( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! Is Toyota finally building a true Raptor and TRX killer? In this episode, Andre sits down with Skylar Watson, a Senior Engineer at Toyota, to go behind the scenes of their factory-backed Mint 400 effort. They didn't just bring a show truck to the desert; they brought a pre-production Hybrid Tundra TRD Pro and put it through one of the most grueling off-road races in America. From the decision to run 37-inch tires to the surprising performance of the stock i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, we break down how this "passion project" is serving as a real-world rolling laboratory for future Toyota trucks.

The guys also dive deep into the rumors surrounding the "TRD Hammer" trademark and what it means for the enthusiast market. Skylar shares what it’s like to navigate the "carnage" of the desert at night and how the engineering team is using "Genchi Genbutsu" (going to the source) to improve the trucks you can actually buy at the dealership. Whether you're interested in the instant torque of hybrid racing or hoping for a factory wide-body Tundra, this deep dive covers the future of Toyota’s off-road DNA.

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode, Andre Smirnov hits the floor of the 2026 New York Auto Show to separate the legends from the letdowns. The star of the show is undoubtedly the Hyundai Boulder Concept, a rugged, body-on-frame SUV that confirms a mid-size Hyundai pickup is finally coming to take on the Tacoma and Colorado.

Andre is joined by industry experts Sam Abuelsamid of ⁨@WheelBearingsCast⁩ and Stephen Elmer of ⁨@TruckKing⁩ to take a look at the latest offerings from Ram, Ford, GM, and Nissan and talk about upcoming vehicles that get them excited!

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In today's episode, Andre is joined by Kase—fresh off his wedding—to dive headfirst into the "upsizing" rumors taking the heavy-duty truck world by storm. While the rest of the industry is downsizing to turbo-fours and V6s, whispers of 8.3L Duramax, 8.0L PowerStroke, and 7.2L Cummins engines have enthusiasts wondering if we're entering a new era of massive displacement. The guys break down the engineering logic behind larger engines for towing, the reality of "fake news" in the automotive space, and why a bigger engine might actually be the key to better efficiency when pulling maximum loads up the Ike Gauntlet.

The conversation shifts from rumors to reality as they discuss the newly debuted 6.7L Small Block V8 in the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport. With 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, this "LS6" (a name returning from the archives) serves as the foundation for the next generation of GM truck engines. Andre and Kase also answer listener questions about the future of the Toyota Tundra, the high cost of specialized Jeep Gladiators, and why heavy-duty Ford owners are still waiting for a "4-Auto" transfer case. From particulate filters on Ford EcoBoosts to the "perfect" truck engine, this episode covers the specialized gear and displacement shifts defining the future of trucking.

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