An Automotive Podcast Designed to Fit in Any Type of Vehicle

Auto makers around the world are feeling good and reaping trunkfuls of money, as demand continues to grow. Ford, Daimler and Hyundai -- each from a different continent -- all had extremely profitable third quarters.


But don't call Ford a rusty old auto maker, it considers itself a tech firm now.

That's not unusual. Technology is allowing all car makers to speed the design process, quickly improve or correct flaws and perhaps soon print out parts instead of machining them.

New technology could be what is helping auto makers create vehicles that accommodate more body types and sizes in greater comfort.

Nothing much new in the color department, with white, silver and black continuing to dominate the hues of new car lots.

Not the optimal design for this driver

Car color isn't something that kids these days care about. But neither do they care about driving or owning cars, apparently because they can't afford them.

Perhaps if they made driver testing a game, that would lead to more teenage drivers.

Perhaps app-powered slot cars, which are cool for kids and for some car podcasters, will drive even more interest in cars.

Feel like you are getting bad recommendations from your mechanic, ask for a video of your repair.

But don't ask car people for car buying recommendations, they are lousy at it.

Like iPhones, Flat-Screen TVs and Electric Vehicles, This Podcast Will Be Big, Eventually

All-electric cars and extended-range electric vehicles are going to be as relatively popular as iPhones and flat-screen TVs, according to Fisker's CEO. Seem reasonable to you?

Meanwhile, Tesla is going to expand it's model range to include a SUV.

Ferrari FF

Technology is going to help with improving safe driving as much as propulsion according to NHTSA's chief. Cars that talk to each other are probably the biggest advance coming.

Dodge may be running some terrible ads, but they are getting smartphone savvy.

High-speed trains are getting whipsawed by competing party agendas. David has a problem with car taxes subsidizing bus travel.

Dallas cab drivers are upset about a natural-gas initiative and could make travel a bit more difficult for Super Bowl travelers.

Hot Wheels has added technology to its classic design, building a digital movie camera and screen into some of its cars.

Finally, Ferrari rolled out a new design, the FF. It's a little weird, but it works.

Dallas cab drivers are upset about a natural-gas initiative and could make travel a bit more difficult for Super Bowl travelers.

Hot Wheels has added technology to its classic design, building a digital movie camera and screen into some of its cars.

Finally, Ferrari rolled out a new design, the FF. It's a little weird, but it works.

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Milkshakes and Paper Hot Rods at Ruby's Diner

This is one of the coolest kid things given away by a restaurant. The little cardboard cars take about 4 minutes to assemble and come with little stickers that the kids can use to customize them, including new wheels.

Kudos to Ruby's for some creative thinking.