Episodes

As we have a variety of guests on the show, it is often interesting to see how diffent people look at different topics. At the Houston Autorama this year, we talked with some participants in a new part of the show - the Tuner Galleria. It gave us a chance to talk with some younger auto enthusiests and get their take on customizing and even about car clubs. It also sparked an ongoin conversation about car clubs, like what a car club is to different generations of enthusiests. In this segment, Ra...

We only get to talk on the program with our friend, RoShelle Salinas a few times a year, mainly related to the Houston Auto Show. She joins us on this episode with some big news about the 2022 show - Not only it is returning to the traditional end of January calendar dates, but this coming year, it will partner with the Houston Boat Show! What a great idea as travel on land and water can be under the same roof at one time. RoShelle has the details... In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is loo...

In honor of the upcoming Holidays, the In Wheel Time crew takes a look at some last minutes ideas for automotive enthusiests. Because of the current 'shipping' issues, we try to focus on what can be found on the shelf other than an elf. We take a look at what might be found at local auto parts houses like Advance Auto or Auto Zone, and we were really surprise to find that Walmart seems to have the biggest selection. Not necessarily a selection of the biggest things, but a wide varity selection....

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk it is friend of the show, Richard Tomlin, proprietor of Apex Auto Works, Regional Director of SCCA and all around fun guy that like to go fast! Richard is on his way back from the PRI - the Performanc Racing Industry - show with some interesting information about some NASCAR changes as well as an undate on Houston Area SCCA action. In our feature segment, Don Armstrong has the new 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Carbon Pro, a full size pickup that ha...

Gowing up in the North East part of the country, where people like Vic Eldebrock and Wally Parks were formulating the start of a hot rodding industry that has inspired automotive enthusiast for generations, it would be hard not to be a car guy at heart. In this segment, Ron Stein shares more of background that influended his love of cars and led to the Ron Stein Collection - 12-unique vehicles, each with their own story. With almost 25% being British, they range from 1936 to 1972 models. Join u...

Consumer Reports is one of the unique companies that has developed a reputation for being 'neutral' in the consumer product world. With some of the strictist guidelines on maintaining a repution of testing products in an unbiased manner. Those results are then presented in a straight forward, understandable manner. On this episode, we are joined by Joh Linkov from Consumer Reports, with a review of the latest report on vehicle reliability. While there are a lot of expected results, there are al...

Technology is our friend, sometimes. For In Wheel Time, the use of video confernece tools has allowed us to continue to bring our guests into the program even when safety issues prevented them from joining us in the studio. After 8-years as a live program, it was a big change for us, but it also brings in an extra visual component for our audience. Of course that is helpful, but not having our guest in real time in the studio is something we miss. This week, we asked friend of the show Ron Stein...

As automotive enthusiast, we are always 'looking' for new stuff that make our vehicles more useful, or at least more fun! This time of year, we spend a lot of time talking about gifts for the gear head as it is often tought to figure out something new or unique for that special gift. On this epidose of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk with Scott Bonvissuto about the 'Console Vault', a security solution for those on the go. This product not only becomes part of the vehicle, but has a lot of uses ...

The 'Tuner Gallery' is something new for the Autorama series of shows this year and it is a good chance to see another part of the automotive enthusiests world. It is something that many of us only see on tv or in the movies. Joining us in this segment is Minh Nhan who shares the story of his 'Skyline'. A right-hand drive vehicles that many of us have heard about, but never actually seen. Add in some suspension upgrades and exterior mods, and it becomes even more interesting. --- Be sure to sub...

One of the areas largest custom truck show is held each February at the Montogomery Fair Grounds, outside of Conroe, Texas. We have know some of the guys on the Lone Star Throwdown team for almost 30-years and it is always great to see them again. This event is limited to 2,000 entries and sells out in about 10-weeks! Lonnie Ford is here with more information on the show, how eo get more information on the show, and what we might look for in 2022. Over in the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong ha...

We continue our talk with Larry Way at the 2021 Houston Autorama. As an auto enthusiest, Larry is very involved in the Autorama. In addition, Larry gets to work with the 'celebraties' of the show like Chip Foose and Sting from the Professional Wrestling World. In our feature, Konrad's Car Clinic, Konrad has some informatgion to share about prepping our vehicles for winter storage - oil, coolant, and even some tire tips. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next ep...

Finally, time once again for the Houston Autorama held at the George R Brown Center! After skipping a year due to the pandemic, it is almost a full house with 500 custom cars and trucks that have had an extra year to get ready. Larry Way is a good friend of In Wheel Time, and is an automotive enthusiest so it is always great to get some insight about the show from Larry. This year, the show is adding a Tuner Gallery, and we talk with some of the entries later in the week on th epodcast. --- Be ...

