Episodes

How beer fests, badge hype, and a sleeper sedan reveal what performance really means
Oct. 8, 2025

How beer fests, badge hype, and a sleeper sedan reveal what performan…

Fall energy meets turbo torque as we jump from steins to stopwatches, mapping the most spirited Oktoberfests in the U.S. before tearing into “muscle cars” that talked big and drove small—then we strap into the 2025 Hyundai So...

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Inside the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge: Grassroots Racing, Real Community, Safer Than the Streets
Oct. 6, 2025

Inside the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge: Grassroots Racing, Real C…

A friendly grudge, a lit tree, and a time slip—few things capture real car culture like club-versus-club drag racing. We sit down to explore the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge and how it turns raw horsepower into community, ...

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From Nervous Driver to Hill Country Hero: A 21-Year-Old’s First Bronco Off-Road School
Oct. 5, 2025

From Nervous Driver to Hill Country Hero: A 21-Year-Old’s First Bronc…

Ever felt your stomach drop at the top of a blind hill? We handed the wheel to Olivia, a 21-year-old nursing student and brand-new Bronco owner, and watched a long day in the Texas Hill Country turn nerves into mastery. With ...

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The Aspire Saga: Car Culture, Comedy, and Industry News
Oct. 2, 2025

The Aspire Saga: Car Culture, Comedy, and Industry News

Buckle up for a high-octane exploration of automotive industry trends and challenges that are reshaping the market landscape. We dive deep into the alarming rise of "credit bust out" scams targeting dealerships, where crimina...

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AI Estimates and Finding Reputable Body Shops
Oct. 1, 2025

AI Estimates and Finding Reputable Body Shops

Navigating the murky waters of auto body repairs just got easier thanks to an innovative approach that puts transparency and consumer choice at the forefront. Ilan Mandil, founder of OttoFixIt, joins us to unveil how AI techn...

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Fair Food, the MX-5 is 35, and Familiar Faces Under Different Names
Sept. 30, 2025

Fair Food, the MX-5 is 35, and Familiar Faces Under Different Names

Step right up to a fascinating exploration of the Texas State Fair's hidden gems! Beyond the legendary fried foods lies a world of unexpected attractions waiting to be discovered. Did you know you could view world-famous butter sculptures in the Creative Arts building? Or that a 212-foot Texas Fair…

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Car Talk & Classic Values
Sept. 29, 2025

Car Talk & Classic Values

The century-long story of how we value cars has dramatically shifted from dog-eared pages to digital databases. Before the internet, car dealers, buyers, and even divorce courts relied on physical booklets like Kelly Blue Boo...

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The Colorful Life of a Car Paint Mixologist
Sept. 28, 2025

The Colorful Life of a Car Paint Mixologist

Randy Borchiding's colorful journey from model car enthusiast to custom paint specialist unfolds with charm and practical wisdom. What started with Testors spray cans and a childhood model contest victory evolved into a full-fledged career creating custom colors for show-stopping vehicles. Randy pu…

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Dirt, Gravel, and Glory: The Alcan 5000 Rally Adventure
Sept. 25, 2025

Dirt, Gravel, and Glory: The Alcan 5000 Rally Adventure

Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal take us on an exhilarating journey through North America's longest road rally - the Alcan 5000. Covering a staggering 5,500 miles from Seattle to Alaska, this husband-wife team pushed their 2026 Honda Passport Trail Sport to its limits across punishing terrain and secur…

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Auto Industry Tariff Turmoil and the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander reveiw
Sept. 24, 2025

Auto Industry Tariff Turmoil and the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander rev…

Buckle up for a deep dive into the automotive industry's latest battle with tariffs that could reshape how we buy and maintain our vehicles. Automakers and suppliers have formally urged the Trump administration to reconsider unpredictable tariff expansions, warning that these policies make investin…

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Leaf Peepers and Wine Sippers: Safety Helmets: '25 Grand Highlander
Sept. 24, 2025

Leaf Peepers and Wine Sippers: Safety Helmets: '25 Grand Highlander

Autumn reveals a side of Texas many travelers never experience. While summer heat dominates conversations about the Lone Star State, fall transforms Texas into a wonderland of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and nat...

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Speed, Dirt, and Rivalries: Inside American Racing Culture
Sept. 22, 2025

Speed, Dirt, and Rivalries: Inside American Racing Culture

The battle between dirt and asphalt tracks, the delicate ecosystem of regional racing, and the high-stakes fall racing season take center stage in this revealing conversation with motorsports commentator Rodney Rodriguez. As ...

