Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum recap 2025 and look ahead to 2026, featuring a review of the 2025 Toyota Tundra Limited Hybrid and answers to listener car questions. The episode also includes an interview with Rob Bott from LendingTree about driving habits and insurance surveys, plus industry news on classic car values, Honda heritage parts, Kia theft cash settlements, and changes at Volvo. 

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum discuss this week's automotive headlines: the Scout brand's comeback and countries rethinking ICE bans, a fun review of the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 V8, an interview about the award-winning Ford Maverick, classic car market trends, and practical car service tips.  

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Bierenbaum cover a packed episode of automotive news, including Ford ending the current F-150 Lightning and teasing a range‑extended pickup. Also featured: a review of the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid, Mercedes’ move to serviceable headlights, GM and Apple’s renewed partnership, Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year, and classic car highlights. Plus an interview with Michelin’s Caroline Ervin on tire choices for winter and everyday driving, listener Q&A, and practical car care tips.

Toyota debuts the GR GT for the road and a GR GT3 race variant — Plus: Lando Norris clinches the Formula One championship, Automotive News columnist Larry Vellequette joins the show, and we dig into great tool deals and dashcam recommendations. Also in the episode: a full review of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, practical car‑care Q&A (waxing and battery care), safety tech highlights, and tips for buying value-packed gear. Buckle up for a fast-paced hour!

Today’s episode covers a bizarre $12,000 Hyundai repair caused by spilled water, how California police uncovered high‑tech key‑fob relay thefts, and Nissan’s recall of 42,000 Sentras for bubbled windshields.We also road‑test the 2026 Nissan Leaf (surprising real‑world range and features), get Infiniti’s winter driving tips, review the VueRoid S1 dashcam, and share maintenance advice for diesel trucks and classic‑car musings.

This episode of Let's Talk Wheels covers a wave of car thefts targeting auto shippers, Honda's recall of 256,000 Accord Hybrids for loss of drive power, an update on Hyundai's brake-pad/service access controversy, and a full review of the 2026 Nissan Murano, highlighting comfort, tech, and ProPilot hands-free driving. Plus winter travel tips, classic-car stories, Q&A on 4x4 vs. AWD and vintage trucks, and listener mail — all wrapped up with hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum’s practical advice and commentary.

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover this week’s top automotive stories: a major Honda Civic recall affecting 406,000 vehicles, Toyota’s first electric Hilux with limited range, Ford partnering with Amazon to sell certified pre‑owned cars, and a full review of the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid. They also talk about car‑care tips (including a wild mouse-in-battery story), the retirement of NHRA legend John Force, and a feature interview with Randy Shannon, founder of the long-running Niftee-50ees weekend car show. Buckle up for some fun! #niftee-50ees #carshows #txmpa #classiccars #autorecalls #carshow

The top 10 most stolen vehicles list for the first half of 2025 is out — find out which models made the list, plus a rising chip shortage tied to geopolitical disputes and supply disruptions that could affect automakers. We cover GM’s split with Allison transmissions, Ted Ryan from The Ford Heritage Vault explains Ford’s new Mustang Immersive experience, and Mike gives practical truck reviews: a hands‑on look at the Ram 2500 Rebel and the Ford F‑250 Super Duty, including towing and payload tips. Hosted by Mike Herzing with Paul Bertuccini filling in for new dad Jeremy Birenbaum, the episode mixes automotive news, interviews, reviews, and classic car coverage.

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover this week’s top automotive stories: thieves stealing Toyotas, Ford running out of aluminum, and a 5,900‑mile Transamerica Trail mapped by Google. The episode also reviews the 2026 Infiniti QX60, explores Transfer Flow’s truck fuel tank solutions, and offers practical towing and maintenance advice for long trips. 

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum discuss rising Jeep thefts, the average new car price surpassing $50,000, and Hyundai's large Santa Fe recall. They cover a rental car fiasco that led to a wrongful arrest, review the luxurious Infiniti QX80, answer listener car questions, and host guests from the National Technical Honor Society and TechForce to address the growing technician shortage. The episode mixes news, a vehicle review, and interviews that highlight career pathways in technical trades, scholarship programs, and industry efforts to make technician roles appealing to the next generation.

