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In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we cover more automotive headlines with more 'thermal events', more recalls, and some sales projections for 2023 based on 2021 and 2022 data from Cox Automotive. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check...

We continue our look at what 2023 is going to like in the automotive world in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk. The segment starts with our popular feature "This Week In Auto History" presented by Konrad DeLong, a look back at some of the events that helped the automotive industry evolve. We continue our look at what is coming in 2023, and in our feature segment of the episode, Jeff Dziekan show us 'Six Embarrassing OEM Designs'. It was a job to get down to just six, but we have had over ...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get Richard Tomlin to slow down long enough to join us for a few minutes. Richard is the Regional Executive of the SCCA, he 'works' events at MSR, COTA, the Pikes' Peak Hill Climb, and even ventures down into Mexico for a race! He is one busy man, but he joins to share some of what has happened in 2022 and what he is looking at in 2023. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Jus...

We are glad you are joining us today, on the last day of 2022. On the live program this week, our studio guest called in sick so we cover a lot of things that have happened and we look at some of the things coming our way in 2023...we think. We start with this episode of the crew kicking around some of the highlights of the year before the following segments with some guest and then a final wrap in the Friday podcast. Thank you for hanging with us this year, and we are looking forward to 2023. ...

We have often talked about our Chief Engineer, David Ainslie. As part of his Holiday Break, he took two of his boys skiing in Colorado, and they had a wonderful time. Right up to time to head home. There have been a lot of stories on the news channels about travel woes, but we get one first hand along with his solution to get home. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs is reviewing the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 4MATIC, one of the newer luxury SUVs the is all Mercedes-Benz. ---- ----- In Wheel...

We take a few minutes to look at what is 'coming' in the new year - 2023. More Eve, including some CUVs and pickup lead the headlines as Chevrolet says the Silverado goes EV as well as the Blazer and Equinox. Dodge says not so fast on dropping performance vehicles and Ford says...well, join us to hear more about what the OEMs are saying. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subs...

Along with being a successful restaurateur in the Houston area, Stan and his wife are are also drag racers, running most if not all of the NHRA Division 4 events. The good news is that they are in different classes and have never had to meet each other in a final round. Competition is tough out there, They also collect some really nice cars, and we get some time to talk with Stan about some of his favorites...and we get a few stories along the way. Be sure to join us for more on the In Wheel T...

One of the best things about a Tailpipes & Tacos event at the Katy location of Lupe Tortilla is the wide variety of vehicles and people that show up. It was hard not to notice the bright red 1970 Chevelle SS convertible roll in with the top down. Joining us in this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Jud Holt, son of Stan and an integral part of the Lupe Tortilla family. Just so happens, like his father, Jud is an avid automotive enthusiast. Along with collecting a few vehicles, he has been in...

On In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have often talked about the great value of a minivan in regard to getting people from one point to another. There are safety features, there are technology features, and plenty of features to keep everyone comfy. In the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs has a look at the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in the Pinnacle trim level with a lot of features. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go...

A long time friend of the show, we usually talk with Stan about his drag racing experiences, along with that of his wife. They make a great team in the Sportsman ranks of the NHRA, both competing at the National Level. In this case, we get a chance to talk with Stan about his personal car collection - what is special to him and some of the stories behind why he now owns a particular vehicle. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk! Lupe Tortilla, sponsor Tailpipes & Tacos Lu...

Fans of the Chevrolet square body pickups are really fans! Joey Dupree bought his first while still in high school, when he got his blue 1977 stepside Chevy - in 1976. It is the same truck he brought out to the 2022 Christmas Edition of Tailpipes and Tacos, in Katy, Texas. Yep, same truck but with some mods, like the current engine is the third, and it is a big block, a BIG big block. Join us as Joey shares the other mods he has made over the 45+ years he has owned the truck. In our Feature se...

It is another segment from the 2022 Christmas Edition of Tailpipes and Tacos and joining us this segment is our host, Stan Holt. Car enthusiast, collector, drag racer and founder of the Lupe Tortilla restaurant brand. Stan and Don remember way back about the beginnings and some of the challenges along the way. We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and thanks to all who brought out a toy for those in need. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now a...

It is time for the Christmas Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos with In Wheel Time Car Talk broadcasting LIVE!. In this portion of our program, we talk with Charlie Throop about his 1951 Ford Truck that actually has Ford Power along with a lot of other updates. Join us for our first interview from the Lupe Tortilla location in Katy, Texas, where attendees can bring a toy and receive a free breakfast! In our feature segment, Don Armstrong takes a look at the 2023 Genisis G90 3.5T eSupercharger AWD. Mor...

