It is a tough job to be the test pilot, particularly when things go wrong ... or maybe even right. The automotive industry continues to make improvements in safety design, but it takes a lot of time and research to make some of the changes, such as crash zones or how air bags can be improved. How…
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Just outside of Houston, sits a 2nd generation family preowned automobile business. It is very successful, and the four brothers work daily at making it that way. They grew up working in the business for 'dad', who taught them the work ethic to provide great customer service. That same work ethi…
Following the lead of the mid-size truck segment, the 'small but not as small as before' truck segment is also trying to make it back. Ford introduced the Maverick pickup as the small truck entry. With the great resources at Ford, it is a natural fit to take the Maverick off-road as part of the…
If you have never been to a car auction, particularly any of the Mecum Auctions near you, then you have not seen one awesome car show! You don't have to be a bidder, which is an event unto it'self that deserves to be watched. But the real show may be in the 'parking area'. For Houston, this me…
Don't take long, as a driver, to run across a road construction zone. Sometimes it is a slow moving paint setup or maybe some new asphalt going down, but it is construction. That means there are people there working, often without looking directly at the traffic because the have their cones, barr…
Almost everywhere you go that there are car clubs, odds are that one of them is a Corvette club. San Antonio, Texas, is no different, with several Corvette Clubs to choose from. Bill Weber is a long time Corvette owner, with two in the garage! In addition to the information of the 325 member car…
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have the opportunity to talk with Stuart Codling, automotive author located in England. Stuart has had to opportunity to investigate the background of the famed name of Lamborghini. The result is his book - 'Lamborghini 60 Years (https://www.amazon.co…
The Lone Star Street Rod Association is a hot rod association for the State of Texas, or anyone else that wants to join in on the fun. Each year, they have their state meet, with it being in Granbury, Texas, for the last few years. In 2022, we were able to join in on the fun with a remote broad…
The Lone Star Street Rod Association is a hot rod association for the State of Texas, or anyone else that wants to join in on the fun. Each year, they have their state meet, with it being in Granbury, Texas, for the last few years. In 2022, we were able to join in on the fun with a remote broad…
Just outside of Houston, sits a 2nd generation family preowned automobile business. It is very successful, and the four brothers work daily at making it that way. They grew up working in the business for 'dad', who taught them the work ethic to provide great customer service. That same work ethi…
If you have never been to a car auction, particularly any of the Mecum Auctions near you, then you have not seen one awesome car show! You don't have to be a bidder, which is an event unto it'self that deserves to be watched. But the real show may be in the 'parking area'. For Houston, this me…
Don't take long, as a driver, to run across a road construction zone. Sometimes it is a slow moving paint setup or maybe some new asphalt going down, but it is construction. That means there are people there working, often without looking directly at the traffic because the have their cones, barr…
The newest trim level of the Palisade XRT presents a more masculine styling that even includes skid plates. It is Hyundai's largest SUV/CUV in a mid-level trim package that includes AWD, V6 power and 3 -row seating. Join us to learn more ...
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have the opportunity to talk with Stuart Codling, automotive author located in England. Stuart has had to opportunity to investigate the background of the famed name of Lamborghini. The result is his book - 'Lamborghini 60 Years'. It is full of stori…
Big Fins! One of the classic styles from the '50s and Jeff Dziekan has a look at some examples of Big Fins!
Almost everywhere you go that there are car clubs, odds are that one of them is a Corvette club. San Antonio, Texas, is no different, with several Corvette Clubs to choose from. Bill Weber is a long time Corvette owner, with two in the garage! In addition to the information of the 325 member car…
Master ASE Tech Konrad DeLong presents the popular feature ... This Week In Auto History A look back at some of the automotive events that helped shape the industry this week in history. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Rad…
We hope you join us this Saturday as we are live from 8a - 11pCT!
Following the lead of the mid-size truck segment, the 'small but not as small as before' truck segment is also trying to make it back. Ford introduced the Maverick pickup as the small truck entry. With the great resources at Ford, it is a natural fit to take the Maverick off-road as part of the…
There seems to be a lot of special cars sitting in storage, whether an actual barn or a forgotten storage unit some where. They come to light, and we wish we had made that find, but where do we look? Jeff Dziekan takes a look at a few of the finds, and tries to figure out some of the places we can…
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a well established tourist destination. It is in the mountains, so it is scenic, it has history and it is just a fun place to go. For the Midwest Blue Oval Club, it is also a great place to hold an all Ford event. Appropriately named, Thunder on the Mountain, is an a…
Can't say we have every found a car group, organization, or even a club that doesn't contribute to others. Mostly it is a charity that the club raises funds for, or maybe works with underprivileged to bring a little joy to their lives with a parade or special car show. Another group that is look…
For some time now, we have talked about distracted driving being a major cause of accidents. But there is more to being distracted than just the phone so April is now Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Joining us with some tips, it is Sgt. Stephan Woodard with the Texas Department of Safety, a …