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DFW's Morning News speaks with AAA Texas about low gas prices and the reasons behind them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel agents are still using the phrase, "revenge travel" to describe the number of people that want to go somewhere out of town for summer vacations. This year's Fourth of July could be the most traveled weekend ever with almost 71 million people going somewhere for the holiday that falls on a Thursday this year. That's 5% more than last year and 8% more than five years ago. Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas joined the Ask the Expert on Thursday. Photo credit: Getty Images

Are you ready to get the inside scoop on auto insurance and road safety, along with some hard-hitting facts about synthetic oil? We sit down with Richard Johnson from the Insurance Council of Texas and Daniel Ambruster from AAA of Texas to unravel crucial insights about their new campaign, Arrive Alive, and the important role of the Insurance Council of Texas. Get set to be enlightened about the alarming rise in auto insurance rates linked to an increase in accidents due to risky driving behaviors. Richard and Daniel spill the beans on research data from Arrive Alive that exposes the demographic most guilty of these dangerous behaviors. But it's not all doom and gloom! We also touch on useful tips about maintaining a great relationship with your insurance agent and switching agents when you need to. Plus, we highlight the significance of regular oil changes, the advantages of synthetic oil over conventional oil, and the most eco-friendly methods to discard old oil in this weeks's Car Clinic.Stay tuned till the end as we also flag off recent recalls for certain Jeep and BMW models and emphasize the importance of road safety.Sponsored by Gulf Coast Auto Shield Paint protection and more!Lupe Tortilla, sponsor Tailpipes & Tacos Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas, is host to the quarterly Saturday morning cruise-in!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 Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeart Radio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox 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.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

It's something that affects just about everyone, especially those of us that don't drive a Tesla or other electric cars. We are still paying around $3.50 a gallon for gasoline around North Texas. A Shell station in Uptown Dallas even had a price listed at $4.60 per gallon Wednesday. So when will gas prices drop again? On Thursday, Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas joined Ask the Expert. Photo: A gas pump is seen situated into a vehicle at a Shell gas station on Aug. 3, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

On Thursday's show: Thanks in part to Independence Day falling on Tuesday next week, a lot of Houstonians will have an extra-long holiday weekend and plan to hit the road or take to the air over the next several days. AAA Texas is expecting record-breaking travel numbers. We talk with AAA's Joshua Zuber about what to expect and what other factors might be driving such high holiday travel in and out of the Houston area. Also this hour: On June 29, 2007, Apple released the first iPhone. Our world was never the same. Smartphones are ubiquitous now. We talk about how they have affected our lives and whether we're getting any better at handling such technology at our fingertips. Then, the University of Houston has been doing research on swarms of intelligent drones with some potential applications for disaster scenarios like forest fires. Is that something that could be used here for some of our unique disasters, like floods or chemical leaks and fires? And this summer The Catastrophic Theatre celebrates its 30th anniversary. We reflect on the company's history and how it evolved from a nomadic, scrappy, anti-establishment theater group to being on the cover of American Theater Magazine.

Hard to be a 'driver' that has not heard of AAA in some form or fashion, particularly older drivers.  Road services?  Maps?  Insurance? Travel help?  What is the modern AAA all about, particularly AAA-Texas. We are joined by Joshua Zuber, Kara Thorp, and Dave Skaien from AAA-Texas on some background and what they will be doing at the upcoming 2023 Houston Auto Show.In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong takes us through 'This Week In Auto History'.All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk!---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeart Radio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox 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.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Travelling by car for Thanksgiving? According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average is $2.95 -- the cheapest gas in the country and the first time since January the price has been below $3. In many places in DFW, the price is even lower. Will lower gas prices make you get behind the wheel this holiday? WBAP reporter Mike Trainer talked to consumers and tells you what he found out on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov. 7 marked the 22nd anniversary of the last day without a traffic-related death on Texas roadways. The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a campaign called "End the Streak" to encourage people not to drive distracted or under the influence in an effort to put the state on a path to safer roads. Kenna Mitchell with TxDOT and Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas tell Baylee Friday the three things everyone should avoid while behind the wheel, and Deanna Irwin shares the story of her daughter's death on Texas roads and what she's doing to prevent other families from going through the same pain.

