Episodes

Acura Spotlight At The Houston Auto Show
Feb. 4, 2026

Acura Spotlight At The Houston Auto Show

Shoppers don’t just want specs—they want confidence. From the floor of the Houston Auto Show, we sit down with Team Gilman’s Acura lead, Marla Cardenas, to dig into what turns casual browsing into informed decisions, and why ...

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Truck Makeovers Without The Madness
Feb. 3, 2026

Truck Makeovers Without The Madness

Want a truck or Jeep that turns heads without turning your commute into a chore? We’re live from the Houston Auto Show with the crew from Texas Truckworks to map out upgrades that deliver real value: two-inch leveling kits fo...

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Camp Jeep, Up Close And In Control
Feb. 2, 2026

Camp Jeep, Up Close And In Control

The line forms where the growl echoes. We’re set up beside Camp Jeep at the Houston Auto Show, and the first thing you notice is the 30-degree hill and the calm voice of a pro driver explaining exactly how a Wrangler keeps it...

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Come For Camp Jeep, The Monster Trucks, Stay To ....?
Feb. 1, 2026

Come For Camp Jeep, The Monster Trucks, Stay To ....?

Engines echo, tires climb, and families light up as we go live from the 43rd Houston Auto Show—where test drives, ride-alongs, and a boat hall next door turn the day into a full-on adventure. We walk you through Camp Jeep and...

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We Tried A Polar Plunge, Then Remembered We’re Texans
Jan. 29, 2026

We Tried A Polar Plunge, Then Remembered We’re Texans

The cold rolled in, the guest line went sideways, and we decided to make the most valuable hour you’ll spend before hitting an icy road. We dig into the moves that keep you safe when bridges glaze over and confidence outruns ...

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Your Wallet Called: It Wants A Kia
Jan. 28, 2026

Your Wallet Called: It Wants A Kia

New-car prices keep climbing, loan terms keep stretching, and shoppers are left to figure out what “value” really means. We bring on Alex from U.S. News & World Report to unpack the Best Cars for the Money awards, where exper...

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From Brass Era To EVs: Five Must-See Museums And A Bold New Polestar
Jan. 27, 2026

From Brass Era To EVs: Five Must-See Museums And A Bold New Polestar

Craving a car fix without a road trip? We spin a different kind of tour: five destination-worthy automotive museums that chart the arc from brass era pioneers to Hollywood legends, then we put a cutting-edge EV under the micr...

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Recall Reality Check: Fires, Fixes, And Fumbles
Jan. 26, 2026

Recall Reality Check: Fires, Fixes, And Fumbles

Fires, fixes, and fumbles: we open with hard facts on Ford’s engine block heater recall affecting more than 119,000 vehicles, what symptoms to watch for, and why the only safe move is to leave the plug alone until the dealer ...

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What Makes A Vehicle Of The Year, Really
Jan. 25, 2026

What Makes A Vehicle Of The Year, Really

Awards shape buyer decisions more than most of us realize, so we sat down with veteran juror and radio host Jack Nerad to peel back how North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year actually get chosen. Fifty independent...

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Exploring Auto Museums, Testing A Luxury SUV, And Rounding Up Classics Sales
Jan. 22, 2026

Exploring Auto Museums, Testing A Luxury SUV, And Rounding Up Classic…

Looking for a winter car fix without a long road trip? We map out a string of Texas car museums that punch above their weight, from Austin’s rock-and-roll-infused collection to the Hillsboro time capsule and Woody’s Classic C...

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EV Fuel Costs, Surprises Included
Jan. 21, 2026

EV Fuel Costs, Surprises Included

Ever wondered why your first fast-charging session felt so pricey? We dig into the real numbers behind fueling an electric vehicle versus a gas car and show where the savings actually live. With Anderson Economic Group’s data...

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Ford Expedition, Lincoln Aviator, More Auto Museums and Sleepers?
Jan. 20, 2026

Ford Expedition, Lincoln Aviator, More Auto Museums and Sleepers?

Big SUVs promise comfort and power, but where do they land on efficiency, tech, and day-to-day usability? We took the 2025 Ford Expedition Tremor and the 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label on extended drives to find out. From g...

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Humanoids Took My Job, But At Least They Don’t Take Lunch
Jan. 19, 2026

Humanoids Took My Job, But At Least They Don’t Take Lunch

Fire up your curiosity: what happens when AI, humanoid robots, and digital manufacturing collide on the factory floor? We dig into the bold prediction that a fully automated car assembly line could be operating by 2030 and un...

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My 2001 Corvette Is A Classic, Right? Asking For A Friend
Jan. 18, 2026

My 2001 Corvette Is A Classic, Right? Asking For A Friend

What really makes a car a classic—age, design, or the stories we attach to it? We dive into a lively debate on classic status, from the beloved Tri-Five Chevys to the late-50s and 70s icons that still turn heads. Along the wa...

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Classic Rides - The Price?
Jan. 15, 2026

Classic Rides - The Price?

Think you can read the market better than the bidders? We put that to the test with a live Hemmings sold-car roundup—calling final prices and then revealing the hammer on a lineup that spans a 1966 Dodge W100, a first-year 19...

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Ambulances, Hearses, And Minivans, Oh My!
Jan. 14, 2026

Ambulances, Hearses, And Minivans, Oh My!

Ever wondered what happens when you hand a team $2,200, drop them in Detroit, and tell them to chase riddles across America for a good cause? We sit down with organizer Richard Tomlin to unpack Wrench Rally 3, a back-roads, n...

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Mavericks, Broncos, Batteries and Museums....oh my!
Jan. 13, 2026

Mavericks, Broncos, Batteries and Museums....oh my!

Looking for a small truck that actually does big truck things without the bulk? We put the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo through real-world paces and found a compact that blends smart packaging, confident power, and everyday useful...

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A Simple Idea Solved A Universal Driver Problem
Jan. 12, 2026

A Simple Idea Solved A Universal Driver Problem

A rainy gas stop in 1986 led to one of the most useful car features you use without thinking: the tiny arrow on your fuel gauge. We share the little-known story of Ford interior designer James Moylan, whose quick proposal tur...

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Discover How To Compare 23 Car Brands And Five Acres Of Boats In One Trip
Jan. 11, 2026

Discover How To Compare 23 Car Brands And Five Acres Of Boats In One …

The doors are about to open on Houston’s biggest automotive moment, and we’ve got your playbook. We walk the floor plan, the test tracks, and the insider perks so you can plan a smarter visit that actually answers your buying...

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