Sinopsis
What's the history of stop lights? What are some common myths about car dealerships? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at all things automotive in CarStuff, a podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.
Episodios
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Can I make my own car parts?
20/08/2009 Duración: 29minOne of the most frustrating problems for antique car collectors is the endemic lack of vintage auto parts. Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue. Learn more about 3-dimensional printers in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Starting and Driving a Model T
18/08/2009 Duración: 21minEver wanted to drive Ford's iconic early automobile? Starting and driving a Model T is more difficult than you might think. Luckily, Scott and Ben have figured out the process -- learn how to use a Model T in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Idle-Stop Systems
13/08/2009 Duración: 17minAn idling car is remarkably inefficient, and gets zero miles per galloon. Luckily, idle-stop systems might be the next step in car technology, saving drivers millions of dollars over time. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Rearview Cameras Work
11/08/2009 Duración: 15minRearview mirrors are important components of every automobile, but some cars can still have huge blind spots. Are rearview cameras the next step in auto safety? Tune in and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Police Chases Work
06/08/2009 Duración: 30minDespite the popular image in film and television, police chases are far from glamorous. Join Scott and Ben as they look at the strategies law enforcement agents use to end car chases safely and quickly in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Audi Shark Concept
04/08/2009 Duración: 20minConcept cars have a reputation for top-notch style and innovative design -- but what about other concept vehicles? Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at Kazim Doku's concept hovercraft, the Audi Shark, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Car Allowance Rebate System Scams
30/07/2009 Duración: 19minThe Car Allowance Rebate System, or CARS, is an incentive program designed to help drivers move from gas guzzlers to more efficient vehicles. However, there are a few scams to watch out for -- learn the details in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How the Cash Allowance Rebate System Works
30/07/2009 Duración: 14minJoin Scott and guest host Jennifer as they take a look at the 'Cash For Clunkers' program. This subsidy may give you up to 4500 dollars to trade a gas-guzzler for a more efficient vehicle. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Mako Shark Show Car
23/07/2009 Duración: 23minBuilt to look like one of the most ferocious predators on the planet, the Mako Shark stands out, even in the strange world of concept cars. Learn more about the history of the iconic Mako Shark in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drifting and Car Control
21/07/2009 Duración: 20minA drifting car literally slides around turns, moving from one to the next as the wheels continue spinning. This dangerous maneuver requires the right car, swift reflexes and steely nerves. Learn more about drifting in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Did DaVinci sketch a primitive car?
16/07/2009 Duración: 14minInterested in just about everything, Leonardo DaVinci was a true Renaissance man. He sketched concepts that wouldn't be invented for centuries -- and even something that looks suspiciously like a car. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is James Dean's Porsche Cursed?
14/07/2009 Duración: 25minThe ill-fated star James Dean lived fast and died young in a car accident. But when his story ended, the tale of his cursed Porsche began. Could it be true? Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What are slot cars?
09/07/2009 Duración: 34minSlot cars -- scale model cars guided by a slot carved into a track -- have been a classic Christmas present. For many enthusiasts, the race doesn't stop at childhood. Get the scoop on nation-wide slot car races in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How does the EPA calculate miles per gallon?
07/07/2009 Duración: 29minBefore a car is sold in the US, the Environmental Protection Agency conducts tests to estimate the number of miles the car gets per gallon. Learn how these tests work -- and why results may vary -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can I put a motor in my wheels?
02/07/2009 Duración: 19minCould automobiles of the future have motors in the wheels instead of the vehicle itself? Scott and Ben take a look at the technology behind the possible motors of the future in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Notable Movie Cars
30/06/2009 Duración: 34minSince they've covered some iconic cars of TV, the High Speed Stuff crew thinks it's only fair to pay homage to the notable cars of film. Tune in and see if they name your favorites in this podcast from HowsStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What put the muscle in a muscle car?
25/06/2009 Duración: 25minIn this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, Ben and Scott take a look under the hood of muscle cars -- big, powerful vehicles that debuted in the 1960s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How RVs Work
23/06/2009 Duración: 30minRecreational vehicles come in a range of sizes, from small trailers to bus-sized rolling apartments. Some RV enthusiasts use these vehicles for camping, while others may live in the RV all year. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is a demolition derby?
18/06/2009 Duración: 19minEveryone gets road rage now and then -- but there's a few places where this behavior is encouraged. Tune in to learn what a demolition derby is, how it takes place, and more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is the world's smallest production car?
16/06/2009 Duración: 18minCurrent car trends focus on smaller, more efficient vehicles -- but this trend isn't new. Automotive history is chock full of tiny cars. Which one is the smallest? Tune in and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.