We Break Down Car Ads, Car Shows, And Emissions Rules!

Car ads can feel like a game you’re meant to lose, and we’re not letting that slide. We dig into the FTC’s warning letters sent to dozens of dealerships and major dealer groups over suspected illegal advertising practices and break down what the agency is targeting, including price ads that don’t reflect the true out-the-door cost. If you’ve ever shown up for a “deal” that magically required financing, a huge down payment, or a rebate you could never qualify for, you’ll recognize exactly why this matters.Then we take a turn into the kind of story only car people can appreciate: a pair of robins built a nest on the wheel of a brand-new Ford F-250 King Ranch at a Kansas dealership, and everyone from national media to Ford itself helped spread the word. We talk about the legal protections around active nests, why the dealership left it alone, and the surprisingly patient buyer who agreed to wait it out.From there, we hit the wider car world: Mary Barra’s latest Fortune ranking, the relentless growth of Mavis Tire and what consolidation looks like in service and repair, plus our plans for the Lone Star Street Rod Association State Run in Granbury, Texas at Hewlett Park. We round it out with our cruise-in and events calendar, then get into a real debate starter: Honda pausing Ridgeline production to meet emissions regulations, and what it means when California emissions hardware follows a used car across state lines. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review so more drivers can find us.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint 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/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at [email protected]