OPEC will cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day, which will result in rising gas prices. Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas explains why this happening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The D-FW rate, reported by the Labor Department every other month, checked in a half-percentage point above the country's four-decade high of 8.6%. Gasoline prices are showing no let-up, pushing inflation to its highest level since 1981. Gas prices are now forecast to reach $5 a gallon in Texas. The national average gas price on Friday was $4.99 a gallon and the Texas average was $4.65, according to AAA Texas. Prices at the pump collapsed with demand when the pandemic started and then inched back up with oil prices and the opening of the economy, but took off exponentially in January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas gas prices are actually down quite a bit from the record high price (not counting inflation) set last month. AAA Texas reports the statewide average is $3.70 for a gallon of regular unleaded. But the cost of filling up is still challenging for many. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

The city of Dallas is working to catch up on maintenance for its roads, bridges, alleys and sidewalks, chair of the city council transportation and infrastructure committee Omar Narvaez says. Plus, Brandon Lewis of NuBrakes, Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas and Sean Merrell of the American Society of Civil Engineers discuss car maintenance, potholes and how to avoid costly repairs.

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WFO Radio takes over the Steve Torrence Facebook fan page for a conversation with the back to back NHRA Camping World Top Fuel Champ! Steve will discuss his family's win at the AAA Texas Fall Nationals, this week's NHRA race in Houston, and his championship title hopes! Steve will also confirm Baby Torrence..

AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Matt Hartford, Jack Beckman, and Jerry Savoie discuss winning at the Texas Motorplex and heading to Houston. Host Joe Castello reflects on the passing of Crew Chief Eric Lane.

Recap the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and WFO Joe Castello. Look ahead to NHRA Houston!

This week the round of 8 continues as we discuss the NASCAR monster energy cup series race from Texas Motor Speedway.

A full recap of the AAA Texas 500. And what it means for the playoff hunt. 

AAA Texas 500 Sunday WrapUp Show

Kevin Harvick wins the AAA Texas 500. Post Race Conference with Kevin Harvick, Crew Chief Rodney Childers, and Team Owner Tony Stewart.

AAA Texas 500 Sunday WrapUp Show

Matt Selz and Dan Malin recap last week's Martinsville race and talk strategy and the drivers to target for this weekend's Round of 8 race in Texas!

A full preview of NASCAR playoffs at Texas Motor Speedway. 

With a full 500 miles and 334 laps scheduled for Sunday's AAA Texas 500, how should we alter our strategies for daily fantasy NASCAR? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks that down, discussing what we've learned from other races at 1.5-mile tracks this year, which data we should value when searching for speed, and which drivers stand out in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

We're back on top after picking the winner to the Martinsville race last week! Was it a boring race? Not when you have money on the winner, but we still break down that race and answer that question. Then it's on to Texas Motor Speedway for the AAA Texas 500. Phil talks about how Kevin Harvick is one guy that he likes to win this week, along with a couple others. (7:28) There are some drivers out there who are sneaking around and could be the perfect bet for the Top 10. Also, a manufacture prop bet that Phil's in love with this week (24:18) Then it's on to the Head to Head picks where we look at 4 matchups, and we even get Lock of the Week from the red hot "Cousin Greg." (30:03) Finally, in the newly named Phil's Fired Up section we talk about how NASCAR could market the fight from last week much more effectively, if they fully embraced gambling. (39:49)

Greg Anderson talks about getting his 94th career win at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. 3 of 4

Jerry Savoie picks up his second win of the Countdown at the AAA Texas FallNationals. 4 of 4

Joe Castello and NHRA's Alan Reinhart recap the action from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. 1 of 4

Billy Torrence talks about getting his second win of the Countdown at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. 2 of 4

NASCAR's Playoffs are in full swing and the Monster Energy Cup Series is coming to Texas Motor Speedway Sunday Nov. 3rd for the AAA Texas 500!  2017 Cup Series Champion Martin Truex Jr. joins the podcast to talk about Texas and the rest of the 2019 season.   Get your tickets for the race at  http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com Support the show.

