Pickup Truck +SUV Talk is a weekly podcast featuring the latest news, reviews and interesting topics on the U.S. truck and SUV market.
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Miles and Sam at The Miles Driven talk cars and automotive news mixed in with the occasional anecdotes from Miles' past in the motor trade. The pair also keep you updated with news and take deep dives into the automotive world whether that be the history, the future, or the present day of cars and the people that make the industry tick. Expect lots of challenges as they muse what can be bought for certain budgets and encourage listeners to join in contemplating what they would buy if given a ...
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Dan Stoner and Mike Musto have been in this business for quite some time. Stoner comes from the world of big advertising and publishing before coming to Hemmings, while Musto made a name for himself as an automotive journalist and show creator. What do they have in common? Well, everything and nothing. They’ve got different tastes in cars and are both jealous of each other’s grooming habits, YET, they both love everything automotive culture has to offer. Thus, an idea was hatched, and The He ...
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The Evolution of Hemmings' Video and UpShift at Pebble Beach Car Week!
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Over the past three years, Hemmings has delved deeply into video and live events. This journey began in 2021 with a comprehensive revamp of their main YouTube channel (@hemmingsmotornews) and was followed by the revival of the Musclepalooza live event series. To say things are going swimmingly would not be an overstatement. In this episode of the H…
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Talking 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser with Ryan Douthit of Driving Sports TV!
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Frequent Hot Rod BBQ guest Ryan Douthit of Driving Sports TV has recently made a significant purchase: the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition, one of today's most coveted SUVs. This latest Land Cruiser marks a complete overhaul after decades of incremental updates. Interestingly, it now positions itself as a direct contender against the upcomin…
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Decoding the Modern-Day Pickup Truck
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Navigating the diverse landscape of pickup trucks can be quite overwhelming. From the various cab configurations to the array of drive options, the choices seem endless. Add to that the distinctions between compact, mid-size, full-size, light-duty, heavy-duty, and medium-duty trucks, with each offering a range of engine options and construction sty…
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Mike Musto and Vinny Russo discuss the art of finding the Perfect Beater.
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The ultimate beater car is one you don't fret over. It's the city street parker, the lot dweller, and the one that liberates you from the worries of daily driving. Whether it's a salt-scarred winter warrior, a pre-dinged deterrent to thieves, or a worn-out farmhand, the beater is a highly underrated motoring gem that many enthusiasts relish. On thi…
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DRIVING DEBT: Car Loans Are Out of Control!
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Let's break down some eye-opening figures for 2024. According to Fortune.com, the average price of a new car stands at $47,338.00. Pair that with the average new car payment of $738.00 or the slightly lower average new car lease payment of $606.00, as reported by LendingTree.com. Meanwhile, the average payment on a used vehicle comes in at $538.00.…
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The Story of Dan Stoner’s 1952 Henry J. on the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ!
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Dan Stoner, Hemmings Creative Director, is no stranger to project cars. From his Stoner-T with its blown HEMI, to a killer little T-bucket, a flat bottom drag boat, and of all things, an Edsel, some would say that Mr. Stoner is indeed, and automotive masochist. Case in point, a 1952 Henry J that once belonged to his dad, and that Dan has now taken …
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2025 Toyota 4Runner, MusclePalooza and Special Editions - Are they really worth it?
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On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast, host Mike Musto and Ryan Douthit of Driving Sports TV are diving into the highly anticipated 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and more importantly, what sets it apart from the outgoing generation. They then delve into the world of limited and or special edition automobiles and uncover if they’re worth it to …
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Speedkore: Redefines What's Possible.
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Over the last two decades, the idea of what a pro-touring or resto-mod car is has been drastically redefined. In the beginning we were treated to mild suspension and drivetrain modifications, but now, with advancements in technology and manufacturing, these cars have been sent to heights that have redefined what’s possible. Wisconsin based Speedkor…
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Drag Racing: The Backbone of American Motorsport
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In the vast world of motorsports, enthusiasts have an abundance of disciplines to choose from. Whether it's the rush of circle track racing, the finesse of drifting, the precision of road course events, or the rugged excitement of off-roading, there's something for every speed enthusiast. Yet, among these options, drag racing stands out for its rem…
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Modern SUVs: The Good, The Bad & the Complex
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There’s no question that today’s SUVs and crossovers are far more advanced than their predecessors from just a decade ago. From their complex suspension and off-road systems to their different drive modes and transmissions, to their now, hybrid, electric and turbocharged powertrains, these everyday family haulers are more intricate than ever. But i…
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Coach Built vs. Garage Built: Is the Investment Worth It?
