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Roadside Repairs Aug 05, 2010

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It's happened to almost every driver at some point: a tire goes flat, a belt goes bad, or mysterious smoke wafts through the hood. But what do you do next? In this episode, Scott and Ben cover some of the most common roadside mishaps, and how to fix them.

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Yacht Racing Aug 03, 2010

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For some race enthusiasts, a car just won't cut it, and even a garden-variety rowboat won't do. For these high-speed adventurers, there's only one vehicle worth racing: a yacht. In this episode, Ben and Scott explore the unique world of yacht racing.

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International Driver's License Jul 29, 2010

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If you're planning to drive in a foreign country, you might need an international driver's license -- but what exactly is it? How do you apply for it? Tune in and learn more about these licenses -- and whether or not you need one -- in this podcast.

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Automatic Driving Systems Jul 27, 2010

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Picture this: You hop in your car for the morning drive to work and it drives itself to the office. Sounds far-fetched, but it may be coming to a car near you. In this podcast, Ben and Scott explore the next step in luxury cars: automatic driving systems.

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Driving Laws No One Follows Jul 22, 2010

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Does anyone really stay under the speed limit, all of the time? From tailgating to illegal turns and rolling stops, Ben and Scott take a look at the driving laws that no one follows in this episode.

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How many cars are in the world? Jul 20, 2010

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Each year, auto manufacturers across the world churn out millions of vehicles. But how many do they make, exactly? And how many older cars are still on the road? In this episode, Ben and Scott take a shot at calculating the number of cars in the world.

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The Knowledge Jul 15, 2010

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Driving a taxi is a tough gig, but London's cabbies have an extra hurdle: The Knowledge. This enormously difficult test requires a driver to memorize the shortest routes between any points in a six-mile radius. Tune in and learn how they pull it off.

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A Few Unusual Car Stories Jul 13, 2010

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Every car has story -- and some are stranger than others. In this episode, Scott and Ben take a look at some of the weirdest car stories in history, from Archduke Franz Ferdinand's ill-fated Phaeton to Cobra Roadsters.

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Unusual Races Jul 08, 2010

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Racing isn't restricted to boats, bikes and autos. From motorized bar stools to sprinting dachshunds, the world of racing is full of unusual competitions. Check in with Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at some of the world's weirdest races.

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The NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Jul 06, 2010

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Drag racing isn't just for adults anymore -- since 1992, children across the United States have been racing each other in customized half-scale dragsters. Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at junior drag racing in this podcast.

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