CarStuff

As excitement builds over evolving hybrid technology, Scott and Ben revisit the subject in a two-part "pros and cons" podcast. Tune in and learn about the pros of buying a hybrid, but don't rush to the dealership before you've heard both episodes.

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With the growing popularity of hybrid cars, Scott has noticed a hole in the alternative market: hybrid trucks. With help from some listener mail, Scott and Ben explore the history and future of the hybrid truck in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How long does it take you to change a tire? In racing, professional pit stop crews can change a full set of tires in less than thirty seconds. Listen as Scott and Ben explore pit stop techniques in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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You may have heard about the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow, but how much do you really know about it? Learn more about NASCAR's controversial -- and mandatory -- car in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Hearses are service vehicles used for the very specific task of transporting a body between a morgue, funeral home and cemetery. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the history and evolution of hearses in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Most police cars are instantly recognizable -- they have sirens, sidelights and other modifications. However, the customization doesn't stop there. Tune in and learn more about the unique nature of police cars.

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Everyone's familiar with firetrucks. In the U.S., they're bright red, they're huge -- and they can be incredibly loud. So how do they work? Listen in as Scott and Ben take a closer look at fire and rescue vehicles.

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When the Apollo missions reached the surface of the moon, astronauts used lunar rovers to navigate the terrain -- after all, you can only get so far moon walking. Listen in as Scott and Ben explore the design of the lunar rover in this podcast.

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Working with companies such as Chrysler and General Motors, John DeLorean was a veteran car executive. However, he decided to cut free and start his own car company. Listen in and learn more about the DeLorean, along with the company that built it.

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From the General Lee to the Kit, the history of television is filled with iconic cars. Sometimes, these vehicles become as important to a show as the human actors. Learn about famous TV cars in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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