Season 2022
More Recalls, Auto Headlines, and the Car Clinic!
In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we cover more automotive headlines with more 'thermal events', more recalls, and some sales projections for 2023 based on 2021 and 2022 data from Cox Automotive. ---- ----- Want more...
More of What 2023 may bring, This Week In Auto History and we have 'S…
We continue our look at what 2023 is going to like in the automotive world in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk. The segment starts with our popular feature "This Week In Auto History" presented by Konrad DeLong, …
Apex Auto Works, SCCA, COTA, Pikes Peak - busy man Richard Tomlin joi…
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get Richard Tomlin to slow down long enough to join us for a few minutes. Richard is the Regional Executive of the SCCA, he 'works' events at MSR, COTA, the …
In Wheel Time Car Talk on the last day of the year....12/31/2022.
We are glad you are joining us today, on the last day of 2022. On the live program this week, our studio guest called in sick so we cover a lot of things that have happened and we look at …
David Anislie joins us for tales of travel and we talk Tesla prices.
We have often talked about our Chief Engineer, David Ainslie. As part of his Holiday Break, he took two of his boys skiing in Colorado, and they had a wonderful time. Right up to time to head home. There have …
Looking ahead into the start of 2023 - what's new from Detroit and be…
We take a few minutes to look at what is 'coming' in the new year - 2023. More Eve, including some CUVs and pickup lead the headlines as Chevrolet says the Silverado goes EV as well as the Blazer and …
Stan Holt - successful restaurateur, drag racer, and car collector, t…
Along with being a successful restaurateur in the Houston area, Stan and his wife are are also drag racers, running most if not all of the NHRA Division 4 events. The good news is that they are in different classes …
Drag Race'n, Road Race'n and a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 convertible...mus…
One of the best things about a Tailpipes & Tacos event at the Katy location of Lupe Tortilla is the wide variety of vehicles and people that show up. It was hard not to notice the bright red 1970 Chevelle …
It is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle, a minivan for today…
On In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have often talked about the great value of a minivan in regard to getting people from one point to another. There are safety features, there are technology features, and plenty of features to …
Stan Holt, Car Collector/builder shares some of his collection from t…
A long time friend of the show, we usually talk with Stan about his drag racing experiences, along with that of his wife. They make a great team in the Sportsman ranks of the NHRA, both competing at the National …
1977 540 cu.in. square body pickup and This Week In Auto History from…
Fans of the Chevrolet square body pickups are really fans! Joey Dupree bought his first while still in high school, when he got his blue 1977 stepside Chevy - in 1976. It is the same truck he brought out to …
Merry Christmas from Tailpipes & Tacos as our host, Stan Holt joins t…
It is another segment from the 2022 Christmas Edition of Tailpipes and Tacos and joining us this segment is our host, Stan Holt. Car enthusiast, collector, drag racer and founder of the Lupe Tortilla restaurant brand. Stan a...
1941 Ford Truck at the Christmas Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos, Charli…
It is time for the Christmas Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos with In Wheel Time Car Talk broadcasting LIVE!. In this portion of our program, we talk with Charlie Throop about his 1951 Ford Truck that actually has Ford Power …
Automotive author, Jack Nerad has several books out, and now a novel?…
We try to catch up with automotive journalist Jack Nerad as often as we can, which is not often enough to really keep up with everything he is doing. Along with producing automotive content, Jack is a VP of the …
'CRASH' author Jonathon Ingram on his new book about crashes that hel…
If you are a race fan, particularly road racing of any sort, a crash or the possibility of a crash is always present. Every time it does happen, it is dissected to find out what happened, how it happened, and …
Richard Tomlin is running back from PRI to talk with us...and plannin…
As the owner of Apex Auto Works down in Alvin, Texas, Richard Tomlin gets involved in all aspects of automotive activity. Building, driving, racing, safety team, promotor, developer....and PRI attendee. We were suppose to t...
