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Nov. 30, 2021

Our coverage of Autorama continues with Larry Way and we have Konrad's Car Clinic.

We continue our talk with Larry Way at the 2021 Houston Autorama. As an auto enthusiest, Larry is very involved in the Autorama. In addition, Larry gets to work with the 'celebraties' of the show like Chip Foose and Sting from the Professional Wrestling World. In our feature, Konrad's Car Clinic, Konrad has some informatgion to share about prepping our vehicles for winter storage - oil, coolant, and even some tire tips. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device. ----- ------ ------ Want more In Wheel Time …
Nov. 30, 2021

Kick'n off the 2021 Houston Autorama with Larry Way!

Finally, time once again for the Houston Autorama held at the George R Brown Center! After skipping a year due to the pandemic, it is almost a full house with 500 custom cars and trucks that have had an extra year to get ready. Larry Way is a good friend of In Wheel Time, and is an automotive enthusiest so it is always great to get some insight about the show from Larry. This year, the show is adding a Tuner Gallery, and we talk with some of the entries later in the week on th epodcast. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and mo…
Nov. 27, 2021

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Nov. 26, 2021

Automtoive News Headlines and other stories from the week in this Episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk.

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew reveiws some of this weeks stories that are mostly automotive - kind'a sort's almost maybe. We cover the top 20 cars with the most American made content, JIT or Just In Time building processes, and where some of the cars are made/assembled in the U.S. We also cover some of this weeks Automotive News Headlines, --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device. ----- ------ ------ Want more In Wheel Time in real time? Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!…
Nov. 25, 2021

Hot Rod Tour of Texas is coming - we have details, then it is the T-Rex Monte Carlo of NASCAR

The great contry music troubador Ernest Tubb sang about a 'Waltz Across Texas', probably because he couldn't join the Hot Rod Tour of Texas! Set for the end of April 2022, this three day event is just what it sounds like - a bunch of hot rodder, muscle cars, and just about anything else will join forces on a drive around Texas. There will also be some time at the Alamo Dragway near San Antonio, and the nostagic 'Little River Dragway' in addition to some great cruzin'. Bobby Sparkman joins In Wheel Time with more on this upcoming event. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs is continuing his look at Banned Race Cars - this week it is the 'T-Rex Monte Carlo that rolled into NASCAR history. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile de…
Nov. 24, 2021

Wonder about the 'real world' cost of an EV vs ICE V? Anderson Economic Group has some findings...

There has been a lot said about ICE and EV efficiency and cost comparisons. Generally, it is based on the cost of gasoline vs electricity and not the real world cost of owning either or both types of vehicles. Enter Anderson Economic Group. We are joined by Patrick Anderson who is sharing some insiteful real world information. Some of this is based on 'reports/research' but a lot of it is based on real experience as Patrick is an EV owner. On an EV, the cost of the electricty is a given, but that too can fluctuate seasonally and regionally. What about taxes? On going maintenance cost? What is it like to call AAA for an EV instead of an ICE vehicle. Using three different test cases there are some interesting findings, including the 'time' value of how much time is spent 'fueling and then you can consider the value of your 'time'. These things make for interesting conversations of the real world experiences so be sure to take some time to listen to what Patrick Anderso…
Nov. 23, 2021

Ram Commercial Trucks update with Dave Sowers and the 'Pinto' is in the Pre-Owned Showroom.

Ram Commercial trucks continue to brink new and improved vehicles to the market with a network of 1200 dedicated Ram Commercial Dealers. Led by long time friend of the show, Dave Sowers, the Ram Promaster receives several upgrades, including a 9-speed tranny. Be sure to join us as Dave shares more... In the feature gegment, Jeff Dziekan takes a look at the Ford Pinto that developed a nasty reputation for some ugly issues when it was involved in a wreck. Can you say 'thermal event'? --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on y…
Nov. 22, 2021

Smart Infratructure - Jamie Sullivan from DERQ tells us more about what may be in our future.

There has been a lot of talk about infratructure without any real definition other than what most of us learned in school. In this new world, things are not always what they seem. Joing us from DERQ, a data analization company, is VP Jamie Sullivan who is shedding some light on how the new SMART Roads are being developed. Things like LIDAR or Radar are common terms that are used to describe what SMART Cars are using. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong has 'This Week In Automotive History'. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox an…
Nov. 21, 2021

Toyota makes Automotive Headlines, we have the Event Calendar and the New Nissan Frontier!

