Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2755: Tire Pressure
Posted on · Episode: 2755 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. Today, under pressure.
Tag: cars
Houston Matters
Methane emissions, and the week in politics (Jan. 26, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin, the week in politics, and the annual car and boat shows join forces.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Crafting New Federal Nutritional Guidelines, And The Houston Auto Show (Jan. 22, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Scientists tasked with creating new federal nutrition guidelines are coming to Houston. Then, we discuss the latest political news. Plus, we learn about robots delivering food at UH. And we visit the Houston Auto Show.
News
How To Protect Your Car From Hail
Posted on · In 2018, Texas had 508 major hail events.
News
Thousands of Harvey-Flooded Vehicles Still on Roads
Posted on · More than a year after hurricanes Harvey and Irma, there are more than 150,000 flooded cars on the road. And if you’re not careful, you could end up with one.
Houston Matters
Making A Hobby Out Of Helping Stranded Motorists
Posted on · We meet Walt Brinker, a former Houstonian who has made a hobby out of helping motorists stranded along the roadside — so much so that he wrote a book about it.
Houston Matters
Memories Of My First Car
Posted on · Houstonian Franklin Lamm tells Houston Matters about his beloved first car -- a gray 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
Houston Matters
Houston School Teaches The Craft Of Building Racing Engines
Posted on · Students at Houston's SAM Tech, the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology, often go on to work for racing teams in circuits like NASCAR and NHRA.
Houston Matters
From Rust Buckets To Hot Rods — Houstonians Share Memories Of Their First Cars
Posted on · Whether it was a 1987 Chevy Celebrity, or a Hyundai Sonata that you drove until it started pouring out smoke, we all have fond memories of our first car.
Houston Matters
Why Does The Experience Of Purchasing A Vehicle Often Have To Be So Unpleasant?
Posted on · Buying a car -- it’s not the most pleasant of experiences for many consumers. Dr. Lynn Godwin from the University of St. Thomas gives us advice on improving the experience.
Full Show
Full Show: Live From The Houston Auto Show (Jan. 25, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters, we broadcast live from the Houston Auto Show, where we learn about trends in the local car market, developments in automobile technology, the psychology of why we buy certain cars, and we visit a local school that teaches students how to build engines for racing.
News
Generation Z May Not Want To Own Cars. Can Automakers Woo Them In Other Ways?
Posted on · Selling cars to the group that follows the millennials won't be easy. Instead of just making cars, automakers are trying to make a move, whether it's car-sharing, ride-hailing or self-driving.
Houston Matters
Making A Hobby Out Of Helping Stranded Motorists
Posted on · We meet Walt Brinker, a former Houstonian who has made a hobby out of helping motorists stranded along the roadside -- so much so that he wrote a book about it.
News
Harvey Caused A Boost In Houston Car Sales
Posted on · Flooded vehicles are being totaled and local dealerships are saying people are flocking to get new ones in unprecedented numbers.
Hurricane Harvey
In Car-Centric Houston, Low-Income Residents Struggle After Harvey Ruined Their Vehicles
Posted on · In addition to replacing clothes and finding new places to live, many in southeast Texas must repair vehicles or buy new cars. But not being able to get to work for more than three weeks makes that a challenge.