be coming to a car near you. In this podcast, Ben and Scott explore the next step in luxury cars: automatic driving systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does anyone really stay under the speed limit, all of the time? 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.

Each year, auto manufacturers across the world churn out millions of vehicles. But how many do they make, exactly? And how many older cars are still on the road? In this episode, Ben and Scott take a shot at calculating the number of cars in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving a taxi is a tough gig, but London's cabbies have an extra hurdle: The Knowledge. This enormously difficult test requires a driver to memorize the shortest routes between any points in a six-mile radius. Tune in and learn how they pull it off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every car has story -- and some are stranger than others. In this episode, Scott and Ben take a look at some of the weirdest car stories in history, from Archduke Franz Ferdinand's ill-fated Phaeton to Cobra Roadsters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing isn't restricted to boats, bikes and autos. From motorized bar stools to sprinting dachshunds, the world of racing is full of unusual competitions. Check in with Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at some of the world's weirdest races. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drag racing isn't just for adults anymore -- since 1992, children across the United States have been racing each other in customized half-scale dragsters. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at junior drag racing in this podcast. 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.

For decades submarines were some of the world's most fearsome military vessels. Their stealth capabilities bedeviled enemy ships, and they could slip unnoticed across the sea. But how do they work? Listen in and learn more about submarines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both turbochargers and superchargers are essentially air compression systems, but what's the difference between these two devices? In this podcast, Scott and Ben break down the differences between superchargers and turbochargers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to race car collectors, no two individuals are the same. Join Scott and Ben as they explore some of the world's premiere race car collections -- and collectors -- in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The majority of the world's trade is transported by cargo ships, and these gigantic vessels are the arteries of the global economy. But can people really hitch a ride on these ships? Tune in and learn more about cargo ships in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment of Scott and Ben's continuing super-series on engines, the crew takes a look at the Stirling engine design. Listen in to learn more about the advantages -- and disadvantages -- of the Stirling engine in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably seen the antique license plates on cars around your town -- after about 25 years, many cars are eligible for these plates. But what exactly are they, and what purpose do they serve? Learn more about historic license plates in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a car in storage? Are you ready to take it out on the road? In the second installment of a two-part series, Scott and Ben break down the steps carowners use when taking their vehicles out of storage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, carowners across the world take their vehicles into or out of long-term storage. But what can you do to make sure your car will start when you return? In this episode, Scott and Ben break down the best practices for long-term auto storage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With its signature body shape, unusual engine placement and unique place in global history, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of the world's most recognizable automobiles. Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at the history of the Beetle in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.