Episodes

For a lot of reasons, there is a growing trend in car buying. As more and more providers take to the internet to display inventory, or actually use it for their business model, more people are buying. Buying new cars and pre-owned cars as well without doing the traditional tire kicking or test drive experience. We talk with noted automotive author and host of the "America on the Road' podcast, Jack Nerad about the why and how of this new trend. In the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs has been dr...

Once a year for ten years, one of the most diverse car shows you will ever see comes to Houston. We are talking about when the Mecum Auction comes to town, and while the auction is the attraction, to go and see what could be one of the greatest car shows availible as well as the auction show that comes to life for everyone to see, is really something to see. Joining us today, John Kraman, the TV voice for Mecom has years of insight to how the auction works and the type of vehicles that will be ...

To own a Jeep is to understand the Jeep Lifestyle - it is about being outdoors, being with like minded people, it is about being in the moment that brings about one of the strongest brand loyalties to be found. On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are joined by the N.A. Head of Jeep, Mr. Jim Morrison. Jim is a long time friend of the show and is always eager to share his insights into the world of Jeep. Jim recently returned from the annual Easter Jeep Safari out to Moab where Jeepers ...

Nissan has been kind'a quiet for the last several months even though there have been a lot of headlines for the company. The good news is that it appears things are getting better. In fact, Nissan was in Houston recently showing just how good things are getting. Don Armstong was able to catch up with some of our Nissan friends when they came through Houston to show a few select auto journalist some of the new models we will be seeing in the showrooms in the near future as well as some peaks at ...

The talk of autonomous driving seems to come and go, but the research doesn't stop, it just keeps rolling on. One of the areas that seems to br developing quicker than others is in the short range, small capacity, local shuttle. Kind'a like a small bus line, vehcles that may only have 6-8 passengers. Joining the In Wheel Time crew on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Joe Moye, the CEO of Beep, an autonomous mobility solution company. It is a very interesting interview on where the techno...

Automotive fleets are all around us - everything from the post office, the telephone company, the school bus fleet or any of the delivery services. They all have one thing in common, they have to manage the fleet to keep it rolling. Maintenance, repairs, and just keeping up with where they all are for safety concerns can be mindnumbing. Enter Teletrac Navman, a software company that is not only 'tracking' vehicles but developing methods to improve the overall management of the fleet. Marco Encin...

Auto racing has always been one of those 'guy' things, whether in the dirt or on the asphalt. Karah Behrend has a differnt idea, and she is bound an determined to prove her point. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, she developed a love of racing and has been working towards that end. While racing a lot in the dirt such as the Rebelle Rally Desert Race, she is now the first disabled SCCA licensed driver in the country. It is a great story that we are happy to share. Over in the Pre-owned Showr...

The daily updates on the impact of the 'chip' shortage has many people wondering what is really going on, not only in automobiles, but where else? Matt Copley with PureCars joins the In Wheel Time crew on this episode. Coming from a team that works with OEMs, software developers, and otehr industry partners to serve the automotive industry, Matt is sharing his knowledge of the chip shortage. In our feature segment, Konrad has 'This Week In Auto History' and we have Automotive News Headlines. -...

What started 31-years ago as a mini truck show called the Texas Heat Wave has stood the test of time ... and pandemics! If nothing else, 2021 will have the Texas Heat Wave back on track, along with the entire Heat Wave Tour. Founder David MacDonald joins the In Wheel Time crew with a little history as well as what participants can look forward to this year. In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong has been styling around town in the new Cadillac Escalade 4WD. ----- ---- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car T...

Thanks to friend of the show, Randy Weldon and his work with the Mustang Club of America, we have been visiting some auto enthusiasts in different parts of the world. We talked with with people in England, Italy, Mexico and now we are connecting with Michael Ejs Bredgaard in Denmark to hear about a 1967 Mustang droptop, and see what daily drivers are like. We round out this epsiode with some of this weeks Automotive News. ----- ----- ----- 'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard eac...

The Sports Car Club of America is the largest car club in the country, and maybe the world! The Houston chapter of the SCCA has been getting more and more active in the last few years. For 2021, the SCCA brought the Texas Championship Tour to GrandSport Speedway, Hitchcock, Texas, for three days of race action. Race action that is open to the public spectators and anyone with the qualifications to be on the track. For more information visit: www.houscca.com In our feature segment, Michael Mar...

We have to be honest, we love doing cruise-in broadcasts! It gets us out of the studio so that we get to meet more and more car people. Generally, there is no arguments, just a massive appreciation for what each other has done to restore or modify their favorite vehicle. Each one has it's own story for why - why that vehicle, why that style, why restore, why modify. So it is always fun to see what someone else did with their ride, maybe get some new ideas for our own. On this episode of In Whee...

