web02.fireside.fm Sun, 10 May 2026 07:55:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Denali” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/denali Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. en-us episodic Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. no cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism Unnamed Automotive Podcast benjamin@benjaminhunting.com Episode 436: 2026 GMC Terrain Denali, 2026 Volvo XC60 https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/436 c0c6ec14-5249-47e6-aa5f-f6484cac5df5 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The show starts with Benjamin's take of the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali, which looks good, rides nicely and has an approachable price, but what else does it need to impress Sami? Then Sami reviews the 2026 Volvo XC60, which is gorgeous and has a surprisingly good powertrain, but gets overshadowed by better options in the class. Thanks for listening! 39:59 no <p>Benjamin reviews the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali, a model we haven't even thought about since 2021! It's got good looks, plenty of equipment and a decent price... but why is Sami so annoyed by it? Maybe it has something to do with his ancient phone...</p> <p>Then Sami reviews the 2026 Volvo XC60, a car the guys haven't reviewed since 2022! It has a mild hybrid system, a punchy turbo-four and decent looks, so Sami and Benjamin get to the bottom of why this car has been overshadowed by other choices in the segment. That's it for this week, thanks for listening! </p> GMC, Terrain, Denali, Volvo, XC60, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks Benjamin reviews the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali, a model we haven't even thought about since 2021! It's got good looks, plenty of equipment and a decent price... but why is Sami so annoyed by it? Maybe it has something to do with his ancient phone...

Then Sami reviews the 2026 Volvo XC60, a car the guys haven't reviewed since 2022! It has a mild hybrid system, a punchy turbo-four and decent looks, so Sami and Benjamin get to the bottom of why this car has been overshadowed by other choices in the segment. That's it for this week, thanks for listening!

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]]> Benjamin reviews the 2026 GMC Terrain Denali, a model we haven't even thought about since 2021! It's got good looks, plenty of equipment and a decent price... but why is Sami so annoyed by it? Maybe it has something to do with his ancient phone...

Then Sami reviews the 2026 Volvo XC60, a car the guys haven't reviewed since 2022! It has a mild hybrid system, a punchy turbo-four and decent looks, so Sami and Benjamin get to the bottom of why this car has been overshadowed by other choices in the segment. That's it for this week, thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 324: 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/324 fad05deb-a4fc-461c-bf52-29888f54606d Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week, luxury comes in big and bigger sizes, as we start off discussing the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a mid-sized pickup truck with a silver spoon integrated in its bedliner. Loaded with features but limited by its body style, the Canyon has Benjamin feeling all kinds of ways. But then Sami talk about his own feelings piloting the new all-electric 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, a coupe with a very close eye on its customers and very little else. Thanks for listening! 46:59 no <p>Luxury knows few bounds, and that lack of limits extends itself to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week. First up is the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a high-end version of a premium mid-sized pickup . As the Canyon is only available with a 2.7L turbo engine and with a specific cab and bed arrangement, it'll be interesting to hear how Benjamin feels about this so-called luxury truck—and of course, whether General Motors can get its build quality up to snuff.</p> <p>Then Sami talks about electrification in the luxury world, as he recently had a go in the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre. A large, two door EV with an asking price north of $400,000, the Spectre goes against recent trends in the luxury EV space, and has several reasons to be so counter-culture. Its luxury experience comes from feeling special, and the Spectre has high hopes to make our esteemed hosts feel anything at all.</p> <p>Then the guys talk about reader submitted safari cars before closing off the podcast. Thanks for listening! </p> GMC, Canyon, Denali, Rolls-Royce, Spectre Luxury knows few bounds, and that lack of limits extends itself to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week. First up is the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a high-end version of a premium mid-sized pickup . As the Canyon is only available with a 2.7L turbo engine and with a specific cab and bed arrangement, it'll be interesting to hear how Benjamin feels about this so-called luxury truck—and of course, whether General Motors can get its build quality up to snuff.

Then Sami talks about electrification in the luxury world, as he recently had a go in the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre. A large, two door EV with an asking price north of $400,000, the Spectre goes against recent trends in the luxury EV space, and has several reasons to be so counter-culture. Its luxury experience comes from feeling special, and the Spectre has high hopes to make our esteemed hosts feel anything at all.

Then the guys talk about reader submitted safari cars before closing off the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Luxury knows few bounds, and that lack of limits extends itself to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week. First up is the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a high-end version of a premium mid-sized pickup . As the Canyon is only available with a 2.7L turbo engine and with a specific cab and bed arrangement, it'll be interesting to hear how Benjamin feels about this so-called luxury truck—and of course, whether General Motors can get its build quality up to snuff.

