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The Truth About Cars

Like the site it’s named after, TheTruthAboutCars podcast lives up to its billing by delivering exactly that: the truth about cars. Each week Managing Editor Tim Healey is joined by different members of the colorful TTAC writing staff to cover the news of the week, discuss industry trends impacting car shoppers, and even geek out about topics like their favorite cars of the ‘90s. Plus, each week we’re joined by an industry analysts to unpack the news of the week. Rich with commentary, this podcast promises the unvarnished truth about the latest new vehicle debuts, where the industry is headed and whatever new wheels the team has been testing.Subscribe today!

  1. 130

    The Future of Hyundai EVs and Where the Brand is Headed Next

    On this week's TTAC podcast, Tim is at the new Hyundai Metaplant in Savannah, Georgia, with Dan Wang, a senior manager at Hyundai, and Miles Johnson from the Hyundai PR team. The trio talk about the future of Hyundai's EV efforts, how AI is impacting the industry and what the heck a metaplant is anyway. Plus, Matthew Guy drops in to discuss some critically important maintenance topics, specifically focusing on brake repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 129

    Talking Car Design With Jeep

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week, we talk design with Jeep's Vince Galante. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I explore tool cleaners and a fantastic finish at Bristol -- and I wonder if NASCAR has become like basketball, in that you only need to watch the end. We also preview Kansas We thank Vince 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

  3. 128

    Here's Why EVs Are Depreciating Quickly

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we discuss EV depreciation with analyst Karl Brauer. We also talk about impact wrenches and Cleetus McFarland’s efforts to join the NASCAR circuit. We thank Karl Brauer and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank 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

  4. 127

    TTAC At The 2026 New York International Auto Show

    Hey hey there! It's time for the TTAC podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we’re in New York for the New York Auto Show. I speak with Eric Ledieu from Infiniti about the brand’s future, and TTAC contributor Matthew Guy teaches us about tire deflators. Finally, we take a break from NASCAR chat so that I can give you my takes on the New York Auto Show. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking here. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank Eric Landrieu 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 126

    The State Of The Auto Industry, Spring 2026

    Hello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we talk with veteran automotive journalist Matt DeLorenzo about the state of the automotive industry. We also get into a few war stories from DeLorenzo's time with the buff books, as well. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy discusses interior cleaning products, and I recap the NASCAR race at Darlington. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or at TTAC.com. We thank Matt 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

  6. 125

    The 2026 Best Cars For Families

    Hello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we’re discussing the best cars for families in 2026. We dig into that with Zach Doell from U.S. News and World Report. Then TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Las Vegas – and exterior cleaning products for your car. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us online at tee tee a cee dot com, that’s TTAC dot com, or thetruthaboutcars, all spelled out, dot com. We thank Zach Doell 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 124

    Why Are Destination Fees So High?

    Hello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and today we’re discussing destination and delivery fees. We chat with Consumer Reports’ Jeff Bartlett about why those fees are so high. We also chat about pressure washers and NASCAR’s caution-filled race at Phoenix with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. Don’t forget that TTAC listeners can get $10 off of an annual digital Consumer Reports membership by clicking on CR.org/TTAC. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us online TTAC.com, or thetruthaboutcars.com. We thank Jeff Bartlett from Consumer Reports and TTAC contributor Matthew Guy 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

  8. 123

    Are EV Owners Satisfied?

    Hello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast! This week we talk EV ownership, NASCAR in Texas, winter tires, and more. We visit with Brent Gruber from J.D. Power about EV ownership satisfaction. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy talks studded tires, and we recap NASCAR at COTA. That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! We thank Brent Gruber and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. We also thank eBay Motors for sponsoring. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 122

    How Are EVs Doing Without The Federal Tax Credit?