We start this week with some of the automotive news headlines that seem to need some discussion - Toyota being called out for not be unionized by some government officials. We also have an update on coming events with the Events Calendar and in our feature segemnt, Don Armstrong is in the New Car Showroom with the new Nissan Frontier! A mid-size offering that has been a fan favorite but was beginning to show it's age. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device. ----- ------ ------ Want more In Wheel Time in …
Nov. 20, 2021

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Nov. 19, 2021

The new 2022 Toyota Tundra is here and then it is Konrad's Car Clinic!

Built in Texas, the Toyota Tundra is one of those vehilces that consumers love and love to keep for a long time. It is one of those hard to find pre-owned vehicles due to people keeping them so long. As a result, it has been a while since a real update has happened to the Tundra. With the 2022 model, that has changed! Kyle Eckeisen joins us from Toyota with more details about the new Truck of Texas as voted on by the Texas Auto Writers Association. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device. ----- ------ -…
Nov. 19, 2021

Looking for some off-roading with Texas4Fest that is coming up and we look at child safety seats!

In this episode of In Wheel Time, we learn about Texas4Fest, a two day off-road event coming up in the first of December. For the four-wheel enthusiast, the 4Fest Events offer two full days of off-road fun and experiences with trails to explore, hills to climb, rock courses to test driver skills, and acres to enjoy off-road action. The 4Fest Events are also an opportunity to drive the latest and greatest trucks and UTV models from manufacturers like Jeep, Polaris, Ford, Honda, and many more. Tom Zielinkski with Z Performance Concepts has more details during this segment. In our feature, Jeff Dziekan is taking a look at the all important Childs Safety Seat that so many of us now use. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device …
Nov. 17, 2021

Ford goes all-out off-road with the Bronco DR! We also have This Week In Auto History.

We start this segment with news about the newest limited edition Ford Bronco - the Bronco DR. Limited to only 50 'desert ready' production vehicles, this is one serious off-roader and Don Armstrong has the story. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong has the popular - 'This Week In Auto History'. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device. ----- ------ ------ Want more In Wheel Time in real time? Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTime Instagram: https:/…
Nov. 16, 2021

Automotive photographer and author Richard Truesdell visits In Wheel Time!

Hard to cover a 20+outstanding automotive journalist career in a few words, but fortunately we do have 'the man' joining us for this segment of the program. Richard Truesdell is not only well known for his international coverage of the automobile happenings, but he has several books with wonderful illustrations, much of which is his own images. Currently there are three hardback books available that can make great gifts for any automotive enthusiest. Richard has the details.... In our feature segment, Don Armstrong is checking out the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier, a full-size SUV offering that continues to find new ways to upgrade each year. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podca…
Nov. 15, 2021

Newsweek presents a 'Best of 2021 List' and the Chevy Tahoe Premium is in the New Car Showroom.

Almost every automotive enthusiest looks forward to seeing what is the newest product coming out of Detroit. Some are looking at style, functionality, or performance to see what is the latest and greatest. We just seem to decide what is better than last year or other vehicles from this year, so there ends up being a lot of 'lists'. This year is the first year that news provider 'Newsweek' has stepped into the auto 'Best of...' world. Senior Auto Editor, Eileen Falkenburg-Hull joins In Wheel Time with more about this list that is pretty extensive by covering cars, SUVs and pickup trucks. There are over 200 models on the market to consider for fit/finish, performance, styling and to really evaluate a vehicle means that you have to drive it enough to really get a feel for it. Then mix it all together to comeup with an evaluation ... and then compile those evaluations into a list of some sort. Eileen has more details on how the list was developed as well as some of the 'key' find…
Nov. 15, 2021

The Houston Autorama is BACK!! Director Steve Green has the details on In Wheel Time!

It is a changing world, and that can be a good thing! At least for the Houston area motoheads this year, as after missing 2020, the Houston Autorama is back! This Thanksgiving Weekend, the place for automotive enthusiests will be the GRB - George R Brown Center downtown Houston. Seems there will be close to 500 vehicles on display, vendors, builders, a swap meet, and much more! Steve Green, Area Director of the Houston and Dallas Autorama joins In Wheel Time with an update on the big event for 2021. In our feature segmen, Michael Marrs has another segment on 'Banned Race Cars' with a rather unique look at a banned race car. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast,…
Nov. 14, 2021

In Wheel Time was recorded LIVE Saturday 11/13/2021!

