web01.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Lyriq” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/lyriq Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 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 368: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, 2025 BMW M5 PHEV https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/368 4dbdd04f-1b3d-4bca-ab51-71a1f8ab2914 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Is Ultium sorted out yet? Thats the question of the week as Benjamin details his experience in the 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ EV, which we've been waiting on for a long time. Then the guys talk about the latest in automotive news including the VW investment into Rivian and the heavy, slow BMW M5. Thanks for listening! 47:15 no <p>The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ (that's the first time we'll use all caps for the name, we promise!) is the car du jour, as Benjamin shares all his thoughts about this vehicle that went into production in 2022, but struggled to meet the quality demands of the market and its high-end branding. Now with seemingly all the bugs sorted out(?), Benjamin is here to tell you how it is, and if it's a standout in the crowded field of luxury EVs.</p> <p>Then the guys discuss a variety of automotive news, starting with a 5 billion dollar investment from VW into an EV maker, that might overshadow the German company's own ambitions, and the fatter, slower and newer BMW M5. Thanks for listening! </p> Cadillac, Lyriq, automobile, automotive, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ (that's the first time we'll use all caps for the name, we promise!) is the car du jour, as Benjamin shares all his thoughts about this vehicle that went into production in 2022, but struggled to meet the quality demands of the market and its high-end branding. Now with seemingly all the bugs sorted out(?), Benjamin is here to tell you how it is, and if it's a standout in the crowded field of luxury EVs.

Then the guys discuss a variety of automotive news, starting with a 5 billion dollar investment from VW into an EV maker, that might overshadow the German company's own ambitions, and the fatter, slower and newer BMW M5. Thanks for listening!

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]]> The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ (that's the first time we'll use all caps for the name, we promise!) is the car du jour, as Benjamin shares all his thoughts about this vehicle that went into production in 2022, but struggled to meet the quality demands of the market and its high-end branding. Now with seemingly all the bugs sorted out(?), Benjamin is here to tell you how it is, and if it's a standout in the crowded field of luxury EVs.

Then the guys discuss a variety of automotive news, starting with a 5 billion dollar investment from VW into an EV maker, that might overshadow the German company's own ambitions, and the fatter, slower and newer BMW M5. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 280: 2022 Kia EV6, Sami's Jordan Cars, Cadillac Says Hush About Lyriq, Weird Blazer EV Features, Confusing Toyota Crowns, Hazy Honda Pilot Memories https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/280 ad8f20d4-e514-4580-b773-babc8090983b Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The guys have returned from their vacations with a bunch of stories to tell. First they catch up, describing their travels and all the cool cars they saw on the road, before diving into a review of the new 2022 Kia EV6, which is mechanically identical to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 but with 20 more miles of range! Hear why the Kia can do more with the same equipment, and what quirk had Benjamin fuming during his test drive. Then the two talk about the latest automotive news including Cadillac's NDAs and the new Toyota Crown. Listen, laugh and send us a note or review, we love to hear from our listeners! 50:07 no <p>Sami and Benjamin have returned from their vacations with plenty of stories to tell. First the two catch up with all the cool cars and sights during their travels, with Ben reflecting on a certain era of vehicle that stands out in his mind after an unusual old school Honda Pilot encounter.</p> <p>Then the pair dive into a conversation about the new 2022 Kia EV6, an all-electric car that's mechanically similar to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, but with different styling and, somehow, more range. Benjamin describes his experience in vivid detail and explains why the EV6 nets 20 more miles on the EPA test cycle, along with the car's fatal flaw. You'll definitely want to hear whether or not you should pick one up over the similar IONIQ.</p> <p>Then the two talk about some news that's been burning through automotive circles. Cadillac has been caught trying to get buyers of its new Lyriq EV to sign an NDA, which caught the attention of NHTSA, which relies on owner information and reports to determine safety concerns. Then the guys talk about the weird new Toyota Crown, which sports a body style that defies convenvention, along with why you would ever design a car that offered FWD, RWD, and AWD in the same package. </p> <p>All that and more inside jokes and pure car talk can be found in this week's episode, so be sure to listen! Also consider sending us a review, or some feedback, since we love to hear from our listeners! </p> Cadillac, Kia, EV6, Lyriq, Blazer EV, Chevrolet, Honda, Pilot, Jordan, Toyota, Crown, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, EV podcast, SUV podcast Sami and Benjamin have returned from their vacations with plenty of stories to tell. First the two catch up with all the cool cars and sights during their travels, with Ben reflecting on a certain era of vehicle that stands out in his mind after an unusual old school Honda Pilot encounter.

Then the pair dive into a conversation about the new 2022 Kia EV6, an all-electric car that's mechanically similar to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, but with different styling and, somehow, more range. Benjamin describes his experience in vivid detail and explains why the EV6 nets 20 more miles on the EPA test cycle, along with the car's fatal flaw. You'll definitely want to hear whether or not you should pick one up over the similar IONIQ.

Then the two talk about some news that's been burning through automotive circles. Cadillac has been caught trying to get buyers of its new Lyriq EV to sign an NDA, which caught the attention of NHTSA, which relies on owner information and reports to determine safety concerns. Then the guys talk about the weird new Toyota Crown, which sports a body style that defies convenvention, along with why you would ever design a car that offered FWD, RWD, and AWD in the same package.

All that and more inside jokes and pure car talk can be found in this week's episode, so be sure to listen! Also consider sending us a review, or some feedback, since we love to hear from our listeners!

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]]> Sami and Benjamin have returned from their vacations with plenty of stories to tell. First the two catch up with all the cool cars and sights during their travels, with Ben reflecting on a certain era of vehicle that stands out in his mind after an unusual old school Honda Pilot encounter.

Then the pair dive into a conversation about the new 2022 Kia EV6, an all-electric car that's mechanically similar to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, but with different styling and, somehow, more range. Benjamin describes his experience in vivid detail and explains why the EV6 nets 20 more miles on the EPA test cycle, along with the car's fatal flaw. You'll definitely want to hear whether or not you should pick one up over the similar IONIQ.

Then the two talk about some news that's been burning through automotive circles. Cadillac has been caught trying to get buyers of its new Lyriq EV to sign an NDA, which caught the attention of NHTSA, which relies on owner information and reports to determine safety concerns. Then the guys talk about the weird new Toyota Crown, which sports a body style that defies convenvention, along with why you would ever design a car that offered FWD, RWD, and AWD in the same package.

All that and more inside jokes and pure car talk can be found in this week's episode, so be sure to listen! Also consider sending us a review, or some feedback, since we love to hear from our listeners!

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