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Season 2021

March 11, 2021

Jack Nerad talks Hellcat, EVs, and in the 2017 Buick Regal is in the…

We get a chance to talk with noted automovite autthor Jack Nerad, host of the American on the Road podast. In our festure segmetnl, Jeff Dzidkan is over in the Preowned Showroom looking at the 2017 Buick Regal and we …

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March 10, 2021

God's Garage - putting wheels to good use and This Week In Auto Histo…

One of the core values of the automotive world is that we are all enthusiests, and for the most part, we understand each other and can often help when help is needed. Located in Conroe, Texas, there is a group …

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March 9, 2021

Ever wonder about 'Destination Fees'? Consumer Reports joins us and w…

Most people look at destination fees as simply a part of the new car buying process, something that is a charge to get the vehilce to the dealer that is past on to the comsumer. Ever wonder why those fees …

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March 8, 2021

Road Trip Italy, part 2 with Manuela Mancin!

It is a long way over to Italy, so while we have our automotive contact Manuela Mancin joining us and we are checking out the drag racing in Italy, the car club scene, and even a little European NASCAR. Mustangs …

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March 7, 2021

Motorheads in Italy? Volvo in the New Car Showroom? Gonna' be a bus…

A few weeks ago, In Wheel Time started reaching out to automotive enthusiests around the world. The idea is to learn about their car culture, maybe how they do their events or club rallys. Of course, we want to hear …

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March 5, 2021

Wrapping up the 10th Annual Lone Star Throwdown with Lonnie Ford!

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March 4, 2021

'Sammy Jo' drives her '86 Chevy stepside square body into the 10th An…

Custom truck shows seem to be mostly the male species driving around in the raised trucks with suspension kits and big wheels, or maybe they are bagged down on the ground, scrap'n a little asphalt in the parking lots. Well …

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March 2, 2021

iKandy Paintworks is at the Lone Star Throwdown!

This week, it is all about the 10th Annual Lone Star Throwdown! In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue our talk with event host Lonnie Ford, and we are joined by Frank Rechlin - IKandy Paintworks …

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March 1, 2021

Lone Star Throwdown - Power Stroke Enginuities and a '49 Chevy on a D…

We continue our coverage of the 10th Annual Lone Star Throwdown with host Lonnie Ford giving us the rundown as the vehicles parade by. Not really a parade, just the judging is drivethrough and we are settin along the drive …

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March 1, 2021

Time for the 10th Annual Lone Star Throwdown!

One of the largest truck and SUV shows in Texas, the Lone Star Throwdown is celebrating a 10th Anniversay! Joining the In Wheel Time crew today is Lonnie Ford, who along with Todd Hendrix, is the mastermind behind this great …

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Feb. 26, 2021

Technology is our friend with Advanced Safety Systems - Mike Monticel…

It seems every new model year brings innovation in saftey features and designs in automtive safety. Join us with Mike Monticllo from Consumer Reports as he teaches us the difference in the type of systems as well as some of …

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Feb. 24, 2021

Does your Electric Vehicle get cold in the winter? HEAA has some inf…

Whether it is a hurrican or a winter storm, if the electricity goes down...many people wonder about how electric cars will fare under those cicumstances. With Texas going through our version of the winter wonderland, In Whe...

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Feb. 23, 2021

How to protect vehicle paint during a winter storm in SE Texas. Snow…

The second most expensive purchase most people make is their automobile. It pays to take care of that investment, and friend of the show, John Gray with Gulf Coast Auto Shield has been great to share information on how to …

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Feb. 22, 2021

Tak'n care of winter race car business and a 'lil Automotive History …

By now, everyone knows that a lot of south Texas is not preppared for serious winter weather. Hardly ever freezes, snows even less, yet some area expereienced temperatures near 12F degrees, something that has not happened in...

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Feb. 21, 2021

It is the Lone Star Throwdown 10th Anniversary and the Kia K5 is in t…

Coming up next weekend, February 26-28, 2021, it will be the 10th anniversary of the biggest custom truck / SUV event in SE Texas, The event has grown to a max of 2,000 registered vehicles entered, that is 2,000 custom …

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Feb. 19, 2021

Rod'n in England with Simon Fixter, the Car Clinic is here and we hav…

Seems our world is getting smaller and smaller every day. But it is still a big world out there where people that have an interest in the automotive world continue to be involved in the sport. We got curious, particularly …

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Feb. 18, 2021

Ford Motor company steps up the game in Certified Pre-owned and in th…

Some major changes in the pre-owned vehicle world may be the game changer some of us have been looking for. Andrew Ashman joins us to talk about the 'Ford Blue Certified' program recently rolled out to give consumers more cho...

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Feb. 17, 2021

Formula Garage Houston - the winning formula!

Are you a gear head needing a place to keep your pride and joy? Looking for the ultimate in a man cave for your next event? Formula Garage Houston may be what you are looking for. Reggie Draper joins the …

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Feb. 16, 2021

Restomods, classics, hot rods, and working with dity youth -Sabra Joh…

City Classic Cars, home of SEMA Rides by Sabra ... classic restomod builder located in Houston, Texas. Sabra Johnson has been building cars for years, building a reputation for drivers that can be enjoyed. In addition, Sabra...

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Feb. 15, 2021

More Dakar Rally with Sue Mead and Amy Lerner plus the RAM TRX in the…

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue our talk with Sue Mead and Amy Lerner about their experience running the Daka Rally. This is the largest off-road race in the world, but we will let Amy …

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Feb. 14, 2021

It is the Dakar Rally with Sue Mead and Amy Lerner!

Happy Valentines Day! For a whole lot of people, it is a great day to stay inside where it is warm ... meaning there is time to check out the latest video podcast from In Wheel Time! In this episode, …

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Feb. 12, 2021

Alcan 5000 - ice-road rally where it is colder than a well diggers to…

Our favorite off-roading couple is at it again! This time, Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal are shareing their experience in the last Alcan 5000. This is a 'rally' across Alaska, and while it sounds exciting, from a Texas persp...

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Feb. 11, 2021

A Mitsubishi 'Pajero' - huh? It is the Crankshaft Culture team at it …

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we once again catchup with one of our favorite off-roading couples - Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal with Crankshaft Culture among other outlets. Located in the great state of Orego...

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Feb. 10, 2021

North American Car & Truck of the Year review with Jack Nerad.

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Jack Nerad, noted automotive author and co-host of the America on the Road weekly podcast, joins us to talk about the NACTOY selections. Normally announced at the Detroit Auto Show,...

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