Out of Spec Podcast

Join the crew as we discuss upcoming models and companies entering the market in 2022. Jordan also highlights some of the best parts of CES and the Model 3 road trip to get to Vegas. Mike and Ben share about their time at the Porsche Experience Center and the road trip in the Taycan to get to Atlanta. And Kyle gives a brief tour of the brand new studio space!    Find us on all of the places!    Di...

We are joined by Matt Teske, founder of Chargeway, and we discuss the in-depth challenges with people learning the barriers and lifestyle of day-to-day use and ownership of an electric car. We also debate the meme strategy used by Ford to highlight some of the common concerns.   Find us on all of the places!   Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsa...

Forrest took the Ioniq 5 to Texas and we get his full impressions. We also review the entire year of cars and look at the best, the worst, and the most surprising. Toyota Supra, Porsche Taycan, Rivian R1T, Mazda MX-30, Genesis, and so much more! Happy New Year!   Find us on all of the places!    Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast! This week, we look at the aspect of tow-charging a Tesla in a pinch versus Ford’s new vehicle-to-vehicle charging capability announced for the Lightning and PowerBoost F-150. We also talk off-roading the GX and an unfortunate Tacoma collision. Tesla releases a new software update, and Kyle drives the new Mercedes AMG EQS 53. Plus much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast! This week, we are joined by Lacie (@MissGoElectric) and look back on the EV Media Summit we hosted in Pasadena. We also talk about Jordan’s time with the Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, Hyundai IONIQ 5 pricing, and Mike updates us on the Taycan. Plus much, much more!   Thanks for joining us, Lacie! Follow @MissGoElectric!   - SHOW NOTES -  Porsche GTS Sport Tu...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast! This week, we look at the range announcements for Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. We also discuss the over-the-air updated Polestar performance, along with updates and subscription models in general. F-150 Lightning preorders are wrapping up, and a Maverick Raptor?? Plus much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES -  Polestar 2 Software: https://insideevs.com/news/553157/poles...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast! This week, Ben updates us on his newly acquired Taycan and the ordering experience. We dive into the comparison of Raptor vs. TRX and spending time in the Rolls Royce Ghost. Kyle talks about his time with GMC 1500 Diesel, and we discuss the GM EV strategy in general. Plus much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES -  Check out Forrest Auto Reviews on YouTube and TikTok!  V...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast! This week, Mike, Kyle, and Jordan are joined by Branden Flasch and Forrest Jones! Branden takes us through his experience with Lucid (and his evasive maneuver!), Kyle recounts his Rivian R1T drive, and we discuss the greatest hits of the LA Auto Show. Plus much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES -  Check out Forrest Auto Reviews on YouTube and TikTok! Branden Flasch is...

Check out Forrest Auto Reviews on YouTube and TikTok! Most all the cars we discussed are featured in videos on Out of Spec Reviews.   - TIMELINE -  00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Miata Road Trip Update 00:02:15 - What Happened to MINI? 00:11:30 - 2022 Golf R 00:14:20 - Enthusiast EVs 00:18:35 - Mach-E Breakdown 00:23:45 - Porsche Taycan 00:26:40 - Rivian Buyers 00:32:13 - Charging Station Safety 00:3...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week, Jordan wraps up his 5,000 mile Miata road trip, and Tijmen introduces his new (to him) GX, to the glee of Mike and Ben. and much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES -  C8 Corvette Z06 - https://www.motor1.com/news/543222/2023-chevrolet-corvette-z06-debut/   2...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week, Jordan and Kyle discuss barely surviving using Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.3.1. Ben drifts a Model 3, and Mike drools with envy over the new Rivian customers. We also talk Tesla Beer, French Police Alpine A110, and much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES -  Rivian R...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week, Kyle is back!! And Jordan and Mike ask Kyle about the epic Europe adventure. We also look at Vietnam’s VinFast EV, the Volvo C40, and we get into a discussion on the best luxury EV sedan. Plus much, much more!   - SHOW NOTES -  Get Paid to Watch Top...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, and Ben on the show to talk about Jordan’s super Miata road trip, the finally updated Lexus LX, and dive into the Mercedes EV models coming to the US. We also look at Mazda’s upcoming inline-6 powered SUVs and much, much more!  ...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, and Austin on the show to talk about the worst EV of the year (at least judged by Kyle), the Mazda MX-30! We also dig into the Ford Maverick and nearly order one, discuss the monstrous Hummer EV, and much, much more!   BIG THANKS...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, Ben, and special guest Logan on the show to talk about the Porsche Taycan ordering and configuring experience by both Ben and Logan. We also dive into the Genesis GV60 newly announced specifications, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE,...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, Ben, and Austin on the show to talk about the new generation Toyota Tundra, Audi Q4 E-Tron, and Lucid Air EPA Range. We also dive into the Rivian on the Trans-America Trail, Mazda’s impending Inline-6 engine, and much, much more!...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, Ben, and Austin on the show to talk about the new design and engine of the 2022 Subaru WRX and look at Zero Motorcycles’ 2022 partial refresh. We dive into the GM Bolt Battery recall and Apple Car speculation. Plus much, much mor...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, Ben, and Austin on the show to bring updates on the Lexus GX off-road adventures and Jordan’s time with Kyle’s Model 3. We also look at the Lucid and Rivian drives done by Motortrend, Mercedes EV push with EQB, and drool over the...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike and Ben on the show to talk about Jordan’s week with the Jeep Wrangler 4XE PHEV and learning to drive right-hand-drive. We also look at the Alpha Motors Wolf official prototype, drool over the Gunther Werks 993 Speedster, plus muc...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Mike, Kyle, and Ben on the show to talk about Ben’s impressions from driving Tesla Model S Plaid and Kyle’s reactions to the Polestar 2. We also dive into the details on the Mazda MX-30, Genesis GV60 in black, Colorado Teardrops EV Tra...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Kyle, Mike, and special guest Domenick Yoney on the show to dive into the newly unveiled Lamborghini Countach details, Nissan Z, and Toyota GR86. We also dive into the details on the Polestar 2 single-motor, Genesis GV60, plus much, much more!...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Kyle, Mike and Ben on the show to discuss the ALL NEW Nissan Frontier, Kyle’s Tesla Service experience, Lamborghini Countach revival, plus much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Ben, Mike, and Austin on the show to discuss Tesla's decision to open the Supercharger Network to other EVs, Cybertruck doorhandles or lack there-of, and Mike and Ben's E-Tron adventure on the beach. Plus much, much more! Hosted on Aca...

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Jordan, Ben, Mike, and Austin on the show to discuss Rivian as a company and their product timeline, Tesla Model S Plaid reactions, and JDM challenges in Maine. Plus much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Out of Spec Podcast where you'll find reactions to the latest car stories from our team of auto journalists and presenters! This week we have Kyle, Jordan, Ben, and Mike on the show to discuss Jordan’s experience with Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan racing with the Dodge SRT team, a deep-dive on Tesla FSD and the new subscription service, BMW discontinuing the manual Z4 in Australia and...