Entertaining Car Talk!

Season 2023

June 2, 2023

Evolving Piston Technology, Engine Safety, and Tesla's Expanding Netw…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we look at piston technology and how it has evolved over the years, from compression ratios in the 50s and 60s to modern ratios as high as 18 to one. We …

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June 1, 2023

From EV Technician Training to Unforgettable American Drives

Electric Vehicles continue to develop as more and more people get on the EV bandwagon. New is good, new with warranty is better! What happens then? How and who can work on an EV? Our special guest, Hugh Man from …

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May 31, 2023

Racing Legacy: David Donahue's Journey, Porsche Innovations, and Auto…

Joining us for this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk featuring David Donahue, son of legendary racer Mark Donahue! Discover David's journey from the Bridgestone Supercar Series to his time with the IndyCar Series and Craftsm...

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May 30, 2023

Navigating the Future of Car Insurance: Usage-Based Rates, Tech Innov…

Sometimes, it seems that car insurance is a necessary evil, but when you need it ... you need it. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is our guest Summit Shah, COO of Cerebrum X, who …

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May 29, 2023

Building Bonds and Street Rods with the Lone Star Street Rod Associa…

We grew up with car clubs and we try to include one in our Car Club Spotlight segments because we think it is a great way to enjoy hot rodding and a great way to keep the sport going. Join …

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May 28, 2023

Automotive Milestones: Corvette Breakthroughs and the Redesigned Impr…

We uncover the groundbreaking innovations that make the Chevrolet Corvette a legend in its own right. We look at how the first-ever fiberglass body in 1953, the fuel injection system of 1957, and the independent rear suspens...

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May 26, 2023

Unleashing Automotive Monsters: John Ghattas and Apocalypse Manufactu…

Ever thought about turning your Jeep into a monster or injecting it with testosterone? Join us as we chat with John Ghattas, owner of Apocalypse Manufacturing, about the wild world of custom car creations and the future of ve...

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May 25, 2023

Explore Speedsportz Racing Park with Karting Legend Alan Rudolph and …

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is karting legend and multiple award-winner, Alan Rudolph, from his Speed Sports Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. We explore the thrilling world of rental go-karts, driftin...

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May 24, 2023

The Road Ahead: Overcoming Supply Chain Hurdles in the Auto Industry

How has the global pandemic shaken the automotive supply chain? Join us with our guest, Dr. Robert Hanfield, as we dive headfirst into the factors that have impacted automobile production, from stay-at-home orders to port bo...

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May 23, 2023

A look at Formula 1 Technology with Steven Rendle and time for 'Konra…

Formula 1 racing is a very high-end and expensive endeavor. The cars are considered things of beauty and engineering marvels. Currently, all F1 cars run the same motor - a V6 capable of 850 horsepower at 16,000 rpm! They ma...

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May 22, 2023

Battery Management - the key to EV success? Metis Engineering Cell G…

Electric Vehicle technology is changing so fast, sometimes it is hard to keep up, particularly with the advancements in batteries. While the batteries are a key component, we don't hear a lot about those other than what rang...

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May 21, 2023

Big week for recalls! and a review of the 2023 Kia Telluride SX!

It is a really big week for recalls across the industry, with over 2.5 million do not drive notices! Almost the entire alphabet of makers can be found on the list. To check your vehicles, go to SaferCar.gov and put …

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May 17, 2023

A Pike's Peak Monster or what it takes to Race to the Clouds! Time f…

In America, road races are few and far between. One of the 'most' famous is 'The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb' or simply Pike's Peak. It is a race up to the top of Pikes Peak, 12.42 miles that climbs …

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May 16, 2023

Fleet Managers get new tools for the new age automobile fleet! Jeff …

There is a saying, 'Technology is our friend', with a lot of people willing to debate if that is true or not. We do have more information at our finger tips, and we have a tremendous amount of safety features …

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May 15, 2023

Driven to Crime - True Stories of Wrongdoing in Motor Racing! Crispia…

Ever since the automobile first putt-putted down the road, there have been a lot of people that found a lot of ways to use a vehicle. Some make the headlines, some make a great movie, but most go just under …

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May 14, 2023

Consumer Reports add more Test Track and Maddie McCarty has the detai…

Long known for being a neutral 'testing' body that consumers can look to for information that is not biased by the need for direct sales, Consumer Reports takes a look at almost everything! Refrigerators, TVs, washers, dryer...

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May 12, 2023

New Car Sales report for the Houston Region from the HADA Chairman an…

For the last few years, car sales have been down down down...for a lot of reasons that are generally traced back to the pandemic for starters. Supply chain issues followed, then just getting parts for the supply chain helped...

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May 11, 2023

There IS a High School Racing Association and GM is working on a new …

There are all kinds of statistics and reports and data that will attest to a young man's fascination with automobiles. Most of the time, particularly with teen drivers, it is not so good, but it is there. Joining us on …

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May 10, 2023

EV headlines and more from the 'EV-angleist' Richard 'Buzz' Smith and…

Whether you are talking politics, stories on auto consumers or even some of the early morning 'family news' shows, Electric Vehicles are getting headlines. So much that it is often hard to figure out what is what. When that...

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May 9, 2023

Short Track Oval Racing, Southern Style with the Revved Up Sports Sho…

Short track oval racing is a form of motorsport that takes place on oval-shaped tracks typically less than one mile in length. Unlike other forms of racing, short track oval racing creates an emphasis on driver skill and st...

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May 8, 2023

'REAL' EV maintenance and some very real maintenance safety issues th…

Reading the headlines, it is very easy to think that an EV - Electric Vehicles - doesn't have the same maintenance issues or schedules that an internal combustion engine vehicle has. That is somewhat true, however, due to th...

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May 7, 2023

AI meets RVing - the AdventureGenie is out of the bottle! A review o…

Camping and RVing has long been a family tradition. Many people started with the idea of simply getting away to nature. Back when the family truckster was a station wagon, folding the seats down and sleeping there was an ea...

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May 5, 2023

More from Sampsons' Performance and Restoration - from the engine sho…

The Hot Rod Tour of Texas is now in it's 2nd year! From a simple idea of families getting together with hot rods as the common theme, the Hot Rod Tour of Texas was born. Now in the second year, …

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May 4, 2023

We are talk'n 'Street Wyllis', Chevy Apache and Sampson Engine buildi…

The idea of a bunch of hot rodders getting together is nothing new. It has been going on for who knows how long - almost any town across America probably has a hang- out for Friday or Saturday night. Maybe …

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