web02.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 03:57:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Sierra” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/sierra Mon, 02 Sep 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 373: 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV, Towing Test, Watkins Glen Track Day, Datsun Disaster https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/373 d64d821a-a863-485b-ae2c-173811668a05 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast reviews the 2024 GMC 2500 HD AT4X, and finds that some of its off-road design impacts its ability to be a successful heavy-duty truck. Then our hosts talk about Benjamin's experience at Watkins Glen International Raceway in his Datsun 280Z. Thanks for listening! 55:59 no There's plenty of truck talk this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, along with an important story about racing. But first the show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2024 GMC 2500 HD AT4X, which boasts plenty of hauling, towing and off-roading capabilities that all seem to be at odds with one another. Our host tested the truck out, towing his car to the track, but found that the off-road oriented design definitely impacted its usability as a truck. That's just one aspect of this weeks review, but wait till you hear about its engine - and how Benjamin found an easy work-around when it came to trailer parking. Then we get an update about Benjamin's experience at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, and how he handled the fast and exciting track in his Datsun, and his Dad's Mustang! Thanks for listening! GMC, Sierra, 2500, HD, Datsun, 280Z, Ford, Mustang, GT, Watkins Glen, 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 There's plenty of truck talk this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, along with an important story about racing. But first the show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2024 GMC 2500 HD AT4X, which boasts plenty of hauling, towing and off-roading capabilities that all seem to be at odds with one another. Our host tested the truck out, towing his car to the track, but found that the off-road oriented design definitely impacted its usability as a truck. That's just one aspect of this weeks review, but wait till you hear about its engine - and how Benjamin found an easy work-around when it came to trailer parking.

Then we get an update about Benjamin's experience at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, and how he handled the fast and exciting track in his Datsun, and his Dad's Mustang! Thanks for listening!

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]]> There's plenty of truck talk this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, along with an important story about racing. But first the show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2024 GMC 2500 HD AT4X, which boasts plenty of hauling, towing and off-roading capabilities that all seem to be at odds with one another. Our host tested the truck out, towing his car to the track, but found that the off-road oriented design definitely impacted its usability as a truck. That's just one aspect of this weeks review, but wait till you hear about its engine - and how Benjamin found an easy work-around when it came to trailer parking.

Then we get an update about Benjamin's experience at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, and how he handled the fast and exciting track in his Datsun, and his Dad's Mustang! 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 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! 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 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 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. 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 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.

]]> 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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