CarStuff

Known as 'the DaVinci of Detroit,' Harley Earl fundamentally redefined the automotive industry through his innovations in design and technology. Learn why Earl is considered the father of American car design in the episode of CarStuff.

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Traditionally, buying a new car required a 'breaking in' period. But why? Join Scott and Ben as they recount the break-in process -- and whether or not today's drivers need to break in engines at all.

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From 1968 to 1970, the American Quality Coach company built an extraordinary vehicle called the Jetway 707. Tune in as Scott and Ben recount the rise (and fall) of this huge, unique automobile.

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When the British Ministry of Technology wanted to encourage productivity and promote national industry, they took an unorthodox approach: Mobile cinema. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the story of the British mobile cinema fleet.

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The idea of powering a vehicle with a propeller isn't new -- in fact, various inventors have been trying to nail the perfect design for decades. So why hasn't it taken off? Join Scott and Ben as they explore the pros and cons of propeller-driven vehicles.

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Most people take garbage trucks for granted, but without these vehicles -- and the dedicated teams running them -- modern cities would quickly deteriorate. Tune in as Scott and Ben take a look at the history and importance of refuse collectors.

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Cars have fueled the growth of the modern world, and they've also been responsible for an enormous amount of pollution. But how much air pollution is really due to cars? Scott and Ben give you the stats.

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You've probably heard of the Wienermobile (a vehicle shaped like a gigantic hot dog), and perhaps you've actually seen it on the road. But it's not the only promotional vehicle. In this podcast, Scott and Ben look at promotional vehicles across the world.

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During the prohibition era, specialized smugglers arose from rural towns and valleys with only one goal: To move booze quickly and quietly to a thirsty public. Tune in to learn how bootleggers transformed their cars into high-powered smuggling machines.

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With a striking body shape and unique gullwing doors, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was one of the most iconic cars of its age. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the history of this vehicle from its creation to the present day.

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