web01.fireside.fm Sun, 24 May 2026 08:47:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Navigator” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/navigator Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -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 228: 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, 2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, BMW M3 M4 Book Review https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/228 45825dad-7e84-441a-810f-58815f54f9a6 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast It's a packed episode! We go deep on the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup, revisit an old favorite in the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, and then try to figure out which affordable hybrid SUV is better—the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid or the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid—before wrapping things up with a BMW M3 and M4 book review. 53:31 no <p>The 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup has gone public, and Benjamin and Sami each dig in to the details of this front-wheel drive hybrid mini-truck. </p> <p>Benjamin then discusses his surprising affinity for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, claiming it's at least the equal of several more expensive full-size luxury SUVs, followed by Sami's comparison of the wild-looking 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the more reserved 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. </p> <p>The pair wrap things up with a book review of the fantastic "BMW M3 &amp; M4: The complete history of these ultimate driving machines" by Graham Robson. </p> Ford, Maverick, Lincoln, Navigator, Toyota, RAV4, Hybrid, Hyundai, Tucson, book review, BMW, car talk, truck talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV talk, SUV podcast The 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup has gone public, and Benjamin and Sami each dig in to the details of this front-wheel drive hybrid mini-truck.

Benjamin then discusses his surprising affinity for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, claiming it's at least the equal of several more expensive full-size luxury SUVs, followed by Sami's comparison of the wild-looking 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the more reserved 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

The pair wrap things up with a book review of the fantastic "BMW M3 & M4: The complete history of these ultimate driving machines" by Graham Robson.

Links:

  • Check out Benjamin's Graphic Novel Code 45 — Dragons, drugs, and underground raves beneath the streets of Montreal. Launches June 1st on Kickstarter at www.code-45.com.
  • Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi — Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.
  • BMW M3 & M4: The complete history of these ultimate driving machines — This brand-new edition of Graham Robson’s original Haynes publication explores every aspect of BMW M3 history, including its motorsport success worldwide. From the original E30 of 1986, through E36, E46, and E90 to the 6th gen of 2020, and the M4, it includes full, detailed specifications for each generation, and brings the M3 story right up to the present day, covering all models produced between 2013 and 2021, including M4. Published by Veloce Publishing Limited. ISBN: 978-1-787115-79-8.
]]> The 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup has gone public, and Benjamin and Sami each dig in to the details of this front-wheel drive hybrid mini-truck.

Benjamin then discusses his surprising affinity for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, claiming it's at least the equal of several more expensive full-size luxury SUVs, followed by Sami's comparison of the wild-looking 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the more reserved 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

The pair wrap things up with a book review of the fantastic "BMW M3 & M4: The complete history of these ultimate driving machines" by Graham Robson.

Links:

  • Check out Benjamin's Graphic Novel Code 45 — Dragons, drugs, and underground raves beneath the streets of Montreal. Launches June 1st on Kickstarter at www.code-45.com.
  • Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi — Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.
  • BMW M3 & M4: The complete history of these ultimate driving machines — This brand-new edition of Graham Robson’s original Haynes publication explores every aspect of BMW M3 history, including its motorsport success worldwide. From the original E30 of 1986, through E36, E46, and E90 to the 6th gen of 2020, and the M4, it includes full, detailed specifications for each generation, and brings the M3 story right up to the present day, covering all models produced between 2013 and 2021, including M4. Published by Veloce Publishing Limited. ISBN: 978-1-787115-79-8.
]]> 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.

Links:

  • 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.

Links:

  • 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 95: 2019 Lincoln Navigator vs 2019 Ford Expedition Comparison https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/95 ab0173df-6c42-4823-acdb-9bb41f8a3361 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:15:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin and Sami compare the 2019 Ford Expedition and the 2019 Lincoln Navigator - two platform-sharing SUVs aimed at very different customers. 43:24 no <p>Is it worth stepping up to the 2019 Lincoln Navigator? Or is the 2019 Ford Expedition - mechanically, it's near-twin, and almost a match in terms of features - a better value? After spending a week in these full-size SUVs, Benjamin and Sami compare the two back-to-back and are impressed by how much more the Navigator has to offer, but aren't willing to write off the Expedition, either, in a market that's suddenly packed with strong choices after years of neglect. </p> Ford, Lincoln, Expedition, Navigator, SUV Is it worth stepping up to the 2019 Lincoln Navigator? Or is the 2019 Ford Expedition - mechanically, it's near-twin, and almost a match in terms of features - a better value? After spending a week in these full-size SUVs, Benjamin and Sami compare the two back-to-back and are impressed by how much more the Navigator has to offer, but aren't willing to write off the Expedition, either, in a market that's suddenly packed with strong choices after years of neglect.

]]> Is it worth stepping up to the 2019 Lincoln Navigator? Or is the 2019 Ford Expedition - mechanically, it's near-twin, and almost a match in terms of features - a better value? After spending a week in these full-size SUVs, Benjamin and Sami compare the two back-to-back and are impressed by how much more the Navigator has to offer, but aren't willing to write off the Expedition, either, in a market that's suddenly packed with strong choices after years of neglect.

]]> Episode 69: 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, 2018 Lincoln Navigator, Ford Stops Making Cars https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/69 81d98748-739e-4a4f-bc67-f9bd24be6676 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami comes back from driving the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Croatia to talk about the luxury brand's latest foray into entry-level premium cars, while Benjamin spends a week with the completely redesigned 2018 Lincoln Navigator.SUV. Both are stunned by the news - released during the recording - that Ford has decided to stop making cars and go to an all-truck and SUV lineup (with the exception of the Mustang). 42:33 no <p>Stop the press, because Ford has decided to stop making cars! Well, almost - in the middle of recording this episode, Benjamin and Sami learn that Ford will keep building the Mustang, but kill every other sedan in a bid to focus exclusively on SUVs and trucks. The pair also talk about the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which Sami drove under the Croatian sun, and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV, which surprised Benjamin during their week together with how much of an effort Lincoln has made in revising its flagship. </p> Stop the press, because Ford has decided to stop making cars! Well, almost - in the middle of recording this episode, Benjamin and Sami learn that Ford will keep building the Mustang, but kill every other sedan in a bid to focus exclusively on SUVs and trucks. The pair also talk about the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which Sami drove under the Croatian sun, and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV, which surprised Benjamin during their week together with how much of an effort Lincoln has made in revising its flagship.

Links:

  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Review and First Drive — The new Mercedes A-Class not only rectifies many of the criticisms of the old compacts but also delivers a whole suite of innovative, exclusive technologies that will make the car stand out to buyers.
]]> Stop the press, because Ford has decided to stop making cars! Well, almost - in the middle of recording this episode, Benjamin and Sami learn that Ford will keep building the Mustang, but kill every other sedan in a bid to focus exclusively on SUVs and trucks. The pair also talk about the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which Sami drove under the Croatian sun, and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV, which surprised Benjamin during their week together with how much of an effort Lincoln has made in revising its flagship.

Links:

  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Review and First Drive — The new Mercedes A-Class not only rectifies many of the criticisms of the old compacts but also delivers a whole suite of innovative, exclusive technologies that will make the car stand out to buyers.
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