Then Sami talks about electrification in the luxury world, as he recently had a go in the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre. A large, two door EV with an asking price north of $400,000, the Spectre goes against recent trends in the luxury EV space, and has several reasons to be so counter-culture. Its luxury experience comes from feeling special, and the Spectre has high hopes to make our esteemed hosts feel anything at all.

Then the guys talk about reader submitted safari cars before closing off the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 297: 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, Did Sami Actually Die Charging An Electric Car? https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/297 d10af996-e6ec-48c9-9f9c-bd63ed63803c Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Pickups are a hot commodity, so any flub has an echo that resonates for years. That's the theory behind the major update of the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, which Benjamin says has been thoroughly refreshed to deliver an upscale experience that rivals the very best in the industry. Then Sami chimes in to talk about his recent DC Fast Charging EV experience, where he stopped by 10 DC Fast Chargers and was almost electrocuted 9 times. Don't forget to subscribe, or tip our hosts on Ko-Fi! 44:55 no <p>Benjamin spends a significant amount of time talking about the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate, a truck that has luxury ambitions and a high-end price. While Sami balks at its MSRP, Ben goes through all the reasons this truck is worth it, the details of its emergency redesign, and why it needed to impress to help us forget all about the disappointing outgoing model. </p> <p>Then Sami chimes in to talk about his recent expereince in the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, and his journey to 10 different DC Fast Charging stations in his area. He barely made it out of his experience alive, witnessing plugs wrapped in duct Tape, plenty of exposed wires, chargers with big, intimidating red levers, and of course funky apps. The whole experience has left Sami warning others about how reliable the fast charging infrastructre is. </p> <p>Listen, enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, and tip our hosts on Ko-Fi. Thanks! </p> GMC, Sierra, Denali, Denali Ultimate, EV, charging, car podcast, truck podcast, EV podcast, SUV podcast, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk Benjamin spends a significant amount of time talking about the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate, a truck that has luxury ambitions and a high-end price. While Sami balks at its MSRP, Ben goes through all the reasons this truck is worth it, the details of its emergency redesign, and why it needed to impress to help us forget all about the disappointing outgoing model.

Then Sami chimes in to talk about his recent expereince in the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, and his journey to 10 different DC Fast Charging stations in his area. He barely made it out of his experience alive, witnessing plugs wrapped in duct Tape, plenty of exposed wires, chargers with big, intimidating red levers, and of course funky apps. The whole experience has left Sami warning others about how reliable the fast charging infrastructre is.

Listen, enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, and tip our hosts on Ko-Fi. Thanks!

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]]> Benjamin spends a significant amount of time talking about the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate, a truck that has luxury ambitions and a high-end price. While Sami balks at its MSRP, Ben goes through all the reasons this truck is worth it, the details of its emergency redesign, and why it needed to impress to help us forget all about the disappointing outgoing model.

Then Sami chimes in to talk about his recent expereince in the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, and his journey to 10 different DC Fast Charging stations in his area. He barely made it out of his experience alive, witnessing plugs wrapped in duct Tape, plenty of exposed wires, chargers with big, intimidating red levers, and of course funky apps. The whole experience has left Sami warning others about how reliable the fast charging infrastructre is.

Listen, enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, and tip our hosts on Ko-Fi. Thanks!

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]]> Episode 192: 2021 GMC Yukon Denali, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss, 2020 Chevrolet Bolt https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/192 9b45e02b-eb7b-4541-9963-9d01c4627455 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin drives the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon Denali and is impressed with two very serious changes made to the platform. It's a strong contrast to the older-tech Chevrolet Silverado with which it shares some of its platform, which he also spent the week driving. Sami makes a case for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt being so cheap right now that there's no excuse not to have one in every EV fan's driveway. 58:58 no <p>The 2021 GMC Yukon Denali makes major changes to a decades-old formula. Is it enough to bring the model back to the top of the full-size American SUV segment? Benjamin spends a hot 24 hours inside GM's biggest sport-utility vehicle to find out, before trading it in for a longer stretch in the (still-underachieving) Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss. How hard does the Bowtie's Rebel response take it to Ram's champion?</p> <p>Sami wraps up the show by reminding us all how good the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV really is, how cheap it is to own one, and the late-night secrets of what really happens at the local charging station after dark. </p> GMC, Yukon, Denali, SUV, Chevrolet, Silverado, Trail Boss, Lincoln, Navigator, Bolt, EV, electric car, pickup, Lincoln, Navigator, car, cars, truck, trucks, truck talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast The 2021 GMC Yukon Denali makes major changes to a decades-old formula. Is it enough to bring the model back to the top of the full-size American SUV segment? Benjamin spends a hot 24 hours inside GM's biggest sport-utility vehicle to find out, before trading it in for a longer stretch in the (still-underachieving) Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss. How hard does the Bowtie's Rebel response take it to Ram's champion?

