CarStuff

With its signature body shape, unusual engine placement and unique place in global history, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of the world's most recognizable automobiles. Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at the history of the Beetle in this podcast.

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Have you heard the one about the hook-handed killer stalking kids on lover's lane? What about the guy who strapped a jet engine to his car? In this podcast, Scott and Ben examine the fact -- and fiction -- behind urban legends.

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The majority of the world's trade is transported by cargo ships, and these gigantic vessels are the arteries of the global economy. But can people really hitch a ride on these ships? Tune in and learn more about cargo ships in this podcast.

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Driving in snow isn't impossible, but it can certainly be inconvenient. In this episode, Scott and Ben break down some of the most common errors drivers make in snowy weather -- and how to avoid them.

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So let's say you have a motorcycle built before 1916, some free time and a sense of adventure -- but no idea what to do in September. Why not join the Motorcycle Cannonball? Tune in and learn more about this coast-to-coast motorcycle race.

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You've probably seen the antique license plates on cars around your town -- after about 25 years, many cars are eligible for these plates. But what exactly are they, and what purpose do they serve? Learn more about historic license plates in this podcast.

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Both turbochargers and superchargers are essentially air compression systems, but what's the difference between these two devices? In this podcast, Scott and Ben break down the differences between superchargers and turbochargers.

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The concept of armored vehicles predates the invention of the automobile, and engineers are still trying to perfect the idea. Listen in as Scott and Ben explore the uses of modern armored vehicles in this episode.

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Instead of enacting unpopular tax hikes, the state of Georgia came up with a new way to raise some fast cash: punishing speeders. Listen in to learn more about Georgia's super speeder law -- and how it may affect you in the future.

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When it comes to design, steampunk is unique: What if the world never entered the digital age, and all technology was steam-powered? Join Scott and Ben as they take a look at steampunk cars (which don't actually run on steam) in this podcast.

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