Episodes

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-ow...

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 m...

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, th...

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 ...

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 sig...

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...

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, ...

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 th...

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 jum...

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 gues...

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 re...

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. ...

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 d...

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 Ja...

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 event...

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 N...

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...

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 ac...

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. ...

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 gr...

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 ver...

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 re...

When we are setting up for our Tailpipes & Tacos LIVE show, we get to see all the great vehicles rolling in, get to hear all the great vehicles rolling in. One that immediately got our attention was a 1970 C10 pickup that ha...

Tailpipes & Tacos is a Saturday morning cruise-in hosted by Lupe' Tortilla in Katy, Texas on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. Today, the weather is permitting! While we go live at 8aCT, cars are in the lo...