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Gray-Market Cars Jun 12, 2014

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You may have to cut through some red tape, but if you live in North America (and if you're up for the challenge), some of the hottest European and Japanese cars of the late 1980s and early 1990s are now available as gray-market imports. Why is there a 15-year wait in Canada and a 25-year wait in the U.S.? Tune in to find out.

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What are the 10 Cheapest New Cars? Jun 10, 2014

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Just because a buck doesn't go as far as it used to doesn't mean the days of cheap cars are over. In fact, there are new, low-priced cars coming out every single year (even in the U.S.). But what do you get for all that scratch? Is it worth it to buy a cheaper car? Tune in and learn more with Scott and Ben.

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Have automated car features gone too far? Jun 05, 2014

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From cruise control to assisted parallel parking, the modern auto is chock-full of automated processes, number-crunching software and other predictive tech. But how much do you use -- and how much is too much? Tune in to learn more.

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The 10 Fastest Cars in the World Jun 03, 2014

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Every year the world's top carmakers vie for the coveted land speed record, and the past few years have been no different. But who's in the running now? How much will one of these cars cost you -- and, most importantly, who's number 1? Tune in to learn more.

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Pic-Pic: The Mystery Car of the Geneva Motor Show May 29, 2014

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During the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, casual fans and experts alike were baffled by a mysterious car shuttling VIPs back and forth across the event. So what the heck is a Pic-Pic, and where did it come from? Join Ben and Scott as they break down the facts.

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10 Superstitions From the World of Motor Racing May 27, 2014

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Some football players refuse to wear new socks before a big game, and some baseball stars refuse to wash their clothes after a win. Overall, athletes can be a pretty superstitious bunch -- and race car drivers are no different. Tune in to learn more about racing superstitions with Scott and Ben.

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Do you live near a "secret" car collection? May 22, 2014

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It's true: The Smithsonian has a 'secret' stash of cars from across automotive history, including rarities like Tucker, Miller race cars and more. But that's not the only show in town. Join Scott and Ben as they explore some of the world's largest secret car collections.

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The Last Ride of the Puffing Devil May 20, 2014

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In the days before horseless carriages, interstates and even locomotives, the Puffing Devil made history as the first passenger-carrying, horseless, steam-powered "road locomotive." But where did it come from, and where is it today? Listen in to learn more with Scott and Ben.

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Celebrity Race Car Drivers May 15, 2014

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Celebrities are just people, like anyone else. And quite a few of them, as it turns out, also love racing. Listen in to learn more about celebrity race drivers, from Walter Cronkite to Patrick Dempsey and more.

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Stealth Hybrid Motorcycles May 13, 2014

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Let's face it: You don't often hear the words "stealth" and "motorcycle" together. Bikes are meant to be loud ... at least, that is, until now. Tune in to learn how hybrid technology and motorcycles are merging into a never-before-seen vehicle.

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