The Truth About Cars
Like the site it’s named after, TheTruthAboutCars podcast lives up to its billing by delivering exactly that: the truth about cars. Each week Managing Editor Tim Healey is joined by different members of the colorful TTAC writing staff to cover the news of the week, discuss industry trends impacting car shoppers, and even geek out about topics like their favorite cars of the ‘90s. Plus, each week we’re joined by an industry analysts to unpack the news of the week. Rich with commentary, this podcast promises the unvarnished truth about the latest new vehicle debuts, where the industry is headed and whatever new wheels the team has been testing.
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Here's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving...
We delve deeper into consumer fears of autonomous vehicles
67 min
2
There's a New Problem With Electric Cars That N...
We talk about EVs and infrastructure, car ramps, and NASCAR
46 min
3
These Are the Best Family Cars for 2024
We review U.S. News & World Report's Best Family Cars for 2024
56 min
4
The Best Car of the 2024 New York Auto Show
We chat with AutoTrader's Brian Moody about the best and worst of the New York Auto Show
35 min
5
How Do Automakers Handle Politics?
We go behind the scenes with Kia's head of corporate communications
37 min
6
These Are The Most Reliable Car Brands
We chat with J.D. Power about vehicle dependability, reliability and user experience.
54 min
7
Have We Reached Peak EV (Part Two)?
We look at last week's EV claims and test them against reality.
71 min
8
Have We Reached Peak EV? (Part 1)
We're joined by BJ Birtwell, the founder of Electrify Expo who went electric and won't go back
76 min
9
Are Plug-In Hybrids the Future?
We discuss where the PHEV stands.
42 min
10
This State Might Ban Gasoline Cars. Here’s Who’...
We chat about a possible ban on gasoline cars in one particular East Coast state.
37 min
11
Are Auto Shows Dying?
We find out at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show?
46 min
12
What's the Best Used Car for the Money?
Talking about used cars and more with iSeeCars.com's Karl Brauer and TTAC writer Chris Tonn
68 min
13
TTAC Podcast Episode 14: Frozen Teslas, Kia's N...
We talk Tesla, '90s Vehicles, and Kia EV9 With Tom Appel and Chris Tonn
64 min
14
TTAC Episode 13: The Best and Worst Cars with J...
Episode 13
49 min
15
TTAC Episode 12
We chat about the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show with analyst Robby DeGraff and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn.
57 min
16
TTAC Episode #11
We chat with Chad Kirchner about the 2023 Dodge Hornet, Ford EV woes, and more.
53 min
17
TTAC Episode 10: 2023 Chicago Auto Show
Talking the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with automotive journalist Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive and industry analyst Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific.
49 min
18
TTAC Episode #9
Talking Mazda, EV pricing, and more.
46 min
19
TTAC Episode #8
Chatting Toyota Prius and Kia EV6 GT with analyst Robby DeGraff.
53 min
20
TTAC Episode #7
Welcome to episode number 7 of The Truth About Cars podcast! This time around we have as our guest Chad Kirchner, the boss of EVPulse.com and FlatSixes.com. He's also contributed to TTAC and other VerticalScope properties. He and TTAC managing editor...
68 min
21
TTAC Episode #6
The sixth episode of the TTAC podcast. Talking auto shows, Hummer EV charging, OPEC, and the best cars of 2012.
63 min
22
TTAC Episode #5
We talk with analyst Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific about the state of the industry all while being as aggressively Midwestern as possible. We also chat about EVs and small trucks. Take a listen, and stick around past the end to hear us smack down...
56 min
23
TTAC Episode #4
Talking Ford Lightning, Kia Sportage, F1, and the best cars of 2007.
59 min
24
TTAC Episode #3
Talking New York Auto Show, the state of the industry, and the best cars of 2002.
46 min
25
TTAC Episode #2
On episode two of TTAC's podcast, we discuss high gas prices, Acura Integra, and the best cars of 1997.
51 min