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Headlines shouted about a clean break from greenhouse gas rules, but we cut through the noise to ask what this policy swing actually means for people who buy, build, and maintain cars. We walk through the EPA endangerment repeal’s potential impact on standards, pricing, and long-term planning, then shift into the only lens that really matters: how drivers live. Short commutes, home charging, and quiet torque are wins for many; long highway runs, towing, and cold snaps still test the limits. Along the way, we dig into the heat around EV subsidies, why automakers crave stable rules, and how global competition shapes what ends up in your driveway. From there we get tactical. We map the difference between range anxiety and time anxiety, explain how a simple home Level 2 setup changes daily life, and offer practical road-trip planning tips that reduce charging stress. We also deliver a crisp recall rundown—tires with potential tread separation, overheating starters, loose seat frames, and lighting faults—plus a reminder to register your tires and run a quick VIN check. Safety isn’t sexy until it is. We keep the energy up with a “guess the sold price” set that teaches why a tidy Biscayne, a square-body Chevy truck, and even a stately Packard land where they do. Value follows originality, documentation, and tasteful choices. Our quick lap through auto history—Hudson’s NASCAR prowess, the Miura’s supercar spark, the Civic’s oil-crisis rise, Kia’s long climb, and the Nano’s lesson in perceived value—shows how innovation, timing, and trust shape markets. We close with hard numbers on industry losses tied to EV write-downs and supply snags, and what that signals for model lineups ahead. If you care about cars, policy, and the practical choices that keep you moving, this conversation hits the sweet spot between shop-floor reality and big-picture trends. Listen, then tell us: should standards tighten, loosen, or simply stabilize so the best tech wins? Subscribe, share with a friend who loves cars, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/246908/open_sms) The Lupe' Tortilla Restaurants (https://tex-mex.com/grand-parkway/) Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto Shield (https://www.GCAutoShield.com) Paint protection, tint, and more! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device. Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/ https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltime https://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTime For more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
EV Mandates, Rollbacks, And Reality
Electric Vehicles - the ground just shifted under the auto industry, and we take you straight to the dealer floor to show what’s really moving metal. With the $7,500 Electric Vehicle tax credit gone and emissions targets easing, automakers are recalibrating fast—dialing up hybrids, testing extended-range EVs, and even hinting at new life for V8 performance where demand is loudest. We connect policy changes to showroom choices, price pressure, and the practical hurdles that still stall EV adoption: high MSRPs, thin charging networks, and range that doesn’t always meet real commutes.- ---------------------------------------------- 🔔 Ready to get into the world of cars? Subscribe now for exclusive car talk shows offering insights for everyone from first-time drivers to seasoned automotive enthusiasts! https://www.youtube.com/@InWheelTime/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2IUfmBYPXq2fTAivQuAa6X 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-wheel-time-car-talk/id1454892849 👉AmazonPodcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f6f65d6-03d9-4d54-9c2c-d4ef80fc7138/in-wheel-time-car-talk?refMarker=null 👉iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-in-wheel-time-car-talk-43087427/ 👉PodacstAddict:https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/in-wheel-time-car-talk/2555140 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InWheelTime 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/ 👉 Twitter (X): http://www.twitter.com/InWheelTime 👉 Website: http://www.inwheeltime.com/ 📩 For Business Inquiries: info@inwheeltime.com ============================= 🎬 Recommended Playlists 👉 2025 In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQiJgljbjHjwbRmVRVNhOcR7Vp88ynJG3 👉 2025 New Car Showroom! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQiJgljbjHjwqjw91h6ljCZ8l7YdehsFP 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: 👉Iconic Highlights In Car History | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thPa1UWop2A&list=PLQiJgljbjHjzQ5adaE_11KRlxrmucjboS 👉 Electric Racing Meets Off-Road Beast | 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X & Formula E Breakdown With Ross Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NhkJFMd0jM 👉 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X: Full Off-Road Test & Review - Is It The Best Off-Road Mid-Size Truck? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKGFb_cJTQ 👉 Car Talk With Jack Nerad: Chevrolet Blazer EV Features & First Cars Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOOoFsY4JZ4 👉 Angelle Sampey’s Journey: How She Moved From Motorcycle Racing To Top Fuel Dragsters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkf8_u1L-M ============================= ✅ About In Wheel Time. Welcome to In Wheel Time – Where Car Talk Gets Real! We know many of you have no intention of working on your vehicles. Ever. Great! "In Wheel Time" is the perfect show for you. Hosts Don Armstrong, Mike Marrs, and Jeff Dziekan communicate on a level everyone can understand, from novices to automotive veterans, male and female, and even teen drivers getting behind the wheel for the first time. We even have military personnel tuning in live from outposts worldwide! Our passion for everything on wheels is contagious, making "In Wheel Time" the most entertaining car talk show in Houston. ✅ THE MOST ENTERTAINING AUTO TALK SHOW SATURDAY 10 am - 12noonCT For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@inwheeltime.com 🔔 Excited to learn more about cars? Subscribe now for top-tier car talk shows that deliver insights for everyone, from new drivers to experienced car lovers! https://www.youtube.com/@InWheelTime/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #inwheeltime #cartalk #cartalkpodcast #podcast #automotive #cartalkradio #automotivepodcast #carreviews #truckreviews ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of In Wheel Time. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © In Wheel Time
Hybrid Elcectric Vehilces s Take The Wheel?!?
