The Truth About Cars

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. Subscribe today!

Episodes

TTAC At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show

January 16, 2026 • 63 mins
Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast. This week, we're at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show! TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss what we saw at the show, and we also bring in John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report to get his perspective. We also discuss the new NASCAR playoff format and cabin air filters for Stuff We Use. We thank Matthew and John for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we than...
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These Are The Classic Cars To Buy In 2026

January 9, 2026 • 71 mins
Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we're looking at the best classic cars to buy this year, NASCAR's 2026 schedule, and windshield-washer fluid. Brian Rabold from Hagerty talks about the Bull List, which tracks classic cars with rising values. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss windshield-washer fluid, and we also look at the 2026 NASCAR schedule. We thank Brian and Matthew for their time, and Ma...
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Here's How Consumers Are Shifting On EVs

December 31, 2025 • 72 mins
Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we have research on how consumers are thinking about electric vehicles. We also have tips on exhaust repair and thoughts on NASCAR paint schemes. CDK Global's David Thomas talks about consumers and EVs with us, and TTAC contributor Matthew Guy walks us through exhaust repair. Managing editor Tim Healey and Matthew Guy then go over NASCAR paint schemes. We thank David an...
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Going Deeper On The Future Of Mobile Service

December 24, 2025 • 63 mins
Hello and welcome to this week's The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we're talking more about the future of mobile service with Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and TTAC managing editor Tim Healey discuss winter tires and the tragic passing of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. We thank Amit and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We'll see you next tim...
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These Are 2025's Most Reliable Car Brands

December 19, 2025 • 76 mins
Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week, Steve Elek from Consumer Reports joins us to discuss the most reliable car brands. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to discuss salt removal for floor mats and he and host Tim Healey dig into the NASCAR settlement. We thank Steve and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next week!
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How The High Price Of Performance Cars Affects Car Culture

December 12, 2025 • 75 mins
Hello and welcome to the Truth About Cars podcast! This week we discuss snow brushes, the high price of performance cars, and the NASCAR trial. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I go over snow brushes for your car and we give our opinions about the NASCAR trial. Chris Cervenka from Modified Muscle discusses the high price of performance cars, and how that hurts car culture. We thank Matthew Guy and Chris Cervenka for their time a...
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What's Next For Hyundai

December 5, 2025 • 43 mins
Hello and welcome to The Truth About Cars Podcast! I am Tim Healey, the managing editor, and this week we check in with Olabisi Boyle from Hyundai about the brand's future strategy. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I then talk about retro radios, and I work to explain NASCAR's big court case. We thank Olabisi Boyle and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you ...
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Going Deep With The 2027 Kia Telluride

November 26, 2025 • 71 mins
Hello and welcome to this week's TTAC podcast! This week we're talking about the 2027 Kia Telluride -- and we do so with Kia's James Bell. Also, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss tire-pressure gauges and the major text-messaging scandal rocking NASCAR. We thank James and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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The Lowdown from the LA Auto Show

November 21, 2025 • 49 mins
On this week's TTAC podcast we discuss the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show with Brian Moody from Kelley Blue Book -- he spotlights the highlights of the show. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and host Tim Healey discuss Ram's Free Agent program in NASCAR, and we also spotlight dash cams in our Stuff We Use segment. We thank Brian and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!We'll see...
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What Happened To All My Buttons?

November 14, 2025 • 60 mins
Why do new cars not have enough buttons and knobs? We find out with analyst Ed Kim from AutoPacific. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss winter windshield wipers and the future of NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez. We thank Ed and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Is This The End For Small Cars?

November 7, 2025 • 69 mins
Hello! This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss the future of small cars with David Thomas from CDK Global. Matthew Guy and host Tim Healey then wrap-up the NASCAR championship and discuss air dusters for your car. We thank David and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time!
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Here's Why Chinese Cars Are So Advanced

October 31, 2025 • 72 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss why Chinese cars are so technically advanced with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific. Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Martinsville and battery booster packs. We thank Robby and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time!
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Here's Why The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Has Flopped So Far

October 24, 2025 • 64 mins
This week on the TTAC Podcast we talk with Tom Appel from Consumer Guide about why the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is struggling, as well as the general overall state of the automotive industry. Matthew Guy talks motor oil, and Tim Healey talks NASCAR at Talladega. We thank Tom Appel and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next time!
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Here's What It Takes To Win A Road Rally

October 17, 2025 • 67 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we chat with married automotive journalists Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal about what it takes to win an Arctic road rally. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss paint guns (for your car, not paintball) and we dig into NASCAR's wild afternoon in Las Vegas. We thank Mercedes and Andy for their time, and we also thank Matthew for his. We thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for l...
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These Are The Longest-Lasting Car Models

October 10, 2025 • 67 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast, we bring back Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com to follow up on last week's longest-lasting car brands with the longest-lasting car models. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss headlight restoration kits and what happened at the Charlotte Roval during the NASCAR playoffs. We thank Matthew Guy and Karl Brauer for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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These Are The Longest-Lasting Car Brands

October 3, 2025 • 61 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss the longest-lasting car brands with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. Will the list surprise you? Listen in and find out. Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Kansas and socket wrenches for Stuff We Use. We thank Karl and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening. We'll see you next time!
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The EV Tax Credit is Gone. Here's What Happens Next

September 26, 2025 • 70 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss the state of the auto industry, demise of EV tax credits and rising transaction prices. We go over these topics and more with The Drive's Kyle Cheromcha. Then we make a pit stop in NASCAR with a look back at New Hampshire. Our Stuff We Use segment features eBay's Guaranteed Fit. We thank Kyle for his time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Why Leno's Law Failed

September 19, 2025 • 69 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we discuss why Leno's Law failed in California. We go over that with SEMA's Christina Robinson. Then we discuss oil filters and NASCAR at Bristol with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We thank Christian and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Why You Might Never Have to Bring Your Car in For Service Again

September 12, 2025 • 61 mins
On this week's podcast, we find out how Curbee is working with dealerships to provide mobile repairs. We discuss this with Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana. We also talk to TTAC contributor Matthew Guy about floor jacks and Denny Hamlin closing in on 60 NASCAR Cup Series wins. We thank Amit and Matthew for their time, and we thank Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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The Secret to Making Reliable Cars: One Automaker Gives Us a Look Behind the Scenes

September 5, 2025 • 66 mins
On this week's TTAC podcast we talk about reliability with Mazda's Jon Leverett. We also chat NASCAR and headlight bulbs with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We dig into how automakers test their cars, NASCAR's first-round playoff at Darlington, and how to keep your lights shining bright. We thank Jon Leverett and Matthew Guy for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you next tim...
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