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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Automotive
1
How Do Automakers Handle Politics?
We go behind the scenes with Kia's head of corporate communications
37 min
2
These Are The Most Reliable Car Brands
We chat with J.D. Power about vehicle dependability, reliability and user experience.
54 min
3
Have We Reached Peak EV (Part Two)?
We look at last week's EV claims and test them against reality.
71 min
4
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
5
Are Plug-In Hybrids the Future?
We discuss where the PHEV stands.
42 min
6
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
7
Are Auto Shows Dying?
We find out at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show?
46 min
8
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
9
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
10
TTAC Episode 13: The Best and Worst Cars with J...
Episode 13
49 min
11
TTAC Episode 12
We chat about the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show with analyst Robby DeGraff and TTAC contributor Chris Tonn.
57 min
12
TTAC Episode #11
We chat with Chad Kirchner about the 2023 Dodge Hornet, Ford EV woes, and more.
53 min
13
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
14
TTAC Episode #9
Talking Mazda, EV pricing, and more.
46 min
15
TTAC Episode #8
Chatting Toyota Prius and Kia EV6 GT with analyst Robby DeGraff.
53 min
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
TTAC Episode #4
Talking Ford Lightning, Kia Sportage, F1, and the best cars of 2007.
59 min
20
TTAC Episode #3
Talking New York Auto Show, the state of the industry, and the best cars of 2002.
46 min
21
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
22
TTAC Episode #1
The very first episode of the new TTAC podcast. Topics include ATP over MSRP, the 2022 Subaru WRX, and the best cars of 1992.
52 min