Tx4wd - an interview with Clint Duncan about Texas Off-Roading...and …
We had the opportunity to interview Clint Duncan with the Tx4wd - Houston Chapter about some of the opportunities to get out into nature. In Texas, we learn that 97% of the land is privately owned, so what is a …
Don Armstrong reviews the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580!
If you are interested in an SUV/CUV at the luxury level, the three-row Mercedes-Benz GLS awaits. A vehicle that is maximum luxury, with a little touch of AMG and some AWD to provide a little off-road coverage. Don Armstrong g...
The C10 Toys for Tots drive is on and we have 'This Week In Auto Hist…
The C10 truck club, is, as you would expect from the name, all about the C10s. A very popular model of Chevrolet truck that was actually produced from 1960 - 1987. However, the most popular years for hot rodding are …
VW drags with the Texas VW Drag Racing Association! We review the To…
The classic VW ... seems we all had one or had friends and girlfriends with one at one point or another. Even bare bones in design, they seemed pretty solid, but never fast. That is until someone realized that a …
The Houston Auto Show 2023 is headed our way and RoShelle Salinas has…
Ready or not, it is time to start putting events on the 2023 calendar! One of the first in the Houston Area is the Houston Auto Show at the NRG Center January 25 - 29, 2023. New hours and some …
God's Garage update from Brad Thompson and a review of the Infiniti Q…
Christmas 'tis the season for giving...but some people are givers year round. One of the groups that we have found in the automotive world that continue to do this - God's Garage. An all volunteer group that is dedicated to...
Auto Christmas - Gift Ideas from ProAm Auto's John Rawson and it is t…
Since 1984, ProAm Auto Accessories has been serving the Houston area with parts and service. In addition, there also have their own 'race team' that happens to be rebuilding at the moment but doing an LS swap on the track …
Holiday Road Trip Prep from Karolena at Professional Auto Care.
The great American Road Trip can happen almost any time. Summer vacations, holiday travels, or just a weekend getaway. Before heading out on the road, we should make sure our vehicles are ready for the road. Karolina Serrat...
Chrome is KING! At new and custom car shows, and Speed & Sport Chrome…
Ok, people like bright shiny things. In the auto world, vehicles are made to be bright and shiny to get the buyers attention. Chrome has long been a standard way to do this - bumpers, trim and even wheels or …
TREMEC, Jim Averil has some history of the company and we talk about …
In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we were broadcasting LIVE! from the 62nd Annual Houston Autorama, and we had some great interviews. One of the most surprising came from Jim Averil, TREMEC transmissions. Seems we ...
1932 Ford Flat Heads, Corvettes, and Bonneville Cars - Bruce Fortie i…
1932 Ford's are classic hot rod material, particularly with a flathead engine. But what do you do for more power? After all the flathead is good for about 100hp, and you don't want to go to some modern big block …
Nicks Auto Repair discusses Customs, Restoration, and more at the Hou…
What does a car guy do when he 'retires'? He works on his cars, and sometimes builds a thriving business working on cars. After 12years, that is exactly what Nick Schipon has done with Nicks Auto Repair & Restoration. At …
It is 'Bad Chad and Jolene' at the Houston Autorama!
There are a lot of car builders out there, particularly with the internet growth making it easier to 'make a name'. Thing is, to last longer than a fiver minute video, you got to have some talent, and there are …
Houston Autorama! Larry Way is here with details....and we look at th…
It is time again for the annual Thanksgiving Holiday event in Houston - the 62nd Annual Houston Autorama! This even current held at the George R Brown Center in Downtown Houston across the Thanksgiving weekend. Joining us to...
Mr. Autorama, Steve Green is here with an update on Houston, and we r…
Once a year, for 61-years, the Houston Autorama has brought out some of the best custom cars in the Houston Area and across the country. As the quality of the vehicles have gone up, so has the awards that are …
What are classic cars selling for? We look at Ford's Blue Oval City …
It can be somewhat disheartening to watch the car auctions on tv, where prices routinely hit the triple digits. But is that all there is? We take a look at some of the sell prices we found with Hemmings, a …
The 'Texas Toot' Monster Truck is here! We review the 2023 Niro SX h…
Maybe not every automotive enthusiast has wanted a Monster Tuck at some time or another, but a whole bunch of us did. We went to the events, cheered on our favorites as they crushed lesser vehicles and flew across the …
Painthouse is in the house talking about 2022 SEMA and the Viking Blo…
It was several years ago that we came to know the crew at 'Painthouse', the custom build shop that Randy Borcherding has built. Besides the quality workmanship and attention to detail Randy has become known for, there is als...
