The Latest on Cartalk.com

The Miata's Second Coming: As an Alfa-Romeo

05.25.2012

Mazda and Fiat are partnering to spin off a second Alfa-branded car off the all-new, back-to-basics 2013 MX-5 platform. The Miata is the best-selling two-seat sports car in history, largely because it's both fun and dead reliable. By marrying the two brands, we have the prospect of a problem-free roadster with an Italian soul and great, distinctive styling. Where do I sign up? On second thought, maybe I'll buy a good used Miata first.

2 Comments

Hailstorm Dents: Is This Repair Necessary?

05.24.2012

in Tom & Ray

A hailstorm dented Dan's family cars. The repairs are covered by his insurance company, but Dan wants Tom and Ray's blessing to keep the dents and use the money for something else. Can dents be dangerous, or is this repair optional?

8 Comments

What Car Should A Clown Drive?

05.24.2012

in Staff Blog

What's the right ride for a convoy of clowns? A few red-nosed listeners to our lousy show are wondering!

1 Comments

Exclusive In-Studio Test Flight!

05.23.2012

in Staff Blog

Tom and Ray test drive (er, crash) the new office helicopter.

2 Comments

What Caused Kathi's Surprise Breakdown?

05.22.2012

in Tom & Ray

Kathi's used Honda Civic just experienced a major breakdown, and neither Kathi's mechanic nor the the previous owner's mechanic is willing to accept the blame. Can she get one of them to 'fess up?

4 Comments

Car Talk Plaza: The Voicemail

05.18.2012

in Staff Blog

We get a lot of whacko voicemail messages here at Car Talk Plaza. Listen to them right here!

2 Comments

Today: Cheap Sales Tactic for Prius Tires?

05.17.2012

in Tom & Ray

George's Prius needs low-rolling-resistance tires, and his Toyota dealer insists buying the tires from anywhere esle would compromise his gas mileage. Is his dealer full of you-know-what? Find out, and learn more than you ever wanted to know about these special tires.

6 Comments

Flying vs. Driving: It's Complicated

05.16.2012

in Jim Motavalli

Actually, we know that flying is much safer than driving, though our minds refuse to process that information. When a plane crashes, we know about it. But what does it mean that last year's highway crashes were way down? With so many distracted drivers, it's not because we're obeying the rules of the road. Think safer cars and fewer miles traveled.

4 Comments

Tractor Talk? Will Needs Help With His Vintage Tractor

05.15.2012

in Tom & Ray

Will's 1945 Farmall-A tractor stalls on hills and he wants to figure out why. Tom and Ray admit to knowing nothing about tractors, but not knowing the answer has never stopped them before! Is Will about to get subjected to some totally bogus theories, or can Tom and Ray pull it off this time?

20 Comments