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The Yugo is widely regarded as the worst car ever. It was poorly constructed, nowhere near reliable, and not so easy on the eyes. The Yugo was the butt of every joke and the junker in every garage. But for all its shortcomings, it sold like hotcakes when it arrived in the U.S. In this episode of Wheelhouse, Nolan tells the story of the Yugo's creation and makes the case for updating its reputation from worst car to huge success.

Everyone needs help with their car sometimes. But if you're on the hunt for factual information or helpful technical knowledge, online forums like Quora.com are NOT where you should begin your search. In this video, Nolan is joined by host of Money Pit, Zach Jobe. Together they scour the dark depths of Quora for some of the worst (and funniest) car advice the world wide web has to offer.

Buying a project car can be an exciting moment in any car nerd’s life, but it can also be super easy to find yourself in over your head. Today I’ll show you my current project car, help you learn from my mistakes, and tell you plan to get going again.

Something strange is happening in Dubai. The desert oasis is home to some of the most extravagant architecture, people and CARS in the world. But someone is abandoning their cars in the desert, sometimes with the keys still in the ignition Who is responsible? Wealthy Sheikhs? Rich kids? Or is something else going on? We’re gonna find out.

The Grumman LLV has been the US Postal Service's humble steed for nearly 40 years- but there's a problem. America's mail truck is fraught with problems: from low gas mileage, horrible comfort, and the fact that it CATCHES ON FIRE!! So why hasn't America found a worthy replacement? Watch and find out.

Hyundai has plans to build cars with legs with the help of robot geniuses Boston Dynamics. This news has potential to change the way we think about transportation, and it's got me STOKED for the future. Watch to find out why.

Drivers come from all over the world to compete in the most prestigious racing series on the planet: Formula 1. But which countries have produced the most champions? The answer may surprise you.

Lexus gave us the brand new IS500 and it got me thinking: Is this even a good idea?

The Presidential Motorcade is one of the most impressive displays of coordinated driving in the world. But how does the Secret Service use its vehicles to protect the President? How would the motorcade handle Volcanos, Zombies and Aliens? Watch and find out!

Supercars are some of the most exclusive cars in the world, with pricetags often in the hundred of thousands if not millions of dollars. But in this scene, just because you have the money to pay for it, doesn't mean you can buy it. Find out which brands are the "easiest" to buy, does Ferrari have a secret buyers list, and how to buy a hypercar before its even announced!

India recently passed a controversial law banning ALL car mods, even paint! Why did they do it, and it is possible to be a car nerd if you can't mod your car? The answer may surprise you, and might even make you want to go to India!

Haas F1 is America’s only presence on the Formula 1 grid, and frankly we don’t think that’s enough. What if, DODGE made their own F1 car? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. And to prove it, we even designed a car FOR them.

Overlanding is one of the fastest growing trends in the entire car world. WIth the popularity of the outdoors exploding, more people than ever are taking their SUVs out on the trail and camping! But with so many people out on the trail, that has government officials, environmentalists, and other overlanders asking the same thing: Is this good for our trails? Today we’re looking into the positives and negatives of the trendy hobby.

The Ford SVT Lightning is one of the most iconic sport trucks ever; but did you know it almost had a SUV-based sibling? Ford almost built a sport SUV called the Ford Thunder. So why didn’t they? We interviewed the man behind SVT John Coletti to find out why.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells were supposed to save the auto industry from climate change, and promised no harmful emissions from the tailpipe, just pure water. So what happened? Why hasn't the hydrogen car taken over the industry in the years since? And what future does this amazing technology have? Well, it's complicated.

The term "kit car" used to be a four letter word- conjuring visions of sloppy clone cars that no one in the right mind would want to drive. But the times they are a changin'. Companies like Factory Five, Superlite Cars and DF Kit Car are proving that supercar performance can be achieved in your own garage for a fraction of the cost, and a lot more elbow grease. So is a kit car the right choice for you? Well, maybe...

Cosworth is the legendary name that powered some of history's greatest cars like the Lotus 49, the Ford Sierra Cosworth and the Mercedes 190E. They're a small company with a very strange philosophy when it comes to building engines. It saves them time, money and makes MO POWA BABEH! So how does it work? I'll show ya.

The W Motors Lykan Hypersport landed a starring role in Furious 7 as a locked up "beast in a cage." What was weird about that, is that most people had never heard of the Lykan Hypersport before that. What was this strange supercar, and was it worthy of the praise Dom and Brian gave it? We looked into it, and the story behind W Motors and the Lykan Hypersport is deeper, and more eye opening than I ever imagined.

Porsche wanted to buy stock in Volkswagen- a little too much stock. It turns out, Porsche wanted to OWN Volkswagen! What was their plan to trick the stock market? And how did it fail?

Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids and Rad For Sale are just a few of the many niche car enthusiast focused auction sites that have gained huge popularity over the last few years, prompting praise and criticism from all over the car world. The upsides to these marketplaces are obvious: easy access to great cars, curated listings, and quick responses from sellers. But what are the downsides? Why are people apprehensive about these auction sites, and are they right to be?

What do you get when you mix a Brazilian sportscar maker, a legendary boxer, and a plan to sell 400 exclusive drop tops? You get one of the strangest stories we’ve ever told on this show! This is the wild saga of the Puma Al Fassi. It floats like a butterfly, stings like a…nvm. You get it.