    This week on the TTAC podcast we talk with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com about what's happened to EVs since the federal tax credit went away. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy talks floor jacks and we recap NASCAR at Atlanta. We thank Karl Brauer 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 121

    The 10 Best Cars You Should Buy

    This week we're talking with Alex Knizek from Consumer Reports about their top 10 picks for 2026. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I recap a wild Daytona 500, and we also dig into brake-repair tools for Stuff We Use. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking here. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! Consumer Reports is also offering a subscription deal for TTAC listeners: Click here. We thank Alex 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

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    Talking Ford Mustang At The 2026 Chicago Auto Show

    Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week we talk Mustang with Ford's Ryan Shaughnessy while attending the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. We also preview the 2026 Daytona 500 with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. Guy also talks plug-in drink coolers for our "Stuff We Use" section. We thank Ryan 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

  12. 119

    These Are The Best Cars For Your Money

    Welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week, we speak with Alex Kwanten from U.S. News and World Report about the best cars for your money. We discuss waterless car-washing with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy for our Stuff We Use segment, and we also talk about the increased horsepower in NASCAR. We thank Alex and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We'll see you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 118

    Here's What The Dakar Rally Is Like Up Close

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars Podcast! This week we chat with journalist and photographer Mercedes Lilienthal about the Dakar Rally. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and managing editor discuss winter sunglasses and the return of Tony “Smoke” Stewart to the world of NASCAR. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us online at tee tee a cee dot com, that’s TTAC dot com, or at the truth about cars, all spelled out, dot com. We thank Mercedes Lilienthal 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 117

    What's The Future Of Auto Shows?

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we chat with Jennifer Morand from the Automotive Experience Alliance and Chicago Auto Show about the future of auto shows. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and TTAC managing editor Tim Healey discuss weight distribution equalizer bars for towing in our Stuff We Use segment, and our NASCAR topic this week is the resignation of commissioner Steve Phelps. That’s all for this week’s the Truth About Cars Podcast. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us online at TTAC.com or thetruthaboutcars.com We thank Jennifer Morand 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    TTAC At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast. This week, we're at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show! TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss what we saw at the show, and we also bring in John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report to get his perspective. We also discuss the new NASCAR playoff format and cabin air filters for Stuff We Use. We thank Matthew and John 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

  16. 115

    These Are The Classic Cars To Buy In 2026

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we're looking at the best classic cars to buy this year, NASCAR's 2026 schedule, and windshield-washer fluid. Brian Rabold from Hagerty talks about the Bull List, which tracks classic cars with rising values. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss windshield-washer fluid, and we also look at the 2026 NASCAR schedule. We thank Brian 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

  17. 114

    Here's How Consumers Are Shifting On EVs

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we have research on how consumers are thinking about electric vehicles. We also have tips on exhaust repair and thoughts on NASCAR paint schemes. CDK Global's David Thomas talks about consumers and EVs with us, and TTAC contributor Matthew Guy walks us through exhaust repair. Managing editor Tim Healey and Matthew Guy then go over NASCAR paint schemes. We thank David 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

  18. 113

    Going Deeper On The Future Of Mobile Service

    Hello and welcome to this week's The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we're talking more about the future of mobile service with Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and TTAC managing editor Tim Healey discuss winter tires and the tragic passing of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. We thank Amit 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

  19. 112

    These Are 2025's Most Reliable Car Brands

    Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week, Steve Elek from Consumer Reports joins us to discuss the most reliable car brands. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to discuss salt removal for floor mats and he and host Tim Healey dig into the NASCAR settlement. We thank Steve and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 111

    How The High Price Of Performance Cars Affects Car Culture

    Hello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast! This week we discuss snow brushes, the high price of performance cars, and the NASCAR trial. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I go over snow brushes for your car and we give our opinions about the NASCAR trial. Chris Cervenka from Modified Muscle discusses the high price of performance cars, and how that hurts car culture. We thank Matthew Guy and Chris Cervenka 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

  21. 110

    What's Next For Hyundai

    Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars Podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we check in with Olabisi Boyle from Hyundai about the brand's future strategy. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I then talk about retro radios, and I work to explain NASCAR's big court case. We thank Olabisi Boyle 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 109

    Going Deep With The 2027 Kia Telluride

    Hello and welcome to this week's TTAC podcast! This week we're talking about the 2027 Kia Telluride -- and we do so with Kia's James Bell. Also, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss tire-pressure gauges and the major text-messaging scandal rocking NASCAR. We thank James 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

  23. 108

    The Lowdown from the LA Auto Show

    On this week's TTAC podcast we discuss the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show with Brian Moody from Kelley Blue Book -- he spotlights the highlights of the show. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and host Tim Healey discuss Ram's Free Agent program in NASCAR, and we also spotlight dash cams in our Stuff We Use segment. We thank Brian 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 107

    What Happened To All My Buttons?

