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We dive into the emotional cross-country mission of transporting Beagles, who are often left behind after hunting season, to their forever homes. This episode is a testament to the generosity and community spirit that flourishes when we drive towards a common, noble goal—especially during the holiday season.The discussion takes a turn to the West Coast, where rescue Beagles are surprisingly scarce but highly sought after. We explore the ripple effects of a Midwest puppy mill closure and the strain it puts on a small heartland rescue operation, dealing with a surge of rehoming requests without the shelter to support it. Touching on Carroll Shelby's legacy, we shift gears to admire the Shelby Series One, a symbol of innovation and passion in the automotive world. And if you're a car enthusiast thirsty for the latest industry stories, we've got you covered; from Hyundai's Amazon deal to the adoption of Tesla's charging standard, these are tales that drive the conversation on wheels further into 2023 and on towards 2024. Join us for an episode that's about much more than cars—it's about the love and loyalty they help transport.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 info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":193.068,"endTime":199.047,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Titan","url":"/cars/nissan/titan-crew-cab","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/2016_Nissan_Titan_XD_SL_Crew_Cab_5.0L_rear_6.15.18.jpg","quote":"... and so we had a vehicle we'd made. 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