In the last few years, it seems there are barn finds showing up almost daily! We have seen a few first hand, and it is amazing to see how they have survived. On this episode we get a chance to talk with Mike Helman, the man that rolled into the April Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos about his amazing…
There are several almost forgotten auto brands that have either been absorbed or simply gone out of business. After working to add some technology via mergers or buying smaller brands, Studebaker managed to eek out a few more years with some really out of the box thinking. The good news is that p…
What is a hot rod car show without a '32 Ford? Even better, make it a '32 Ford roadster, and even betterer, make it a flathead V8 with dual carbs! Gene McFaddin sits down with the In Wheel Time crew at the April Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos held at the Lupe' Tortilla location on the SW Freeway in…
Automotive brand loyalty has been one of the cornerstones of car clubs around the world. Mustang clubs, Camaro clubs, MG clubs, just about any brand or even model groups gather with the common goal of enjoying their ride. Sometimes, specfic vehicles elicite the same tyoe of loyalty. Like maybe a…
In this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are visiting with Mike Haney out at the Tailpipes & Tacos April event at the Lupe Tortilla location on the SW Freeway in Houston. There are a lot of local cruise-ins where enthusiasts gather to show their cars, look at everyone elses cars or modifica…
One of the greatest things about being an automotive enthusiest is getting together with other auto minded people - and it doesn't have to be a formal car show. A lot of times it is just crusing the drag, meeting up at the burger drive-in or one of many parking lots to talk cars. There are also a…
Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ In Wheel Time is live at the newest location for Tailpipes & Tacos along with the orignal in Katy, Tx. - Join the crew at Lupe Tortilla's 2414 SW Freeway in Houston, Tx.
In the world of Ford, there is the Shelby contingent that is quietly growing as more enthusiests learn the attributes of the new Shelby Mustang. Working with tracks around the country, the new Shelby Mustang continues to find new enthusiests with events around the country. Jim Owens, Shelby and…
When car people become car people at an early age, one is never enough ... there is always something else to do. Seems like every time there is a car show, someone has a new idea or a new take on an old idea that sparks the next upgrade. There is so much to do in the automotive world - body shops…
Autonomous driving is slowly developing into a real thing - using human control agents for the occasional just in case. Sooner than later, the technology will develop to where the human is not needed, but until then, the reseach is making automobiles safer. Joining us today is Jamie Sullivan, VP …
Each week, we support the automotive enthusiests by spotlighting one of the many car clubs that help keep the sport growing. Car Clubs range from 'open' clubs that accept any vehilce as they are geared more to the fellowship of like minded auto guys and gals. Other clubs have 'year' limitations …
For over 25 years, the Lakewood Country Club has been the home of a very unique event - the Keels & Wheels Concours d' Elegance. This event is just what the name says, a car show and a boat show on the water where all the entrants are by invitation only. This means there are some very exclusive …
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we meet Paul Rocha, our new friend in Canada as we continue our reachout to automotive enthusieats around the world. Paul has several cars, and we learn about the car scene in Canada, and Paul is also an event promoter. Venteruring down into Michigan, pa…
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On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue our look into the growing trend of buying vehicles online. The new vehicle OEMs have expanded your consumer market by reaching out via the internet, showind inventory and inviting people to the dealership. Then there is the smaller group of …
For a lot of reasons, there is a growing trend in car buying. As more and more providers take to the internet to display inventory, or actually use it for their business model, more people are buying. Buying new cars and pre-owned cars as well without doing the traditional tire kicking or test dr…
Once a year for ten years, one of the most diverse car shows you will ever see comes to Houston. We are talking about when the Mecum Auction comes to town, and while the auction is the attraction, to go and see what could be one of the greatest car shows availible as well as the auction show that …
To own a Jeep is to understand the Jeep Lifestyle - it is about being outdoors, being with like minded people, it is about being in the moment that brings about one of the strongest brand loyalties to be found. On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are joined by the N.A. Head of Jeep, Mr. …
Nissan has been kind'a quiet for the last several months even though there have been a lot of headlines for the company. The good news is that it appears things are getting better. In fact, Nissan was in Houston recently showing just how good things are getting. Don Armstong was able to catch up…
The talk of autonomous driving seems to come and go, but the research doesn't stop, it just keeps rolling on. One of the areas that seems to be developing quicker than others is in the short range, small capacity, local shuttle. Kind'a like a small bus line, vehcles that may only have 6-8 passeng…
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Automotive fleets are all around us - everything from the post office, the telephone company, the school bus fleet or any of the delivery services. They all have one thing in common, they have to manage the fleet to keep it rolling. Maintenance, repairs, and just keeping up with where they all ar…
Auto racing has always been one of those 'guy' things, whether in the dirt or on the asphalt. Karah Behrend has a differnt idea, and she is bound an determined to prove her point. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, she developed a love of racing and has been working towards that end. While rac…
The daily updates on the impact of the 'chip' shortage has many people wondering what is really going on, not only in automobiles, but where else? Matt Copley with PureCars joins the In Wheel Time crew on this episode. Coming from a team that works with OEMs, software developers, and otehr indust…