In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show

NHRA starts the 2023 season in Florida with the GatorNationals, and the new year begins.   Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is the NHRA Sc. Marketing Manager, John Baadilla, the lucky guy that gets to go to every NHRA event!  And not just the race, but EVERYTHING going on at the event. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan looks at 5 European rides that are now legal to import. ...

Football season is over, the Super Bowl is done and while basketball is picking up, it is also time for the racing season to roll out another year of action! The bad news is that there are less oval tracks returning and track announcer Rodney Rodriguez joins us to talk about the track situation and the upcoming season in Texas and across the South. In our Feature segment, Konrad DeLong presents th...

In Wheel Time Car Talk has a lot of opportunities to meet and talk with car enthusiasts from all walks of life.  One of our great pleasures is talking with the professionals from Consumer Reports.  While their headquarters are located in "Yonkers, New York", they have a team of around 25 located at an old drag strip that has been upgraded to their personal test facilities. On this episod...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, friend of the show and Lone Star Street Rod Association Board Member, Jackie Hansen join us. In 2022, we traveled to Granbury, Texas, to be part of the LSSRA State Run for our broadcast, and it was a great show.  So good we are traveling back to that event in 2023.   Joining us with more information about the LSSRA and the State Run, it is long time frien...

Long time automotive Jack Nerad has become one of our favorite quests.  Not only does he have a lot of automotive knowledge and experience, but he has a sense of humor.  Jack lives on the West Coast, so he sees a lot of things a little different, or maybe it is just a lot of different things, so it is always a fun talk. Jack is also part of the NACTOY awards - North American Car and Truck of the Y...

We first met Vinnie Tortorella down in Galveston, Texas, where he was showing one of his cars, as well as a customer car.  Vinnie was setup right next to our remote studio broadcast booth, and we stared at his display all morning.  Finally got him to agree to join us for an interview, and it was great.  Now that COVID has wrecked havoc, we thought we would check in and see how Muscle Cars of Texas...

There are a lot of 'things' that effect the value of our vehicles.  Along with normal wear and tear, there is that little old absent minded driver that you meet in the middle of an intersection rather unexpectedly.  When that unfortunate time comes, the vehicle should be appraised by a professional.  It could be the same professional that you could talk to about doing a pre-purchase appr...

There have bee a lot of 'talk' about the differences of maintenance on an ICE vehicle and an EV.  Some of it is common sense, but some of it is very unique to each one. One difference that is seldom talked about is safety.  Does the EV need more safety considerations?  requirements?  Join us as Kevin Fitzpatrick with OPUS IVS shares some interesting facts that you may not know. In our Fe...

Friend of the show, Richard Tomlin is a busy man!  Not only is the the driving force behind Apex Auto Works located in Alvin, Texas, he is also the Regional Executive for the Sports Car Club of America - SCCA. Richard is also participates in two races in Mexico, supports other race cars, and he is on the safety committee for the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb event.   Now, he announces...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew goes over some of the recent vehicle sales of older vehicles, maybe some of the next generation of collector cars, and we cover some recalls. One particular story we talk about in This Week In Auto Headlines is the Right to Repair laws that are being looked at.  Do independent repair shops have the 'right' to access all of the OEM mater...

Like most people, we are 'learning' about EVs - how they work, how they charge, and how to maintain.  One thing we don't think of often is the 'tax' credit that is still being quietly offered by the OEMs and and supported by the Government. It is complicated and ever changing, so we called our resident EV guy, Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist, for some help...

Long known for luxury, the Infiniti brand continues to uphold that goal. Redesigned in 2022, the 2023 QX60 is part of the second generation and brings in some nice updates. Michael Marrs had the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel and is sharing what he found in the New Car Showroom. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any...

Growing up as an automotive enthusiast or even just finding a love for all things automotive, car clubs are a great way to participate in the sport.  Car Clubs offer a chance to meet like minded  people and exchange ideas. This week, we talk with Todd Gaudin, President of the Third Coast Chapter of the Falcon Club of America. www. ThirdCoastChapter.com For more information you can visit the Nation...

One of our favorite guests, he always has a smile, a little chuckle, more information than most of us want to know, and he is just fun to talk with.  It is Sgt. Woodard of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Sgt. Woodard joins us with information about new traffic laws, as well as reminders of safe driving practices during the year.  Always fun way to learn, join us with Sgt. Woodard... Be sure...

In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong finds the new 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel.  The Ram Trucks team seems to never sit down and chill, so it seems right that they roll out the popular Ram Rebel 1500 into the next level - Ram Rebel 2500. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?       In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!   Just go...

 The EV evolution has shifted into high gear - ready or not.  As OEMs work to find the road forward, there are a lot of innovations coming out.  One of the 'biggest' is the electrification of the best selling vehicle in America - the F-150. Bringing back a Ford F-150 performance brand, it is the 'Lightning'.  It has a different performance look to go along with the name. Joinin...

Almost every state in the country has a requirement that drivers have a minimum amount of automobile insurance.  For most drivers, it is something we pay for but don't use...if we are good and or lucky.  It is something that you don't want to have to use, but when you do, you are glad you have it. Since we all have it, almost, shouldn't there be some economies of scale?  Some sort o...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew gets a chance to talk about a lot of 'car stuff' - drag racing, auto headlines, and much more. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?       In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!   Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are. -----   ----- Be sure to subs...

Once one of the 'big' names in U.S. automobiles, Nissan has quietly continued building some quality vehicles.  Buyers continue to buy, so the updates have been slow coming.  Seems Nissan is looking at things a little differently with some major updates viewable on the floor of the 2023 Houston Auto Show.   The new Aria is on the floor as well as the redesigned Nissan Frontier. Join us fr...

Across the automotive landscape, EVs seem to be the rage for cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, scooters and even bicycles.  Battery power is where it is at.   Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Richard 'Buzz' Smith, more familiar to many as the 'EV angelist'.  Buzz is more than EV enthusiast, having been an early adopter of the technology, he truly is an ad...

People go to car shows to see the latest stylings in the automotive world - bright chrome, luxury interiors, and a lot of performance under the hood.  Buyers or just thinking about buyers often do a side-by-side comparison to narrow down choices without having to go to several different dealerships. Even with the additional ride and drive opportunities being developed, more and more people want re...

New cars, trucks, boats and some classic cars, the Houston AutoBoative Show seems to have it all - including some aftermarket vendors. Join In Wheel Time Car Talk is Deron Bradley from D3 Motor Sports has a team that will help you personalize your ride.  Whether it is a new set of custom wheels, performance tires, maybe some audio or video upgrades, and even window tint can bring some personal val...

The advent of the 'ride and drive' feature at the auto shows really does give consumers a better 'look' at potential vehicle purchases.  Comparing vehicles side by side is a real advantage and the rides make it better. One of the features found at some of the larger show is the indoor driving setups, particularly the Ram Territory setup.  Not only are the trucks in a 'ride...

End of January in Houston means two things - get ready for February and the Houston Auto Show comes to town! For the second year in a row, the Auto Show has combined forces with the annual Boat Show to fill NRG with all types of vehicles.  There are some Ride N' Drives out on the parking lot, including an Electric Vehicle Drive that allows people to experience an EV while at the show. Along w...

Time again for the weekly feature -  "This Week In Automotive History" Our look at some the history that got the automotive industry to where we are today. Presented by Konrad DeLong, Co-host of the In Wheel Time Car Talk program and a Master ASE technician. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?       In Wheel Time i...