Join us with our guests like Steve Green, Area Director for the Houston Autorama who has an update on the 2021 event. Leading news outlet NEWSWEEK has compiled their list of the 2021 Best Autos by Catagory and Senior Auto Editor Eileen Falkenburg-Hull has the details. Noted automotive author Richard Truesdell joins the In Wheel Time crew with some of his auto books that might be what you are looking for as the Holidays approach. Tom Zielinski from Z Performance Concpets is setting up a big off-road event near Austin, Texas....and it if for driv'n! A lot of people have been waiting on the updates for the popular Tundra, and Kyle Eckeisen has the details on the Texas Made Truck. We also check out the Chevrolet Tahoe Premier, the Ford Bronco DR, a new story on the 'Banned Race Cars' and we get a look at Child Safety Seats - all this and more in this episode of In Wheel Time recoreded LIVE 11/13/2021. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of I…
Nov. 12, 2021

Houston Native and Road Racer Alec Udel pays a visit to In Wheel Time!

It is always great a local young man that is persuing his dreams to do good. The automotive race car driver world is super competitive, after all, who among us has not thought themseves a race car driver at one time or another? Factor in those with a little money to chase a dream and there you have it. Like most athletes, gott'a start young and stick with it for enough yeats to get good and hope for a break. Alec Udell followed that path, starting young, and sticking with it while earning a college degree so he could try to be a little smarter in managing his career. Alec is a European Champion in several catagories, and he has developed a reputation as a great coach - working with others to share his knowledge. A lot of people are afraid of the competition, but it seems Alec welcomes it! Working with Kelly Moss Racing, he has helped develope an online traing process, and he is heading to Atlanta for his next race. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong presents 'This Week In A…
Nov. 10, 2021

It is the Texas Department of Safety friend of the show - Sgt Woodard!

For several years now, we have been honored to have Sgt. Woodard join us occasionall to share some of his wit and wisdom. It is always good to get some reminders about safe driving, as well as any new traffic laws that come into effect. This week is the big Lone Star Rally in Galveston, where there were a 'lot' of motorcycles gathering for the weekend. There are some new school bus laws that we didn't know about, as well as some information on all the bright lights showing up on the front of some vehicles. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro,…
Nov. 9, 2021

Consumer Reports looks at some of the Driver Assist Systems on In Wheel Time!

Consumer Reports has a reputation for doing very thorough research on a wide variety of things. In the case of automotive, they often have 'secret buyers' that actual go out and buy the vehciles they will be doing long term research on. Generally it is the high volumn models as that is what consumers would appear to be buying. As our guest, Kelly Funhouser explains, they do get some of the high end models to check out, much like other journalist such as the In Wheel Time crew. Kelly shares some background on Consumer Reports, a bit about their test facility and we get to talk about the different types of Driver Assist Systems. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan was in the Pre-owned Showroom, and found a 2010 PT Cruiser p and he is even going to tell us what the PT in PT Cruiser stands for. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and c…
Nov. 9, 2021

SEMA Factory vehicles and the Dodge Demon that was banned from NHRA!

One of the biggest, if not THE biggest event in Las Vegas each year is the SEMA Show. Now this is the Specialty Equipment Manufacture Association, which translates into the automotive aftermarket show. It is not open to the public, but there sure is a lot of automotive 'builders and the like' there to see the latest and greatest parts for our vehicles. This year, it seems the OEMs were a little more involved than in the past. Maybe because it has been a while since they have been able to show off what they got, regardless, Michael Marrs takes a look at four factory concepts that could easily become production vehicles. We also have the Events Calendar and Marrs also has another segment on Banned Race Cars as he shows us the 2018 Dodge Demon that was banned by NHRA. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, …
Nov. 8, 2021

Konrad's Car Clinic and MORE from In Wheel Time!

After making some qucik adjustments due to our host, Don Armstrong having to leave unexpectidly, the show must go on! In this segment, we talked about some of the recent recalls. We also discuss how to check your own vehicle for a possbile recall. It is a great idea to do this everytime the time changes, just like changing the batteries in your fire alarms as there seems to be new recalls everyday. Over in the car clinic, Konrad is shareing information about the number of cylinders in an engine. Much like the number of valves in a head, there have been some interesting 'numbers' of cylinders that have found their way under hoods. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podc…
Nov. 7, 2021

Road Racing in Mexico! and the new Kia Sorento is in the New Car Showroom!

Friend of the show, Richard Tomlin with Apex Auto Works is heavily involved in the Houston Area sports car scene. In fact, he is the Regional Executive for the Sports Car Club of America, and he is also a member of Racers Without Borders...if there were such a group. Several years ago, Richard introducted us to some Road Racing in Mexico ... like real racing on the roads. It sounds like an exciting event with a lot of local color and flavor that is hard to find in a lot of places. Richard just got back and has an update on how it went... Then, in the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong has been checking out the new 2021 Kia Sorento - a mid-size turbo powered three row SUV. --- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers…
Nov. 6, 2021

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We are back in Studio A of the Smoke and Mirrors Network!