Episodes

133
March 11, 2022

Recalls - Safety vs. Compliance and a review of the '22 Lexus ES 300h.

Seems there is a new recall everyday of some sort. We always ecourage our audience to go to 'SaferCar.gov' at least once a year to check for new recalls. Proabably better to do it twice a year, but if it is checked as part of the license plate or state inspection process, that will be better than nothing. Several of us have had multiple recalls for the same issue, so don't think that it is just one and done. Think Tekata Air Bag recalls.... We also have some new informaton on EV sales that are ...
132
March 9, 2022

Randy 'Mustang' Weldon in the episode and we have Konrad's Car Clinic in the feature.

Randy ' Mustang' Weldon is a good friend of the show for several years now and he is deeply involved with local car clubs. He is also on the National Board for MCA, which gives you a pretty good idea of his preferred 'ride'. Randy has some info about the club scene as the weather starts to turn and people are really anxious to get out with their rides. In our Feature segment, Master Tech Konrad DeLong is hosting the Car Clinic where he is talking brakes and how some of the electronic systems a...
131
March 8, 2022

Pro Racer Alec Udell pays us a visit and the 2021 Jette is in the Pre-owned Showroom.

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is professional racer Alec Udell. Alec first caught our attention as a local racer in the Houston area who has also built his career by winning on the international stage. We do try to catch up with Alec a few times a year, as he always has some great stories to share. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan continues his look at Pre-owned vehicles with the 2021 VW Jetta in the spotlight. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast...
130
March 7, 2022

Take'n a tour of 'The PaintHouse' and looking at 'This Week In Auto History'!

It is always great to watch a professional at work, particularly one that seems to be exceptionally talented at what they do. Custom car paint takes more skill than just painting a car or truck, but add in the responsibility for 'creating' the paint color, and things can go real good or maybe real bad. Friend of the show, Randy Borcherding gives us a tour of the shop and talks about some of the projects he is working on. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong has 'This Week In Auto History'. --...
129
March 7, 2022

God's Garage and the 1990 TVR S3 along with a review of the '22 Ram 2500.

Just north of Houston, there is a place called God's Garage. It is just about what you would expect it to be with a name like that. It is a group of volunteers that work to help those that need help, but they can tell it much better than we can. It is a great group of people trying to do good deeds and we support them all we can. In our feature segment, Don Armstrong has been riding tall in the saddle with the 2022 Ram 2500 this week, and he has a lot to say about it! ---- ----- Be sure to sub...
128
March 1, 2022

Consumer Reports has a new Top Picks list, and 'This Week In Auto History'!

Joining us from Consumer Reports is Mike Monticello with the latest 'Top Picks' from Consumer Reports. In our feature setment, Konrad DeLong has 'This Week In Auto History'. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: ...
127
Feb. 28, 2022

Ford Bronco updates and the 2022 GMC Terrain AT-4!

The long awaited Ford Bronco is BACK! Since the iconic Bronco rolled out of the factory in the all new forms, there have been a lot of talk about the updates. So to get the latest, we are joined by Estaban Plaza-Jennings, the Ford Bronco Brand Manager with information of two fo the Broncos. The new Raptor and Everglade model are both to get the attention of Bronco fans as well as most off-roaders. In our feature segment, Don Armstrong has been in the New Car Showroom with the 2022 GMC Terrain ...
126
Feb. 28, 2022

Roadside America Museum and Auto News Headlines

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we visit with Carroll Estes, collector of things Americana and the proprietor of the Toadside America Museum in Hillsboto, Texas. Along with some iconic roadside collections, Carroll has some nice vehicles stashed in the back. Join us for a walkthrough of a stop that should be on your roadtrip list. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every S...
125
Feb. 22, 2022

The Ram Revolution is here! More from Ram Brand Manager Eduardo Golista.

The Ram brand became a standalone name plate in 2009 and it has been make waves ever since. There are special editions that highlight significant events or groups of people along with new models like the Ram TRX. As part of the committment to community services, the Ram Nation was created to help organize efforts for those in times of need. Now comes then Ram Revolution, a portal where Ram customers can have some input and offer their ideas and suggestions into their favorite brand. Visit Ram...
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Feb. 22, 2022

In Wheel Time Car Talk covers Houston area events and a review of the GMC Sierra 2500 Denali 4WD!

In this episode, we cover some of the local Houston activity and in our feature segment, Michael Marrs reviews the GMC Sierra 2500 Denali 4WD. This is a big truck for a big job in a luxury setting. ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from...
123
Feb. 21, 2022

Tesla Club of Greater Houston and the 'Most Haunted Car'!

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Stephen Pace joining us in our Car Club Spotlight segment. This is a suprisingly big car club, with over 3,000 members in the Greater Houston Area! Any club that size is plenty active and Stephan has all the inside scoop. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is talking about a 1964 Dodge 330 that is considered to be the most haunted car due to the number of people that have died being associated with the car. Things that make ya' go hmmm.... -...
122
Feb. 16, 2022

Hot Rod Tour of Texas and Konrad's Car Clinic!

We have really been looking forward to getting an update on the inaugural Hot Rod Tour of Texas that will be coming up the end of April. This is setting up to be a great three day run around Texas with stops at history cruise sites, the Roadside America Museum, some drag strips, and even a drive-in movie! Join us as Bobby Sparks and crew give us an update on the event plans and how to register. In the feature segment, it is Konrad's Car Clinic with some safe driving tips including 10-Driving T...
121
Feb. 16, 2022

We look at this weeks news, get a review of the new Wagoneer and the hear about 'America's Most Haunted Car.'

