Let’s Talk Wheels

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum recap 2025 and look ahead to 2026, featuring a review of the 2025 Toyota Tundra Limited Hybrid and answers to listener car questions. The episode also includes an interview with Rob Bott from LendingTree about driving habits and insurance surveys, plus industry news on classic car values, Honda heritage parts, Kia theft cash settlements, and changes at Volvo...

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum discuss this week's automotive headlines: the Scout brand's comeback and countries rethinking ICE bans, a fun review of the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 V8, an interview about the award-winning Ford Maverick, classic car market trends, and practical car service tips.  

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Bierenbaum cover a packed episode of automotive news, including Ford ending the current F-150 Lightning and teasing a range‑extended pickup. Also featured: a review of the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid, Mercedes’ move to serviceable headlights, GM and Apple’s renewed partnership, Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year, and classic car highlights. Plus an interview with Michelin’s...

Toyota debuts the GR GT for the road and a GR GT3 race variant — Plus: Lando Norris clinches the Formula One championship, Automotive News columnist Larry Vellequette joins the show, and we dig into great tool deals and dashcam recommendations. Also in the episode: a full review of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, practical car‑care Q&A (waxing and battery care), safety tech highlights, and tips for b...

Today’s episode covers a bizarre $12,000 Hyundai repair caused by spilled water, how California police uncovered high‑tech key‑fob relay thefts, and Nissan’s recall of 42,000 Sentras for bubbled windshields. We also road‑test the 2026 Nissan Leaf (surprising real‑world range and features), get Infiniti’s winter driving tips, review the VueRoid S1 dashcam, and share maintenance advice for diesel tr...

This episode of Let's Talk Wheels covers a wave of car thefts targeting auto shippers, Honda's recall of 256,000 Accord Hybrids for loss of drive power, an update on Hyundai's brake-pad/service access controversy, and a full review of the 2026 Nissan Murano, highlighting comfort, tech, and ProPilot hands-free driving. Plus winter travel tips, classic-car stories, Q&A on 4x4 vs. AWD and vintage...

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover this week’s top automotive stories: a major Honda Civic recall affecting 406,000 vehicles, Toyota’s first electric Hilux with limited range, Ford partnering with Amazon to sell certified pre‑owned cars, and a full review of the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid. They also talk about car‑care tips (including a wild mouse-in-battery story), the retirement of NHRA legen...

The top 10 most stolen vehicles list for the first half of 2025 is out — find out which models made the list, plus a rising chip shortage tied to geopolitical disputes and supply disruptions that could affect automakers. We cover GM’s split with Allison transmissions, Ted Ryan from The Ford Heritage Vault explains Ford’s new Mustang Immersive experience, and Mike gives practical truck reviews: a h...

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover this week’s top automotive stories: thieves stealing Toyotas, Ford running out of aluminum, and a 5,900‑mile Transamerica Trail mapped by Google. The episode also reviews the 2026 Infiniti QX60, explores Transfer Flow’s truck fuel tank solutions, and offers practical towing and maintenance advice for long trips. 

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum discuss rising Jeep thefts, the average new car price surpassing $50,000, and Hyundai's large Santa Fe recall. They cover a rental car fiasco that led to a wrongful arrest, review the luxurious Infiniti QX80, answer listener car questions, and host guests from the National Technical Honor Society and TechForce to address the growing technician shortage. The episod...

On this episode, Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover Ford CEO Jim Farley’s warning that the industry needs 400,000 technicians, the rise in keyless car thefts, and Hagerty’s report showing Fox Body Mustang values jumping. They also discuss Ford selling production unit #3 of the Ford GT at Barrett-Jackson to support the Heritage Fleet, and Ford Historian Ted Ryan explains the Ford Heritage Vaul...

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover this week’s automotive headlines: Kia retires the Soul, Nissan teases a returning Xterra, Ram’s Hemi boost drives sales, and Toyota issues safety recalls. They review the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, answer listener questions about oil use in modern Audis, and discuss smart classic buys from the 1980s. Plus "Bench Racin" with NASCAR veteran Carl Benton on in...