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Explore the world of high-end automotive auctions or car shows, and you're likely to encounter a selection of custom and coach-built vehicles. When executed with precision, these automobiles are mechanical masterpieces fetching staggering sums both at their initial purchase, and when sold on the used market. Yet, what distinguishes them from the fi…
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2024 Dodge Charger: EV or ICE, Two or Four Door?
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Last week Dodge took the wraps off the brand new and beautifully designed 2024 Dodge Charger and to say the automotive populous went nuts would be an understatement. First, there’s a lot to digest here as the new Charger will be offered in both two and four door variants and with a choice of either EV or ICE powerplants (ICE comes in 2025). But mor…
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Dan Stoner Talks Grand National Roadster Show and the Uncertain-T
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Hemmings Creative Director, Dan Stoner is a bona fide hot-rodder if there ever was one. From his insane HEMI powered Stoner-T to his direct-drive drag boat, to the fact that the man tools around the city of San Francisco in a 1974 Ford F250 with a gallons-to-the-mile 460 big block under the hood. Dan is the guy we turn to when it comes to tradition…
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Evan Perkins Talks Dyno Tuning on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast!
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Earlier this year host Mike Musto made a post about how he wanted to put 10,000-miles on his 1968 Charger in 2024. There were comments and questions, but not so much about the miles, but more so about the engine and drivetrain combination. The specs on the engine are mild. A 440 cubic inch big block with iron 906 heads that were bored .30 over, a 4…
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Dan Stoner Talks Chinatown Confidential, on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast!
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Aside from being a gem a human being, Hemmings Creative Director, Dan Stoner is also a bit of archeologist when it comes to uncovering some of the greatest automotive stories never told. In the upcoming second season Hemmings YouTube series, the Motor Underground, hosted by Mr. Stoner himself, Dan dives into the hidden hot rod culture that flourish…
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Snow Safety with Ryan Douthit from Driving Sports TV!
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On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast, it’s time to talk about wheeling in the winter so you can be prepared for all things related to safe and enjoyable winter driving! Today, host Mike Musto sits down with Ryan Douthit from Driving Sports TV, and dives into essential precautions and tips to navigate the challenges of winter roads. A…
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Auto Shows, Social Media and the Dealer Experience with Industry Veteran Vinny Russo!
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In this edition of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast, host Mike Musto is joined by industry veteran Vinny Russo to explore the future of the automotive industry in 2024. The conversation delves into the repercussions of a major global OEM's decision to withdraw from auto shows for the upcoming year. The discussion extends to the significance of trad…
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Crafting Killer Mike's Grand National: With Ron Baugh and Suppy Wejpanich!
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Engaging in automotive media is an exhilarating adventure, made even more thrilling when shared among friends. Collaborating with fellow enthusiasts who share your vehicular passion elevates the excitement of exploring the industry's stories, and diverse vehicles. Cultivating professional relationships within this circle brings a distinct synergy, …
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Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ | Saying Goodbye to 2023
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Welcome to the final episode of the 2023 Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast! This time, it's a crew show featuring Ryan Douthit from Driving Sports TV (also the show's producer) and myself, Mike Musto. We're recapping 2023, peeking into 2024, and beyond, making predictions about trends—what stays and what goes. We then delve into the perceived decline of…
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Mike Ring of the RING BROTHERS on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast!
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Mention the Ring Brothers to any enthusiast that cherishes and adores modified, and coach build muscle cars, and odds are the reactions you’ll get will be quite good. For almost two decades brothers Mike and Jim Ring have redefined what muscle cars could be in ways few could have imagined. They’re first build happened in 2005. It was a 1967 Ford Mu…
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Riley Trask is on a Mission to Keep Young People in the Automotive Hobby
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Why aren't young people as into cars as they once were? Is it the rise of ride-share services, the shift in priorities towards sustainability, or the favoring of eco-friendly transportation. Or perhaps the allure of technology and gadgets has surpassed the appeal of traditional car culture. Then there’s the cost of ownership that stretches from pur…
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Artist & Senior Design Manager at Stellantis, Dan Zimmermann
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There are few people in this industry more enthusiastic about their job than artist and Senior Design Manager at Stellantis, Dan Zimmermann. For many of us, our love of the automotive hobby came from family, and for Dan it was no different. Now of course, growing up in his grandfather’s body shop didn’t hurt, but it was more the guidance of both hi…
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With the 2023 SEMA show finally in the rear-view mirror, host Mike Musto and Hemmings own Terry McGean sit down to reflect on some of their favorite rides, current trends, and how this year’s 2023 SEMA show felt with the absence of the big OEMs. They also talk about how the show has changed in the last 20-years, what the future holds for big trade …
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Backing Into the Cost of Ownership on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast.
