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

It seems the world of EVs is changing on a daily basis as new technology is developed, new products developed and released or even new manufacturing facilities that are being built. One person we look to for the latest is Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EVangelist.  Buzz has been an EV convert for almost ten years, and regularly attends seminars, sometimes as a presenter!  Great guy with a gre...

Yep, there are still plenty of family owned businesses, and the Emmons Autoplex is a great example of what a family can do.   First getting started in 1975, the business is now ran by the four Emmons brothers - three of which are triplets.   In addition to that, all four are NHRA Sportsman drag racers.   Today we are joined with Jerry, and we are catching up on the racing action from Las Vegas, as...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we were scheduled to talk with one of the many car clubs in the Houston area.  We are big fans of car clubs.  It is a way to meet and hang out with other automotive enthusiasts.  A chance to exchange ideas and learn even more.  Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, we weren't able to connect - but we will. In the mean time, we cover more of wh...

Much like the New Car Market and the Pre-owned segment, the Classic Car Market has been all over the place - up, down, and all around.  To get an idea of what is going on, we take a look at one of the most referenced sources, Hemmings.   In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs takes a look at the 2022 Infiniti QX55, not the QX50, but the sportier QX55. ----  -----       In Wheel Time Car Talk is now...

In the pre-owned segment, or used cars as they are more likely called, there is always the unknown.  A person can bring in mechanics to go over a vehicles, but there is only so much they can look at and find in a parking lot.  What about the vehicle history?  How many owners?  Accidents?  Maintenance?  There are some things here that might influence a buying decision, at the very least, the more i...

Auto sales at the OEM level may be settling down, back to normal?  Probably not the normal many of us have come to know, but a new normal.  Over in the pre-owned segment, many OEM dealerships are also adjusting, but what about the independent used car lot?  How are they fairing in this changing market?   On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are talking with Mac DeLaup, owner/proprietor of...

There are a lot of custom car shows across the country, but the Championship Auto Show/Autorama season kicks off in Houston, Texas.  This has become a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition that brings in hundreds of custom cars, trucks and motorcycles.   In addition to the great custom vehicles, there is a swap meet, several displays by vendors, and there will be some celebrity guests.  From the far Nort...

Living in South East Texas, down near the Gulf of Mexico, it is about like the automotive industry.  Don't like the way things are?  Wait a few hours and things will change.   As the internet continues to become more and more of out live, online auto sales continues to 'increase'.  Not only are the OEM dealers learning how to make the sales, but there are companies that are truly fo...

It is often said that the family that plays together, stays together, or maybe it is works together stays together.  Regardless, it is great to see a couple making the most of life, together, as much as they can.  Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal are a very active couple, and they are also involved in their own exploits, like the Women Only Rebelle Rally.  Mercedes has entered this event multiple time...

We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with a look at our weekly feature - This Week In Auto History where we learn that Chevrolet Motor Company actually got started in 1911,  it was 1927 when the Ford Model A actually rolled out and Konrad has more in this segment. We discuss the DeLorean EV briefly and we cover several other subjects as well. ----  -----       In Wheel Time Car Talk is...

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew is talking about several things that include race car tire temps?  and we even talk about new pickup pricing ----  -----       In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio!  Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. -----   ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wh...

Short track oval racing is really a regional thing, with the smaller tracks scattered across the country, particularly the south.  Now we are not talking dirt track, which is a different setup and driving style - we are talking asphalt short track racing.   Our friend of the show, Rodney Rodriguez, is very knowledgeable and involved in the sport.  In addition to being one of the most requested tra...

Being the CEO of almost any company is pretty cool, but being in on some of the leading developments of our time, just has to be way cool.  Lewis Black is CEO of a company called Almonty Industries, an international raw materials development company.  Today we are talking about what it takes to get the precious metals needed for EV batteries and a surprising list of other 'commodities'....

Join us as we talk about SEMA and a few things going on there, and we are going to be LIVE at the upcoming 2022 Houston Autorama.  Join us to hear more details. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs is talking about the 2023 Grand Wagoneer, not the Cherokee, but the new and larger Wagoneer. ----  -----       In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio!  Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTim...

When we first heard of a report about rear seat safety, a ight went off!  We don't hardly ever, if ever, talk about the safety in the rear seat, it is the front seat that get the attention.  So when we heard that Consumer Reports did some research, we wanted to hear more...and we hope you find it as interesting as we did. Emily Thomas, with Consumer Reports, joins us as we learn about what ma...

We get to talk with Jack Nerad every once in a while out on the left coast and it is always informative, interesting and we cover a lot of subjects in a short time. Not only is Jack a noted automotive author, he is a host on the podast 'America on the Road' and he is on the board of the North American Car and Truck of the Year organization. In our Feature segment, Don Armstrong is review...

The big car shows, whether new or custom, seem to be a lot of fun ... to me.  In fact, one of the best type of car shows is the auto auction.  Why?  With Autorama or Championship Auto Shows or any of the like, the vehicles are on display, some of which are very elaborate..  A lot of fun to go and see but what if they weren't on display?  What if you could get up and close with out ropes or so...

By this time, it seems almost everyone involved with the auto sport has at least heard of the SEMA show, if they haven't attended!  It takes a lot of people to put that show on, and one of the bigger under rated aspect is the car builders.  Sure, they have a competition that builders can enter, but for the vast majority, it is an honor just to have your ride accepted for display. Joining us s...

Car Clubs are great!  For a lot of reasons, such as getting new ideas, meeting new people, and even doing something to make the community a little better along the way.  Tim Oawster is a member of the Houston Area Corvettes club who are working with the Klein High School Band supporters to put on a car show as part of the annual fund raisers.  We are all for helping keep kids involved in school pa...

Without realizing it, we have AI (artificial intelligence) around us everyday and we are 'training' it to think, according to Kim Conti, VP RAIN, a $50M company working on conversational AI. Join us as Kim talks about some new and interesting developments that most of us probably haven't even thought of that the future will bring, if it isn't here already. In our Feature segmen...

As more and more OEMs bring an EV to market, there will be more and more interest in a pre-owned EV.  Price is often the difference between new and used, so EVs will be no different in that regard.  But what about 'what to look for'?  Are traditional used car 'look for' still applicable?  What about EV specific items?   Scott Painter, CEO of Autonomy joins us with some ideas on...

Not everyone has a warehouse full of collectable cars, probably not even a 3-car garage.  Most real life collectors have a few cars that they are really into.  If a person has reached a point in their life they want to get 2-3 or more cars to start or even be the collection, where to start? Noted author and New York Times automotive writer, Rpobert Yeager is here to talk about 'The Next Gener...

The great thing about speed, it doesn't matter if you are male or female.  Get in and hang on!   Valerie Thompson is a motorcycle rider, a really fast rider with a top speed of 328.467 mph.  On 2-wheels.  Join us as we talk with Valerie about her background, how she got to over 300 -mph and where she is headed next. In our Feature segment, Konrad has some ideas of what your car is smoking - w...

We really try to keep up with Richard Tomlin, who kind'a sort'a works at Apex Auto Works located in Alvin, Texas.  He never slows down... Richard is the Regional Executive for the SCCA, which is enough to keep most people busy with a track such as MSR practically in his back yard!    Ad in his racing efforts south of the border, then go up to Pikes' Peak where he is now part of the...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Jeff shares some stories, including who makes the most tires, Konrad joins remotely with This Week In Auto History and we have more recalls! ----  -----       In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio!  Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. -----   ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the ne...