CarStuff

Did you know that Evel Knievel got his stage name from local law enforcement? Learn how this larger-than-life daredevil went from stealing motorcycles to staging death-defying stunts across the globe in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Whether you're worried about weather or long trips, a car survival kit may make the difference between life and death. Learn more about the basics of survival kits -- and how these can be modified for your needs -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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When most Americans think of trains, they tend to imagine slow-moving lines of boxcars. However, throughout the world high-speed trains routinely break 100 miles per hour. Learn more about high-speed trains in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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As more and more car manufacturers enter the hybrid market, consumers are finding several different types of hybrid vehicles available. Learn more as Scott and Ben explore plug-in hybrids in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Transmissions regulate the power coming from an automobile's engine to its wheels. There are several types of transmission systems, and continuously variable transmissions are Scott and Ben's favorite. Find out why in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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From fast food combos to full five-course meals, drivers across the world have transformed almost every type of victual into car food. Join Scott and Ben as they explore the good, the bad and the messy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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As two avid road trippers, Ben and Scott have seen their fair share of hairpin turns and potholes -- but that's nothing compared to the nerve-shattering curves of the world's most dangerous roads. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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When Scott and Ben took a look back on the iconic cars of film, they knew they'd missed a few and asked for help. Luckily, listeners responded. Tune in for a special High Speed Stuff listener mail extravaganza in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Pike's Peak International Hill Climb is not your ordinary race. Tune in as Scott and Ben explore the dangers, thrills, and physical demands behind this high-altitude race in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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By now, everyone knows that Scott's a huge fan of racing -- but his enthusiasm doesn't stop at Nascar. Listen in as Scott and Ben take a look at the little-known sport of tether racing in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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