    Why do new cars not have enough buttons and knobs? We find out with analyst Ed Kim from AutoPacific. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss winter windshield wipers and the future of NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez. We thank Ed 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

  25. 106

    Is This The End For Small Cars?

    Hello! This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss the future of small cars with David Thomas from CDK Global. Matthew Guy and host Tim Healey then wrap-up the NASCAR championship and discuss air dusters for your car. We thank David 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

  26. 105

    Here's Why Chinese Cars Are So Advanced

    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

  27. 104

    Here's Why The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Has Flopped So Far

    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 103

    Here's What It Takes To Win A Road Rally

    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. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We'll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 102

    These Are The Longest-Lasting Car Models

    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, we thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 101

    These Are The Longest-Lasting Car Brands

    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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 100

    The EV Tax Credit is Gone. Here's What Happens Next

    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 you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 99

    Why Leno's Law Failed

    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

  33. 98

    Why You Might Never Have to Bring Your Car in For Service Again

    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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 97

    The Secret to Making Reliable Cars: One Automaker Gives Us a Look Behind the Scenes

    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 listening! We'll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 96

    Will Underwater Loans Sink The Auto Industry?

    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 for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 95

    This is How Consumer Reports Tests Cars

    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 you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 94

    Why Ford is Making a Huge Gamble on The Future

    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 by clicking   here. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank Karl Brauer 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 93

    Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel

    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’ll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 92

    Here's How You Can Modify Your Own Car

    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 all, we thank you for listening! See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Chrysler Turns 100

    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

  41. 90

    What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?

    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 podcast! You can also find us at ttac.com. We thank Karl Brauer 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 89

    Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chicago Street Race

    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 for value.That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! Find us wherever you get your podcasts and at tee tee a cee dot com, or thetruthaboutcars, all spelled out, dot com.We thank Matthew Guy and Robby DeGraff 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

  43. 88

    Are Car Dealerships Doomed?

    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 for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or at TTAC.com. We thank Matthew Guy and Greg Migliore 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

  44. 87

    How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?

    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 starts this week at Atlanta. Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific and I play pretend CEO and try to come up with the best product mix for Stellantis, an automaker that always seems to need some work. You can find us online at TTAC.com. We thank Robby DeGraff and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank 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

  45. 86

    Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?

    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 to replace them at home. Go ahead and give us a listen, and please leave a review if you like what you hear! We thank Julie Giese and Matthew Guy for their time, and we thank 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

  46. 85

    Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry

    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 Posky was there. Finally, Matthew Guy and I go over bug-remover chemicals. As a reminder, you can find us online at TTAC.com. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank John MacElroy, Matthew Guy, and Matt Posky 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

  47. 84

    The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value

    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 you for listening! We'll see you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. 83

    These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens

    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 listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 82

    Road Trips Are Going Electric

    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 race. Here's a tease: I like the format. We thank David and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 81

    What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!

    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/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Like the site it’s named after, TheTruthAboutCars podcast lives up to its billing by delivering exactly that: the truth about cars. Each week Managing Editor Tim Healey is joined by different members of the colorful TTAC writing staff to cover the news of the week, discuss industry trends impacting car shoppers, and even geek out about topics like their favorite cars of the ‘90s. Plus, each week we’re joined by an industry analysts to unpack the news of the week. Rich with commentary, this podcast promises the unvarnished truth about the latest new vehicle debuts, where the industry is headed and whatever new wheels the team has been testing.Subscribe today!

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The Truth About Cars currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Truth About Cars about?

Like the site it’s named after, TheTruthAboutCars podcast lives up to its billing by delivering exactly that: the truth about cars. Each week Managing Editor Tim Healey is joined by different members of the colorful TTAC writing staff to cover the news of the week, discuss industry trends impacting...

How often does The Truth About Cars release new episodes?

The Truth About Cars has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Truth About Cars?

You can listen to The Truth About Cars on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Truth About Cars?

The Truth About Cars is created and hosted by TheTruthAboutCars.com.
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