Out of Spec Podcast

Logan is back! And we get super nerdy with Porsche Taycan. Back in episode 12, he laid out his Taycan order, and now we have his ownership thoughts 6 months in! Of course Ben can relate and contrast to his Taycan, and they discuss autocross, track time, and all the specificities of Porsche options. Logan talks about the transition from Tesla to Taycan and all the associated nuances, benefits, and...

This week, we have special guest Dave Conner, Kyle’s dad! We talk all about his vehicular history and what led him to eventual EV ownership. He’s had many cars and loves to dive into understanding the technology underneath. We also dream of future cars, maybe some coming sooner than we thought! You can find him road tripping his IONIQ 5 (or whatever he owns next) in the Eastern US. Find Dave: @out...

We jump right in to Kyle’s F-150 Lightning driving experience. The Pro is a heck of a value, if you can track one down! Kyle has also joined the Range Rover Classic ownership experience, sharing in the fun Mike and Ben have experienced. We’ve been off-roading the Colorado ZR2, and Kyle drove a Plaid with no yoke! He also drove the new Cayenne PHEV, and Jordan spent some valuable time with the BMW...

Forrest is back! And tells us all about his experience with the Lexus LX 600. Jordan compares that to the GLS he’s been driving. Everyone drools over the Acura NSX Type S, Forrest and Jordan’s choice in supercar. Mike recaps his 6 month Mini Cooper SE ownership, and Ben shows off his Range Rover art! Thanks for joining in!   Find us on all of the places!    Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ   ...

The crew is back, and we kick it off with previewing an impressive offer for the Tesla Model 3 and Boxster. We then shift to Kyle’s in-depth impressions on Toyota BZ4X and Mirai. He experiences hydrogen filling and driving and shares his thoughts on its place in the industry. We also talk about ADAS testing and all the things we’ve been driving, including off-roading tests with Rivian R1T! Thanks...

This week, we have special guest Brian Whalen, owner of the infamous Ferrari 308 that has seen more ground than most humans! We talk all about his adventures, his trials and tribulations, and his vehicular history. Though he still owns most of them! Tune in for nomadic stories that will make you want to impulse-buy a questionably-maintained masterpiece and drive it from sea to shining sea.   Find...

This week, we have special guest Zack Klapman, producer and writer for The Smoking Tire. We dive into his career trajectory, from arriving in LA to playing a critical role in the Smoking Tire and work with /Drive. We talk about being in the automotive media, the cars we’ve been driving, and discuss the scope of upcoming EV brands. We’ve spent time with Rivian, Taycan, Tesla, and other seemingly su...

Zach and Will join Kyle and Jordan to talk about Will’s R1T buying and ownership experience, being the first Northern Colorado owner! Zach then recounts with Jordan what it was like to not quite win the Race to Vegas, but the breakdown of charging infrastructure was interesting! Plus we talk about ADAS testing and all the things we’ve been driving. Thanks for joining in!   Find us on all of the pl...

The crew is back to discuss everything we’ve been driving, testing, and reviewing the past few weeks. The list is long! Drag racing the South Korean brands, drooling over Swedish options, and even complimenting the Leaf! It’s a wild time, thanks for joining.   Find us on all of the places!    Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ    YouTube: ghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A...

This week, we have special guest Tyler Parker, creator and founder of Realistick, a YouTube channel based around car reviews and other automotive content. In fact, we ran into him in Fort Collins because he is in the middle of a 6,000 mile road trip series in his 1996 Mustang! We talk about logistics of YouTube, reviewing cars, and the future of combustion and electrification. We even debate the p...

Jordan, Kyle, and Tijmen take a deep-dive into the full week (8-ish days?) with the Rivian R1T! Testing, comparisons, reviewing, road trips, and everything in between. We answer questions from the Rivian Forum and talk about the videos accomplished and so many we still want to do in the future. Plus our final full-fledged thoughts on the R1T and what we would do to improve it, though it’s already...

This week, we have special guest Kyle Field joining us to talk about solar and solutions to the on-going energy crisis. He touches on the components of his sustainable home, solar roof, and power walls. Oh and he has a Mercedes B Electric! We touch on E-bikes, charging safety measures, and the future of the environmental commuter. Plus much more!   Find us on all of the places!    Discord: https:/...

First up, Mike and Ben have a new car in the fleet! Cars & Bids led them to a stunning 1992 Range Rover 2 door, complete with turbo-diesel! Kyle has been testing the Mercedes EQS, again. Jordan drools over the Polestar O2, and the entire team examines the Mazda CX-60 and VW ID Buzz. Plus much, much more!   Find us on all of the places!    Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ    YouTube: ghttps://w...

