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March 30, 2023

Consumer Report's Alex Knizek is talking about Hybrids EVs and Full E…

Consumers look to Consumer Reports for buying information on a variety of things, and we like to talk with the automotive group. In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a chance to visit with Alex Knizek …

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March 29, 2023

We are talking 'EVs' with Buzz Smith, the EV-angelist and it is This …

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is our favorite EV guy - Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist. As his name indicates, Buzz is a big advocate of EVs, working with facts and logic to …

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March 28, 2023

Mov'n vehicles across the state, across the country - we learn how. …

There comes a time when a lot of us have to move - like move across the state, across the country or wherever. Sometimes, we can drive all our vehicles, so we need a transport company....who? where? Then there is …

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March 27, 2023

Naperville High rolls south to the Texas Mile!

We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with our guest, Greg Ditch, who is at the Texas Mile with his High School Auto Class. They left Napperville, Illinois, with their shop built S-10, intending on running at …

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March 26, 2023

Extended Warranties, timing belts vs. timing chains, and some upcomin…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk about some extended warranty aspects, look at who is still using timing chains vs. timing belts, and we talk about some upcoming events....all the while 'piddling' with some ...

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March 24, 2023

Auto Journalist Jack Nerad is here, and we have 'This Week In Auto Hi…

Writers are writers, no mater the subject, but it does seem that some are better than others. Noted author Jack Nerad is a writer, working on books as well as articles for a variety of publications. Jack is also host …

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March 23, 2023

Shop Talk with the In Wheel Time Car Talk Crew - upcoming events, a r…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew covers a lot of 'news headlines' and some of the upcoming events where we will be. First event up is April 15, 2023 - Tailpipes & Tacos, at the …

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March 22, 2023

Apex Auto Works is here talking about Pike's Peak, COTA, Mexico Racin…

Richard Tomlin is the owner/operator of Apex Auto Works, located in Alvin, Texas. Sometimes. Richard is one of these guys that is so busy, we have to wonder how he has time to do anything. In addition to being the …

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March 21, 2023

Oval Racing Season kicks off - Dirty Air is here with more! We revie…

The popularity of oval racing seems to come and go...or not. In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk with track announcer Rodney Rodriguez, about the upcoming season and his take on oval racing. We ask which …

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March 20, 2023

North Side Mustang Car Club slows down to talk, and we have Konrad's …

Car clubs are a great way to hang with other automotive enthusiast doing automotive enthusiast things. It is always a social gathering, whether it is a competitive event or just a 'cruise'. We like to look at what other car...

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March 17, 2023

The Meyers Manx, the original dune buggy is set to make a comeback as…

Born on the beach of California, the small fiberglass dune buggy was great for open air beach going or other off-roading. The original was a simple VW Beetle cut down to fit and it was so popular, seems everyone copied …

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March 16, 2023

Gassers are making a comeback, but what is that? We have a review of…

The term 'gasser' seems to have some variations on definition - what is a gasser? Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Quinn Stott joins us to help define what a gasser is - where the …

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March 15, 2023

Champions Hot Rod Car Club is here! We talk Classic Car Prices

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are speaking with Bryan Sims, President of the Champions Hot Rod Car Club. Along with monthly meetings, this club will host several car shows each year, with the Spring event …

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March 15, 2023

Here comes the Texas Mile! Shannon Matus has an update and later it …

Ever want to just get out and see how fast your ride will go? No speed limits in a safe, or as safe as possible scenario? Twice a year, you can almost do that at an event called the Texas …

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March 14, 2023

How about a Challenger Jailbreak from Gas Monkey Garage? Richard Raw…

Dodge has been building muscle cars for over 60 years, and ever so often, it looks like it is over with. Again. As part of this going away party, Dodge has teamed with the Gas Monkey Garage to give away …

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March 13, 2023

Not sure about an EV? We talk about what is keeping buyers back, and…

Electric Vehicles continue to secure the headlines of the automotive world, yet, even with sales trending up, it is not as much as one might expect. Joining us today is market analyst, Divya Sangam | LendingTree LLC Insurance...

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March 12, 2023

Texas Nostalgia Modified Productions' Kevin Hall is here, and we have…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we learn about the Texas Nostalgia Modified Production - where the small block is king with manual 4-speed launches. No electronic help other than maybe a rev limiter set at 10K …

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March 10, 2023

Don McCoy shares more from the HEMI Hideout, and it is Konrad's Car C…

Wrapping up our coverage of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the HEMI Hideout, we are joined by Don McCoy, a long time friend. As one of the 'go to ' master of ceremonies for events at the HEMI Hideout, he …

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March 9, 2023

Michael Ratcliff is talking about the all wood architecture of the HE…

While we are all about the cars, the signs, the automobile memorabilia and the sheer amount of unusual material in the HEMI Hideout, it is the building that makes it. The building makes it possible for all of this 'stuff' …

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March 8, 2023

Signs and automobilia with Otto Dorris at the HEMI Hideout and it is …

What brings an Okie down to the Houston Area for the weekend? The 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout of course. Otto Dorris is known as a 'sign expert' - someone that knows a lot about how the old signs …

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March 7, 2023

More from the HEMI Hideout with Rodney Maris, and a review of the 202…

We continue our episodes from the the 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout with Rodney Maris. Long time hot rodder, who now drives a 1955 Chevy Pro Street with a 383 stroker topped off with a pair of 4 barrels. …

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March 6, 2023

The 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout! We look around...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue with our broadcast from the HEMI Hideout 10th Anniversary celebration. We try out some new gear and talk a walk around checking out the cars, the signs, and some …

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March 6, 2023

HEMI Hideout 10th Anniversary with John Hovis and a review of the 202…

For over ten years, John Hovis has been collecting...all sorts of stuff. He started with some of the vehicles that he wanted in high school, but never could reach. Then about ten years ago, he decided to build an event …

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March 3, 2023

An Illinois High School takes on the Texas Mile, and we have This Wee…

In another episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we introduced a successful auto shop program in Napperville, Illinois, led by Greg Ditch. Greg has had a lifelong passion with the automotive world, and is sharing that with any ...

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