In this segment, the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew is covering a lot of this weeks news and we also have the Racing Calendar. In our features, Don Armstrong has the 2022 Wagoneer, not the Jeep Wagoneer, but the Wagoneer in the New Car Showroom. This is an all new 8-passenger body on Ram truck frame SUV with plenty of luxury to fit in the segment. We also get to hear from Jeff Dziekan who has a story about 'America's Most Haunted Car, the 1964 Dodge 330.' ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your ...
120
Feb. 14, 2022

In this crazy car maket, CarFax joins with some ideas to help figure things out.

At this time, the used car maket is up something like 40%! There are stories about people paying more for a used car than that car cost as a new car! Joining us in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Emile Voss and and Faisal Hasan with CarFax, a company first created in 1986. In addition to talk about the tpe of information available from CarFax, we get a chance to learn how that information is gatherer....kind'a sort'a. We also learn about CarFax listings of vehciles, then there is...
119
Feb. 13, 2022

Richard Tomlin, Apex Auto Works, SCCA, MSR, the 100th Pikes' Peak Hill Climb keeps the man busy!

Starting off with some technical difficulties, we get our very patient guest, Richard Tomlin on the air with us. Richard is the owner of Apex Auto Works, the Regional Executive of the SCCA, he manages events at MSR and he is one of the lead Safty Advisors for the Pike's Peak Hill Climb. All this keeps the man pretty busy we we are alway glad when he has a few minutes to talk with us about what is going on. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of ...
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Feb. 11, 2022

Don't Mess with the DPS! Sgt. Woodard joins with news from around the State!

We always have a great conversation with Sgt. Woodard of the Texas Department of Public Safety. He has been joining us for several years now, and always with a smile, a great story and a lot of information to share. Of course we do have to talk some business, like making people aware of the increase in motor vehicle fatalities this year, the increase in crime reports that often revolve around the automotive world. One particular interesting aspect is a new program called 'I Watch Texas' progra...
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Feb. 10, 2022

Lone Star EV Performance and EV Outlaws on In Wheel Time Car Talk!

Regardless of where you are on the idea of EVs replacing ICE vehicles, most auto guys agree that when it comes to outright performance, the instantanious torque of an electric motor can be interesting to say the least. Not only are the factories starting to let a little EV performance out of the tool shed, but the aftermarket has been quietly making noise as well. We have talked with people that have done their own backyard EV conversions on small trucks and cars to shops that are specializing ...
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Feb. 9, 2022

Some 'Sweet Rides' from Marc Rancourt and the new Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing!

Just a short drive north of Houston lives Marc Rancourt, propriortor of a shop called 'Sweet Rides'. It is a well deserved name that has been around for a lot of years and it has the awards to show for it. Marc and his team do some restorations, but their bread and butter is the hot rod buildup. This runs from early coupes to muscle cars that need a little more juice in this modern world. With his collision background, Marc's team can also to some repairs, 'cause if you drive it, sooner or late...
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Jan. 25, 2022

Antron Brown - NHRA Pro Top Fuel driver and new team owner visits In Wheel Time Car Talk!

We are big drag racing fans, and enjoy talking with any member of the NHRA family, particularly at the Pro level. One of the most fun interviews we have is with Antron Brown, the man with a million smiles! Last year at the 2021 Spring Nationals, Antron told us about his plans to strike out with his own team in the near future. Now here we are in January 2022 talking with Antron about how his new team is shaping up for the new year. Always fun, always open, join us for this interview with Antron...
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Jan. 24, 2022

Dodge continues the Mopar Performance legacy!

Dodge has been around for over 100years and has always been involved in performance at some level. Whether full out racing in NASCAR or NHRA or one of many other auto sports, it leads back to the streets. The old saying is 'Win on Sunday, sell on Monday' works out well in the world of Dodge. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Chad Seymour, Direct Connection Marketing and Operations Manager for Dodge sharing what is new from the brans. Along with the Direct Connection,...
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Jan. 23, 2022

Driver Assist Systems? Consumer Reports has incite on their findings.

On this episode of In Wheel Time, we get a chance to talk with Jake Fisher, Sr. Director of Auto Testing Consumer Reports about thier testing on Driver Assist Systems. Every new car manufacturer has some sort of assist system and it is interesting to hear what their testing results are. In our feature segment, Don Armstong has been checking out the new Mercedes-AMG 43 GT Sedan. It is a Mercedes-Benz and and AMG on top of that, so it should be interesting. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on yo...
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Jan. 21, 2022

Do you eat in your Car? Food for the Road and Auto Headline News.

In this segment, the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew look at This Week In Auto History talking about models and technology developments that have been significant in the evolution of automobiles. We are a driving people, and that means a lot of road time. Who eats in their car due to all the road time? What type of food is best for road trips? We also have more Automotive News Headlines on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the n...
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Jan. 20, 2022

Chips are still in the news, and we get a 'manufacturing' update - Lewis Black, CEO Almonty Industries joins us.

We continue to hear how the ongoing chip shortage is impacting our lives in many ways, particularly in the automotive world. While it is getting better, it is still a big issue in production. Why? Of course distribution is always an issue with products, but add in material mining issues and it quickly becomes apparent that there is a lot more to this than just getting the chip built. Joining the program in this segment is Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries, a company involved with the very ...
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Jan. 19, 2022

The In Wheel Time Car Talk crew talks upcoming events!

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew covers some upcoming events like the Hot Rod Tour of Texas, old car movies, upcoming Electric Vehicles, the used vehicle car market and some fun car stuff! ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile dev...