On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue our look into the growing trend of buying vehicles online. The new vehicle OEMs have expanded your consumer market by reaching out via the internet, showind inventory and inviting people to the dealership. Then there is the smaller group…
For a lot of reasons, there is a growing trend in car buying. As more and more providers take to the internet to display inventory, or actually use it for their business model, more people are buying. Buying new cars and pre-owned cars as well without doing the traditional tire…
Once a year for ten years, one of the most diverse car shows you will ever see comes to Houston. We are talking about when the Mecum Auction comes to town, and while the auction is the attraction, to go and see what could be one of the greatest car…
To own a Jeep is to understand the Jeep Lifestyle - it is about being outdoors, being with like minded people, it is about being in the moment that brings about one of the strongest brand loyalties to be found. On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we…
Nissan has been kind'a quiet for the last several months even though there have been a lot of headlines for the company. The good news is that it appears things are getting better. In fact, Nissan was in Houston recently showing just how good things are getting. Don Armstong was…
The talk of autonomous driving seems to come and go, but the research doesn't stop, it just keeps rolling on. One of the areas that seems to be developing quicker than others is in the short range, small capacity, local shuttle. Kind'a like a small bus line, vehcles that may…
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Automotive fleets are all around us - everything from the post office, the telephone company, the school bus fleet or any of the delivery services. They all have one thing in common, they have to manage the fleet to keep it rolling. Maintenance, repairs, and just keeping up with where…
Auto racing has always been one of those 'guy' things, whether in the dirt or on the asphalt. Karah Behrend has a differnt idea, and she is bound an determined to prove her point. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, she developed a love of racing and has been…
The daily updates on the impact of the 'chip' shortage has many people wondering what is really going on, not only in automobiles, but where else? Matt Copley with PureCars joins the In Wheel Time crew on this episode. Coming from a team that works with OEMs, software developers, and…
What started 31-years ago as a mini truck show called the Texas Heat Wave has stood the test of time ... and pandemics! If nothing else, 2021 will have the Texas Heat Wave back on track, along with the entire Heat Wave Tour. Founder David MacDonald joins the In Wheel…
Thanks to friend of the show, Randy Weldon and his work with the Mustang Club of America, we have been visiting some auto enthusiasts in different parts of the world. We talked with with people in England, Italy, Mexico and now we are connecting with Michael Ejs Bredgaard in Denmark…
The Sports Car Club of America is the largest car club in the country, and maybe the world! The Houston chapter of the SCCA has been getting more and more active in the last few years. For 2021, the SCCA brought the Texas Championship Tour to GrandSport Speedway, Hitchcock, Texas,…
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We have to be honest, we love doing cruise-in broadcasts! It gets us out of the studio so that we get to meet more and more car people. Generally, there is no arguments, just a massive appreciation for what each other has done to restore or modify their favorite vehicle.…
The term 'rat rod' has always been somewhat generic in that it could mean anything built out of anything to look like nothing in particular. Usually there is a lot of 'heavy patina' involved that use to be called surface rust, and there may be some actual rust involved. Usually…
Most of us kind'a gravitate to one type of vehicle - that is a Camaro person might acknowledge and even understand a Mustang, but won't be driving one anytime soon. Gary Bartlett is the same way, other than his affinity for big Detroit Iron with Big Blocks. This time, Gary…
The idea of a 'rea' Shelby Cobra being out on the street is always possible, but from a distance, the first impression is that it is probably a kit car. So a closer inspection is almost always necessary...but not always telling. It could be from Superformance, a company specializing in…
General Motors has made a lot of changes over the years, even dropping some brands along the way. They also have had several partnership and manufacturing facilities around the world. In fact, a very popular vehicle down in Australia is, was, the Holden. There are several models include one called…
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are at the Tailpipes & Tacos Cruise-in that happens the third Saturday of the month in Katy, Texas. Joining us today is Rick Parras who rolled in to the event behind the wheel of his 1940 DeSoto 4-door sedan. The…
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The first wrench rally proved to be successful, so why not do another? The basic idea behind the Wrench Rally is to take a 'vehicle', fix it a bit and make a road trip. Then the vehicle is donated to a viable charity that helps single parents, military or about…
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Ever since the first 'Big Foot' rolled over the fist car, monster trucks have been great family entertainment in arenas across the country. Big Monster Truck shows are held at major venues where tens' of thousands of people attend. Joining us today is the current owner of the King Krunch…