We try to catch up with automotive journalist Jack Nerad as often as we can, which is not often enough to really keep up with everything he is doing. Along with producing automotive content, Jack is a VP of the prestigious NACTOY award organization - North American Car and Truck of the Year. Along with that, there is his podcast, and now a novel?!?!? Join us for our interview with author Jack Nerad. In our Feature segment, Konrad DeLong has the popular 'This Week In Auto History'. ---- ----- W...

If you are a race fan, particularly road racing of any sort, a crash or the possibility of a crash is always present. Every time it does happen, it is dissected to find out what happened, how it happened, and how can the driver be better protected. Sooner or later the crash will happen. In this book, author Jonathon Ingram looks at several aspects of safety development that basically shifted into high gear with the Aytron Senna crash in 1994 on up to the Dale Earnhardt crash in 2001. Many of ...

As the owner of Apex Auto Works down in Alvin, Texas, Richard Tomlin gets involved in all aspects of automotive activity. Building, driving, racing, safety team, promotor, developer....and PRI attendee. We were suppose to talk with Richard on the road home, but a quick 14-hour drive and we talk to him at his shop. The PRI show is for racing pros, so Richard gets a look at a lot of cool stuff, and he offers to share some of it with us. In fact, we will be following up on some of the items in 2...

We had the opportunity to interview Clint Duncan with the Tx4wd - Houston Chapter about some of the opportunities to get out into nature. In Texas, we learn that 97% of the land is privately owned, so what is a 4Wheeler to do? Clint has some ideas to share about the group, what they do, and has some suggestions on where to go. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs is checking out the 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel, something new from the Ram Truck Team. Tx4wd - Houston Chapter Tx4wd Organization TX4WD - ...

If you are interested in an SUV/CUV at the luxury level, the three-row Mercedes-Benz GLS awaits. A vehicle that is maximum luxury, with a little touch of AMG and some AWD to provide a little off-road coverage. Don Armstrong got to spend some time behind the wheel, and offers his findings. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on...

The C10 truck club, is, as you would expect from the name, all about the C10s. A very popular model of Chevrolet truck that was actually produced from 1960 - 1987. However, the most popular years for hot rodding are the late '60s-early '70s. There a lot of clubs, state wide events and some national events for this model of truck. For this year's toy drive, Brandon Emmons with the C10 club held their 'open' car show at Pt. Neches Park, along the banks of the Neches River. Join us as Brandon ta...

The classic VW ... seems we all had one or had friends and girlfriends with one at one point or another. Even bare bones in design, they seemed pretty solid, but never fast. That is until someone realized that a flat four could do more... Racing a VW seems to come and go over the years, after all they don't make V8 levels of noise, and they don't generally stand on the rear bumper...they just go fast when built right. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Clint Cox, who is h...

Ready or not, it is time to start putting events on the 2023 calendar! One of the first in the Houston Area is the Houston Auto Show at the NRG Center January 25 - 29, 2023. New hours and some new ticketing processes are helping to push ticket prices down while making it all easier. There will new cars, trucks, some classics, and of course the Ride & Drives. Again this hear, the Auto Show is teaming up with the Houston RV and Boat show to provide a wide array of displays. Joining us on this ep...

Christmas 'tis the season for giving...but some people are givers year round. One of the groups that we have found in the automotive world that continue to do this - God's Garage. An all volunteer group that is dedicated to helping single moms, wives of deployed service men, and just about anyone they can. It is hard to image life in this day and time without some form of transportation being available. Without public transportation, that means a car or truck or something. This group of peop...

Since 1984, ProAm Auto Accessories has been serving the Houston area with parts and service. In addition, there also have their own 'race team' that happens to be rebuilding at the moment but doing an LS swap on the track BMW. Interesting.... Owner John Rawson takes some time to take us around the showroom to share some ideas for Stocking Stuffers and Christmas gifts that you favorite automotive person will like. In our Feature segment, it is the Car Clinic, where we talk about brake maintenan...

The great American Road Trip can happen almost any time. Summer vacations, holiday travels, or just a weekend getaway. Before heading out on the road, we should make sure our vehicles are ready for the road. Karolina Serratos is part of the Professional Auto Care family and has some ideas about road trip readiness that goes beyond kicking the tires and checking the oil. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is looking at Family Cruizers - Five American Stationwagons that show why they were the ...