Think your state has the worst drivers? We put that assumption to the test with WalletHub’s 2026 rankings, breaking down where it’s cheapest, safest, and most convenient to own and drive a car—and why it rarely matches what your daily commute feels like. With WalletHub’s Chip Lupo, we unpack a clear four-part framework: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and repair. We go beyond headlines to the practical questions drivers actually face: How do gas prices and insurance premiums stack up? Does dealership and shop density change how well people maintain their cars? Where do theft and fatality risks really live, and how do sprawling metros skew statewide averages? Texas becomes our on-the-road case study. Ranked 13th overall, it benefits from strong access to dealerships and service and competitive fuel prices, even as fast growth and weather nudge road quality down the list. We contrast urban congestion in Houston and Dallas with the relief found on rural stretches, then look at how fatality rates include pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles—an essential nuance when speed limits function more like guidelines than rules. For anyone planning a move, budgeting for a teen driver, or weighing a new car purchase, the data offers a map to smarter decisions: fuel, insurance, registration fees, property taxes on vehicles, and maintenance costs all add up differently by state. We keep it useful with two hands-on segments. First, a Motor Minute on tire disposal that shows the cleanest, legal ways to recycle or repurpose old rubber—retailer returns, city transfer stations, and safe DIY options. Then we take the Lexus RX 450h+ for a deep spin: standout design, refined cabin, satisfying power, and real-world efficiency, with a few ergonomic wishes for more physical controls. If you’re curious where your state lands, how the numbers are built, and what choices actually lower your total cost of ownership, this episode connects the dots from policy to pavement. Enjoy the conversation? Follow and subscribe, share this with a friend who loves road trips or car talk, and leave us a quick review so more drivers can find the show. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/246908/open_sms) The Lupe' Tortilla Restaurants (https://tex-mex.com/grand-parkway/) Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto Shield (https://www.GCAutoShield.com) Paint protection, tint, and more! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device. Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/ https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltime https://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTime For more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
Driving America: The Best And Worst States Explained
In Wheel Time is LIVE this Saturday, February 14, 2026, at our regular time of 10a-12nCT! Join our live simulcast on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and our website InWheelTime.com If you can't join us you can subscribe to our podcast - InWheelTimePodcast on your favorite podcast provider on go to InWheelTimePodcast.com!
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1909...start of working toward the Hudson Hornet... 1945...Kia motor company starts as ... 1966...Lamborghini creates the supercar... 1972...at last, it is the Honda Civic... 2008...the next 'people's car' from TATA Motors.... This Week In Auto History! ----------------------------------------- 🔔 Ready to get into the world of cars? Subscribe now for exclusive car talk shows offering insights for everyone from first-time drivers to seasoned automotive enthusiasts! https://www.youtube.com/@InWheelTime/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2IUfmBYPXq2fTAivQuAa6X 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-wheel-time-car-talk/id1454892849 👉AmazonPodcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f6f65d6-03d9-4d54-9c2c-d4ef80fc7138/in-wheel-time-car-talk?refMarker=null 👉iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-in-wheel-time-car-talk-43087427/ 👉PodacstAddict:https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/in-wheel-time-car-talk/2555140 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InWheelTime 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/ 👉 Twitter (X): http://www.twitter.com/InWheelTime 👉 Website: http://www.inwheeltime.com/ 📩 For Business Inquiries: info@inwheeltime.com ============================= 🎬 Recommended Playlists 👉 2025 In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQiJgljbjHjwbRmVRVNhOcR7Vp88ynJG3 👉 2025 New Car Showroom! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQiJgljbjHjwqjw91h6ljCZ8l7YdehsFP 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: 👉Iconic Highlights In Car History | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thPa1UWop2A&list=PLQiJgljbjHjzQ5adaE_11KRlxrmucjboS 👉 Electric Racing Meets Off-Road Beast | 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X & Formula E Breakdown With Ross Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NhkJFMd0jM 👉 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X: Full Off-Road Test & Review - Is It The Best Off-Road Mid-Size Truck? