Master ASE Tech Konrad DeLong presents the popular feature ...This Week In Auto HistoryA 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…
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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 …
PAINTHOUSE Tx is located just north of Houston and has become very well known for the paintwork that they turn out. They have won numerous awards for paint and for overall builds. In addition to doing some fantastic award winning work, they also 'create' paint - custom paint that they use and sel…
Master ASE Tech Konrad DeLong presents the popular feature ...This Week In Auto HistoryA 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…
Consumer Reports is known for doing consumer related research that is non-biased. What allows them to actual buy products for testing and evaluation is a subscription model. So the vehicles that we talk to them about are often owned by Consumer Reports, with buyers making the purchase without the…
We asked Kevin Hall, what is Texas Nostalgia Modified Production ... and it is a lot! Seems many of the cars are former Competition Eliminator competitors that are still wanting to run after NHRA dropped that class.This week, Kevin is at an event at the Xtreme Raceway Park, Ferris, Texas, and we…
The mid-size Toyota Highlander has been a stalwart of the segment, with updates coming accordingly on the fourth gen of the vehicle. For 2023, there are five trims available with a hybrid power-train available in all.Michael Marrs had the opportunity to spend a week in the 2023 Highland Palisade…
We hope you join us this Saturday as we are live from 11a - 2pCT!
We hope you join us this Saturday as we are live from 11a - 2pCT!
There are a lot of young men that are making waves in the auto racing world at all levels. For us, Houston native Alec Udell holds a special place as we have been able to watch his progress over the years. Like a lot of racers, things started at a go kart track, and he actually spends a little do…
The small SUV segment has plenty of entries, everything from base get-me-down-the-road on up to the small-but-really-nice level. At the top of that heap is where you will find the new Lexus NX350h AWD. Join us Michael Marrs reviews his week behind the wheel of the Gen2 vehicle from the Lexus br…
Consumers look to Consumer Reports for buying information on a variety of things, and we like to talk with the automotive group. In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a chance to visit with Alex Knizek and we are talking about a report that came out of Consumer Reports and you can fi…
Jeff Dziekan is taking a look at the iconic Soap Box Derby! What was consider a family event that could be found on magazine covers and in newspapers across the country. No so much any more, but it is actually still an ongoing event. Even in the flat-lands where they have built elevated tracks…
Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is our favorite EV guy - Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist. As his name indicates, Buzz is a big advocate of EVs, working with facts and logic to help educated us consumers.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time?In W…
When the Ford F-150 first ran across the desert, it set all kinds of new standards in the off-road world. With a unique suspension, and power under the hood to run the sand, the Raptor was an instant hit.Once again, the Raptor is coming out strong with a new 'R' version, and Don Armstrong had an…
There comes a time when a lot of us have to move - like move across the state, across the country or wherever. Sometimes, we can drive all our vehicles, so we need a transport company....who? where? Then there is the business of cars - car dealers have to move vehicles all around to balance, i…
We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with our guest, Greg Ditch, who is at the Texas Mile with his High School Auto Class. They left Napperville, Illinois, with their shop built S-10, intending on running at the Texas Mile. Racing is racing, so a spun bearing left the S-10 in the pit…
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk about some extended warranty aspects, look at who is still using timing chains vs. timing belts, and we talk about some upcoming events....all the while 'piddling' with some internet outages that restricted our livestream.---- ----- Want more …
Master ASE Tech Konrad DeLong presents the popular feature ...This Week In Auto HistoryA 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…