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When it comes to the car hobby, host Mike Musto has one goal. Own and experience as many vehicles as you can before you die. It’s a lofty one we know, but on the surface it kind of makes sense if you do it correctly. If you’re of this mindset, then are a few rules you need to follow. First, be financially responsible. Don’t go into hock for somethi…
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Catching Up with Hot Rod Enthusiast Courtney Leonard on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast!
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We all have our stories about how we got into the car hobby. For some of us it was through friends, others through family, and others still, it was simply forcing their way in because they simply loved the idea of it. Courtney Leonard grew up in the San Francisco Bay area surrounded by everything from flat bottom drag boats and 60’s muscle cars to …
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Talking Paint Protection with Ryan Schiller from Elite Auto Works
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There are a lot of unanswered questions when it comes to paint protection and over the last few decades the industry has changed and with it, so has the technology. From PPF (paint protection film) and vinyl wraps, protecting your vehicles surface can sometimes be a tricky endeavor. Ryan Schiller is the owner of Elite Auto Works in Sacramento, CA, …
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How to Get Started in Automotive Media on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast!
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We here at Hemmings get asked all the time, “How do I get into this industry, and do what you do?” Not only is the answer not a simple one, but it also varies for each and every individual as the automotive industry as a whole is far more vast than most can imagine. First you’ve got to decide on where you want to be and what you think you want to d…
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Greatest Cars from Film and TV on the HR BBQ Podcast!
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From the iconic Lamborghini Countach in "The Cannonball Run" to the post-apocalyptic Last Interceptor from the Mad Max franchise, on this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, host Mike Musto and Ryan Douthit of Driving Sports TV dive deep into the unforgettable vehicles that have graced the silver screen and helped to shape generations of g…
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Talking About the Trials and Tribulations of Full Custom Builds
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Building a custom vehicle is no easy task. It takes time, patience, the wherewithal to stick to a plan, money, possibly switching shops, more money, and finally, a lot more money. And while you may think we’re overexaggerating, trust us, we’re not. You see Hemmings is currently building a wicked little all-wheel drive sled in the form of a 2023 Dod…
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Monterey Car Week Recap with Troy Macias from Legendary Auto Sports
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Once a year, in mid-August, on the Monterey Bay Peninsula in Northern, California, an automotive pilgrimage happens that’s unlike any other. It’s where enthusiasts the world over travel to experience some of the best automobiles on the planet in a setting that is nothing short of breathtaking. Its origins date back to the 1950s, and over the last 7…
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Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car with Jethro Bovingdon is Coming Soon to a Screen Near You!
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Here at Hemmings, we know a thing or two about sports cars and exotics. So much so, that we had a publication dedicated to them a few years back, which got us thinking. What if, instead of bringing it back in print form, we instead found one of the best automotive journalists in the business, who’s not only an accomplished driver, but who also has …
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Talking 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser | Reinventing an ICON
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Reinventing one of the most iconic vehicles ever produced is not an easy task. You’ve got to factor in consumer and industry response, how the aftermarket will adapt, and most of all, not only preserving, but also enhancing the reputation of its predecessors. We’re talking of course about the newly reinvented Toyota Land Cruiser, a vehicle so steep…
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Automotive Artist and Conceptual Designer, Abimelec Arellano on the Hot Rod BBQ
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It used to be that to see concept cars back in the day, you’d have to wait what seemed like years. You’d see them in the pages of a magazine, or at the big automotive shows, and if they were good, they’d make you stand back and gawk with wonder. However now, in the 21st century, automotive artist can create stunning automotive concepts in a matter …
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Overlooked, Attainable, and Uncommonly Cool Vehicles with Myron Vernis on the Hot Rod BQ
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As co-author of the book, A Quiet Greatness, the definitive guide to the greatest Japanese performance cars of all time, Myron Vernis is no stranger to uncommonly cool vehicles. As a collector and enthusiast, he’s a man who appreciates all aspects and genres of the car hobby and holds little concern regarding the price or status a vehicle holds in …
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The Restomod | A Discussion on Modification on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast
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The temperature gauge. If you’re a hot rod, classic or muscle car enthusiast, that little dial can be the bane of your existence. Just picture yourself, sitting in traffic on a 95-degree day, as your eyes are locked on that little gauge waiting for it to climb to the moon. While that’s happening, the fuel in the carburetor is starting to boil causi…
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Mike Musto Talks on the Perils of NOT Driving Your Collector Vehicle
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Welcome to the ranting episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast where host Mike Musto goes on a tirade in the hopes, that you’ll actually pull those cars of yours out of the garage and put some miles on them. Here’s the thing, as enthusiasts, our vehicles bring us different levels of joy and statisfaction. From the lawn chair and long haul crowd…
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Neil Tjin, Director of Electrify Showoff at the Electrify Expo, on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast!
