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**CarStuff**

Did Bonnie and Clyde really write to Henry Ford to thank him for his fast, reliable getaway cars? Do you ever wonder what happens at the DirtFish Rally School? What’s a tether car? The CarStuff show has explored these and literally hundreds of other fascinating topics to explain how some of the most amazing machines on land, sea and air actually work. So whether you want to know more about hearses or circus trains, salt flat racers or the popemobile, Scott Benjamin has you covered.

Latest Episodes:

The Toyota MR2 - Part 2 Jan 23, 2014

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Join Scott and Ben as they continue the story of the Toyota MR2 in the second part of this series.

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The Toyota MR2 - Part 1 Jan 21, 2014

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Believe it or not, Toyota didn't set out to build a sports car when it first began work on what would become the MR2. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the origin of the MR2, its stats and more.

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What's the difference between horsepower and torque? Jan 16, 2014

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At dealerships, you'll hear horsepower and torque stats constantly -- but what do those numbers actually mean? While horsepower and torque are related, they are not the same thing. Join Scott and Ben to learn more about the nature of horsepower and torque.

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10 Tips to Avoid Speeding Tickets Jan 14, 2014

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It's no secret that speeding tickets can be an enormous pain. Depending on where you live (and how fast you're driving), the fines can be pretty hefty, too. So how can you best avoid getting one? Tune in to find out.

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The Ute Jan 09, 2014

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Utes -- or, to the uninitiated, utility vehicles -- are well-known, versatile vehicles. But where do they come from? What makes them so popular in Australia? Join Scott and Ben as they explore utes in Australia and beyond.

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Automotive Firsts Jan 07, 2014

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Where was the first traffic light? What about the first car accidents? Tune in as Scott and Ben explore some of the greatest and strangest firsts in the world of autos.

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10 (Unlikely) Cars That Changed Everything Jan 02, 2014

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It's tricky to point to absolute "firsts" in the world of cars. Often two independent inventors or companies can come up with shockingly similar ideas without any direct contact. And then, every so often, there's a car with an innovation that changes everything. Join Scott and Ben as they explore this list of groundbreaking auto innovations from otherwise unassuming vehicles.

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The GMC Syclone Dec 31, 2013

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Although it was only produced in limited numbers and for a short time, the GMC Syclone remains one of the most memorable trucks in recent history. So where did it come from? What happened to it -- and can you still buy one? Tune in to find out.

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GT Cars Dec 26, 2013

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What are Grand Touring cars? The term derives from the Italian phrase 'gran turismo,' a tribute to the tradition of the grand tour, used to represent automobiles regarded as grand tourers -- but there's a lot more to the story. Tune in and learn more about GT cars with Scott and Ben.

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Will Amazon build a drone army? Dec 24, 2013

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Imagine ordering something from Amazon and having it arrive at your home just 30 minutes later. But this wouldn't be carried by a stressed-out, human-run delivery service -- instead, Amazon would use a fleet of drones to deliver goods all around your city. Will this actually happen? Would you want Amazon's drone fleet in your neighborhood? Tune in to learn more.

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