The Truth About Cars

This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss why Chinese cars are so technically advanced with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific. Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Martinsville and battery booster packs. We thank Robby and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the TTAC Podcast we talk with Tom Appel from Consumer Guide about why the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is struggling, as well as the general overall state of the automotive industry. Matthew Guy talks motor oil, and Tim Healey talks NASCAR at Talladega. We thank Tom Appel and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time...

This week on the TTAC podcast we chat with married automotive journalists Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal about what it takes to win an Arctic road rally. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss paint guns (for your car, not paintball) and we dig into NASCAR's wild afternoon in Las Vegas. We thank Mercedes and Andy for their time, and we also thank Matthew for his. We thank Matt Posky for editing....

This week on the TTAC podcast, we bring back Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com to follow up on last week's longest-lasting car brands with the longest-lasting car models. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss headlight restoration kits and what happened at the Charlotte Roval during the NASCAR playoffs. We thank Matthew Guy and Karl Brauer for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, w...

This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss the longest-lasting car brands with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. Will the list surprise you? Listen in and find out. Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Kansas and socket wrenches for Stuff We Use. We thank Karl and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We'll see you next time! Learn more about your ad...

This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss the state of the auto industry, demise of EV tax credits and rising transaction prices. We go over these topics and more with The Drive's Kyle Cheromcha. Then we make a pit stop in NASCAR with a look back at New Hampshire. Our Stuff We Use segment features eBay's Guaranteed Fit. We thank Kyle for his time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank yo...

This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss why Leno's Law failed in California. We go over that with SEMA's Christina Robinson. Then we discuss oil filters and NASCAR at Bristol with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We thank Christian and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast, we find out how Curbee is working with dealerships to provide mobile repairs. We discuss this with Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana. We also talk to TTAC contributor Matthew Guy about floor jacks and Denny Hamlin closing in on 60 NASCAR Cup Series wins. We thank Amit and Matthew for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! Learn mo...

On this week's TTAC podcast we talk about reliability with Mazda's Jon Leverett. We also chat NASCAR and headlight bulbs with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We dig into how automakers test their cars, NASCAR's first-round playoff at Darlington, and how to keep your lights shining bright. We thank Jon Leverett and Matthew Guy for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for l...

On this week's TTAC podcast, we discuss upside down/underwater car loans with Edmund's Ivan Drury. We also chat about glass cleaner and NASCAR's regular-season finale with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, and please leave a review if you like what you hear. You can also find us at TTAC.com or thetruthaboutcars.com. We thank Ivan Drury and Matthew Guy fo...

This week we go deep with Consumer Reports' Alex Knizek on how the outlet tests cars, plus a look at the Volvo EX30 and two new Cadillac EVs. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about box socket wrenches and why it's so freakin' easy for the best drivers in the world to spin a NASCAR Cup car. We thank Alex Knizek and Matthew Guy for their time, Matt Posky for editing, and most of all, we thank...

Welcome back! Today we're talking about whether Ford's big EV gamble will pay off or not -- we have iSeeCars.com executive analyst Karl Brauer with us to discuss that. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I then dig into TVs for your garage and a very, very clean NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen that was won by a very, very dominant Shane Van Gisbergen. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or...

Hello and welcome to today’s The Truth About Cars podcast! Today we’re talking safety with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report. We’re also talking about brake rotors and NASCAR with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. For the latter, it’s all about the madness at Iowa. We thank John Vincent and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’l...

On this week's TTAC podcast, we dig into modifying your ride with the VWIDTalk guys, Jan Kalis and Wes Garrison. They may work on Volkswagens, but they have tips for anyone interesting in doing similar work. We also discuss Bubba Wallace's win at the Brickyard and locking pliers with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We thank Jan, Wes, and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of al...

Chrysler hits the century mark, recapping NASCAR at Dover and a look at headlight restoration kits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we’re discussing how the loss of the EV tax credit will affect the market. We discuss that with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss foaming wheel cleaners for our Stuff We Use segment and we also cover NASCAR on the road course at Sonoma. That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars po...

Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we chat about rising new-car prices, NASCAR in Chicago, and battery booster packs. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss battery packs and what it was like to be up close and personal for what could be the last NASCAR street race in Chicago. Analyst Robby DeGraff stops by to talk about new-car shoppers who are looking fo...

Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we discuss glass cleaner, NASCAR at Atlanta, and whether car dealerships are doomed. Our guest is Greg Migliore from VerticalScope, and he’ll discuss the future of online car-buying with us. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss the best glass cleaners, and what went down in the NASCAR race outside Atlanta. That’s all fo...

This week on the TTAC podcast we talk about exhaust welds, NASCAR fuel strategy, and how to fix Stellantis. We have TTAC contributor Matthew Guy with us to discuss the first two topics – the man knows his exhaust welds and his NASCAR at Pocono. We have a lively chat about how fuel-saving racing is quite interesting, especially if you can handle the math. We also preview the NASCAR Challenge that s...

Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week we’re NASCAR-heavy, with a look back at Mexico City and a look ahead to the Chicago Street Race. We chat with Julie Giese, the president of the Chicago Street Race, about what to expect from that race’s third year. We also ask if the race will return in future years. From there, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss brake pads – including how t...

This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss Peak Auto, Ram’s return to NASCAR, and how to get bugs out of your grille. Our guest this week is Autoline’s John MacElroy, who helps us figure out if we’ve reached peak auto. He also walks us through where the auto industry is and where it’s going. TTAC contributors Matthew Guy and Matt Posky join me to discuss Ram, NASCAR, and the race at Michigan – Matt...

This week on the TTAC podcast we find out why a boring car color can cost you with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Nashville, Carson Hocevar's aggressive driving style, and how to fix scratches on your car. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank Karl and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank...

This week on the TTAC podcast we check in with Zachary Doell from U.S. News and World Report about their list of the best cars for teens. You won't believe which brand dominated. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about car-wash soaps ahead of summer, and we dig into a big weekend in racing. We thank Zachary and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for...

Electric vehicles are being used more often for road trips. That, and more, are among the insights gleaned by CDK Global's David Thomas, who was our guest this week. Listen to the episode to hear Thomas on other topics like EV servicing, how cold weather affects batteries, and more. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I dig into Bluetooth speakers, and I spend some time discussing NASCAR's All-Star r...

This week on the TTAC podcast we talk with SEMA's Christian Robinson about Leno's Law and what it means for car collectors. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about roof racks and have some fun with racecar drivers swearing. We thank Christian and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...