These Are The Top 10 Missed Opportunities! | Ep. 356

Go to https://www.autotempest.com/TFL for everything you need when searching for a new vehicle!( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFLtalk, Roman and Tommy break down the top 10 missed opportunities and glaring blind spots carmakers are ignoring today. They dissect the confusing world of electric and hybrid powertrains, explaining the key differences between standard ICE, mild hybrids, PHEVs, and Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) like the BMW i3. From there, they debate the real-world value of factory portal axles, the shift of manual transmissions into automatics, the missing market for cheap mini 4x4s and ultra-luxury minivans, and why OEMs need to stop overcomplicating basics like door handles.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Go to https://www.autotempest.com/TFL for everything you need when searching for a new vehicle!( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy and Roman dive into the used car market to uncover the best performance car bargains you can buy right now. From tire-shredding Dodge Charger Hellcats and heavily depreciated electric powerhouses like the Dodge Charger Daytona and Audi E-Tron GT, to classic front-engine C7 Corvettes and track-focused Mini John Cooper Works GP models, they debate what truly defines a "bargain" in today's enthusiast market.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, the team dives straight into an exclusive early look at the all-new, highly anticipated Jeep Recon. From its 670-horsepower output and 0–60 time to its removable doors, power top, and 222-mile EV range, the guys debate whether Jeep's boxy new electric off-roader can justify its $67,000 price tag.The crew also shares updates from the TFL garage, bidding farewell to their classic '90s Land Rover Defender 130 pickup and their budget 100-Series Toyota Land Cruiser project. Finally, they reveal their newest long-term fleet addition: a 3-year-old Audi e-tron GT bought for a massive $70,000 discount off its original MSRP, breaking down why used high-end EVs might be the ultimate luxury performance bargain.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy take viewers and listeners on a tour of their fleet's upper barn, reflecting on the hard-learned lessons of buying, owning, and maintaining cars over 17 years. The hosts review their ex-press fleet 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 250, breaking down why it won them over despite missing high-end options, while offering real-world insights on high-altitude driving and proper vehicle maintenance. They also dive into their Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, celebrating its legendary 470-horsepower V8 exhaust note, off-road capabilities, and daily usability.The conversation expands into daily drivers, workhorses, and road-trip classics as the team highlights the Kia Telluride X-Pro, Honda Pilot Trailsport, and their hard-working Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Trail Boss Duramax diesel. To wrap up the show, Kase drops in to share his wild story of driving their vintage 1959 Porsche 356 over 400 miles through the Colorado mountains and up 12,000-foot Independence Pass to test out the all-new Cayenne EV in Aspen.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman takes you on a tour of the TFL garage to share the biggest lessons he's learned from buying, maintaining, and driving hundreds of vehicles over the last 17 years. He dives deep into what makes a car truly fun to drive as well as gives some crucial advice for when you decide to go out and buy your dream vehicle!( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy and Kase break down all the newest hot takes, controversial vehicle debuts, and future auto news! They start off discussing Ford’s private dealer event, covering early teasers for a potential four-door Mustang and a sub-$25,000 compact SUV scheduled for 2029.The guys also share their thoughts on Jaguar's hyper-minimalist Type 00 interior design, along with a wild lawsuit involving AMG seat badges. Next, Kase gives a first look at Dodge’s newly revealed Charger Super Bee and a 640-horsepower Grand Cherokee test mule featuring an experimental 48-volt e-boost system. To wrap things up, the guys dive into a debate highlighting the absolute best and worst vehicles ever built by major global automakers.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy and Kase recap their 1,000 mile mountain adventure driving the all new 626 HP Land Rover Defender OCTA! They break down the truth about living with Land Rover's ultimate off-roader! Plus, the guys discuss Toyota’s new TRD "Hot Honey" color, the updated Mercedes-Benz GLA with its massive Superscreen, and play a game testing the overwhelming popularity of 5th-gen 4Runners in Colorado.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! It’s been a while since we’ve done one of our dedicated off-road podcasts, but we are bringing it back in a special way! In this episode, Tommy and Kase bring together the absolute best off-road heavyweights from major manufacturers: the all-new 6th-Gen Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, the V8-powered Jeep Wrangler 392 Willys, the high-flying Ford Bronco Raptor, and the ultra-luxurious Land Rover Defender OCTA.We break down how these machine's tech, suspension systems, V8 vs. Turbo-Hybrid powertrains, and trail capabilities compare in the real world as well as how much they’re going to cost you!( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! Tommy and Roman break down the latest off-road debuts and tackles the ultimate debate: who actually builds the best off-roader on the market? Toyota just announced an all new Sequoia Trailhunter. Building on the Trailhunter package seen on the Tacoma and 4Runner, this Sequoia variant brings Old Man Emu upgraded suspension, underbody skid plates, bronze wheels, and rugged trail hardware to Toyota's full-size family hauler. Meanwhile, Andre checks in from Detroit with an exclusive look at the new Desert Rising Ford Bronco package featuring Utah-inspired magenta seats, custom Method wheels, and Ford Custom Garage touches.Shifting gears to the main topic, the crew debates off-road capability through the lens of history, categorizing vehicles by their heritage: sports, military, and farm/utility. After a quick detour through rally-inspired sports cars like the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, the discussion focuses heavily on military-derived icons. The team highlights the brutal V8 power and compromise-heavy nature of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, compares it to the ultra-luxurious yet wildly capable Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and its high-riding squared variants with portal axles, and sets the stage for a head-to-head showdown with Toyota's legendary Land Cruiser heritage.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Go to https://www.autotempest.com/TFL for everything you need when searching for a new vehicle!In this hands-on, field-trip edition of the podcast, the team hits the dirt with two legendary nameplates to settle an ultimate flagship showdown: does Toyota or Land Rover make the better top-tier off-roader? On one side sits the Heritage Blue Toyota Land Cruiser, packing a torquey i-FORCE MAX turbocharged hybrid powertrain, complete with aftermarket rock sliders and beefier all-terrain tires. Facing it down is the ultimate expression of British luxury and muscle: the all-new, ultra-exclusive Land Rover Defender OCTA. Powered by a massive, twin-turbo V8 pumping out serious horsepower, the ultra-wide OCTA brings mind-boggling tech to the table, including its game-changing hydraulically cross-linked air suspension and specialized high-back bucket seats. The guys debate whether the ultra-utilitarian, hyper-engineered Defender justifies costing more than double the price of the Toyota, especially when factors like historical reliability, vehicle depreciation, and the Land Cruiser's notably small driving range come into play.Before making their final verdict, the crew cuts to a scorching-hot field segment from California featuring Sofyan Bey from Redline Reviews to break down automotive "glow-ups" and generational downgrades. The group heaps praise on the stunningly boxy redesign of the latest Honda Passport Trailsport, comparing its massive styling victory to the heavy plastic cladding found on the Subaru Outback Wilderness. The conversation takes an honest turn as they critique vehicles that have arguably lost their spark across generations, targeting the styling identity crisis of the Nissan Murano and the ballooning size, lack of physical buttons, and missing manual transmission option in the newest Mini Cooper. They round out the discussion by highlighting the incredible longevity and value of the redesigned Nissan Frontier before heading back to the pad to crown the definitive flagship SUV king.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy