Episodes

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Feb. 2, 2021

Ten Highest Auto Auction sales of 2020? New Car Shows? More on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk.

Time for another In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast. Wonder what the Ten Highest priced vehicles that went through an auto auction in 2020? There is a lot of debate about the future of New Car Shows, and we discuss the Houston Auto Show - waz' up? In our Pre-owned Showroom segment, Jeff Dziekan has been looking at the 2017 Cadillac ATS V6 - what we use to call a sleeper? Konrad DeLong also has the Race Card for this week. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each...
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Feb. 1, 2021

SCCA - what is it? Regional Executive Richard Tomlin joins In Wheel Time

It has quietly grown into the largest automobile club in America, possible the world. Houston Regional Executive Richard Tomlin from Apex Auto Works in Alvin, Texas, joins us for our monthly update on events, activities, and updates for the automotive enthusiests. In our features segment, we have 'This Week in Automotive History' and we wrap this episode up with some of the Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most prov...
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Jan. 31, 2021

Most popular vehicle of 2020? Most popular color?

We finally make the end of the first month of 2021, and so glad to be out of 2020! In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we discover what the most populat car colors are, some of the most popular cars of 2020, and other news stories. In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong takes a look at the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. In our feature segemnt ,we have the Cruise-in Calendar. ---- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pando...
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Jan. 29, 2021

Los Soberanos Car Club

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Javier Gomez with the Los Soberanos Car Club. We are talking some really cool cars and club that works together on cars, ,on projects, events and helps families. We start in a really cool man cave where we meet Javier. Then in our feature segment, it is the Car Clinic where Certified Mastertech Konrad DeLong shares some maintenance tips to help us keep our vehicles rolling. ---- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can...
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Jan. 28, 2021

The new F-150? How to make the best selling truck even better!

Joining us on today's episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Brian Bell with Ford joins us with an overlook at some of the new featurs on the 2021 F-150. We might even get a chance to talk about the PHV - a Ford F-150 hybrid. In our feature this episode, Jeff Dziekan has a 2017 VW Passat in the Pre-owned Showroom, looking at style and featuers of the VW mid-size sedan. ------ ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Pod...
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Jan. 28, 2021

The New Jeep Grand Cherokee 'L' is packed with technology and we are taking a look!

Joining us today is Vincent Galante to give us the rundown on the new UConnect5 system that is found in the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 'L', the first time a 3rd row has become available in the Grand Cherokee. Also in this episode, we have Don Armstrong taking a look at the 2021 Buick Enclave in the New Car Showroom. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify,...
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Jan. 27, 2021

Busted Knuckles is a new online auto auction, and we have the Pre-owned Showroom

Busted Knuckle Auction - a new online automotive auction site where we can buy and or sell some unusual vehicles Joining us is Trey Seiter, propriortor of the new auction with some information on how the system works and where we can find more information, Also in this episode, we have the Pre-owned Showroom, where Jeff Dzeikan has been looking over a 2017 VW Passat ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Pod...
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Jan. 24, 2021

Grand Cherokee adds a 3rd row and updates technology and in the New Car Showroom is the 2021 Buick Enclave.

Joining us today is Vincent Galante to give us the rundown on the new UConnect5 system that is found in the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 'L', the first time a 3rd row has become available in the Grand Cherokee. Also in this episode, we have Don Armstrong taking a look at the 2021 Buick Enclave in the New Car Showroom. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify,...
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Jan. 22, 2021

He says Dodge Demon is a Barbie Car - hear what he says about his modified Challenger Hellcat.

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. We have seen 'em on the street, heard about people that have driven one, but we have not had that opportunity to run one through the paces in a proper environment. To help us out, Joe Harper is joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time to talk about his new Corvette - how long he waited to get it, how long to break it in, and what...
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Jan. 21, 2021

It is the new Corvette - new owner first impressions on In Wheel Time Car Talk!

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. We have seen 'em on the street, heard about people that have driven one, but we have not had that opportunity to run one through the paces in a proper environment. To help us out, Joe Harper is joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time to talk about his new Corvette - how long he waited to get it, how long to break it in, and what...
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Jan. 20, 2021

The family that Mustang's together stays together

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. Joining us for this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Scott Rowe, driver of the blue and white 20089 Shelby GT500 Mustang. A long time Mustang Man, he is with his wife who is in her 2004 Competition Orange Shelby Mustang. So it is a family thing. ----- ----- ----- The Tailpipe & Taco Cruisein is held at Lupe' Tortillas res...
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Jan. 19, 2021

Stan Holt - NHRA Drag Racer and Mastermind behind Tailpipes & Tacos joins us

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. Joining us for this podcast, we have automotive enthusiest Stan Holt, a man of many talents. Stan is the founder of Lupe' Tortilla resturants as well as a succesfull NHRA Sportsman Racer, and now he adds the Saturday Morning Tailpipes & Tacos to his resume. The reality is that Stan is another good 'ol boy that works hard, spends his...
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Jan. 18, 2021

1930 Ford Model A hot rod pickup at Tailpipes & Tacos, Katy, Texas!

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. Joining us for this podcast, we have Tom Hoerner, who is later joined by his dad as we talk about is stunning 1930 Model A truck that Henry Ford could never have imagened! Chopped, channeled, new frame, and it goes on and on. The Tailpipe & Taco Cruisein is held at Lupe' Tortillas resturant in Katy, Texas, 8a-11amCT. There is alway...
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Jan. 18, 2021

Tailpipes & Tacos! The Houston area's premier Saturday morning cruiz' in.