Sami wraps up the show by reminding us all how good the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV really is, how cheap it is to own one, and the late-night secrets of what really happens at the local charging station after dark.

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  • ALL-NEW 2021 GMC YUKON REVIEW: IS SMOOTHER BETTER FOR GM'S BIGGEST SUV? — The GMC Yukon has long reigned supreme alongside its Chevrolet Tahoe sibling as one of the most popular full-size SUVs on the market. Although sales of ladder-frame haulers have fallen off in comparison to the proliferation of car-based crossovers, the Yukon's role as a do-everything ride that can tow, transport, and ferry up to eight passengers regardless of what terrain might present itself has kept it a favorite among a dedicated cadre of customers.
  • HOW DOES THE 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT TRAIL BOSS COMPARE AGAINST THE RAM 1500 REBEL? — How much of an improvement does the Trail Boss make over the Silverado's more affordable off-road kit, and is it still a reasonable compromise in daily driving? And just how well does the Silverado Trail Boss compete against the established Ram Rebel? I spent a week behind the wheel to find out the answers to these questions.
]]> The 2021 GMC Yukon Denali makes major changes to a decades-old formula. Is it enough to bring the model back to the top of the full-size American SUV segment? Benjamin spends a hot 24 hours inside GM's biggest sport-utility vehicle to find out, before trading it in for a longer stretch in the (still-underachieving) Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss. How hard does the Bowtie's Rebel response take it to Ram's champion?

Sami wraps up the show by reminding us all how good the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV really is, how cheap it is to own one, and the late-night secrets of what really happens at the local charging station after dark.

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  • ALL-NEW 2021 GMC YUKON REVIEW: IS SMOOTHER BETTER FOR GM'S BIGGEST SUV? — The GMC Yukon has long reigned supreme alongside its Chevrolet Tahoe sibling as one of the most popular full-size SUVs on the market. Although sales of ladder-frame haulers have fallen off in comparison to the proliferation of car-based crossovers, the Yukon's role as a do-everything ride that can tow, transport, and ferry up to eight passengers regardless of what terrain might present itself has kept it a favorite among a dedicated cadre of customers.
  • HOW DOES THE 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT TRAIL BOSS COMPARE AGAINST THE RAM 1500 REBEL? — How much of an improvement does the Trail Boss make over the Silverado's more affordable off-road kit, and is it still a reasonable compromise in daily driving? And just how well does the Silverado Trail Boss compete against the established Ram Rebel? I spent a week behind the wheel to find out the answers to these questions.
]]> Episode 86: 2018 Acura NSX, 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder, 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, Pebble Beach, VW Controls The Weather https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/86 9c7b0aca-88d8-49d4-a9f7-d308a91c0f26 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami is back a bit late from Pebble Beach, but that's OK because he drove the 2018 Acura NSX and the 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder. Meanwhile, Benjamin went to Newfoundland to see if GMC got the 2019 Sierra Denali luxury truck formula right with its latest re-design. Also, the pair dive deep into Volkswagen's Mexican hail cannons. 58:21 no <p>Is the 2018 Acura NSX the ultimate example of soulless supercar perfection? Sami discovers that an amazing powetrain and incredible performance statistics don't make for a mesmerizing drive experience - but that the 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder that he drove the next day - also at Monterey Car Week - more than made up for it. Benjamin, on the other hand, is less impressed by the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, a full-size pickup that comes across more like a missed opportunity than anything else after his time behind the wheel on the coastal roads of Newfoundland. Finally, the two investigate claims that Volkswagen has been controlling the weather, James Bond-style, at one of their Mexican factories. </p> Lamborghini, Huracan, Acura, NSX, Pebble Beach, GMC, Sierra, Denali, Newfoundland, VW, weather control Is the 2018 Acura NSX the ultimate example of soulless supercar perfection? Sami discovers that an amazing powetrain and incredible performance statistics don't make for a mesmerizing drive experience - but that the 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder that he drove the next day - also at Monterey Car Week - more than made up for it. Benjamin, on the other hand, is less impressed by the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, a full-size pickup that comes across more like a missed opportunity than anything else after his time behind the wheel on the coastal roads of Newfoundland. Finally, the two investigate claims that Volkswagen has been controlling the weather, James Bond-style, at one of their Mexican factories.

