

Out of Spec Podcast
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Join us at the intersection of innovation and electrification as the Out of Spec Studios team brings you the latest in electric vehicle (EV) news and more. Hosted by our passionate team members, the Out of Spec Podcast is your go-to source for all things EV. Every week, we dive deep into the world of electric vehicles, providing insightful coverage of EV news, developments in EV charging infrastructure and technology, and engaging discussions about the reality of EV ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2021 • 1h 3min
Kia EV6 EPA Range, Polestar OTA Updates, Maverick Family Expansion
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/polestar2-software-upgrade-performance-boost/ Maverick Family: https://www.motor1.com/news/553254/ford-maverick-brand-lineup-family/ F-150 Lightning Reservations Closed: https://insideevs.com/news/553269/ford-f150-lightning-reservations-closed/ Kia EV6 EPA Range: https://swerveautos.com/kia-ev6-gets-310-mile-epa-range-rating/ - TIMELINE - 00:00:00 - EGMP Range00:11:45 - Polestar and OTA Updates00:27:30 - F-150 Lightning Preorders00:43:45 - Maverick Expansion Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 14min
Taycan Acquired! Bugatti Razor, Rolls Royce Ghost, Raptor vs TRX, GMC 1500 Diesel
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! Video highlights from many cars discussed can also be found on Out of Spec Reviews. - TIMELINE - 00:00:00 - Taycan00:14:25 - Bugatti Razor00:20:45 - Raptor vs. TRX00:31:05 - Rolls Royce Ghost00:41:38 - GMC 1500 Deisel00:47:45 - GM EV strategy00:53:33 - Segway Kart00:56:30 - MISC EV talk Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2021 • 1h 18min
LA Auto Show, Rivian R1T First Drive, Lucid Air Review, Electra Meccanica Solo
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 @brandenflasch on Twitter, and EV Nomads on YouTube!Video highlights from all the cars we discussed are featured in videos on Out of Spec Reviews. Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 18min
What Happened to MINI, 2022 VW Golf R, EV Crossover Comparison, Automotive TikTok
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 - Intro00:00:45 - Miata Road Trip Update00:02:15 - What Happened to MINI?00:11:30 - 2022 Golf R00:14:20 - Enthusiast EVs00:18:35 - Mach-E Breakdown00:23:45 - Porsche Taycan00:26:40 - Rivian Buyers00:32:13 - Charging Station Safety00:34:48 - EV Crossover Comparison00:58:10 - Automotive TikTok01:13:45 - Wrap-Up Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 3min
Off-Road Antics, C8 Corvette Z06, Range Rover Update, SEMA Builds
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/ 2022 Range Rover - https://www.motor1.com/news/543339/2022-land-rover-range-rover/ SEMA Jeep builds - https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/jeep-sema-2021-concepts-wrangler/ SEMA Ford builds - https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a38027459/ford-broncos-2021-sema-show/ Best Cars for Grandparents - https://swerveautos.com/top-cars-grandparents-need-consider/ Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 1min
Surviving Tesla Full Self Driving Beta, Drifting Model 3, Alpine A110 Police
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 R1T Deliveries - https://insideevs.com/news/542682/rivian-r1t-deliveries-happeniing/Tesla Beer - https://www.motor1.com/news/540802/vinfast-sell-cars-america-2022/Tesla Full Self Driving Beta 10.3.1 - https://insideevs.com/news/543064/tesla-fsd-beta-saving-lives/French Police Alpine A110 - https://www.motor1.com/news/542629/alpine-a110-national-gendarmerie-france/ Find us on all of the places! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 3min
Cybertruck Details Revoked, Volvo C40, Luxury EV Sedan Shootout
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 Gear - https://www.motor1.com/news/541507/get-paid-watch-top-gear/ VinFast coming to US - https://www.motor1.com/news/540802/vinfast-sell-cars-america-2022/ Tesla Model X Refresh Deliveries - https://insideevs.com/news/541150/refreshed-tesla-modelx-customer-deliveries/ Tesla Cybertruck Details Revoked - https://insideevs.com/news/540929/tesla-cybertruck-specs-price-removed/ Volvo C40 - https://insideevs.com/features/540829/volvo-c40-walkaround-presentation-video/ Mazda MX-30 Lease - https://www.motor1.com/news/541062/2022-mazda-mx30-cheap-leasing/ Find us on all of the places! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 2021 • 59min
Lexus LX 600, Mercedes EQ Lineup, Upcoming inline-6 Mazda SUVs
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! - SHOW NOTES - 2022 Lexus LX 600 - https://www.motor1.com/news/540346/2022-lexus-lx-600-debut/ Mercedes EQ models - https://www.motortrend.com/news/mercedes-benz-eq-lineup-america-plans/ GM Bolt Recall update - https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/gm-says-lg-pay-most-chevy-bolt-ev-recall Mazda’s 3 upcoming SUVs - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37894503/mazda-new-suv-models-2023/ Winnebago Lineup - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37919122/winnebago-new-campers-hike-100/ Find us on all of the places! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 2min
Mazda MX-30, Ford Maverick, Hummer EV First Drive, Lotus Emira First Edition
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 to our sponsor, EV Wash! www.washyourev.comDiscount Code: OutOfSpec30 - SHOW NOTES - Mazda MX-30 First Drive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsjAjj2SzukFord Maverick - https://www.motor1.com/reviews/538426/2022-ford-maverick-first-drive/ Hummer EV - https://insideevs.com/reviews/538170/hummer-ev-first-drive-review/ GM Super Cruise vs. Ford BlueCruise - https://www.motor1.com/news/538415/ford-gm-bluecruise-lawsuit-settling/Lotus Emira First Edition - https://www.motor1.com/news/537895/lotus-emira-first-edition-us/ Find us on all of the places! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 3min
Porsche Taycan Configurations, Genesis GV60 Specs, 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 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, and Rivian’s Press Adventure event! BIG THANKS to our sponsor, EV Wash! www.washyourev.comDiscount Code: OutOfSpec30 - SHOW NOTES - Genesis GV60 Specifications - https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/electric-genesis-gv60-has-drift-mode Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE - https://www.motor1.com/photo/6163724/2022-jeep-grand-cherokee/ Rivian R1T First Drive - https://insideevs.com/reviews/536129/2022-rivian-r1t-first-drive-review/ Find us on all of the places! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