This week, we have special guest Domenick Yoney joining us to talk about some of the history of InsideEVs, and even the history on how he came to America, settled in Florida, and didn’t look back! We touch on his Spark EV, his Ranger, and possibly the steepest driveway in the world? We discuss the aspects of forums versus the Facebook group empire, and we gauge current charging infrastructure and...

This week, we start right off with assessing the incredible potential of the Ford Maverick Hybrid. Forrest notes his impressions of the Kia EV6 RWD being much more efficient than the IONIQ 5 AWD he had prior. But Forrest did finally settle on a car to aim for, the Model Y! Plus much, much more!   Find us on all of the places!    Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ    YouTube: ghttps://www.youtube...

This week, we touch on the GMC Canyon and its place in the ever-growing truck market. We recall the variety of vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. Jordan discusses his road trip in the EV6 from Chicago to Dallas, and the state of the charging infrastructure. We also have time in the Land Rover Defender, though not the spec most people would choose. Plus much, much more!   Find us on all of the plac...

This week, we have special guest Tom Moloughney (on his birthday!) to talk about his history with alternative fuel vehicles and early EV adoption. Tom had the original Mini-E from over a decade ago, pre-dating the i3, he has written for Green car reports, InsideEVs, and many more, and started a blog and now YouTube channel, State of Charge. He contains quite the passion to be in the industry, deve...

This week, we share thoughts on our time with the Ford Escape PHEV, and how it compares to the prior Escapes, and even the hybrid! Ben drives a RWD IONIQ 5, and we compare it to the ideals of the Kia EV6. We highlight the recent Super Bowl Commercial on the Kia EV6 and it’s V2L capabilities. Volkswagen updates the 2022 ID.4 with what it should have had from the beginning, and we drool over the Pol...

In this show, we are joined by special guest Calvin Kim, spokesperson for Taycan of Porsche North America. We dive into discussion on the launch of Taycan in a market dominated by Tesla, including the challenges and fun therein. Calvin works to tell the story of Taycan, and support and enable others to tell a part of the story as well. He touches on the challenges of marketing and sharing an elect...

We finally get some real tests on the IONIQ 5! Kyle and Jordan talk about the testing range and charging with an AWD SEL, and subsequent comparisons against Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4. We also discuss the Land Rover Discovery and find a much cheaper winter beater import for Jordan. Plus much more!   00:00 - Land Rover Discovery 08:20 - IONIQ 5 vs. Mach-E 15:10 - IONIQ 5 vs. ID.4 25:23 - IONIQ 5 Ra...

We are joined by Martyn Lee, the founder and brainiac behind EV News Daily! We discuss the realm of automotive podcasts and news surrounding the EV space and the new venture Martyn is taking into another shorter show segment. Then we debate the existence of Formula E and Formula 1, and we discuss the sheer size of some EVs (ahem, Hummer) and the varying models between British and US markets. Plus...

Forrest is back on the show to talk about his time with a spicy Huracan STO and M5 CS…and also the not-so-spicy Mustang Mach-E GT. The Performance one really is the way to go! We also revisit our time with the Ford Bronco and drool a bit over the newly unveiled Bronco Raptor. Cadillac meanwhile is bringing on the Escalade we have been dreaming of, full of supercharged V8 goodness. Plus much more!...

We are joined by John Neff, Editor at Large at Motor1 and former Editor in Chief with AutoBlog. We take an in-depth look at Automotive Journalism and its place in the industry through the transition to video content and digital writing. We also talk about RVs, the potential bias of coverage, and the state of electric vehicles with Tesla’s influence. Plus much more!   Find us on all of the places! ...

Howdy! On this episode we talk about our time with the Ram Rebel G/T and Ford Bronco. We also look at the new joint venture between Unplugged Performance and Koenigsegg in making after-market parts for Tesla models. We take a brief glance at Bollinger’s public switch to full commercial focus and Edison Future being yet another electric truck option. Plus much, much more!   00:00 - Ram Rebel 09:10...

We are joined by John Voelcker, contributing editor at Car & Driver and long-time editor a Green Car Reports. We learn of the challenges and excitement of early EVs entering the market half a century ago and what it was like to cover unique vehicles from a seasoned journalist perspective. We also dive into the unique character of BMW i3, Chevy Bolt and Volt, and even what character means for EVs g...