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  • Volkswagen accused of ruining Mexican crops with weather-altering 'hail cannons' — Local groups have accused the German automaker of causing a dry spell with hail cannons that shoot sonic booms into the air to prevent the formation of hail. The devices are used to protect cars parked outside the factory from dents caused by hailstones.
  • 2019 GMC Sierra Denali Review — The 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, its flagship full-size truck, is the most important jewel in the company’s crown. Not only is it the one area where GMC has a legitimate chance to give its Silverado-cloning Sierra a chance to rise about its shared Bowtie platform, but it’s also the strongest seller in the entire Denali family. As goes Sierra, so goes the rest of GMC’s fortunes.
]]> Is the 2018 Acura NSX the ultimate example of soulless supercar perfection? Sami discovers that an amazing powetrain and incredible performance statistics don't make for a mesmerizing drive experience - but that the 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder that he drove the next day - also at Monterey Car Week - more than made up for it. Benjamin, on the other hand, is less impressed by the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, a full-size pickup that comes across more like a missed opportunity than anything else after his time behind the wheel on the coastal roads of Newfoundland. Finally, the two investigate claims that Volkswagen has been controlling the weather, James Bond-style, at one of their Mexican factories.

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  • Volkswagen accused of ruining Mexican crops with weather-altering 'hail cannons' — Local groups have accused the German automaker of causing a dry spell with hail cannons that shoot sonic booms into the air to prevent the formation of hail. The devices are used to protect cars parked outside the factory from dents caused by hailstones.
  • 2019 GMC Sierra Denali Review — The 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, its flagship full-size truck, is the most important jewel in the company’s crown. Not only is it the one area where GMC has a legitimate chance to give its Silverado-cloning Sierra a chance to rise about its shared Bowtie platform, but it’s also the strongest seller in the entire Denali family. As goes Sierra, so goes the rest of GMC’s fortunes.
]]> Episode 78: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT, 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST, 2018 GMC Sierra Denali, Bill Goldberg, Honda Asimo Retires https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/78 89ee5e55-6a09-402f-8026-2dff96ed14af Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin and Sami both drive SRT's latest SUV monster - the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT - and Sami compares it to the less intriguing 'performance' edition of a direct competitor, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST. Also in this episode: the 2018 GMC Sierra Denali, Benjamin's unusual Bill Goldberg encounter, and pouring out a glass of motor oil for the retirement of the Honda Asimo robot. 35:09 no <p>Do you need a 475 horsepower, track-ready SUV? Does anyone? The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT gets road-tested by both Benjamin and Sami this week, who are both in love with its exhaust note and appalled by its fuel economy. Sami also ponders the missed opportunity that is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST, the 'performance' edition of the Durango's direct competitor that leaves a lot on the table. The pair also provide final thoughts on the departing 2018 GMC Sierra Denali, what it's like to attend the Bob Bondurant driving school with Bill Goldberg, and why a robot like the Honda Asimo gets to retire at the age of 18. </p> Do you need a 475 horsepower, track-ready SUV? Does anyone? The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT gets road-tested by both Benjamin and Sami this week, who are both in love with its exhaust note and appalled by its fuel economy. Sami also ponders the missed opportunity that is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST, the 'performance' edition of the Durango's direct competitor that leaves a lot on the table. The pair also provide final thoughts on the departing 2018 GMC Sierra Denali, what it's like to attend the Bob Bondurant driving school with Bill Goldberg, and why a robot like the Honda Asimo gets to retire at the age of 18.

]]> Do you need a 475 horsepower, track-ready SUV? Does anyone? The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT gets road-tested by both Benjamin and Sami this week, who are both in love with its exhaust note and appalled by its fuel economy. Sami also ponders the missed opportunity that is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST, the 'performance' edition of the Durango's direct competitor that leaves a lot on the table. The pair also provide final thoughts on the departing 2018 GMC Sierra Denali, what it's like to attend the Bob Bondurant driving school with Bill Goldberg, and why a robot like the Honda Asimo gets to retire at the age of 18.

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