Episodes

We look at this weeks news, get a review of the new Wagoneer and the hear about 'America's Most Haunted Car.'
Feb. 16, 2022

We look at this weeks news, get a review of the new Wagoneer and the …

In this segment, the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew is covering a lot of this weeks news and we also have the Racing Calendar. In our features, Don Armstrong has the 2022 Wagoneer, not the Jeep Wagoneer, but the Wagoneer in the ...

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In this crazy car maket, CarFax joins with some ideas to help figure things out.
Feb. 14, 2022

In this crazy car maket, CarFax joins with some ideas to help figure …

At this time, the used car maket is up something like 40%! There are stories about people paying more for a used car than that car cost as a new car! Joining us in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Emile Voss and...

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Richard Tomlin, Apex Auto Works, SCCA, MSR, the 100th Pikes' Peak Hill Climb keeps the man busy!
Feb. 13, 2022

Richard Tomlin, Apex Auto Works, SCCA, MSR, the 100th Pikes' Peak Hil…

Starting off with some technical difficulties, we get our very patient guest, Richard Tomlin on the air with us. Richard is the owner of Apex Auto Works, the Regional Executive of the SCCA, he manages events at MSR and he is...

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Don't Mess with the DPS!  Sgt.  Woodard joins with news from around the State!
Feb. 11, 2022

Don't Mess with the DPS! Sgt. Woodard joins with news from around t…

We always have a great conversation with Sgt. Woodard of the Texas Department of Public Safety. He has been joining us for several years now, and always with a smile, a great story and a lot of information to share. Of cour...

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Lone Star EV Performance and EV Outlaws on In Wheel Time Car Talk!
Feb. 10, 2022

Lone Star EV Performance and EV Outlaws on In Wheel Time Car Talk!

Regardless of where you are on the idea of EVs replacing ICE vehicles, most auto guys agree that when it comes to outright performance, the instantanious torque of an electric motor can be interesting to say the least. Not o...

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Some 'Sweet Rides' from Marc Rancourt and the new Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing!
Feb. 9, 2022

Some 'Sweet Rides' from Marc Rancourt and the new Cadillac CT5-V Blac…

Just a short drive north of Houston lives Marc Rancourt, propriortor of a shop called 'Sweet Rides'. It is a well deserved name that has been around for a lot of years and it has the awards to show for it. Marc and his team ...

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How are small aftermaket supplies doing in the 'new auto world'?  We check with Elite Glass and Trim on how some services are doing.
Feb. 8, 2022

How are small aftermaket supplies doing in the 'new auto world'? We …

It has been a topsy turvy automotive market with new car shortages and pre-owned vehicles up over 30%! It is all about supply and demand, with suppliers trying to keep up for the new car maket, Then over in the pre-owened w...

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Laney Hoermann with ATX Women's Car Club pays a visit, and the '22 MDX is in the New Car Showroom.
Feb. 7, 2022

Laney Hoermann with ATX Women's Car Club pays a visit, and the '22 MD…

Each week, we look for an active car club to highlight as we think car clubs are the backbone of the automotive enthusiasts sport. It is a chance to share our automotive interests, learn a few things, teach a few things and ...

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Antron Brown - NHRA Pro Top Fuel driver and new team owner visits In Wheel Time Car Talk!
Jan. 25, 2022

Antron Brown - NHRA Pro Top Fuel driver and new team owner visits In …

We are big drag racing fans, and enjoy talking with any member of the NHRA family, particularly at the Pro level. One of the most fun interviews we have is with Antron Brown, the man with a million smiles! Last year at the ...

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Dodge continues the Mopar Performance legacy!
Jan. 24, 2022

Dodge continues the Mopar Performance legacy!

Dodge has been around for over 100years and has always been involved in performance at some level. Whether full out racing in NASCAR or NHRA or one of many other auto sports, it leads back to the streets. The old saying is ...

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Driver Assist Systems?  Consumer Reports has incite on their findings.
Jan. 23, 2022

Driver Assist Systems? Consumer Reports has incite on their findings.

On this episode of In Wheel Time, we get a chance to talk with Jake Fisher, Sr. Director of Auto Testing Consumer Reports about thier testing on Driver Assist Systems. Every new car manufacturer has some sort of assist syste...

