Episodes

Nov. 23, 2025

Waiting On The Trooper: Cars, Laws, And Laughs

Missed calls, rotary phones, and a trooper who can’t quite get a signal set the tone for a lively ride through today’s car world. We open with a burst of nostalgia—remember the “finger stop” on a dial phone?—then shift gears ...

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Nov. 20, 2025

Yes, Your Garbage Truck Has A Recall, But Toyota’s The Real Headline

Toyota just redrew its playbook, and we’re unpacking the boldest moves: Century stepping into bespoke ultra-luxury, Lexus getting room to grow, Daihatsu anchoring the entry tier, and GR leveling up from a badge to a performan...

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Nov. 19, 2025

Family, Fast Cars, And A Tough Season Turnaround

What happens when a championship chase runs straight into a mechanical gut punch—and the family still finds a way to win big? We sit down with Jerry Emmons to unpack a season that had everything: a Division IV Stock Eliminato...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Tahoe Power, Club Legends, Subaru Sense

Power meets perspective from the street to the driveway. We start behind the wheel of the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 4WD, unpacking what a modern full-size SUV gets right: a serene cabin, a 17-inch horizontal infotainment s...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Inside The Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge: Growth, Classes, And 2026…

What does it take to turn a local bracket meet into a 140-car institution that tracks want to host and racers plan their year around? We sit down with Scott Stregel to unpack the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge, from how the ...

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Nov. 16, 2025

From F3000 To F1: The Hidden Pipeline

A flat tire, a British accent, and a time machine into racing’s most underrated proving ground—this one starts with a grin and lands with substance. We sit down with journalist and author James Newbold to unpack Formula 3000,...

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Nov. 13, 2025

Inside IHRA: Classes, Tracks, And The New Grassroots Push

Nitro belongs to the people who build the cars, tow the trailers, and wrench late into the night—and that’s exactly where we start. We sit down with IHRA Division Director Doug Foley to unpack how a racer-led sanctioning body...

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Nov. 12, 2025

Carfax Smart used car Buys In A Hot Car Market

Car prices are heating up, but your strategy can stay cool. We sat down with Patrick Olsen of Carfax to cut through the noise and map a smarter path to your next vehicle—whether you’re shopping new to beat tariff-driven press...

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Nov. 12, 2025

When Value Meets Velvet: Rethinking Family SUV Hybrids

Looking for a family SUV that doesn’t force you to choose between comfort, efficiency, and price? We dive into the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SX Prestige and unpack how this three-row “small” SUV manages a big presence, refined ...

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Nov. 10, 2025

Mopar Muscle Cars under the Neon Lights

Neon glows, steel shines, and the floor hums with V8 heartbeat as we step inside the Hemi Hideout for a guided tour through one of the most captivating Mopar collections in Texas. We move car by car, blending hard facts with ...

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Nov. 9, 2025

Hot Rod Tour of Texas rolls out around the square!

Steel meets strings on a warm Texas evening, and that’s not a metaphor—hot rods line Victoria’s square while the symphony plays just steps away. We take you inside the kickoff of the Hot Rod Tour of Texas and show how a thoug...

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Nov. 6, 2025

From Riverside Karting Legacy To French F4 Podium: A Young Driver’s R…

A 15-year-old American podiums in France, trains on a historic family kart track, and preps a KZ shifter for SuperNats—this conversation with Truly Adams puts you trackside with a teen who’s chasing F1 the hard way: one tenth...

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Nov. 5, 2025

How Two Engineers Turned AMG Into A Legend

Two engineers walked away from the safe path and built an icon. That’s the spark behind AMG’s journey from late-night tuning to a seat at Mercedes’ top table, and author Matt DeLorenzo brings the full story to life with facto...

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Nov. 4, 2025

Chevy Trax Surprises, Kia Telluride Shines

Think a three-cylinder can’t pull its weight? We put the 2026 Chevy Trax through nearly 500 miles and found punchy torque, smart gearing, and honest 30-mpg efficiency that make city runs and highway stretches feel easy. Then ...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Supply Chains On Thin Ice

A tiny, overlooked component is bringing giant assembly lines to a halt. We dig into the Nexperia saga—European control, Chinese export blocks, and a packaging choke point—and explain why the “boring” diodes and transistors t...

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Nov. 2, 2025

Rochelle Salinas Explains How The Houston Auto Show Is Reinventing Ex…

We sit down with newly appointed Houston Auto Show president Rochelle Salinas to unpack what it takes to steer a legacy event through inventory shortages, EV uncertainty, and shifting manufacturer strategies while still deliv...

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Oct. 30, 2025

From Turbo Zoom To Stow‑And‑Go: Our Seats Got Whiplash

Two family haulers, two very different promises. We put the 2025 Mazda CX-90 and the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica through their paces to find out whether driving joy or everyday ease should lead your next purchase. If you’ve ever s...

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Oct. 29, 2025

Vinyl Tops, Glory And Regret

A vinyl roof once meant instant glamour. We open with the style story that turned sedans into showroom stars, tracing how factory-installed tops promised convertible vibes without the compromise. From luxury badges to muscle ...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Off-Road Muscle Meets Family Utility In 2025 Models

As we head to the end of the year, with new 2026 models out or on the way, many buyers are looking for end of year deals. We are doing a review of some of our reviews of popular models, just in case.... A trail tamer or a fa...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Speed, Size, and Hellcats

With Dodge thinking real hard about bringing the Hellcat, we take a look at two of our favorites. A three-row family hauler with 710 horsepower sounds like a punchline, but the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Premium makes a strong case for everyday insanity. We dive into the details that matter: th…

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Oct. 26, 2025

We Rank 10 Car Battery Brands And Explain Who Should Buy Each One

With the weather changing toward Winter, it is a good time to check our batteries, so we decided to revisit an earlier discussion to start ... the discussion. Ever wonder why your car starts strong some mornings and struggles...

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Oct. 23, 2025

Why Porsche Stumbled, Which Classics Surged, And How Toyota Reinvente…

The headlines promised an EV future on rails, but the market had other plans. We open with a candid look at Porsche’s sharp margin squeeze, the cost of a rapid electrification pivot, and why tariffs and a cooling Chinese luxu...

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Oct. 22, 2025

Drive What You Build, Or Miss The Point

A turquoise 1958 GMC Apache pulled us in with classic lines, then surprised us with a 2016 heartbeat: a 5.3 V8, 6L80, four-wheel discs, cold AC, and the kind of road manners that beg for long miles. With shop owner and builde...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Chainmail Dreams, Horsepower Screams, And A Third Row That Shouldn’t …

Skip the time machine and grab the keys—we’re charting five Renaissance festivals worth the drive, then mashing the throttle on a set of street-legal legends before closing with a grounded, real-world review of the 2025 Toyot...

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