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CarStuff

CarStuff

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Did Bonnie and Clyde really write to Henry Ford to thank him for his fast, reliable getaway cars? Do you ever wonder what happens at the DirtFish Rally School? What's a tether car? The CarStuff show has explored these and literally hundreds of other fascinating topics to explain how some of the most amazing machines on land, sea and air actually work. So whether you want to know more about hearses or circus trains, salt flat racers or the popemobile, Scott Benjamin has you covered.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best CarStuff episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to CarStuff for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite CarStuff episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

CarStuff - Car Talk Tribute
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03/17/15 • 27 min

Both Ben and Scott spent years listening to Car Talk, one of their favorite auto shows. Join the guys as they pay homage to Car Talk in this special episode.

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CarStuff - The Bathurst 1000
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10/07/14 • 50 min

Tune in to learn the history of the Bathurst 1000 race and the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.

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At first glance, it sounds too good to be true: a three-wheeled car with fantastic mileage, minimal wiring and almost unbelievable efficiency. So what happened to the miraculous promise of the Dale car, and why did its charismatic promoter compare herself to Preston Tucker?

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CarStuff - Can police commandeer cars?
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01/28/14 • 28 min

Well ... can they? Join Scott and Ben to learn more about the facts, fiction, history and legality of commandeering citizen vehicles.

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CarStuff - Ryno Motors

Ryno Motors

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07/25/13 • 37 min

Would you ride a self-balancing, single-wheeled scooter? Ryno Motors hopes so. Join Scott and Ben as they roll through the history of Ryno Motors, the science behind the Ryno and more.

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It's true: The US government and private industry are experimenting with hypersonic flight. But how does it work? Could it really become the wave of the future? Tune in to learn if people will ever really be able to survive a hypersonic flight.

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CarStuff - How do manufacturers test cars?
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01/26/12 • 21 min

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 episode.

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CarStuff - Learn to drive a stick!
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09/27/11 • 26 min

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.

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CarStuff - The Scoop on Lowriders
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09/08/11 • 25 min

Nowadays most people are familiar with lowriders -- after all, these modified, often flashy vehicles are designed to attract attention. But where did they come from, and what exactly makes a lowrider ...well, a lowrider? Tune in to find out.

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In 1971, a successful race car from the mid-1960s was driven into a California storage unit, and then forgotten by almost everyone for the next 30 years. But that’s not the most interesting part of this car’s story, to say the least.

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FAQ

How many episodes does CarStuff have?

CarStuff currently has 853 episodes available.

What topics does CarStuff cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, History, Podcasts and Automotive.

What is the most popular episode on CarStuff?

The episode title '10 Least Likely and Weird Race Cars of All Time' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on CarStuff?

The average episode length on CarStuff is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of CarStuff released?

Episodes of CarStuff are typically released every 4 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of CarStuff?

The first episode of CarStuff was released on Nov 25, 2008.

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