CarStuff

The Acura NSX is still one of the world's favorite sports cars -- but why? Join Scott and Ben as they explore the evolution of the NSX and delve into the innovations that established its reputation as a top-notch sports car.

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In an earlier episode, Scott and Ben recounted the story of Bertha Benz and the first automobile road trip, which took three days. However, the first cross-country road trip took much longer -- and at times it seemed impossible. Tune in to learn more.

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When it comes to automotive adventures, there's nothing as iconic as a road trip. But who took the first one, and where did they go? Join Scott and Ben as they recount the story of the first road trip -- and the story of its ingenious leader, Bertha Benz.

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Almost all airplanes are fitted with an event data recorder. These devices record information for accident investigators. In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the US government's plans to make black boxes mandatory in automobiles. Tune in to learn more.

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So what exactly makes a car a Spyder? Join Scott and Ben as they explore some notable Spyder vehicles, and listen in to learn more about automobile design.

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It's no secret that high-end cars come with perks -- but did you know that some automakers have driving academies? Join Scott and Ben as they explore automaker driving schools, from what you'll learn to how much it might (or might not) cost.

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Although it's not perfect, CARFAX provides an invaluable service to car buyers and dealers alike. But how does it work, exactly? Join Scott and Ben as they explain how CARFAX reports work -- and what can occasionally go wrong. Tune in to learn more.

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Bruce McLaren was a New Zealand-born race car driver, designer, and, ultimately, inventor. But how did he get his start? Join Scott and Ben as they delve into the history of Bruce McLaren and his iconic car company in this podcast.

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In the 1950s, customers thrilled at the coming wonders of the atomic age. Not everything panned out, and one of those near-misses was the Ford Nucleon, a nuclear-powered car. Tune in to learn how it was created -- and why it's not around today.

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The Audi R8 is Audi's marquee car, built to showcase Audi and Volkswagen's most impressive engineering capacities. But why do so many reviewers claim the Audi R8 gives rivers a Lamborghini's performance with a Porsche 911's price tag? Tune in to find out.

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