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CNET Roadside Assistance 49: Where we say goodbye by answering your questions.

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:31:37 PDT

On this week's episode we tackle our final questions and some comments but also we bid a fond farewell to CNET Roadside Assistance.

CNET Roadside Assistance 48: Don't get me started on start-stop tech

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:51:10 PDT

When does auto start-stop tech work and when doesn't it? What's the best a thrifty, techy SUV? And what are the pros and cons of adding power via ECU tuning? We answer all of these questions and a few more on this week's episode.

CNET Roadside Assistance 47: All you need is Bluetooth

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:42:33 PST

Looks like some of you are still confused about what fuel to fill your ride... Is the Android powered receiver the best headunit for an Android phone... and what's the holdup on the development of a certain iOS app?

CNET Roadside Assistance 46: How to cozy up with Siri while driving

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:43:59 PST

How well does the iPhone's Siri software play with Bluetooth hands-free kits? Is Ford secretly reprogramming its DCT gearboxes? And what are our favorite car audio EQ settings? Get the answers on CNET Roadside Assistance with Antuan Goodwin and Wayne Cunningham.

CNET Roadside Assistance 45: The best cheap tires

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:08:21 PST

How not to get fooled when buying new tires, better tech for a 2007 Prius, and why your best in car upgrade is often just bringing your phone to the car.

CNET Roadside Assistance 44: Why we'll never see the iCarStereo

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:34:17 PST

Users want to know the best way to use their iPhone's and iPads in the car and we explain why Apple will never just build its own version of the AppRadio.

CNET Roadside Assistance 43: Considering the Crazy Colors of Cars

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:03:07 PST

Classical music fan mourns the end of CDs in the car, UK vs US MPG - why so different? Give you older car a total tech transplant, and why Bluetooth is so complicated -- still!

CNET Roadside Assistance 42: End of the CD player--Why you might care

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:01:33 PST

We examine the end of the in-car CD player, our supposed hatred of Chevys, how to upgrade the head unit in your Prius, and the need (or not) for Android in your dash.

CNET Roadside Assistance 041: Hyundai help and DIY

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:07:32 PST

There's an Easter Egg in Hyundai's color codes, what's the point of all of this advanced engine tech anyway, and where do we go for our DIY car maintenance needs? We get to the bottom of these questions and more on on this week's episode of CNET Roadside Assistance. I'm Antuan Goodwin alongside Wayne Cunningham, Stephen Beacham at the controls.

CNET Roadside Assistance 040: I want more VTEC yo!

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:29:52 PST

We've got suggestions for those who want more VTEC, try to help a guy with too many gadgets, and find out what happens when tech worlds collide on this week's episode of CNET Roadside Assistance.

CNET Roadside Assistance 038: How often should you really change your oil?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:06:09 PST

The best GPS you can load on your phone, how often you should change your oil in the real world, don't trust that self-braking car with your life (or someone else's) and adding remote start and seat heaters the right way.

CNET Roadside Assistance 037: Chevy Volt fire draws ire

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:36:08 PST

We heard from the Volt folks, get an earful about carbon buildup, muse MPG and shifting and find more answers in the question of the ages: Why does a '96 Buick get such good mileage?

CNET Roadside Assistance 036: Can a car be its own chauffeur?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:07:48 PST

We help you to get your car talking to your phone instead of the other way around, users chime in on shutting the iphone's chiming up while driving, and a young lad laments the death of the manual transmission.

CNET Roadside Assistance 035: Can a car be its own chauffeur?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:23:31 PST

CNET Roadside Assistance 034: Can cold weather freeze your car speakers?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:45:58 PDT

Can cold weather ruin your car speakers? More of your insights into self-driving cars, recommendations for cheap cars that are fun to drive, and our plans to review the VW GTI.

CNET Roadside Assistance 033: Your thoughts on self-driving cars

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:37:37 PDT

Your thoughts on self-driving cars, why humans can't drive well in the best of conditions, the ultimate car security system and the price of diesel is tough all over.

CNET Roadside Assistance 032: Grab your torches and pitchforks

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:21:30 PDT

Antuan catches flack for his review of the Mustang Boss 302, a listener sticks up for satellite radio 2.0, and we explore some of the weaknesses of direct injection on this episode of CNET Roadside Assistance.

CNET Roadside Assistance 031: Diesel hybrids and the trouble with OnStar

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:43:57 PDT

We discuss the pros and cons of electrifying diesels, a listener defends Ford's Sync system, and we help one of your to iPod your Saab on this episode of CNET Roadside Assistance.

CNET Roadside Assistance 030: The quicker fixer-upper

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:20:19 PDT

We help you find an American made fixer-upper car, build a waterproof stereo system for you off-roaders out there, and get the skinny on low rolling resistance tires on this episode of CNET Roadside Assistance.

CNET Roadside Assistance 025: A headunit worthy of a Lexus

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:57:57 PDT

What car stereo should you get when your premium audio system goes kaput? What's a good slow car for a college student who wants to go fast? The Car Tech get to the bottom of these questions on this week's episode of CNET Roadside Assistance.