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKGFb_cJTQ 👉 Car Talk With Jack Nerad: Chevrolet Blazer EV Features & First Cars Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOOoFsY4JZ4 👉 Angelle Sampey’s Journey: How She Moved From Motorcycle Racing To Top Fuel Dragsters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkf8_u1L-M ============================= ✅ About In Wheel Time. Welcome to In Wheel Time – Where Car Talk Gets Real! We know many of you have no intention of working on your vehicles. Ever. Great! "In Wheel Time" is the perfect show for you. Hosts Don Armstrong, Mike Marrs, and Jeff Dziekan communicate on a level everyone can understand, from novices to automotive veterans, male and female, and even teen drivers getting behind the wheel for the first time. We even have military personnel tuning in live from outposts worldwide! Our passion for everything on wheels is contagious, making "In Wheel Time" the most entertaining car talk show in Houston. ✅ THE MOST ENTERTAINING AUTO TALK SHOW SATURDAY 10 am - 12noonCT For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@inwheeltime.com 🔔 Excited to learn more about cars? Subscribe now for top-tier car talk shows that deliver insights for everyone, from new drivers to experienced car lovers! https://www.youtube.com/@InWheelTime/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #inwheeltime #cartalk #cartalkpodcast #podcast #automotive #cartalkradio #automotivepodcast #carreviews #truckreviews ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of In Wheel Time. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © In Wheel Time
Hudson Motors, Kia, Lamborghini, the Honda Civic, and the TATA Nano… This Week In Auto History!
Step onto the show floor at the 43rd Houston Auto Show and you’ll find a surprise: a show within the show. We sit down with curator Ben Miller, the connector who rebuilds a forty-car classic lineup every year from scratch—mixing concours-grade muscle, JDM unicorns, and offbeat imports to keep the display fresh, diverse, and unforgettable. ---------------------------------- 🔔 Ready to get into the world of cars? Subscribe now for exclusive car talk shows offering insights for everyone from first-time drivers to seasoned automotive enthusiasts! https://www.youtube.com/@InWheelTime/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2IUfmBYPXq2fTAivQuAa6X 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-wheel-time-car-talk/id1454892849 👉AmazonPodcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f6f65d6-03d9-4d54-9c2c-d4ef80fc7138/in-wheel-time-car-talk?refMarker=null 👉iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-in-wheel-time-car-talk-43087427/ 👉PodacstAddict:https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/in-wheel-time-car-talk/2555140 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 👉 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InWheelTime 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/ 👉 Twitter (X): http://www.twitter.com/InWheelTime 👉 Website: http://www.inwheeltime.com/ 📩 For Business Inquiries: info@inwheeltime.com ============================= 🎬 Recommended Playlists 👉 2025 In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQiJgljbjHjwbRmVRVNhOcR7Vp88ynJG3 👉 2025 New Car Showroom! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQiJgljbjHjwqjw91h6ljCZ8l7YdehsFP 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: 👉Iconic Highlights In Car History | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thPa1UWop2A&list=PLQiJgljbjHjzQ5adaE_11KRlxrmucjboS 👉 Electric Racing Meets Off-Road Beast | 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X & Formula E Breakdown With Ross Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NhkJFMd0jM 👉 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X: Full Off-Road Test & Review - Is It The Best Off-Road Mid-Size Truck? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKGFb_cJTQ 👉 Car Talk With Jack Nerad: Chevrolet Blazer EV Features & First Cars Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOOoFsY4JZ4 👉 Angelle Sampey’s Journey: How She Moved From Motorcycle Racing To Top Fuel Dragsters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkf8_u1L-M ============================= ✅ About In Wheel Time. Welcome to In Wheel Time – Where Car Talk Gets Real! We know many of you have no intention of working on your vehicles. Ever. Great! "In Wheel Time" is the perfect show for you. Hosts Don Armstrong, Mike Marrs, and Jeff Dziekan communicate on a level everyone can understand, from novices to automotive veterans, male and female, and even teen drivers getting behind the wheel for the first time. We even have military personnel tuning in live from outposts worldwide! Our passion for everything on wheels is contagious, making "In Wheel Time" the most entertaining car talk show in Houston. ✅ THE MOST ENTERTAINING AUTO TALK SHOW SATURDAY 10 am - 12noonCT For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@inwheeltime.com 🔔 Excited to learn more about cars? Subscribe now for top-tier car talk shows that deliver insights for everyone, from new drivers to experienced car lovers! https://www.youtube.com/@InWheelTime/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #inwheeltime #cartalk #cartalkpodcast #podcast #automotive #cartalkradio #automotivepodcast #carreviews #truckreviews ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of In Wheel Time. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © In Wheel Time
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