On this episode, Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover Ford CEO Jim Farley’s warning that the industry needs 400,000 technicians, the rise in keyless car thefts, and Hagerty’s report showing Fox Body Mustang values jumping. They also discuss Ford selling production unit #3 of the Ford GT at Barrett-Jackson to support the Heritage Fleet, and Ford Historian Ted Ryan explains the Ford Heritage Vault. Plus a hands-on review of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV edition, practical classic-car advice for daily driving, and troubleshooting tips for sudden oil consumption issues like a faulty PCV valve.

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover this week’s automotive headlines: Kia retires the Soul, Nissan teases a returning Xterra, Ram’s Hemi boost drives sales, and Toyota issues safety recalls. They review the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, answer listener questions about oil use in modern Audis, and discuss smart classic buys from the 1980s. Plus "Bench Racin" with NASCAR veteran Carl Benton on innovation, rule-pushing, and racing memories — all mixed with shop talk, reviews, and automotive banter. Lots of great memories and fun time on this weeks show! 

Join Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum as they break down automotive headlines: Ford’s runaway truck owner loyalty, new recalls from Ford and Jeep, and a practical Nissan Murano Platinum review. Additionally, we explore engine oil problems with newer engines and solutions with Carl Benton of Polymer Dynamics (Polydyn), and answer listener questions. Buckle up for fun!

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Biernbaum dig into the dangers of counterfeit auto parts—especially aftermarket airbags and filters—cover recent recalls, and share tips to spot fakes and protect yourself. They also review the Subaru WRX TS, discuss a compact "suitcase-sized" 1.5L range-extender engine from Horse Powertrain, and answer listener questions about classic cars, maintenance, and truck picks. The episode blends safety warnings, practical buying advice, new-technology news, and hands-on car talk to help listeners make better decisions about repairs, purchases, and performance upgrades.

On this episode of Let’s Talk Wheels: the Durango Hellcat makes a comeback but won’t be sold in states following California’s emissions rules, Toyota issues a major instrument-cluster recall affecting nearly 600,000 vehicles, and Ford unveils its new Ready, Set, Forward brand platform.Plus: a glowing drive review of the Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve, an Acura power-steering recall, tips on why short trips harm engines, classic truck and car market trends, and listener Q&A on maintenance and buying advice.

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover a packed episode: Ram brings back the 5.7L Hemi for the 2026 1500, an EV owner is ticketed over loud simulated exhaust, and Mike tests the powerful GMC Hummer EV3X. Will Marchand from Ford previews the F-150 Lightning STX trim and new options, while the hosts answer listener car questions on sunroof leaks, the 80% towing guideline, idling big trucks, and oil choice for high-mileage engines. The show is packed with engine-saving information, so be sure to check it out!

Music. Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum dive into automotive news: the end of the Nissan GT-R (Godzilla), a Mitsubishi Outlander tailgate recall, and a minister caught in a 140 mph selfie scandal. They also review the 2025 Subaru Ascent, answer listener car-maintenance and classic-car questions, and spotlight a 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road review. Join the hosts for safety tips, recall advice, and practical maintenance guidance, plus stories about car culture and brand history. #TxMPA #Godzilla #NissanGTR #Classiccar 

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover a packed episode of Let's Talk Wheels: delaminating paint on modern cars, Hertz and other dealers selling vehicles on Amazon, and a major NHTSA probe into failing Honda 3.5L V6 rod bearings. They review the opulent Range Rover Autobiography, discuss Odyssey battery care and chargers with Alan Kohler, and answer a transmission service question for a 2022 Tahoe. The show also examines EV depreciation trends and practical tips for battery and charger selection.

Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover rising car payments, the new trend of subscription features (like unlockable EV horsepower), and Roush’s first Nissan collaboration. The episode includes an Odyssey battery interview, fuel-storage tips, a review of the Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD, a maintenance cost talk, and a segment on movie-car auctions. Short, practical takeaways and listener questions round out the show — battery care advice from Odyssey Battery's Alan Kohler, how long fuel lasts, and what to consider before buying or servicing a vehicle.

Music.On today’s episode we dig into Kia’s troubling engine recall investigation, the surprising Nissan victory in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality survey, and the classic car that left us disappointed after driving it. We also review the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, discuss Ford’s push for affordable EVs, stolen-car trends, listener classic-car questions, and a quick Mazda CX-90 report.