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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 57 MIN

Will The Slate Actually Sell… Plus I Configure My Perfect Spec! | Ep. 344

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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!The affordable truck market is officially being turned completely on its head, and the guys are diving headfirst into the madness! Andre and Tommy tackle the biggest question in the automotive world right now: Will the radically minimalist, modular new Slate EV pickup actually sell, or is it just too bare-bones for the modern buyer? Starting at just $24,950, this hyper-controversial startup creation comes straight from the factory with hand-crank windows, no radio, and an unpainted, raw gray composite body.Before diving into a live, chaotic build-your-own Slate configurator session, the guys hit the week’s biggest automotive news stories. First, they discuss a jaw-dropping new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) that pits a pristine, perfectly preserved 1996 Chevy S-10 Blazer head-to-head against a modern 2026 model to visually demonstrate 30 years of safety progression—with terrifying results for the vintage dummy. Next, Andre shares his first-drive impressions after getting behind the wheel of a fully electrified, 300-horsepower 1950s VW 23-window bus restomod by Kindred Motorworks. They take live questions from their Patreon community, debate the actual real-world efficacy of the Slate's optional solar tonneau cover, and go absolutely wild adding custom modular upgrades to their own digital truck build!( 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

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