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

Joining us on this episode is long time friend of the show Ron Stien.  Ron is a car collector who happened to be around the start of the NHRA and several of the people that were instrumental in starting the organized hot rod movement. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs found the new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and he is sharing his impressions of that truck. -----    Be sure to subscribe on your f...

In this episode, friend of the show Rodney Rodriguez, from the Revved Up Sports Show pays a visit to the show with updates from the world of asphalt oval racing.  As one of the track announcers, Rodney gets a great view of the races, as well as the racers. Rodney also had the chance to work on a special project that many of us are waiting to see that involves some big name racers and their hunt fo...

The chip shortage is still affecting us in more ways than just the automotive manufacturing.   Joining us from Spain on this episode is Mr. Lewis Black, CEO Almonty Industries - a raw material provider for the manufacture of 'chips'.  Seems there is more to producing the material for the chips than we know and then there is where the material is processed. Over in the Pre-owned Showroom,...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue our look into the changing 'car market' that consumers are now faced with.   We have heard from some OEM reps, as well as New Car Dealers, and today we are talking pre-owned vehicles. Joining us is Gary Emmons from Emmons Autoplex over in Webster, Texas.  Gary and his brothers manage this family owned business so they are involved in...

The family that works together stays together and the family that LOVES what they do are even more blessed. Bumbera Performance is a name known around the Houston area for some great restoration work on classic hot rods and muscle cars.   Through in a little racing here and there on some asphalt ovals and a few 1/4 mile tracks is how the performance reputation gets built.   Boyd Bumbera visits the...

There have been a lot of stories out about EVs and more are coming regarding EV trucks as an alternative to an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) work vehicle.  Most of the EV trucks are based on full size vehicles, however, that means that there is an underserved segment of truck users.   Rod Keller, CEO AYRO joins the IWT crew for a very informative talk about their solution offering for the &apos...

Whether it is tool boxes, or cargo boxes, storage boxes or even trailers, seems we are always looking for a better way to lock thing up or down or in.  As a result, there was a time when a key ring hanging on a belt loop was considered cool -  like someone important that needs a lot of keys. No more! Joining us is Jason Buckles from BOLT locking systems and he has some really cool news about some...

For several years now, we have talked about the shortage of skilled workers in the automotive industry at the dealership level.  Yep, there is a shortage of certified mechanics at the dealerships, with many willing to pay signing bonuses.  This is where the local community college, one like Houston Community College can really step to their name. HCC has an automotive department that covers severa...

HPD, that is Houston Performance Driving that not to be confused with HPD the Houston Police Department, is a literally a group of automotive enthusiast that like driving.  And driving they do with a lot of different engaging events for members and the general public that simply wants to check it out. Troy Dixon, founder of HPD joins the IWT crew to let us know about a new upcoming event that HPD...

Each week, we reach out to various Car Clubs that we find interesting and think our audience will also find of interest.  We like to share the details of the club - who they are, what they do, and when they do it. This week, Brandon Emmons from the C10 Soul Texas Truck Club joins with more info about the club.  Brandon is also sharing some images of his personal truck that took 2nd place at the C1...

The pandemic created all kinds of problems for the automotive industry.  OEMs couldn't make vehicles due to labor being sick or trying not to get sick, parts shortages for the same reason, and then the rental fleets kicked their disaster plan into action.  Getting ride of the rental fleets because no one wanted to rent the rentals.  Then suddenly, things change and people are looking for vehi...

Long time friend of the show, Marc Rancourt joins the crew for an update on projects around his shop - Sweet Rides.  After years of working in the world of collision repair and doing custom work on the side, Marc made the jump to his passion of doing custom and restoration work.   When the In Wheel Time Machine Corvair needed to be refurbished, Marc was up to the challenge.   Don Armstrong ended u...

