CarStuff

Interested in just about everything, Leonardo DaVinci was a true Renaissance man. He sketched concepts that wouldn't be invented for centuries -- and even something that looks suspiciously like a car. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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The ill-fated star James Dean lived fast and died young in a car accident. But when his story ended, the tale of his cursed Porsche began. Could it be true? Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Slot cars -- scale model cars guided by a slot carved into a track -- have been a classic Christmas present. For many enthusiasts, the race doesn't stop at childhood. Get the scoop on nation-wide slot car races in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Before a car is sold in the US, the Environmental Protection Agency conducts tests to estimate the number of miles the car gets per gallon. Learn how these tests work -- and why results may vary -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Could automobiles of the future have motors in the wheels instead of the vehicle itself? Scott and Ben take a look at the technology behind the possible motors of the future in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Since they've covered some iconic cars of TV, the High Speed Stuff crew thinks it's only fair to pay homage to the notable cars of film. Tune in and see if they name your favorites in this podcast from HowsStuffWorks.com.

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In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, Ben and Scott take a look under the hood of muscle cars -- big, powerful vehicles that debuted in the 1960s.

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Recreational vehicles come in a range of sizes, from small trailers to bus-sized rolling apartments. Some RV enthusiasts use these vehicles for camping, while others may live in the RV all year. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Everyone gets road rage now and then -- but there's a few places where this behavior is encouraged. Tune in to learn what a demolition derby is, how it takes place, and more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Current car trends focus on smaller, more efficient vehicles -- but this trend isn't new. Automotive history is chock full of tiny cars. Which one is the smallest? Tune in and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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