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Highway to Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Cars in the Digital Age
Sept. 21, 2025

Highway to Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Cars in the Digital Age

The digital threat landscape for the automotive industry has never been more dangerous. Legendary FBI operative and cybersecurity expert Eric O'Neill joins us to reveal how cyber attackers are targeting major manufacturers wi...

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The HEMI Hideout: John Hovis Shares His Collecting Journey
Sept. 19, 2025

The HEMI Hideout: John Hovis Shares His Collecting Journey

Step into the extraordinary world of the Hemi Hideout as we chat with owner John Hovis about his remarkable journey from car enthusiast to curator of one of the most impressive automotive sanctuaries in Texas. Surrounded by v...

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The Lemon Lawyer on Navigating Lemon Laws
Sept. 18, 2025

The Lemon Lawyer on Navigating Lemon Laws

Ever wondered what happens when your brand-new dream car turns into a mechanical nightmare? Hovanes Margarian, known as "The Lemon Lawyer," pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of automotive consumer protection law...

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Space Tech Hits the Road, Route 66 through Texas and the Lexus LX600
Sept. 17, 2025

Space Tech Hits the Road, Route 66 through Texas and the Lexus LX600

Ever wondered why your car's technology feels so advanced? The answer might be orbiting above your head. We dive into the fascinating world where NASA innovations have transformed everyday driving experiences, from the anti-lock brakes that keep you safe to the head-up display projecting vital info…

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Car Dealership Discrimination Scandal, Recalls and Market Shifts
Sept. 16, 2025

Car Dealership Discrimination Scandal, Recalls and Market Shifts

The automotive world still has a discrimination problem, and this episode dives deep into a shocking case that cost two Missouri dealerships $275,000 in settlement fees. When Landmark Dodge Ram and Landmark Chrysler Jeep were...

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The Future of Cars: Student-Run Auto Shows and Luxury SUVs
Sept. 15, 2025

The Future of Cars: Student-Run Auto Shows and Luxury SUVs

From $150 million in exotic cars managed by college students to the plush comfort of a six-figure luxury SUV, this episode of In Wheel Time takes you on a journey through the fascinating intersections of automotive education ...

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Behind the Scenes at Savoy Car Museum's Connection Show
Sept. 11, 2025

Behind the Scenes at Savoy Car Museum's Connection Show

The Savoy Car Museum's annual Connection Car Show has evolved into a spectacular gathering of automotive enthusiasts, exceeding all expectations in its third year. Located in Cartersville, Georgia, between Atlanta and Chattanooga, this expanding event showcases the passion and diversity of car cult…

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When Grandpa Should Park It...
Sept. 10, 2025

When Grandpa Should Park It...

Deciding when an elderly parent should stop driving ranks among family life's most challenging conversations. Now, General Motors is developing technology to transform this emotional decision into a data-driven process. Their innovative "driver retirement score" system monitors everything from reac…

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Regrettable Rides, Texas Trains, and the new Palisade
Sept. 9, 2025

Regrettable Rides, Texas Trains, and the new Palisade

Climb aboard as we journey through Texas heritage railways and drive some of the most disappointing dream cars ever made. This episode starts with a nostalgic look at Texas' historic train routes transformed into tourist attr...

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Teen Driving Dangers: What Parents Need to Know
Sept. 8, 2025

Teen Driving Dangers: What Parents Need to Know

The financial shock of adding a teenage driver to your insurance policy can feel like a sucker punch to your wallet. In Texas, parents face an average premium increase of 114% – the fourth highest in the nation according to W...

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Road Safety Spotlight: School Buses, Pedestrians, and Dream Cars
Sept. 7, 2025

Road Safety Spotlight: School Buses, Pedestrians, and Dream Cars

Road safety takes center stage in this eye-opening episode where we tackle the often misunderstood rules of school bus safety. When those yellow lights start flashing, too many drivers make potentially deadly mistakes. We bre...

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Rusty Gold: How One Woman Revolutionized Car Auctions
Sept. 4, 2025

Rusty Gold: How One Woman Revolutionized Car Auctions

Labor Day Replay: A divine prophecy, a kitchen cupboard full of auction school applications, and a career-defining first sale scheduled right after 9/11 – these unlikely elements converged to launch Yvette Vanderbrink into the world of automotive auctioneering, where she's spent 25 years specializi…

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