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.
Tag: cars
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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1520: Automobile Drag Coefficients
Posted on · Episode: 1520 In which automobile makers gradually learn aerodynamics. Today, aerodynamics and automobiles.
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.
Hurricane Harvey
Half A Million Cars Could Be Lost To Harvey’s Waters
Posted on · From Texas Standard: Up to 500,000 cars took on water during Hurricane Harvey. Not having a vehicle in car-dependent Texas could be a significant...
Houston Matters
From Auto Show to Art Cars: A Glimpse into Houston’s Car Culture
Posted on · Love cars? Then this week in Houston is definitely for you! From the 30th annual Houston Art Car Parade to the 2017 Houston Auto Show, enthusiasts will have a lot of opportunities to check out lots of cars. Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin hits the streets to learn what makes Houston such a thrilling place for […]
Full Show
Inclusion and Diversity In Higher Ed, and Regulating Truck Drivers: Tuesday’s Show (April 4, 2017)
Posted on · Texas A&M University at Galveston has been hosting a two-day Conference on Inclusion and Diversity in Higher Education this week (April 3-4, 2017). Among the topics featured at the conference are creating inclusive higher education environments and curriculum; challenges facing international students, faculty and staff; and expanding access to education by underrepresented populations. We talk to […]
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1271: The Longest Race
Posted on · Episode: 1271 In which automobiles race around the world in 1906. Today, an incredible, and nearly-forgotten, race!