One of the most important things we can do for our autos is to make sure there is the correct amount of clean oil in the engine.  Oil has three simple things to do, but it is three very important things.   We talk with our guest, Michael Thomas, about some of the things oil does for our engines and we talk about the difference in the 'process' that is used for some of the Pennzoil produc...

We like to talk about the Jeep lifestyle for several reasons but most of all, it is just plain fun!  Almost every Jeep is custom is some form or fashion with some very creative names.  The aftermarket is fully of add-on or replacement items, but so is the factory.  One of the greatest things about the factory changes is that most don't void a warranty!   With so many items to choose from, har...

Long time friend of the program, John Gray, proprietor of paint protection experts at Gulf Coast Auto Shield joins us. We talk about radar detectors and a few other gadgets that John has come across to start the segment off.  Also, John has been talking about his new location that is much bigger, much nicer and looks pretty cool!  So we are finally going to get a look around the shop and see a few...

It is great to be number one - sometimes!  When it comes to having some of the most dangerous roads in the country, not so much. Joining us from merry 'ol England is Ben Williams, Director of Marketing at Teletrac Navman, a data collection company.  And they do collect a lot of data for a lot of automotive uses, including traffic patterns.  Join us to learn more and see if there is one in you...

Our favorite automotive couple, Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal join us today.  Always an interesting couple that are very active in the automotive space.  This includes some really coo JDM vehicles.  A JDM vehicle is made in Japan for their domestic market so not importable as they come new.  However, in the US, there is a Federal law that makes these vehicles 'legal' after they are 25-yea...

What do you do with a 2001 Corvette that has less than 24k miles?  Load it up with some new tires and hit the road! Don Armstrong shares a few things about his road trip to Mobile for one of the Gulf Coast Racing Series events, with a few highs and a few lows along the way. We also get a chance to talk about the new $71m GM Design Center and close out with some of this weeks Auto Headlines. ----- ...

The news is out that after the 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals, the historic drag racing facility in Baytown, Texas, is closing.   General Manager, Seth Angel has an update on all the who, what, where, why and when.   In the feature New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs has been checking out the new 2021 Jeep -----  -----  ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of I...

It is summer time and that means time for more car shows and cruising! Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is local auto enthusiast Randy Weldon.   Randy is a very active member of the Houston Area auto scene, and has served on several of the boards.  He was even on the Mustang Club of America Board, bringing a National Event to Houston. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong has t...

The very popular OnStar system from GM has not only been around for a while, but it really did set the standard for some of the more recent systems that help drivers in a variety of ways.  Directions, help when there is an accident, door locks and even locating a vehicle that has been stolen.   With the new guardian service, OnStar moves out of the house GM built as explained by Bradley Nelson, GM...

A hard working man of many talents, Stan Holt joins the crew during this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. As the host of the very popular Saturday morning cruise-in, Tailpipes & Tacos, we get to talk with Stan about cars.  Usually one of the cars he brings out such as the '58 Ford Ranchero that is the poster car for the July Edition.  We also get a chance to talk about some drag racing....

The first time we meet Ron Fernau, he was one of the star attractions of the Tailpipes & Tacos with his 1987 Armaretta.  For the Tailpipes & Tacos July Edition, Ron brought out his latest - a 1972 Mustang Convertible with a great story on how Ron found it. In the feature segment, we have the Events Calendar and more Automotive Headline News. In the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs is review...

Derek Garza tells himself 'Happy Birthday' every time he gets behind the wheel of his 1969 Corvette convertible - an early birthday present to himself.  It is a bright white with red interior and a real convertible.  With very few changes due to wear and tear, this could almost be called a true survivor. In our Feature Segment, it is the Car Clinic with Konrad DeLong and we are talking a...

Chris Dangerfield rolled into the July Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos in a very nonchalant manner.  The idea that no one would notice the super straight gloss black 1967 Chevelle that has real fatties neatly tucked under the rear quarters and an exhaust that sounds like there is plenty of power under the hood to back it up.  Add in a custom red interior and it is something to behold. So we found...