He is 'electrifying' - Buzz Smith, the EVangelist is here and we talk…
It seems the world of EVs is changing on a daily basis as new technology is developed, new products developed and released or even new manufacturing facilities that are being built. One person we look to for the latest is …
Drag racing and selling cars - must be the Emmons Brothers!
Yep, there are still plenty of family owned businesses, and the Emmons Autoplex is a great example of what a family can do. First getting started in 1975, the business is now ran by the four Emmons brothers - three …
More on the upcoming Houston Autorama!
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we were scheduled to talk with one of the many car clubs in the Houston area. We are big fans of car clubs. It is a way to meet and hang …
Classic Car Sales - a look at what has been on the market and a look …
Much like the New Car Market and the Pre-owned segment, the Classic Car Market has been all over the place - up, down, and all around. To get an idea of what is going on, we take a look at …
CarFax - Patrick Olsen on what it really is and does. Konrad's Car C…
In the pre-owned segment, or used cars as they are more likely called, there is always the unknown. A person can bring in mechanics to go over a vehicles, but there is only so much they can look at and …
Used auto sales - good, bad, ugly? An independent dealer perspective…
Auto sales at the OEM level may be settling down, back to normal? Probably not the normal many of us have come to know, but a new normal. Over in the pre-owned segment, many OEM dealerships are also adjusting, but …
Mr. Autorama is here talk'n about the 62nd Houston Autorama and it is…
There are a lot of custom car shows across the country, but the Championship Auto Show/Autorama season kicks off in Houston, Texas. This has become a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition that brings in hundreds of custom cars, tru...
Summer finally leaves Houston, Carvana is in the news, and we review …
Living in South East Texas, down near the Gulf of Mexico, it is about like the automotive industry. Don't like the way things are? Wait a few hours and things will change. As the internet continues to become more and …
It is the Lilienthals! We are talking SEMA, ALCAN 5000, Rebelle Rall…
It is often said that the family that plays together, stays together, or maybe it is works together stays together. Regardless, it is great to see a couple making the most of life, together, as much as they can. Andy …
This Week in Auto History is our feature segment along with Cruise-in…
We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with a look at our weekly feature - This Week In Auto History where we learn that Chevrolet Motor Company actually got started in 1911, it was 1927 when the …
Ever wonder about tire temps? Or maybe new pickup prices? Be sure t…
During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew is talking about several things that include race car tire temps? and we even talk about new pickup pricing ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available …
Oval Racing is winding down -Rodney Rodriguez has more and we review …
Short track oval racing is really a regional thing, with the smaller tracks scattered across the country, particularly the south. Now we are not talking dirt track, which is a different setup and driving style - we are talki...
Lewis Black is here with a look at the raw materials that go into EV …
Being the CEO of almost any company is pretty cool, but being in on some of the leading developments of our time, just has to be way cool. Lewis Black is CEO of a company called Almonty Industries, an international …
Join the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew as we talk about SEMA ,the upcom…
Join us as we talk about SEMA and a few things going on there, and we are going to be LIVE at the upcoming 2022 Houston Autorama. Join us to hear more details. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs is …
How safe is the rear seat? Consumer Reports has a report and it is T…
When we first heard of a report about rear seat safety, a ight went off! We don't hardly ever, if ever, talk about the safety in the rear seat, it is the front seat that get the attention. So when …
Jack Nerad is here and we have a review of the 2022 Highlander!
We get to talk with Jack Nerad every once in a while out on the left coast and it is always informative, interesting and we cover a lot of subjects in a short time. Not only is Jack a noted …