{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"In High Gear with Richard Tomlin: Tales from the Road and a review of the Dodge Hornet!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/in-high-gear-with-richard-tomlin-tales-from-the-road-and-a-review-of-the-dodge-hornet","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/13783074-in-high-gear-with-richard-tomlin-tales-from-the-road-and-a-review-of-the-dodge-hornet.mp3","description":"Gear up for an action-packed conversation with Richard Tomlin, the seasoned owner/mechanic from Apex Auto Works with tales of road racing in Mexico and a fascinating journey to San Pedro Matier, a Yellowstone-like national park.  Join us as we pull back the veil on this exhilarating narrative, alongside a deep discussion about the enigmatic 2023 Dodge Hornet and a nostalgic trip through this week in auto history. Fasten your seatbelts as we shift gears to Richard's ambitious Fiero project destined for Pikes Peak, and the complexities of the recently built for SEMA Grand Wagoneer transmission issue. We'll navigate these captivating stories, throwing spotlight on the designer Jeep, and shedding light on the intriguing world of B bodies. Finally, we swing the spotlight to the much-anticipated DodgeHornet crossover vehicle. We dissect its exterior design and interior aesthetics, evaluate the engine and transmission, and scrutinize the all-important fuel economy. Are you ready to compare it against fierce competitors and gauge its ride and handling? Tune in, and drive into the world of auto adventure!Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!---- ----- 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 info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":27.652,"endTime":31.009,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Hornet","url":"/cars/dodge/hornet","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/2024_Dodge_Hornet_RT_PHEV_in_Acapulco_Gold%2C_Front_Left%2C_10-29-2023.jpg","quote":"...ad roads in Mexico. 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