Cars The Podcast

By Don Swier and Joe Black

Disturbingly curious about cars? Tired of regurgitated & predictable opinions? Contrarian viewpoints OK with you?

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Cars The Podcast episodes:

October 31, 2021 Simpler is usually better. $45k average car price. Flood car scammers. Parts getting discontinued. Vanlife explosion.
Simple engineering often beats cutting edge. Explosion in car prices attracts shady actors. Parts shortage causes discontinuation of older line items. Van craze extends to AWD Japanese-market Kei-car microvans.

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October 23, 2021 Ford flee to Tennessee. Tesla to Texas. Extended Warranty sham. More buying tips during car shortage
Era of disruption as Ford announces Blue Oval City in Tennessee. Elon Musk migrates from Palo Alto to Austin. Buyer scrutiny pays off as flood cars and rebuilds try to cash in on high demand. We love your feedback! [email protected]

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October 13, 2021 Tesla innovates chips. Rivian & others fight. Radwood PNW. Van craze erupts. Global energy crunch
Europe suffers both electric & petrol crisis. Car shortage is sharpest with vans now. Shouldn't EV market survive without subsidies? Tesla justifies its high valuation as competitors pounce. Radwood PNW.
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September 30, 2021 Car Buyer Mind Games. Bolt fires rage on. Replacement Engine$$$. Cool but slow VW.
LG and GM point fingers over EV fires. F150 buyers dig deep for reman turbo engines. Tips for getting the upper hand on car buying. Bill gives rare praise to Wolfsburg's finest.

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September 26, 2021 End of the World? Toyota and Porsche fight for ICE! Ammo for car buyers in this shortage.
Pandemonium at End of the World event at Long Beach. Porsche and Toyota won't just roll over to EV hype. Insane car prices this year can be handled by careful shopping tips.

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September 19, 2021 Buying? How to save in this year of few choices and high prices.
Many of the best cars are now taken due to shortages, but keep a keen eye out for the hidden gems that pop up.

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September 05, 2021 Cummins, Powerstroke and Duramax: Hard to justify, but irreplaceable. NeoClassic Nissan.
Diesel pickups are efficient and capable, but costly. We find a rare Spartan II, a NeoClassic based on the 300zx from the 1980's.
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August 22, 2021 Tesla and other EV drivers sitting ducks at public EV chargers? Gasoline to Trail Mix analogy. Industry delays persist.
Companies take on sellers of dangerous fake parts. Shortages predicted into 2022. We discuss an unspoken threat to buyers of BEVs.

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37min
August 18, 2021 Bill's Bryce Detour. Dealers return to The Churn. EV running costs? Hydrogen won't Hide.
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August 12, 2021 Maverick undercuts Hyundai. Electrification Obfuscation. Break the Brake Bank.
Brake advice to save long term. Hyundai pricing for Santa Cruz above Ford. Airless tires a cure for rubber prices?

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FAQs about Cars The Podcast:

How many episodes does Cars The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.