TFL Talkin' Trucks

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses the 2021 Ram TRX with Roman, who just experienced the truck alongside the Ford F-150 Raptor in the Nevada desert. Clearly, Ram's gunning for Ford's off-road crown, but how does it actually stack up? As we prepare for the next-generation Raptor, here's what the Ram TRX looks like against the current-gen model.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre covers the reveal and deep dive into everything we know about the 2022 GMC Hummer EV with designer Rich Schier. The first electric truck to emerge from GM promises both a truck and SUV version as part of its "Quiet Revolution", but they're also promising power. 1,000 horsepower and a whopping 11,500 lb-ft of torque, to be exact. Here's everything you need to know!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, what is Ford doing to keep the new 2021 F-150 ahead of competition? Andre speaks with Craig Schmatz, the F-150's chief engineer,  to learn everything about how they improved the truck to tow 14,000 pounds, manage 3,325 pounds of payload, and build an F-150 Hybrid that produces 570 lb-ft of torque.

In this episode of Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Roman discuss the joys and woes of owning a midsize, half-ton and HD off-road truck. Is the Jeep Gladiator, Chevy Silverado Trail Boss or Ford F-250 the best option for you to buy? They each have their pros and cons - find out what we think here!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, we're bringing you the global reveal of the all-new Western Star 49X. Andre discusses the styling, powertrain and technology of the brand's hard-working, heavy-hauling replacement for the 4900 Series with Daimler Trucks VP of Vocational Marketing Samantha Palier.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, we chat about making some of the world's toughest, most rugged off-road vans and buses with Czech company Torsus' CEO Vakhtang Dzukashvili. You have to check these vehicles out! 

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre covers the latest news on the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor package. It's not a full-blown Raptor, but you do get some off-road goodies for your money. Here's what you get, straight from Ford Ranger Marketing Manager Chad Callander!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Roman discuss the ins and outs of off-road trucks. Through our "No Pavement Needed" series, we find out whether a midsize, half-ton or heavy duty off-road truck is the best way to go, and go through the pros and cons you get with each size class.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Roman and Tommy discuss one of the biggest dilemmas facing the modern truck buyer. Many say they want cheap, no-frills work trucks, but when you look around very few examples of those trucks are actually on the roads. We discuss why folks say they want these trucks, but never actually buy them.

In this bonus episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre chats with Bollinger Motors CEO Robert Bollinger to find out the latest on their Deliver-E concept — an all-electric delivery van that aims to take on competing vans from Rivian, Ford and GM as well as established EV players like Tesla to diversify its offerings. Here's what you need to know!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Roman discuss 10 of the hottest trucks coming up in 2021. From the redesigned Ford F-150 to the monstrous Ram 1500 TRX, there is plenty to talk about. But which could be the best truck of 2021? You'll have to listen to find out!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, we take an even deeper dive into the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Everything you want to know about this Hellcat-powered truck, we have it here!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses Nexteer's next-generation steering systems, and how they are changing the capability and ease-of-use in modern trucks, from current half-tons to future heavy dutys, EVs and beyond.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre covers one of the major points of customization for off-road enthusiasts ordering their 2021 Ford Bronco: its tires. The most aggressive tires on a Bronco will be the Goodyear Territory MTs. The rumor is these tires are also on the 2021 Ram TRX.  Naturally, all have unique size, load rating, and construction, but the Goodyear Wrangler Territory is an all-new off-road tire brand that comes in all-terrain and mud-terrain configurations.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Alex Dykes from Alex on Autos discuss Rivian's delay of the R1T electric truck into 2021, and who will actually be the first automaker to bring an electric truck to market. Tesla, Rivian, Ford and GM are all working on electric models, but the question is still in the air concerning who will actually launch their model first.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Tommy cover pricing for the revised, fourteenth-generation Ford F-150 based on the latest available reports. We also hear from you and answer your questions!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre sits down with Executive Chief Engineer for Full-size Trucks and SUVs Jim Danahy to learn more about the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. If you're looking into either one of these new models, you'll want to listen to this one!

