What are slot cars?
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...
9 Jul 200934min
How does the EPA calculate miles per gallon?
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...
7 Jul 200929min
Can I put a motor in my wheels?
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 HowSt...
2 Jul 200919min
Notable Movie Cars
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 fro...
30 Jun 200934min
What put the muscle in a muscle car?
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
25 Jun 200925min
How RVs Work
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...
23 Jun 200930min
What is a demolition derby?
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 HowSt...
18 Jun 200919min
What is the world's smallest production car?
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...
16 Jun 200918min
