In Wheel Time - Cartalk Radio

Big recalls, bigger questions, and a lineup of can’t-miss car events—this week’s show brings the garage, the newsroom, and the car meet together. We start with a clear-eyed look at current safety recalls touching seat belt integrity, instrument panel failures, fuel leaks, and high-voltage battery risks. Then we unpack a stunning manufacturing misstep that may have mixed spare and production wheels, raising the stakes on quality control and why plant processes matter to everyday drivers.From the driveway, we share a painfully relatable DIY saga: changing a “simple” headlight that required removing the bumper and grille, only to discover hybrid LED-halogen setups and per-side fuses. It’s a snapshot of modern car complexity and a reminder to verify parts, wiring, and fuse maps before diving in. If you’ve wrestled with CAN-bus quirks, you’ll feel seen.Performance fans get fresh ammo for the eternal engine debate. Dodge’s Charger Scat Pack is moving to the Hurricane inline-six, promising big power, strong torque,