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew reveiws some of this weeks stories that are mostly automotive - kind'a sort's almost maybe. We cover the top 20 cars with the most American made content, JIT or Just In Time building processes, and where some of the cars are made/assembled in the U.S. We also cover some of this weeks Automotive News Headlines, --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check ...

There has been a lot said about ICE and EV efficiency and cost comparisons. Generally, it is based on the cost of gasoline vs electricity and not the real world cost of owning either or both types of vehicles. Enter Anderson Economic Group. We are joined by Patrick Anderson who is sharing some insiteful real world information. Some of this is based on 'reports/research' but a lot of it is based on real experience as Patrick is an EV owner. On an EV, the cost of the electricty is a given, but t...

The great contry music troubador Ernest Tubb sang about a 'Waltz Across Texas', probably because he couldn't join the Hot Rod Tour of Texas! Set for the end of April 2022, this three day event is just what it sounds like - a bunch of hot rodder, muscle cars, and just about anything else will join forces on a drive around Texas. There will also be some time at the Alamo Dragway near San Antonio, and the nostagic 'Little River Dragway' in addition to some great cruzin'. Bobby Sparkman joins In Wh...

Ram Commercial trucks continue to brink new and improved vehicles to the market with a network of 1200 dedicated Ram Commercial Dealers. Led by long time friend of the show, Dave Sowers, the Ram Promaster receives several upgrades, including a 9-speed tranny. Be sure to join us as Dave shares more... In the feature gegment, Jeff Dziekan takes a look at the Ford Pinto that developed a nasty reputation for some ugly issues when it was involved in a wreck. Can you say 'thermal event'? --- Be sur...

There has been a lot of talk about infratructure without any real definition other than what most of us learned in school. In this new world, things are not always what they seem. Joing us from DERQ, a data analization company, is VP Jamie Sullivan who is shedding some light on how the new SMART Roads are being developed. Things like LIDAR or Radar are common terms that are used to describe what SMART Cars are using. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong has 'This Week In Automotive History'. ...

We start this week with some of the automotive news headlines that seem to need some discussion - Toyota being called out for not be unionized by some government officials. We also have an update on coming events with the Events Calendar and in our feature segemnt, Don Armstrong is in the New Car Showroom with the new Nissan Frontier! A mid-size offering that has been a fan favorite but was beginning to show it's age. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next epis...

Built in Texas, the Toyota Tundra is one of those vehilces that consumers love and love to keep for a long time. It is one of those hard to find pre-owned vehicles due to people keeping them so long. As a result, it has been a while since a real update has happened to the Tundra. With the 2022 model, that has changed! Kyle Eckeisen joins us from Toyota with more details about the new Truck of Texas as voted on by the Texas Auto Writers Association. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite po...

In this episode of In Wheel Time, we learn about Texas4Fest, a two day off-road event coming up in the first of December. For the four-wheel enthusiast, the 4Fest Events offer two full days of off-road fun and experiences with trails to explore, hills to climb, rock courses to test driver skills, and acres to enjoy off-road action. The 4Fest Events are also an opportunity to drive the latest and greatest trucks and UTV models from manufacturers like Jeep, Polaris, Ford, Honda, and many more. T...

We start this segment with news about the newest limited edition Ford Bronco - the Bronco DR. Limited to only 50 'desert ready' production vehicles, this is one serious off-roader and Don Armstrong has the story. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong has the popular - 'This Week In Auto History'. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on You...

Hard to cover a 20+outstanding automotive journalist career in a few words, but fortunately we do have 'the man' joining us for this segment of the program. Richard Truesdell is not only well known for his international coverage of the automobile happenings, but he has several books with wonderful illustrations, much of which is his own images. Currently there are three hardback books available that can make great gifts for any automotive enthusiest. Richard has the details.... In our feature ...

Almost every automotive enthusiest looks forward to seeing what is the newest product coming out of Detroit. Some are looking at style, functionality, or performance to see what is the latest and greatest. We just seem to decide what is better than last year or other vehicles from this year, so there ends up being a lot of 'lists'. This year is the first year that news provider 'Newsweek' has stepped into the auto 'Best of...' world. Senior Auto Editor, Eileen Falkenburg-Hull joins In Wheel Time...

It is a changing world, and that can be a good thing! At least for the Houston area motoheads this year as after missing 2020, the Houston Autorama is back! This Thanksgiving Weekend, the place for automotive enthusiests will be the GRB - George R Brown Center downtown Houston. Seems there will be close to 500 vehicles on display, vendors, builders, a swap meet, and much more! Steve Green, Area Director of the Houston and Dallas Autorama joins In Wheel Time with an update on the big event for ...