Carstuff

With the growing popularity of hybrid cars, Scott has noticed a hole in the alternative market: hybrid trucks. With help from some listener mail, Scott and Ben explore the history and future of the hybrid truck in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long does it take you to change a tire? In racing, professional pit stop crews can change a full set of tires in less than thirty seconds. Listen as Scott and Ben explore pit stop techniques in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the General Lee to the Kit, the history of television is filled with iconic cars. Sometimes, these vehicles become as important to a show as the human actors. Learn about famous TV cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pace cars keep the racers in line, and have become a common sight in modern races. But what exactly do pace cars do, and how do they do it? Tune in and learn more about pace cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the time a car model hits the market, it's been through thousands of extensive tests. Every year, car companies spend millions of dollars ensuring a vehicle's reliability before it reaches consumers. 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.

Microcars mark a unique chapter in auto history. Throughout the fifties, these vehicles took the world by storm. Join Scott and Ben as they look at the nature -- and possible resurgence of -- these unique vehicles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most police cars are instantly recognizable -- they have sirens, sidelights and other modifications. However, the customization doesn't stop there. Tune in and learn more about the unique nature of police cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard about the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow, but how much do you really know about it? Learn more about NASCAR's controversial -- and mandatory -- car in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearses are service vehicles used for the very specific task of transporting a body between a morgue, funeral home and cemetery. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the history and evolution of hearses in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all car companies have staying power. At the turn of the century, some companies only produced a few models before they folded, but their cars remained. Learn more about these orphaned autos in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For kids across America, a go-kart may be the first motorized vehicle they get a chance to drive. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the science and construction of go-karts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although it might sound crazy, several companies have partnered to create a car that runs entirely off compressed air. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of an air car in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, cars and pneumatic tires have been inseparable. However, some companies are creating new and innovative tire designs. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the future of tires in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although most cars have four wheels, many companies have also built three-wheeled cars. In terms of balance and wind resistance, this design has some unexpected benefits. 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.

Join the High Speed Stuff crew as they take a look at the top-selling vehicles of 2008, breaking down the list -- with several surprises along the way. Tune in and 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.

Should we buy boats, or boat cars? Amphibious cars have been around for decades and are almost as old as the traditional automobile. Tune in for a look at the history, uses and practicality of amphibious cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether 10 years old or 80, enthusiasts across the states participate in pinewood derbies, where they pit their whittled derby car against others. Learn how these cars are built and raced in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuba has a lot of American cars -- most of which are from the 1930s to the 1950s, when the embargo hit full force. Learn how these car owners have kept their vehicles running for decades without access to new parts in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In auto racing, the tiniest detail can win -- or lose -- a race. Racing teams rely on the latest innovations and rigorous standards to ensure the safety and success of their drivers. Learn more about racing in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early days of the automobile, hundreds of car companies existed. Most of these small companies shut down -- but recently a new breed of manufacturers has risen to take on the Big Three. 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.