Ram recently confirmed that the all-new Ram Rebel TRX off-road supercharged V8 truck will make its official world debut in a few months (this summer). Ford says the Ford Raptor will be available. Here is what the new TRX must have in order to match and beat the Ford F-150 Raptor.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, we discuss the brand new 2021 Ford F-150. Roman, Kent and Andre talk about the new PowerBoost hybrid model as well as the truck's other cool features. But here's the important question: Did Ford do enough to keep its best-selling half-ton truck in front of both Ram and Chevy as the competition gets more ferocious than ever?

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Roman and Andre discuss the 2021 Ford F-150's upcoming redesign. It's been the most popular truck in America for decades, but faces stiffer competition than ever from General Motors and Ram in the half-ton and heavy duty segments. These are the things we think Ford needs to do in order to maintain its leadership in the market.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre talks with Johnathan Pierce, Harman's Global Experiential R&D manager, on exactly what goes into creating the best automotive audio experience for your car or truck among brands like Harman Kardon, JBL, Mark Levinson, Bang & Olufsen and more.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Roman and Andre discuss some of the most talked about electric trucks set to hit the market by 2022. With the Rivian R1T's reveal, electric trucks as a concept have blasted out onto the scene, but which ones are actually worth the hype? Which ones have been overhyped?

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, it's all about your safety. More specifically, Andre and Roman discuss crash testing and the most and least safe modern pickup trucks you can buy today with Russ Rader, the Senior Vice President for Communications at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Roman have a chat with ICON 4x4 co-founder, CEO and lead designer Johnathan Ward. His company brings automotive tradition and classic design together with modern performance to create off-roaders with enormous attention to detail. Here are the inspirations for ICON's projects and how the business idea came to life.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre interviews the CEO of EV startup Atlis Motor Vehicles, Mark Hanchett. After starting the company in his garage with the goal of turning his diesel pickup into an electric vehicle, he joins us to discuss his vision for building the XT Pickup and overcoming charging issues with large-capacity electric trucks.

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, we're covering the most hotly anticipated trucks of the year, including the all-new Ford F-150, a new small mini-truck and so much more! Andre, Roman and Canadian bureau chief Stephen Elmer join in on the discussion.

In this TFL Talkin' Trucks podcast, Andre and Roman cover everything you ever wanted to know about the 2020 Ford Super Duty with the truck's chief engineer, Aaron Bresky. 

Want to know what's different about the brand new truck? You won't want to miss this! 

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In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre, Roman and Kent from MrTruck.com discuss which trucks from each size class — midsize, half-ton and heavy duty — are the best towing trucks you can buy in 2020.

In this episode of the TFL Talkin' Trucks podcast, we discuss what GM has up its sleeve for its future trucks, which of course means talking about how it's continuing to take the fight to its chief rival in half-ton trucks — the Ford F-150.

Since 2015, TFLtruck has awarded the annual Gold Hitch Award to the best towing trucks of the year. In 2018 we added the Gold Winch Award to the process, crowning the industry's best off-road trucks. In this episode of the TFL Talkin' Trucks podcast, it's time to award the best trucks of 2020, both off-road and taking on the World's Toughest Towing Test, the Ike Gauntlet!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, we take YOUR questions to Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler engineer Peter Milosavlevski. Join us to find out all you need to know about the development of Jeep's new midsize truck!

Andre, Roman and special guest Steve Elmer — TFL's Canadian Bureau Chief — discuss the best and the worst off-road trucks you can buy today! If you love off-roading, we've got you covered here!

In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses the life of a trucker on the road during a pandemic. In times of crisis and supply shortages, these are the folks who keep store shelves stocked, and without whom life as we know it would grind to an even faster halt.

In this episode of the TFL Talkin' Trucks podcast, Roman, Andre and Kent (Mr. Truck) give you the details on everything you need to know in order to tow like a pro.

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Welcome to the first episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks! Roman, Andre and Kent (Mr. Truck) discuss creating the Ike Gauntlet — the World's Toughest Towing Test — and some of the most interesting tests we've done yet.