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Growing up as an automotive enthusiast or even just finding a love for all things automotive, car clubs are a great way to participate in the sport. Car Clubs offer a chance to meet like minded people and exchange ideas. This week, we talk with Todd Gaudin, President of the Third Coast Chapter of the Falcon Club of America. www.ThirdCoastChapter.com For more information you can visit the National Falcon Club; www.falconclub.com ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel...

One of our favorite guests, he always has a smile, a little chuckle, more information than most of us want to know, and he is just fun to talk with. It is Sgt. Woodard of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Sgt. Woodard joins us with information about new traffic laws, as well as reminders of safe driving practices during the year. Always fun way to learn, join us with Sgt. Woodard... ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Ra...

In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong finds the new 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel. The Ram Trucks team seems to never sit down and chill, so it seems right that they roll out the popular Ram Rebel 1500 into the next level - Ram Rebel 2500. ---- ----- 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 ...

The EV evolution has shifted into high gear - ready or not. As OEMs work to find the road forward, there are a lot of innovations coming out. One of the 'biggest' is the electrification of the best selling vehicle in America - the F-150. Bringing back a Ford F-150 performance brand, it is the 'Lightning'. It has a different performance look to go along with the name. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Jason Turnbull, Brand Manager of the Ford Lightning. In our Feature seg...

Almost every state in the country has a requirement that drivers have a minimum amount of automobile insurance. For most drivers, it is something we pay for but don't use...if we are good and or lucky. It is something that you don't want to have to use, but when you do, you are glad you have it. Since we all have it, almost, shouldn't there be some economies of scale? Some sort of 'reduction' in price? Maybe so, but the rates are going up after several years of being flat. In this episode of In...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew gets a chance to talk about a lot of 'car stuff' - drag racing, auto headlines, and much more. ---- ----- 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 out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulc...

Once one of the 'big' names in U.S. automobiles, Nissan has quietly continued building some quality vehicles. Buyers continue to buy, so the updates have been slow coming. Seems Nissan is looking at things a little differently with some major updates viewable on the floor of the 2023 Houston Auto Show. The new Aria is on the floor as well as the redesigned Nissan Frontier. Join us from Nissan is Kelly McComb with news on the brand and what visitors will see in Houston. All this and more on thi...

Across the automotive landscape, EVs seem to be the rage for cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, scooters and even bicycles. Battery power is where it is at. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Richard 'Buzz' Smith, more familiar to many as the 'EV angelist'. Buzz is more than EV enthusiast, having been an early adopter of the technology, he truly is an advocate of EV adoption. Join us as he has some updates on the technology and what he has been up to. In our Feature Segment...

People go to car shows to see the latest stylings in the automotive world - bright chrome, luxury interiors, and a lot of performance under the hood. Buyers or just thinking about buyers often do a side-by-side comparison to narrow down choices without having to go to several different dealerships. Even with the additional ride and drive opportunities being developed, more and more people want real life experiences with off-road vehicles. That is tough to do, but Jeep has developed the Camp Jee...

New cars, trucks, boats and some classic cars, the Houston AutoBoative Show seems to have it all - including some aftermarket vendors. Join In Wheel Time Car Talk is Deron Bradley from D3 Motor Sports has a team that will help you personalize your ride. Whether it is a new set of custom wheels, performance tires, maybe some audio or video upgrades, and even window tint can bring some personal value to your ride. Also in the display are several examples of 'wrapping' a car. One particularly out...

The advent of the 'ride and drive' feature at the auto shows really does give consumers a better 'look' at potential vehicle purchases. Comparing vehicles side by side is a real advantage and the rides make it better. One of the features found at some of the larger show is the indoor driving setups, particularly the Ram Territory setup. Not only are the trucks in a 'ride and drive' but the setup has some unique features to demonstrate towing capability. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Ti...

End of January in Houston means two things - get ready for February and the Houston Auto Show comes to town! For the second year in a row, the Auto Show has combined forces with the annual Boat Show to fill NRG with all types of vehicles. There are some Ride N' Drives out on the parking lot, including an Electric Vehicle Drive that allows people to experience an EV while at the show. Along with the new cars and trucks, there is a Learning Center where consumers can learn about road services, i...

Time again for the weekly feature - "This Week In Automotive History" Our look at some the history that got the automotive industry to where we are today. Presented by Konrad DeLong, Co-host of the In Wheel Time Car Talk program and a Master ASE technician. ---- ----- 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 provid...

