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The concept of armored vehicles predates the invention of the automobile, and engineers are still trying to perfect the idea. Listen in as Scott and Ben explore the uses of modern armored vehicles in this episode.
Everyone’s familiar with firetrucks. They’re bright red, they’re huge — and they can be incredibly loud. So how do they work? Listen in as Scott and Ben take a closer look at fire and rescue vehicles.
In the United States, a vehicle’s fuel efficiency is rated in terms of miles per gallon, or MPG. But is this the best way to calculate fuel economy? Listen in as Scott and Ben explore an alternative measure of fuel efficiency in this podcast.
In this episode, Scott and Ben take a closer look at some of the world’s strangest vehicles. From the cupcake car to real-live battle mechs, you might be surprised by their nominations for “The World’s Strangest Vehicles.”
Parking is usually a hassle — and parking tickets are even worse. But wait, there’s more: Have you heard about the parking boot? Listen in as the guys take a look at the process of getting booted in this podcast.
Every year, auto manufacturers release concept cars. These vehicles often showcase unique features, such as a shape-changing body or innovative seat design. Yet these vehicles rarely make it into production — listen in as Scott and Ben explain why.
Filled with celebrities and devoid of prizes, the Gumball 3000 is far from the average road rally. Tune in as Ben and Scott explore the Gumball 3000 in this listener-inspired episode.
After an episode on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Scott and Ben return to the infamous race course for a glimpse of the automotive future — a world full of driverless cars. In this episode, the guys examine the robotic race car set to break records in 2010.
As soon as Scott and Ben realized they’d spent a month without any racing podcasts, they buckled down and took a look at the fascinating world of rally cars. Listen in and learn more about rally cars in this listener-inspired episode.
When the United States became involved in World War II, automobile manufacturers began building tanks, engines and all-terrain vehicles for the military. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the efforts of car companies during World War II.
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