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SEMA car designer, Neil Tjin of Tjin Edition, is no stranger to us here at Hemmings. Last year he partnered with Hemmings’ own Mike Musto to create “Project Rampart” the ultimate race support vehicle. It was constructed from a Dodge Durango Hellcat, shown in the Dodge booth at SEMA, and went on to become one of the crown jewels in the Hemmings flee…
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Rory Carroll, Jalopnik Editor-in-Chief talks Porsche Mission X Concept and 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail!
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If you read automotive publications, or are simply an automotive enthusiast, then odds are you know the name Rory Carroll. You see, he’s been around for a while. After running a little publication called AutoWeek, and after a stint at RM Sotheby’s, Mr. Carroll is now back atop the masthead as the Editor-In-Chief of one of the most OG automotive web…
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Talking About the 2024 Toyota Tacoma on the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ!
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It seems like a millennium has passed since Toyota has done anything to their beloved mid-size Tacoma pickup. For the enthusiast, this is both good and bad news. On the one hand, these trucks are some of the most coveted on the planet due to their legendary toughness, ease of use, maintenance, and reliability. On the other, the new truck is full of…
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Rust Prevention with Jason Anagnostis, President and Chief Technical Officer of POR-15
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If you ever thought of buying a collectible car or truck, then one of the first thoughts that should go through your head is, does it have any rust? Rust is one of those silent killers that eats our beloved rides from the inside out, and unlike mechanical issues, by the time you see it, it could be too late. There is, however, a preventative soluti…
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Staying Analog with Elana Scherr, Senior Features Editor at Car & Driver!
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When it comes to cars, and more importantly, the driving experience, a lot of folks out there say they prefer a more “analog” experience when they’re behind the wheel. But what does that actually mean? For most, it means piloting a vehicle that is mechanical in most of its workings, and not digital. For instance, a vehicle with a drive-by-wire thro…
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The Future of JLR and a car quiz #100
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The team celebrate episode 100 with a car quiz but before that, they ponder the future of Jaguar Land Rover. Sam talks about a steam train.Av Miles Goodson
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The ICONIC Fox Body Mustang, on the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ!
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30 years ago, the last of the Fox Body Mustangs rolled off the assembly line. And over the course of its 14-year production run, the original sharp-angled 1979 model was transformed into the brawny 5.0L that are now coveted by enthusiasts. They were at home on every boulevard and burnout box during the cassette era and nowadays many of us wax nosta…
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The team discuss great engines from the humble small economy cars that move the world, to exotic small cars. Sam talks car shows.Av Miles Goodson
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Budget Road Trip Vehicles, Used Car Prices, and Attainable Bucket List Cars on the Hot Rod BBQ!
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Host Mike Musto is an expert on road-tripping. He’s crisscrossed the United States more than a dozen times, explored Canada, Mexico, and all over Europe in everything from a classic Dodge Charger to a full-blown motor coach. But what is that perfect vehicle, and more importantly, does it exist? On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ, Musto sit…
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Car servicing and Sam looks at tools #98
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Miles has serviced the Range Rover and it didn't go to plan meanwhile Sam looks at some recent tool purchases by Miles.Av Miles Goodson
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Automotive TV and Films from the 1980s and 1990s w/ Mike Musto and Ron Baugh
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From the Fall Guy and The Dukes of Hazzard to Miami Vice and Magnum P.I.. If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s and loved cars, then you were glued to the television screen whenever these shows came on. These shows, along with movies like The Cannonball Run, No Man’s Land, and Smokey and the Bandit were like automotive crack to budding car enthusia…
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Sam struggles to get an MOT plus car news #97
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The team talk about the latest car news after Sam tells his story of woe after a garage refuge to start an MOT test on his car.Av Miles Goodson
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Dan Stoner Talks, Shifters: A Hot Rod Revolution Documentary, on the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast
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Dan Stoner, Hemmings Creative Director, is a master of all things hot rod culture. His Hemmings YouTube Series, The Motor Underground, first documented the build of the Stoner T, his old school hot rod with a Gotelli fueler 392 Hemi (make sure to check it out here). Then, to takes things one step further, Stoner then decided to shoot a full documen…
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Dodge Demon 170, AWD eBike, and the Dodge Hornet GT on the Hot Rod BBQ
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On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast, we talk about the new Dodge Demon 170, the 1,025-horsepower mastodon of a muscle car that marks the end of the ‘Last Call’ models from Dodge. Mike Musto was at the Last Call event that was held live at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and as usual, Dodge put on quite a show. Musto then jumps into his re…
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