Why do we rely on cars?
When cars became commonplace vehicles across the US, many people still relied on public transportation. Yet over the past 80 years, public transportation has dwindled, and most communities rely entire...
1 Des 201121min
Why don't most concept cars make it to production?
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 prod...
29 Nov 201133min
Why buy a boat when I can buy an amphibious car?
Should we buy boats, or boat cars? Amphibious cars have been around for decades and are almost as old as the traditional automobile. Tune in for a look at the history, uses and practicality of amphibi...
24 Nov 201118min
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...
22 Nov 201119min
Is James Dean's Porsche Cursed?
The ill-fated star James Dean lived fast and died young in a car accident. But when his story ended, the tale of his cursed Porsche began. Could it be true? Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWor...
17 Nov 201125min
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...
15 Nov 201134min
5 Reasons to buy a Hybrid
As excitement builds over evolving hybrid technology, Scott and Ben revisit the subject in a two-part "pros and cons" podcast. Tune in and learn about the pros of buying a hybrid, but don't rush to th...
10 Nov 201118min
Is anyone building a hybrid truck?
With the growing popularity of hybrid cars, Scott has noticed a hole in the alternative market: hybrid trucks. With help from some listener mail, Scott and Ben explore the history and future of the hy...
8 Nov 201112min
