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The Truth About Cars
Hosted by TheTruthAboutCars.com · EN
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.
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Talking Ford Mustang At The 2026 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 1200:46:30Tap to summarizeHello 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
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These Are The Best Cars For Your Money
Feb 601:10:02Tap to summarizeWelcome 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!
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Here's What The Dakar Rally Is Like Up Close
Jan 3001:03:31Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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What's The Future Of Auto Shows?
Jan 2301:16:28Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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TTAC At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 1601:03:12Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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These Are The Classic Cars To Buy In 2026
Jan 901:11:55Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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How The High Price Of Performance Cars Affects Car Culture
Dec 12Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel
Aug 8Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?
Jul 18, 2025Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Jul 11, 2025Tap to summarizeHello 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!
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