Seems that the idea of having a car club reach a 40th anniversary is getting harder to do. John Carnahan, President of the 38 year old Spindletop Street Rod Car Club is working on hitting that mark and has some ideas on how to do that. We also talk about the Spindletop Rod and Classic Car Show that will be coming up in March, where over 200 vehicles entered in 2022. They are looking for more more more in 2023. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan has been looking at 'Driving Shoes' - what they...

When you live in the same 'house' for 75years, you tend to accurate some 'stuff'. The Ford Motor Company is not different. In fact, it has more stuff due to a great family of collectors that understand the value of preserving heritage. Joining in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Ted Ryan, a dedicated archivist, who is sharing the great work being done in the Ford Heritage Vault and how the information is being shared with 'us'. With 6-miles of shelving to hold material, there is a lot ...

The Houston Auto Show is combined once again this year with the Houston Boat Show to fill the NRG Center will a lot of rides - land and water! The Auto Show brings in a wide variety of vehicles to check out, and there are a lot that are also available for the Ride N Drive area. The Boat Show also brings in a wide variety of watercraft, including an E-Boat to go along with a lot of accessories that are available. Don't forget to check out the Trout Tank! Mixed in with all this 'newness', there...

After the Holidays, not hardly missing a beat, January kicks off the Car Show Season in Houston, Texas. For the second year, the Houston Auto Show is joining forces with the Houston Boat show to fill the NRG center with a family friendly event. Along with the car show that includes ride and drives, the Houston Boat Show has the latest and greatest in water craft, including an E-boat from X-Shore! Along with vendors to fully accessorize you water ride, there is a 'fishing pond' and you can keep...

The automotive world is always looking for the next big thing to stand out, and sometimes it can be very creative. Dealerships are designed to sell cars and service those vehicles for the customers. Part of the means being part of the community - meeting building standards and designs. For a Volvo dealership in Finland, that means building the 'shop' out of ice. Things that make ya' go hmmmm. Car auction prices - going up? In our Feature Segment, it is the popular 'This Week In Auto History',...

Hard to be a 'driver' that has not heard of AAA in some form or fashion, particularly older drivers. Road services? Maps? Insurance? Travel help? What is the modern AAA all about, particularly AAA-Texas. We are joined by Joshua Zuber, Kara Thorp, and Dave Skaien from AAA-Texas on some background and what they will be doing at the upcoming 2023 Houston Auto Show. In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong takes us through 'This Week In Auto History'. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Ti...

Running the roads at 100+ mph? Yep, for 58-miles across West Texas, twice a year, the roads open up for speed runs. Of course there are safety requirements and a limited number of entries, but twice a year the Big Bend Open Road Race happens. Crystal Lopez, Event Coordinator is here with more details on the event and how to get involved either as a participant or a volunteer to make this event happen. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs has been looking at the the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 15...

The Houston Auto Show is one of the major auto shows across the country! For Houston, it means a first look at a lot of new vehicles sitting next to each other for a great comparison opportunity. RoShelle Salinas joins us with more details on the show that include displays, several ride-n-drive opportunities, and a lot of educational opportunities including EV info presented by Evolve Houston. Join us to learn more about this great family event that comes only once a year! ---- ----- Want mor...

With all the hub-bub on electric vehicles in the headlines, the idea of self-driving cars has moved to the back pages. So it is still a thing? Chris Piche joins us with some thoughts on the development of autonomous driving - where we are and a few thoughts about where we are going...with a driver...at least for a while? In our Feature Segment, Don Armstrong takes a long look at the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2, a full size pickup with some off-road chops. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel T...

Sometimes, it seems that it has just gone to far to repair. Too much rust showing, or the engine has been sitting too long to chug back to life. Many a vehicle has gone to the scrapper for such reasons. Up in the North Texas, Ted Fox, owner of Scotter's Garage, has a different view about what can be brought back to life. Most of the vehicles that get in this type of situation have a sentimental value, whereby the owner just doesn't want to let go. A 1960 one owner Chevrolet Impala with a strai...

Not only is taking care of your vehicles good for the heart and soul of an auto enthusiast, but it is also a good investment! Long time friend of the show, John Gray is not only an automotive enthusiast, but he is the owner of Gulf Coast Auto Shield! Home of auto paint protection extraordinaire and one of the leading representative for the line of Expel products. John is sharing more tips and how to which the seasonal weather changes. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is explaining the dif...