Episodes

Painthouse is in house and we talk SEMA, EVs and custom paint work.
May 29, 2022

Painthouse is in house and we talk SEMA, EVs and custom paint work.

It is always a pleasure to visit with the team at Painthouse, check out the projects in the shop and catch-up with some of the things they have going on. Today, Randy Borcherding gives us his thoughts on the changing automoti...

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CAT theft - Consumer Reports on why and how to deter losing your CAT.
May 27, 2022

CAT theft - Consumer Reports on why and how to deter losing your CAT.

There has been a lot of headlines off and on about about catalytic converter theft, but why? It is not always an easy access item located in a ell lit area. It is often the opposte becasur it is under the vehicle. So more w...

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Coming in from the West Coast, Jack Nerad joins us with what auto world looks like from Pacific Coast.
May 26, 2022

Coming in from the West Coast, Jack Nerad joins us with what auto wor…

The modern automotive market is truely becoming a world market as industy looks to meet the needs of consumers around the world. But the reality is that all consumers are not the same around the world. We try to talk with ...

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Lone Star Star Street Rod Association - Gary Henry.  "This Week In Auto History" in the Feature
May 25, 2022

Lone Star Star Street Rod Association - Gary Henry. "This Week In Au…

The Lone Star Street Rod Assciation is made up of over 800 members plus many out of state member, With such a large and diverse membership, the idea of a state wide run for members is a great way to not only get the membersh...

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What is it really going to take to become an EV world?  We have the Ford expedition in the showroom...
May 24, 2022

What is it really going to take to become an EV world? We have the F…

There has been a tremendous amount of talk regarding an EV World, but take the politcs out of the conversation, and what does it really take to do that? Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Lisa Whalen, ...

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Carfax - more than just a report!
May 23, 2022

Carfax - more than just a report!

Buying a car is very often a major purchase, so the infornation we have, the better our purchase decision will be. Carfax has built a history on helping people make decisions about buying a vehicle, but did you know they now ...

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Sum-Sum-Summer Time is here, how 'bout some Vintage Air?
May 22, 2022

Sum-Sum-Summer Time is here, how 'bout some Vintage Air?

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is the President of Vintage Air, THE leader in aftermarket air conditioning for hot rods - muscle cars - even some resto mod work. Did you know that is not alll? Rick Love,...

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Cat attack?  catalytic converter theft on the rise!  Jeff Yip with more...
May 21, 2022

Cat attack? catalytic converter theft on the rise! Jeff Yip with mo…

Noted automotive journalist, Jeff Yip, helps us understand the how and why there is an increase in catalytic converter thefts ... and people are dying. ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Ju...

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Emmons Racing runs big at the Spring Nationals in Houston!
May 20, 2022

Emmons Racing runs big at the Spring Nationals in Houston!

No one was happy to see the last NHRA event at historic Houston Raceway Park ... but if you are there what better way to go out than with a 'WIN!' Locally grown, Emmons Racing finished out the weekend in the winners lane! ---...

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Custom Art Deco Designs by Dore!
May 19, 2022

Custom Art Deco Designs by Dore!

The origination of Art Deco design was the beginning of modernism in fashion. The products included individually crafted luxury items and a few mass-produced products. The intention was to create a sleek and anti-traditiona...

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'Kingdom' Racing Indy style!
May 18, 2022

'Kingdom' Racing Indy style!

Indy Racing is fast, furious, and fun! Texas based Kingdom Racing is a non-denominational Christian automotive race team with a mission to Deliver God's Word Through Motorsports. The team has been competing in IndyCar, SVRA,...

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Car Clubs - still a viable part of the custom car culture? Infiniti QX80 is under review.
May 17, 2022

Car Clubs - still a viable part of the custom car culture? Infiniti Q…

Friend of the show, Randy Weldon, certified car club enthusiests joins the show with an update on car club activities. Over in the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs, i s looking at the 2022 Infiniti QX80 a full size SUV for fam...