The future of cars is in flux. Watch me take some educated guesses at what the automotive industry will look like in 25 years.

Many drivers spend years proving their worth before making it to the big leagues of F1. But some others pay for a fast track. How does the typical F1 drivers' career play out? And how does cash accelerate the process?

Tesla is the world's most valuable car maker, and one of the most exciting brands in the game. Their leader Elon Musk is an internet icon, beloved by tech heads around the world. But what happens when those tech heads follow Elon into the car scene? Is the culture at risk of a takeover? We're about to find out

Have you ever wanted to work in the automotive industry, but didn't know where to start? We're here to help! It doesn't matter how much experience or education you have, it's 100% possible for you to find a job you love, we'll show you how. You can do it!

Today we're talking about Planned Obsolescence; the practice of designing things with the intent of being replaced. It's a problem, but one that we can fight.

The Carolina Squat. Cali Lean. Tennessee Tilt. All names for the most controversial car trend since "Stance". One state wants to put an end to the trend of lifting the front end of pickup trucks. North Carolina house bill 692 is slated to make squatted trucks, and its probably gonna work. But how? I've got some questions about this bill. I don't think it's as simple as it appears.

Toyota MR2. Pontiac Fiero. Gone. Why? The "cheapest" Mid-engined cars today are the C8 Corvette and the Lotus Evora- Not exactly affordable. Why is no one sticking their FWD drivetrain the back of a cheap coupe? Let's find out

There was a time when Aston Martin meant Bond films, silver coupes, naturally aspirated high displacement engines, and distinct elegant styling. Since then Aston Martin has changed hands quite a few times, and now they're... Well... Different.

Iconic Porsche tuner Gemballa was the brainchild of German businessman Uwe Gemballa. His life ended tragically in 2010 and his aspiring-tuner son was left struggling to carry on his father’s legacy, because his own name now belonged to someone else. How crazy is this story? Well, there’s a vehicle full of homemade remote-controlled machine guns, so there's that.

The Devel Sixteen has drawn praise and skepticism ever since its reveal way back in 2013. The car has yet to be seen on the road, clouding the perception around this car even further. Will the Sixteen ever see the highway? Surprisingly, I think so.

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Catalytic converter theft has spiked across the country! Who is behind this thievery? And more importantly; why? What makes a catalytic converter so valuable? what cars are the most at risk? Who's making money? And how can you protect yourself from scumbag thieves? We'll tell you.

COVID had a huge effect on the auto industry, and now manufacturers are removing features like auto stop/start because they don't have the computer chips to operate car systems. Dealerships are also running low on inventory, with cars spending record low times on the lots.

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You ever feel like cars are getting harder and harder to work on? It’s not just you. Our vehicles ARE harder to work on, and to make matters worse, some automakers don’t want you to get under the hood! Join us as we explore the issue of Right To Repair, and how it might affect your car.

The SSC Tuatara achieve a top speed of 331 miles per hour, making it the fastest production car in the world...or did it? We unravel the mystery behind the most controversial top speed run in recent memory.

News recently broke that Volkswagen would be selling the Bugatti brand to Croatian EV start up Rimac. But how did a tiny company who sold even less cars than Bugatti get the deal done? We'll tell ya.

Maine is coming for your Kei Car. Keep it safe.

With the unveiling of the new BMW 2 Series, I have completely lost my confidence in Bimmer to make a good looking car. Along with the controversial changes to the M3 and M4, and speculation of what the X8 SUV could look like, it's gonna be a while till they make a good looking car. But why? What's motivated the german automaker to change their formula so boldly?

Crossover SUVs: they’re not the most exciting cars out there. Despite their sales success, automakers rarely release crossovers that make a splash, especially with enthusiasts, and that’s where Ford comes in. With the release of the Bronco Sport and Maverick light truck, both based on the Escape CUV, Ford has made crossovers exciting. But how did Ford develop the relatively sleepy Escape into two separate vehicles that has even the most stalwart car nerds turning their heads?

Have you ever wondered how people afford super expensive cars? It turns out, there’s more going on than just having lots of money! We’ll show you how!

Trucks are more popular than ever, with more segments than any other time in history. This has led to the birth of the Supertruck- insanely powerful beasts that can conquer anything. But who are they for, really?

Ford Mustang. Dodge Challenger. Toyota Tacoma. Some car names are so good, you can't imagine them being anything else. But sometimes, cars get dumb names. I'm talking REALLY dumb (Nissan Rouge anybody?). So how does that happen? We'll show you how cars get named, both good and bad.

Formula 1 is the world’s most popular motorsport, but just a few years ago it was on the brink of losing cultural relevancy. Then Drive to Survive happened. This is the story of how one show saved an entire sport.

We all know Toyota created Lexus, Honda had Acura, and that Nissan birthed Infiniti- But what about Mazda? Turns out they had a Luxury Brand of their own, but it was a big time flop. So what happened?

Climate change regulations in Europe will force the industry to change with the times. But what if your country's industry is driven by cars that aren't exactly fuel efficient? That's the situation Italy finds itself in. Italy practically invented the supercar, you can't imagine the country without it. So what will they do to protect that image?

We make fun of Jeeps on the Donut Instagram pretty often. It’s all in good fun, but why do some people take it so seriously? We’ll examine Jeep’s place in the Industry to find out.

This seemingly junk Transmission recently sold for nearly $400,000! Why? Well I’m gonna tell you