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Is a tracking and recovery system for your car worth the cost? Nov 14, 2013

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If money is no object, then an onboard tracking system is one of the best ways to ensure that your car can't be stolen (at least, not for very long). But how much do these systems cost? Is this cost over time worth the service it provides? Tune in to learn more.

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Anki Drive Nov 12, 2013

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They're being called the 21st century version of the slot car - yet, without the slots. The cars are controlled with an iPhone, an app and Bluetooth connectivity. Tune in to learn more about these neat vehicles - including the AI that runs the opposing cars.

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All About Vans Nov 07, 2013

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Where do vans come from? What makes a vehicle a van? Join Scott and Ben as they explore everything about vans, from vintage custom vehicles to modern vans, selling statistics and more.

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Where did the school bus come from? Nov 05, 2013

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If you grew up in the United States, then you're probably familiar with the bright yellow busses that take children to and from school every week day. But where do they come from? Who makes them, and what happens to them when their school days are over? Tune in to learn more.

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Renting an Exotic Sports Car Oct 31, 2013

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It's true: you can rent exotic sports cars. For less than the price of actually buying a million-dollar car, you can tool around town in some of the world's most exclusive high-performance rides. Is it a good idea? How much does it cost? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look.

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10 Worst Cars of the 20th Century Oct 29, 2013

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It's a sad truth of the auto industry: not every car will be a hit. But which ones were the absolute worst? Join Scott and Ben as they explore some of the worst lemons in the modern age.

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Electronic Updatable License Plates Oct 24, 2013

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Will your next license plate update itself? The idea seems fairly simple: an electrophoretic display that can display messages like "stolen" or "uninsured." But how does it work - and how could it change the road? Tune in to find out.

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Black Beauty: The Green Hornet's Car Oct 22, 2013

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From the early days of 1930's radio plays to the world of modern film, the vigilante team Green Hornet and Kato have plagued evildoers for almost a century. But there's another member to their crime-fighting team - the mysterious car called Black Beauty. Join Scott and Ben as they look at Black Beauty's origin, its gadgets and a few more surprises along the way.

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What is the world's oldest (running) car? Oct 17, 2013

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With back-to-back seating, a steam-powered engine and no steering wheel, the 1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trapardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout doesn't look like it has much in common with the modern automobile. Yet after its discovery and restoration, the world's oldest (running) car has become a piece of living automotive history. Tune in to learn more.

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The Honda Story Oct 15, 2013

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How did a small bicycle customizer grow to become one of the world's most well-known engine manufacturers? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the origin of Honda in this episode.

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