{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show! | Ep. 314","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-best-and-worst-trucks-at-the-2026-detroit-auto-show-ep-314","audioUrl":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/b68bcc13-7313-463a-9ea4-c35208443f51/stream.mp3","description":"( 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 Talkin’ Trucks, Andre hits the floor at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show with industry expert Sam Abuelsamid to check out the best and worst trucks manufacturers had to offer this year. From exciting new debuts and surprise reveals to head-scratching design choices and missed opportunities, Andre breaks down which trucks impressed in person—and which ones left him wondering what the automakers were thinking.The Detroit Auto Show is all about the future of trucks, and Andre digs into the latest trends in design, powertrains, technology, and capability. Whether it’s bold new concepts, refreshed pickups, or trucks that completely missed the mark, this episode delivers a boots-on-the-ground look at what’s coming next—and what maybe shouldn’t have made it to the show floor.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":151.3,"endTime":156.8,"type":"company","title":"Stellantis","url":"/glossary/stellantis","quote":"...we're starting here in the Ram booth at Stellantis because they actually have a lot going on.","canonicalId":"company:stellantis","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. 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