CarStuff

Will future cars be able to time your next drive perfectly, allowing you to sail through crowded traffic on a sea of green lights? It sounds like science fiction -- but soon it may become as common as turn signals. Listen in to learn more.

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For unfortunate car buyers, a flood-damaged car can be a catastrophe. So how can you avoid paying for one of these rolling disasters? Learn the tips and tricks of avoiding unscrupulous dealers -- and figuring out whether the car you're paying for is really worth the price.

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What happened to the miraculous promise of the Dale car, and why did its charismatic promoter compare herself to Henry Ford and Preston Tucker? Join Scott and Ben as they continue their discussion of this peculiar piece of automotive history.

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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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In the U.S., most people only see vending machines that sell snacks and beverages -- but that's not the case everywhere. Join Scott and Ben as they give you the facts on China's auto vending machine.

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Carburetors and fuel injection systems both control the mixture of air and fuel that goes to an engine -- but how do they work? What's the difference? Listen in and learn more with Scott and Ben.

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How do you know when to stop pouring money into repairs on your tried-and-true daily driver? At what point is it better to chuck your old ride and buy something else? Tune in to learn more.

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History is chock-full of strange and interesting cars that, for one reason or another, are nearly forgotten in the present day. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at some of history's most obscure cars in the second part of this episode.

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Ever heard of the Muntz Jet? How about the Powell Sport Wagon? History is chock-full of strange and interesting cars that, for one reason or another, are nearly forgotten in the present day.

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As you're driving your car, you can imagine that it would be very easy to move the shifter into the "R" position at any time. You probably would never even consider giving in to your curiosity, but ... what would happen? Listen in to learn more.

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