Get ready for the final race of the season! Chassis builder, Mike Roth from MR2 Performance gives details to the art of chassis building. COPO driver, Jesse Alexandra talks about his strong comeback from and early season crash, and Brian Massingill previews the 2020 rules with host, Joe Castello.

A person is dead after a crash on I-40 east of Vega on Wednesday afternoon, plenty of events happening in the area for Easter, TxDOT and AAA Texas remind you to be safe when traveling this weekend, and more with today's ICYMI Eagle News Update.

Kevin Harvick took the victory for Sunday's AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. He dominated the race winning both stages and heading to victory lane. However, when NASCAR took the car back to the R&D Center, they found an illegal modification to the rear spolier on the No. 4 car.  On Wednesday NASCAR announced the penalty to the team - Crew chief Rodney Childers and car chief Cheddar Smith will be suspended for the next two Cup Series races and Childers will be find $75k. Harvick was also docked 40 points putting him just three points ahead of the cut line as NASCAR heads to an elimination race at ISM Raceway.  What does this penalty mean for Harvick and his team? How will this effect their championship run? Did NASCAR get it right? What does this mean for NASCAR? We'll talk about it.  Plus, Martin Truex Jr and Cole Pearn have a new home for the 2019 season. It was officially announced this afternoon that the duo will join Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2019 season, driving the No. 19 Toyota for the team. This means that Daniel Suarez is out of a ride. We'll discuss Truex's expectations for the 2019 season and what is next for this team and for Suarez.  Plus we'll preview this weekend's events from ISM Raceway in Phoenix and take your phone calls at 917-889-8280! 

Kevin Harvick wins the AAA Texas 500 from Texas Motor Speedway. Post Race Press Conference with Race Winner Kevin Harvick, Crew Chief Rodney Childers, Team Owner Tony Stewart, Second Place finisher Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott.

Dan Malin and Matt Selz breakdown the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and talk about the storylines and news of the week.

What's going on this weekend in sports? Have a quick listen and find out. A ton of key match up in college football including #1 Alabama traveling to #3 LSU. And don't forget the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

With both laps-led and place-differential upside available this weekend in daily fantasy NASCAR, how should we be building rosters for the AAA Texas 500? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down historic scoring trends at Texas, how we should handle various driver archetypes based on where they start, and which drivers stand out in each pricing tier.

Technically difficulties plague another episode. After losing this weeks episode, Matt and Dan re-create Ep 20 recapping the AAA Texas 500 and make their predictions of wo will be the last driver to advance to the round of 4.

Davey Segal is back to recap Kevin Harvick’s win in the AAA Texas 500 from Texas Motor Speedway, which locked him into the championship four. He also touches on the Camping World Truck, XFINITY and K&N Pro Series West events over the weekend, Aric Almirola as the new driver of the No. 10 for SHR,...

Davey Segal is back to recap Kevin Harvick’s win in the AAA Texas 500 from Texas Motor Speedway, which locked him into the championship four. He also touches on the Camping World Truck, XFINITY and K&N Pro Series West events over the weekend, Aric Almirola as the new driver of the No. 10 for SHR,...

Kevin Harvick won the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Harvick chased down and passed Martin Truex Jr for the victory. It was Harvick's second victory of the season & 37th of his career. The win puts Harvick into the final four at Homestead-Miami Speedway. What does this mean for Homestead? Is Harvick now a favorite for the championship?  Plus we saw Jimmie Johnson have some trouble today. Are his championship hopes done? How about Chase Elliott?  Matt Kenseth announced this week that he will not be back in the Cup Series for 2018. What is his legacy in the sport? What does this mean for NASCAR?  Also, we'll discuss the NASCAR XFINITY Series & NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races at Texas Motor Speedway this week. Johnny Sauter advanced to Homestead and Erik Jones took the checkers in the XFINITY Series.  Then we'll take your phone calls at 917-889-8280! 

Racin' Randy was kind enough to interrupt his late breakfast at Denny's to help us break down the AAA Texas 500.

