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Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the history of Sweden's largest and most beloved carmaker: Volvo. How did a ball bearing company birth one of the safest cars on the road? How did they continue to innovate during WWII? And what does that symbol mean?

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Join us as we relive the first automobile race across the US. Before there was a cross-country network of highways, getting from one place to another in one's own state was treacherous, let alone traversing the entire country. From mud pits to sinkholes to raging packs of wild hogs, it's a wonder these two cars made it from New York to Oregon in one piece.

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Join us this week as we take a look at the origins of the Bosozoku - Japan's extravagant biker gangs. From the flared tailpipes to the sick graphics to the work wear uniforms and everything in between. How did they get their start? Why do they modify their bikes so crazy? And why are they called "Violent Running Tribe"?

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Join us this week as we take a look at an iconic and controversial time period in cars - the Retrofuturist Movement of the late 90's and 2000's. The Prowler, the New Beetle, Chevy SSR and who could forget the PT Cruiser. How did this movement get started? And... why?

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Join us this week as we dive into the history of one of the world's most hated vehicles: The Pontiac Aztek. Why was it so hideous? How did Pontiac allow it to be released, and how did it lead to the demise of the company?

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Join us this week for the third and final installment of the history of Dodge. This time around, Dodge almost goes under, gets saved by a bailout, invents the minivan, debuts the Viper with the help of Carol Shelby, then brings back their most iconic badges as a swan song.

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Join us as we jump into the second installment on the history of Dodge. It’s post WWII and a revolutionary engine design is about to change everything for Dodge. How did the Hemi make more power, and how did Dodge rise to be one of the most powerful companies during the Muscle Car Wars? Find out on this week's episode!

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Join us this week as we dive into the history of Dodge, Part I. John and Horace Dodge started out making bikes in Canada, and now, more than 100 years later their name is associated with one of the biggest car companies in the world. This might have never happened if they didn't get Henry Ford to unwillingly bankroll the operation. But how did they do it?

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It's the holidays, and yet again we're doing all of the bad ideas you emailed in to suggest. From Amphibious Vehicles, to Mods & Rockers, to Why We Drive On the Left or Right, we're doing all the episodes that aren't worth a whole episode this week on Past Gas: Santa's Coal Bag Vol. III!

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Join us as we explore the history of the boxy USPS Mail Truck, aka the Grumman Long Life Vehicle. How did this vehicle come to be, why is it so horrible and why hasn't it been replaced yet? Find out this and more on this week's episode!

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