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Do you eat in your Car?  Food for the Road and Auto Headline News.
Jan. 21, 2022

Do you eat in your Car? Food for the Road and Auto Headline News.

In this segment, the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew look at This Week In Auto History talking about models and technology developments that have been significant in the evolution of automobiles. We are a driving people, and that...

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Chips are still in the news, and we get a 'manufacturing' update - Lewis Black, CEO Almonty Industries joins us.
Jan. 20, 2022

Chips are still in the news, and we get a 'manufacturing' update - Le…

We continue to hear how the ongoing chip shortage is impacting our lives in many ways, particularly in the automotive world. While it is getting better, it is still a big issue in production. Why? Of course distribution is ...

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The In Wheel Time Car Talk crew talks upcoming events!
Jan. 19, 2022

The In Wheel Time Car Talk crew talks upcoming events!

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew covers some upcoming events like the Hot Rod Tour of Texas, old car movies, upcoming Electric Vehicles, the used vehicle car market and some fun car stuff! ---- Be sure to s...

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Houston Auto Show and the Houston Boat Show are coming to town!  The New Car Showroom has the Jeep Grand Cherokee!
Jan. 18, 2022

Houston Auto Show and the Houston Boat Show are coming to town! The …

It is indeed, a changing world we live in! For the first time, the Houston Auto Show is now working with the Houston Boat Show! Joining us on this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is RoShelle Salinas with the Houston A...

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Racing across Texas with Rodney Riguez from RUSS!
Jan. 17, 2022

Racing across Texas with Rodney Riguez from RUSS!

We do like to talk a lot about drag racing, but we also love some oval racing, whether it is on the dirt or asphalt. Racing is Racing. Joining us in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Rodney Rodriquez from the Rev...

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SCCA action in the New Year, events at MSR and Apex Auto Works has some 'projects' in the shop!
Jan. 16, 2022

SCCA action in the New Year, events at MSR and Apex Auto Works has so…

We get a chance to talk with Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works on a pretty regular basis. Not only is Richard working really hard in the shop, but he is also the Houston Regional Executive for the Sports Car Club of America,...

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Paint protection - what is it and how can we do it?
Jan. 14, 2022

Paint protection - what is it and how can we do it?

As we have often discussed, our automobile purchases are often our second largest investment. If we are fortunate enough to get our hands on the car of our dreams, whether a classic, luxury or ultra sports car, we want to ta...

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We be 'Jeep'n' with Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep -
Jan. 13, 2022

We be 'Jeep'n' with Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep -

In Wheel Time Car Talk is celebrating 10-years of automotive talk, and one of our original supporters is Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep North America. Jim has been a friend of the show since the beginning and is always fun to ta...

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God's Garage, helping others in need get 'roll'n again'.
Jan. 12, 2022

God's Garage, helping others in need get 'roll'n again'.

It is an unfortunate fact of life that bad things happen, and when they do, often people need help getting started again. This is particularly true for single mothers or families of service members. One of the biggest obsti...

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Houston Raceway Park - 2022 update on event planning for the track.
Jan. 11, 2022

Houston Raceway Park - 2022 update on event planning for the track.

Unfortiunately, it was announced late 2021 that the Houston Raceway Park would be closing after the 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals, a key highlight event of NHRA. The combination of an excellant facility, 'management and weather...

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It is the 'EV-angelist' Buzz Smith with some updates on the world of EVs.
Jan. 10, 2022

It is the 'EV-angelist' Buzz Smith with some updates on the world of …

Friend of the show, Richard 'Buzz' Smith is a real world EV enthusiast who not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. Buzz joins us with some updates on develpments as well as some thoughts on what we might see in the upco...

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The Dakar Rally, international desert race with Sue Mead, Amy Lerner and Sara
Jan. 9, 2022

The Dakar Rally, international desert race with Sue Mead, Amy Lerner …

The Daka Rally is a desert race currently being held in the sands of Saudi Arabia. It is truely an international event that brings people together with one commonality - being an automotive enthusiast! The massive compound ...

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Manual vs Auto for that next purchase.  CVT?  DCT?
Jan. 3, 2022

Manual vs Auto for that next purchase. CVT? DCT?

There is a joke on the internet that a manual transmission is a theft deterrent - apparently driving a manual shift vehilce is becoming a lost art. Should a manual transmisson be part of your considerations? Thinking a sim...

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