Reports are that Aric Almirola will be the driver of the No. 10 Ford at Stewart Haas Racing next season. He will replace Danica Patrick. We'll discuss what that means for SHR, Almriola and what does Danica Patrick's Future look like?  Plus Darian Grubb will stay on as the crew chief of the No. 5/24 Chevrolet and rookie driver William Byron in 2018. What does this mean for Hendrick Motorsports? Is this a big surprise?  Also, we got some news out of the XFINITY Series about the rule changes, expanding the package used at Indianapolis this year to Pocono and Michigan.  Then we'll preview the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Who will win? Who might surprise us.  And, as always, we'll take your phone callsa at 917-889-8280! 

We will preview the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards won his 28th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in controversial fashion. The race stopped due to rain with 41 laps to go. We'll discuss what options NASCAR had with the rain and whether or not they should have run the race to completition.  Edwards joins Jimmie Johnson in the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. With just one race to go until the championship race, we'll discuss who we think will advance from Phoenix.  Also, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year contender Brian Scott announced that he will retire at the end of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, shocking the NASCAR world. Scott drove the No. 44 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports in 2016 and brought sponsorship from family ran Albertsons and Shore Lodge. Scott sited the fact that he wants to spend more time with his family as the reason why he wanted to retire. We will give our opinions on who may replace Scott in the 44 and whether or we'll discuss the future of Richard Petty Motorsports.  We'll preview the Can Am 500k at Phoenix International Raceway. Plus we'll take your phone calls at 917-889-8280! 

As the weather warms and April turns to May, more and more Texans are hitting the road on their bicycles. Cyclists, motorcycles and motor vehicles are all subject to the same traffic laws, but cyclists are the most vulnerable to driver inattention and aggression. To raise awareness of bicycles on the road in Texas and across the country, AAA Texas is supporting National Bike Month. For more I spoke with Doug Shupe with AAA Texas.

A recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showed that in the past four years, many Americans' attitudes about drunk driving, drowsy driving, distracted driving and aggressive driving have begun to change and not for the better. For more, I spoke with AAA Texas spokesman Doug Shupe. For more information on this study, log on to AAAFoundation.orgThis episode originally posted in October 2013.

The term back to school means different things to different people. For teachers and students, it means the end of summer vacation. For parents, it means packing lunch boxes and checking homework. And for motorists, it means being on the lookout for school zones and school buses, and the other potential traffic scenarios the school year creates. For more, I spoke with AAA-Texas spokesman Doug Shupe. For more back-to-school driving tips, log on to teendriving.aaa.com.

With Memorial Day in the offing, AAA-Texas is anticipating nearly three million Texans loading up the family car and hitting the road. For more, I spoke with Doug Shupe of AAA-Texas.

Every year, the American Automobile Association, or Triple-A, conducts a nationwide study to determine the actual per-mile cost of owning and operating a motor vehicle. It's probably no surprise that as gasoline prices have risen in the 62 years in which the study has been done, the costs of owning a vehicle have risen exponentially, including an increase of 1.9 percent from last year. While each individuals costs may vary depending on a host of factors, from gas prices to insurance costs to congestion, the benchmark, per-mile cost of owning and operating a motor vehicle in the United States may surprise you. For more on the study, I spoke with Doug Shupe, Senior Public Affairs Specialist with AAA Texas.

Study after study has illustrated the danger posed by teen drivers because of their inexperience behind the wheel. But the latest study, released earlier this week by the AAA Foundation and AAA Texas, takes a new perspective-the hazards posed by teen passengers riding with teen drivers. For more on the study, I spoke with Doug Shupe, Senior Public Affairs Specialist with AAA Texas. For more information, or to read the study, log on to the AAA Foundation website at www.aaafoundation.org.

Every summer, as the temperatures rise, so do fatal crashes involving teens, prompting the American Automobile Association, also known as Triple A, to launch its "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" campaign. For more on the campaign, I spoke with Sonta Henderson, a government affairs and community relations specialist for AAA Texas. For more information on discussing safe driving with your teen or just developing safer driving habits for yourself, log on to teendriving.aaa.com.