The term 'rat rod' has always been somewhat generic in that it could mean anything built out of anything to look like nothing in particular. Usually there is a lot of 'heavy patina' involved that use to be called surface rust, and there may be some actual rust involved. Usually it is the uniqueness of the build that gets attention. Randy Savage's '28 Roadster fits that mold perfectly. Some slight surface rust, a roadster top, pickup bed, and some engineering marvels on the engine that has no co...

Most of us kind'a gravitate to one type of vehicle - that is a Camaro person might acknowledge and even understand a Mustang, but won't be driving one anytime soon. Gary Bartlett is the same way, other than his affinity for big Detroit Iron with Big Blocks. This time, Gary rolls into Tailpipes & Tacos with his 1968 Chevrolet Bellaire, not an Impala, not a Caprice but a Bel Air. A super straight loud talking 2-door sedan that he is more than happy to share with us. We also have some of this wee...

The idea of a 'real' Shelby Cobra being out on the street is always possible, but from a distance, the first impression is that it is probably a kit car. So a closer inspection is almost always necessary...but not always telling. It could be from Superformance, a company specializing in luxury racing replicas such as a Shelby Cobra that rolls into the Tailpipes & Tacos event one Saturday morning. Bill Seckar is the man with smile on his face and the details of this fine ride. In our feature se...

General Motors has made a lot of changes over the years, even dropping some brands along the way. They also have had several partnership and manufacturing facilities around the world. In fact, a very popular vehicle down in Australia is, was, the Holden. There are several models include one called a UTE, or utility vehicle. Here in the states, we called the Chevrolet mode an El Camino or maybe the GMC version a Sprint. As we were sitting up the broadcast, we saw a bright white with blue trim Ho...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are at the Tailpipes & Tacos Cruise-in that happens the third Saturday of the month in Katy, Texas. Joining us today is Rick Parras who rolled in to the event behind the wheel of his 1940 DeSoto 4-door sedan. The car looks kind'a bland compared to some of the iron sitting around it, but then again, none of the other cars are 81-years old with only 87,000 original miles! In fact, the mohair interior was replaced just a few years ago as it was startin...

On this episode, we are talking about the new name of the Short Track Racing Series - Gulf Coast Racing Series. More racing, more tracks, more more more! In our feature segment, we have This Week In Auto History along with Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Pandora, TuneIn + ...

We continue to check in with different automotive enthusiast around the world, and this week we head south of the border into Mexico. Adrian Espinosa joins us with his Mustang as we talk about the car scene in different parts of Mexico. In the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs has been looking at a 2021 Hyundai Elantra and has some interesting thoughts about the coupe looking sedan. ------ ----- ----- On this episode, we are talking about the new name of the Short Track Racing Series - Gulf Coast...

We got a tip from a guy who knows a guy that works with a guy at the Port of Houston who could not believe his eyes when he saw five identical new Chevrolet K5 Blazers headed to an international destination. He almost forgot to take some pics on his cell phone, but he did at least do that, and we got on the case to track down where these were coming from. Joining us from Flat Out Autos, Jonesboro, Arkansas, is Rob Hester. We get a fantastic lookd around the shop to see some of the magic that ta...

On today's episode of In Wheel Time, Houston Auto Dealers Association VP RoShelle Salinas joins us with news about the 2021 Houston Auto Show! Be sure to join us for the latest information.... In our feature segment, the Pre-owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan is checking out the 2018 Mini Cooper, and we have the Racing Calendar. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google P...

On this episode, we are talking about the new name of the Short Track Racing Series - Gulf Coast Racing Series. More racing, more tracks, more more more! In our feature segment, we have This Week In Auto History along with Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Pandora, TuneIn + ...

The first wrench rally proved to be successful, so why not do another? The basic idea behind the Wrench Rally is to take a 'vehicle', fix it a bit and make a road trip. Then the vehicle is donated to a viable charity that helps single parents, military or about anyone in need of a vehicle to make their life better. This event will run from Houston to Las Vegas with a stop at the Chaparal Museum in Midland, a night at a haunted hotel in Gallup New Mexico. and even the Shelby Museum plus some si...

Ever since the first 'Big Foot' rolled over the fist car, monster trucks have been great family entertainment in arenas across the country. Big Monster Truck shows are held at major venues where tens' of thousands of people attend. Joining us today is the current owner of the King Krunch Monster Truck that is performaing at one of the 'Mayhem Monster Truck Shows'. Dillon Fenley is showing us around the truck, up in the truck and give us some insider information. In our feature segment, it is K...