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. The event is held at Lupe' Tortillas resturant in Katy, Texas, 8a-11amCT. There is always a great mix of vehicles ranging from classics, to muscle cars, sports cars, imports, pickup trucks, hot rods, and even some sling shots show up when thne sun is shining. In additon to being a great cruize in event, this is also a fund raiser s...
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Jan. 15, 2021

Long awaited, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3-row is here!

Joining us today, we have Jim Morrison, head of Jeep, North America, to tell us about the newly released Jeep Grand Cherokee 3-row vehicle. One of the most awarded SUVs ever built, one of the Jeep brand leading sellers, is now a 3-row vehicle.. Jim Morrison, a Jeep guy to the core, gives us the information on the newest Jeep model. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify,...
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Jan. 14, 2021

Gulf Coast Auto Shield gives us a peak in the shop and we have the Car Clinic.

Long time friend of the show, John Gray owns Gulf Coast Auto Shield. Over the years, he has shown some of his best practices when it comes to washing our vehicles. A lot of what not to do, but a lof of show and tell on what to do. Today John has more tips about long term paint protection. In our feature segment, we have the Car Clinic with more maintenance tips. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast...
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Jan. 13, 2021

Winter time, and the weather can hard...on vehicle finishes and GCAS has protection ideas! Over in the New Car Showroom, it is the Chevy Trailblazer.

Long time friend of the show, John Gray owns Gulf Coast Auto Shield. Over the years, he has shown some of his best practices when it comes to washing our vehicles. A lot of what not to do, but a lof of show and tell on what to do. Today John has more tips about long term paint protection. In our feature segment, it is the New Car Showroom - Michael Marrs gets behind the wheel of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer and shares his thoughts. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast can be...
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Jan. 12, 2021

HCC talking auto training and the 2017 Nissan Rouge is in the Pre-owned Showroom.

We continue our talk with the Houston Community College about the opportunities for people to break into the automotive industry at the dealership level. With dealerships paying often paying signing bonues, there is a lot of opportunity here. Joining us is Darryl Burris with more information on what could be someone's door to success. In the Pre-owned Vehicle segement, Jeff Dziekan has the 2017 Nissan Roigue, and our Feature segement is the Racing Calendar ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car...
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Jan. 11, 2021

With a shortage of auto techs, there is opportunity at Houston Community College!

For some time now, the automotive industry has suffered from a shortage of trained technitions. Dealerships hold job fairs, open houses and high shcool recruiting sessions in an effort to fill the need. In the Houston area, it is the Houston Community College system that has gone steps further with a choice of traning opportunities. Joining us is Darryl Burris with more information on what could be someone's door to success. In our feature segment, we have our popular 'This Week In Automotive H...
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Jan. 10, 2021

Demons Car Club, Houston edition and the Chevrolet Traverse on In Wheel Time!

In this episode, we visit with Jeff Light, VP of the Demons Car Club, Houston, Texas. We get a chance to learn some of the history behind this 'ol school car club name, and some about it's activities. We also get a look at his '32 Ford Coupe when we walk through the garage. In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong has been checking out the new 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, a people mover with a lot of features. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most p...
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Jan. 8, 2021

This ain't your kid's kart - Alec Udell show us his 'ride!

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Alec Udell gets over to the corner where we can see 'his rides' - the ones he built for himself. These are some highly engineering kates that are designed for training. Maybe not like have a full car under foot, but when it comes to practiceing the line, taking the corners and how to mentall prep for a race, it is a pretty good low cost tool....and it looks like a lot of fun! In our feature segment today, we also get 'This Week In Automotive Histor...
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Jan. 7, 2021

Houston Racer Alec Udell looks at Houston Karting Complex

Houston Racer Alec Udell takes us on a tour of the Houston Karting Compex and shows us a few things in the gargage. These are not the Sears go-karts that you may have had as a kid, these things will frun 50+MPH! We get a look at a few of the karts, talk about the driving skills that can be developed, and how Alec is working with what might be the next gen of drivers. In the Pre-owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan is going over the 2016 Malibu LTZ with some ideas of what to look for when considering o...
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Jan. 6, 2021

This is one full show with Jack Nerad, NACTOY, and Automotive News Headlines!

On today's episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have noted automotive author Jack Nerad. In additon to being an automotive journalist, Jack is also a VP for North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, and he has info to share! We are also going to talk about Jack's podcast - America on the Road. This program has a long distinguished history and is produced every Friday. In our fetures, we have some of the recent Automotive News Headlines. ---- ----- ---- Be sure to subscribe to the In W...
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Jan. 5, 2021

Alec Udell Racing from HKC and Caddilac XT6 in the New Car Showroom!

Coming from the local area, Houston racer, Alec Udell has been working the road course race circuits for a few years as he continues to hone his skills, reputation, and bankability. How did Alec get his start? How does he keep his skills sharp during the off-season? What about getting even better during the down times? Well we hope to start answering those questions on todays episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. In our New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong has been going over the 2021 Cadillac XT6, a ...