Let’s Talk Wheels

Mike Herzing
  • 5.0 (5)
  • AUTOMOTIVE
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Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum have the automotive news, reviews, interviews, and tips you’re looking for! Learn the ins and outs of the auto and power sports industry, where (and when) to spend your money, and when to save it. Listening to Let’s Talk Wheels can help your vehicle last a little longer, and you will have fun along the way!

  1. 3D AGO

    New Year, New Rides: What 2025 Taught Us and 2026's Biggest Automotive Surprises

    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.

    38 min

  2. 12/27/2025

    Scout's Comeback, Maverick's Triumph & Defender V8 — Let's Talk Wheels Recap

    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.

    39 min

  3. 12/20/2025

    F-150 Lightning Bow Out — Ford’s E-Rev Future

    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.

    39 min

  4. 12/13/2025

    Toyota’s Hybrid Halo: GR GT & GT3 Unveiled — A New ‘Supercar’ Era

    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!

    39 min

  5. 12/06/2025

    When a $2 Water Bottle Costs $12,000 — The Shocking Hyundai Repair

    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.

    39 min

  6. 11/29/2025

    Car-Shipper Heists, Major Recalls & the 2026 Nissan Murano

    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.

    39 min

  7. 11/22/2025

    Honda Recall: 406,000 Civics Could Lose Their Wheels

    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

    39 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    Top 10 Most Stolen Cars of 2025 — Is Your Ride at Risk?

    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.

    39 min
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About

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum have the automotive news, reviews, interviews, and tips you’re looking for! Learn the ins and outs of the auto and power sports industry, where (and when) to spend your money, and when to save it. Listening to Let’s Talk Wheels can help your vehicle last a little longer, and you will have fun along the way!

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Herzing
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    491
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019
  • Show Website
    Let’s Talk Wheels

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