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Ford "Lightning" strikes again and it is the "Car Clinic"
May 16, 2022

Ford "Lightning" strikes again and it is the "Car Clinic"

Dapo Adewusi, Ford Vehicle Engineering Manager for Lightning join with more on the new EV truck and Konrad DeLong has more maintenance tips in the Car Clinic. ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Ra...

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Texas Deuce Days are here! A 2015 Ford Focus EV?
May 15, 2022

Texas Deuce Days are here! A 2015 Ford Focus EV?

The Texas Deuce Days are here, a three day classic hot rod event established in 2020 by a multi-generational family of Deuce and Hot Rod enthusiast. In our Pre-owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan found a 2015 Gord Focus EV!?!? -----...

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The minds behind the Hot Rod Tour of Texas are here!  The Cobalt SS is in the POV showroom.
May 10, 2022

The minds behind the Hot Rod Tour of Texas are here! The Cobalt SS i…

Our host, Don Armstrong had the chance to make the 3-day run across Texas called the Hot Rod Tour of Texas. Three days of making new friends, running the Texas roads and visiting several automotive sites that have some histo...

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It is God's Garage helping others, and the Lexus LC500 convertable in under review.
May 9, 2022

It is God's Garage helping others, and the Lexus LC500 convertable in…

We get a lot of opportunities to talk with car people from all walks of life and different occupaitons. One of our favorite groups to talk with are the voluteers over at God's Garage - this is a non-profit group that is help...

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Car wraps vs. new paint and more with Gulf Coast Auto Shield!
May 9, 2022

Car wraps vs. new paint and more with Gulf Coast Auto Shield!

It is easy to see why car wraps have become a popular commercial option for business trying to attract attention. It also seems that we are seeing more vehicles wrapped to change the color, or add a sepcial effect for show....

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C10 Truck Club and the '7 Things a new Teen driver should know'.
May 6, 2022

C10 Truck Club and the '7 Things a new Teen driver should know'.

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Brandon Emmons with the C10 Truck Club from an outing to the 2022 Neches River Fest Auto show! Brandon shares some information about the club and gives us a tour of some of the...

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Real Road Racing in Mexico with Apex Auto Works and a 2012 Camaro is in the showroom!
May 5, 2022

Real Road Racing in Mexico with Apex Auto Works and a 2012 Camaro is …

An automobile race on 'public' roads is not something you see everyday - particularly what amounts to a run what ya' brung event. We ran across a really cool looking race car years ago and couldn't figure out where you could...

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Ford F-150 Lightning is coming - but where 'from'?
May 4, 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning is coming - but where 'from'?

The EV segment of automobiles is quickly changing with newer technology and better use of that technology. The Ford Motor Company has annonced the new F-150 Lightning, a name associated with performance for many years. We ...

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New Car Market News and we review the 2022 Mazda CX-5.
May 3, 2022

New Car Market News and we review the 2022 Mazda CX-5.

For some time, we have been talking about the car market, whether the new car market that is facing production issues or the pre-owned market that is being hammered by buyers who can't buy new. It seems that once the concern...

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This Week in Automotive Headline News ... and more!
May 2, 2022

This Week in Automotive Headline News ... and more!

The In Wheel Time Car Talk is back in Studio A of the Smoke and Mirrors Network - except for our host, Don Armstrong. Don is out on the 3-day Hot Rod Tour of Texas and has been keeping us up to date with some short videos o...

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In Whleel Time Car Talk - parts shortages for 'older' vehicles?
May 1, 2022

In Whleel Time Car Talk - parts shortages for 'older' vehicles?

The In Wheel Time Car Talk crew is back in Studio A of the Smoke and Mirror Network this week while host Don Armstrong is out with the Hot Rod Tour of Texas for a few days. Sitting in for Don on the board is the one and only...

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NHRA 4-time Pro Stock Champion, Erica Enders visits In Wheel Time Car Talk!
April 29, 2022

NHRA 4-time Pro Stock Champion, Erica Enders visits In Wheel Time Car…

The 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals final event at Houston Raceway Park is a bittersweet weekend. For many, it is a first chance, because it is the last chance to see an event like this at Houston Raceway Park. Many racers have m...

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