Join Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum as they break down automotive headlines: Ford’s runaway truck owner loyalty, new recalls from Ford and Jeep, and a practical Nissan Murano Platinum review. Additionally, we explore engine oil problems with newer engines and solutions with Carl Benton of Polymer Dynamics (Polydyn), and answer listener questions. Buckle up for fun!

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Biernbaum dig into the dangers of counterfeit auto parts—especially aftermarket airbags and filters—cover recent recalls, and share tips to spot fakes and protect yourself. They also review the Subaru WRX TS, discuss a compact "suitcase-sized" 1.5L range-extender engine from Horse Powertrain, and answer listener questions about classic cars, maintenance, and truck pic...

On this episode of Let’s Talk Wheels: the Durango Hellcat makes a comeback but won’t be sold in states following California’s emissions rules, Toyota issues a major instrument-cluster recall affecting nearly 600,000 vehicles, and Ford unveils its new Ready, Set, Forward brand platform. Plus: a glowing drive review of the Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve, an Acura power-steering recall, tips on why s...

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover a packed episode: Ram brings back the 5.7L Hemi for the 2026 1500, an EV owner is ticketed over loud simulated exhaust, and Mike tests the powerful GMC Hummer EV3X. Will Marchand from Ford previews the F-150 Lightning STX trim and new options, while the hosts answer listener car questions on sunroof leaks, the 80% towing guideline, idling big trucks, and oil...

Music. Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum dive into automotive news: the end of the Nissan GT-R (Godzilla), a Mitsubishi Outlander tailgate recall, and a minister caught in a 140 mph selfie scandal. They also review the 2025 Subaru Ascent, answer listener car-maintenance and classic-car questions, and spotlight a 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road review. Join the hosts for safety tips, recall advice,...

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover a packed episode of Let's Talk Wheels: delaminating paint on modern cars, Hertz and other dealers selling vehicles on Amazon, and a major NHTSA probe into failing Honda 3.5L V6 rod bearings. They review the opulent Range Rover Autobiography, discuss Odyssey battery care and chargers with Alan Kohler, and answer a transmission service question for a 2022 Taho...

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover rising car payments, the new trend of subscription features (like unlockable EV horsepower), and Roush’s first Nissan collaboration. The episode includes an Odyssey battery interview, fuel-storage tips, a review of the Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD, a maintenance cost talk, and a segment on movie-car auctions. Short, practical takeaways and listener questi...

Music. On today’s episode we dig into Kia’s troubling engine recall investigation, the surprising Nissan victory in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality survey, and the classic car that left us disappointed after driving it. We also review the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, discuss Ford’s push for affordable EVs, stolen-car trends, listener classic-car questions, and a quick Mazda CX-9...

In this week's episode, Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum take you on an exhilarating ride through the fast-paced world of the automotive industry. Buckle up as we dive into the legendary Ford vs. Chevy battle at Nürburgring, where American muscle cars are setting new records. Get the latest scoop on a significant Kia recall that every owner should know about. Ever wondered about buying a used car...

In this episode of Let's Talk Wheels, hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum navigate the riveting world of automobiles. They dive into Nissan's hefty recall of 444,000 vehicles due to stressed engines and explore how the summer heat is impacting car performance. The hosts also delve into the automotive market, revealing the year's big and slow sellers, including a surprising auction where a 2001...

In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Wheels, hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum dive into the world of automotive news, featuring topics like the alarming number of recalls issued by a major auto company this year. They explore the intriguing story of a hidden GPS tracker and its amusing twist, discuss car sickness caused by regenerative braking in EVs, and offer insightful reviews of the F...

Join Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum on this thrilling episode of Let's Talk Wheels, where they explore the rebirth of Dodge's SRT Brand and discuss the Honda driveshaft recall affecting 65,000 cars in the Rust Belt. Get expert tips on maintaining your turbocharger and explore the world of car shows, including a surprising use of a humble floor jack on a $500,000 car. Discover the underappreciat...

Welcome to this week's episode of Let's Talk Wheels. Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum delve into the latest in automotive news and updates, from Nissan's engine recalls to Ford's ongoing backup camera issues. In addition, we're joined by Pete Cerullo from Genus Auto Lab to discuss how to effectively sell your car and navigate the automotive market. The episode also offers practical advice on prep...