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May 15, 2025

Road to Granbury: Lone Star Street Rod's 50th Anniversary

Every once in a while, you discover a hidden gem that makes you wonder why you hadn't found it sooner. That's exactly how we felt when we first visited Granbury, Texas – and why we're thrilled to return for the Lone Star Stre...

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May 14, 2025

Rust Buckets & Road Rockets: A Saturday Morning Car Chat

Car enthusiasts, gather round! Automotive wisdom flows freely as the In Wheel Time team dives into the ever-evolving world of automobiles, from classic treasures to modern engineering marvels. The episode opens with a worryin...

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May 13, 2025

Exploring the 2025 Ford Explorer, Classic Car Prices, and the Ford F-…

When Ford refreshes an icon like the Explorer, we pay attention. The 2025 Explorer Active arrives as the sixth generation of this staple American SUV, refined with subtle but meaningful updates that enhance the driving experi...

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May 12, 2025

Ram's Resurrection: Exploring Chrysler's Bold Comeback

Dave Sowers brings electrifying news from Ram as the brand accelerates into an exciting future under returning leadership. The conversation kicks off with a glimpse at Ram's strategic shift toward more affordable options with...

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May 11, 2025

Reckless Roads: Understanding the Dangers Behind the Wheel

Summer brings longer days and more drivers on the road—and unfortunately, a spike in accidents caused by reckless behavior. What makes some states deadlier than others when it comes to dangerous driving? The answers might sur...

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May 8, 2025

Electric Revolution: Hybrids, EVs, and the Future of Driving

The automotive landscape is rapidly evolving beyond traditional gasoline engines, and navigating the options can be overwhelming. Alex Kwanton from US News joins us to break down their 2025 Best Hybrids and Electric Vehicles awards, revealing which electrified options truly deliver value, performan…

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May 7, 2025

The Savoy Museum blends automobile history with artistic presentation…

Automotive artistry takes center stage as we visit Georgia's Savoy Auto Museum with curator Mary Agrusa. Unlike typical car museums focusing solely on mechanics, the Savoy presents vehicles as cultural artifacts for artistic appreciation, complete with historical storytelling. Mary reveals how Cart…

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May 7, 2025

The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, VW Amarok, and the Ford Ranger!

Slip behind the wheel of luxury as we explore the redesigned 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, a midsize SUV that's redefining automotive elegance. From the moment you lay eyes on its symmetrical wheel openings and sophisticated body sculpting to the Black Label grille adorned with chrome star-like dots, this…

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May 5, 2025

Luxury Pop-Up: Test Drive Your Dream Car

Luxury car enthusiasts, mark your calendars! We're joined by RoShelle Salinas to reveal an exciting pop-up luxury ride and drive event happening May 9-10 at The Revere venue near Old Katy Road and 610. This last-minute addition to Houston's automotive calendar addresses a gap many noticed during Ja…

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May 4, 2025

Coast-to-Coast: The Transamerica Trail Adventure

Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal take us on a deep dive into their ambitious plans to traverse the Transamerica Trail - a 7,100-mile network of back roads, dirt paths, and trails stretching from North Carolina to Oregon. This adv...

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May 1, 2025

Cruising with Classics: Inside the Hot Rod Tour of Texas

What happens when 300+ hot rods descend upon Houston's best-kept secret? We found out when the Hot Rod Tour of Texas rolled into Spindle Tap Brewery, transforming this hidden north Houston gem into a classic car paradise. Bob...

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April 30, 2025

The Hot Rod Tour Takes Texas: Adventures on the Road

Take a ride with us as we catch up with the Hot Rod Tour of Texas at Spindletap Brewery on Houston's north side. What started four years ago as a modest gathering has evolved into a 300-car caravan of classic automobiles wind...

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April 30, 2025

American Cars vs. Foreign Cars: The Battle for Your Garage

The great automotive debate of our time isn't just about horsepower or fuel economy—it's about where your car comes from. We dive deep into the fascinating world of American versus foreign automobiles, challenging preconcepti...

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April 28, 2025

Under the Hood: Hot Rod Tour of Texas

Buckle up for a high-octane journey through the heart of Texas as we broadcast live from Spindletap Brewery during the annual Hot Rod Tour! The brewery's industrial-chic atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for this gathe...

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April 27, 2025

The Hot Rod Tour of Texas: Victoria's Downtown Magic

The rumble of engines and scent of coffee fills the air as we broadcast live from Spindletap Brewery for the fourth annual Hot Rod Tour of Texas. This event has grown from humble beginnings to become a must-attend gathering f...

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April 25, 2025

Cruising at Lupe' Tortilla: Cars, Tacos, and Trophy Winners

The passion behind automotive culture shines brightest when enthusiasts gather to share their stories. At the Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise-In at the Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, we experienced this firsthand as we awarded ou...

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April 23, 2025

The Nomad Chronicles: Inside a Classic '57 Chevy

A lavender 1957 Chevy Nomad steals the spotlight at our Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise Inn broadcast from Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, Texas. Owner Jim Craven shares his three-year journey with this head-turning classic, detai...

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April 22, 2025

Racing Life: From Track Dreams to Victory Lane

From a pandemic hobby to podium finishes at prestigious races, Judd Holt's meteoric rise in the racing world exemplifies what's possible when passion meets persistence. Judd's story begins just four and a half years ago when,...

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April 21, 2025

Car Culture Chronicles

The rumble of vintage engines and the aroma of breakfast tacos fill the air as we broadcast live from the Tailpipes and Tacos cruise-in at Lupe' Tortilla in Katy, Texas. This popular gathering of automotive enthusiasts provid...

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April 20, 2025

Speed, Style, and Sonic Booms

Automotive passion takes center stage as we broadcast live from the Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise-In at Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, Texas. The spring air is filled with the rumble of engines, the scent of breakfast tacos, an...

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April 18, 2025

Sue Mead and Optima Battery's Cam Douglas Take Us to the Heart of Off…

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April 17, 2025

Navigating the Automotive World Under Trump's Complex Tariffs

Trump's tariffs have created a labyrinth of regulations in the automotive world, with 25% duties on vehicle imports and additional tariffs layered on top for certain countries. This complex system has manufacturers, dealers, ...

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April 16, 2025

Station Wagon Nostalgia Meets Modern SUV Engineering

The evolution of family transport has come a long way from the wood-paneled station wagons of yesteryear. We take the wheel of two distinctly different approaches to modern family hauling with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid a...

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April 14, 2025

Extinct Icons: The 5 Car Manufacturers We Need Back on the Road

Automotive nostalgia takes center stage as we explore five legendary car manufacturers that deserve resurrection in today's market. From AMC's innovative Javelin AMX with its performance-focused design to Pontiac's revolution...

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