app01 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:46:08 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Towing” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/towing Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review the cars, trucks, and SUVs they test drive, 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 the cars, trucks, and SUVs they test drive, 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 460: Guest Chad Kirchner, 2027 Rivian R2, Diesel Talk, Truck Talk https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/460 22be1081-aadf-45de-9a97-c9f2f7d1e9ae Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Friend of the show Chad Kirchner drops by in Sami's absence to discuss the new Rivian R2 EV, while also powering through Benjamin's numerous digressions about trucks, towing, and diesels. Oh, and Alaska, for some reason. 1:06:15 no <p>With Sami taking a break to welcome his new child into the world. guest host Chad Kirchner drops by to talk about the Rivian R2 EV - and to endure Benjamin's endless digressions about diesel trucks, towing, and, for some reason, Alaska. </p> Rivian, R2, towing, Alaska, 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 With Sami taking a break to welcome his new child into the world. guest host Chad Kirchner drops by to talk about the Rivian R2 EV - and to endure Benjamin's endless digressions about diesel trucks, towing, and, for some reason, Alaska.

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]]> With Sami taking a break to welcome his new child into the world. guest host Chad Kirchner drops by to talk about the Rivian R2 EV - and to endure Benjamin's endless digressions about diesel trucks, towing, and, for some reason, Alaska.

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]]> Episode 459: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, Towing Test https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/459 ab323e2a-48ef-41a0-9cbd-8459e8fc0e21 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast has plenty to say about the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder and its promised 6,000 lbs. tow rating. Then the guys discuss some listener feedback about the Dodge Charger. 57:45 no <p>When a three-row crossover advertises big towing figures, you just know that the Unnamed Automotive Podcast will have something to say about it. This week, Benjamin reviews the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, which promotes a 6,000 lbs tow rating. Benjamin puts the crossover through its paces with and without a load to let you know how it fares. Also, while on the subject on the Pathfinder, our hosts discuss the pros and cons of its future, and whether it will succeed with a body on frame future, or if it makes any difference at all.</p> <p>Then the guys share some listener feedback about the Dodge Charger and its platform/suspension history. Thanks for listening! </p> Nissan, Pathfinder, towing, 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 When a three-row crossover advertises big towing figures, you just know that the Unnamed Automotive Podcast will have something to say about it. This week, Benjamin reviews the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, which promotes a 6,000 lbs tow rating. Benjamin puts the crossover through its paces with and without a load to let you know how it fares. Also, while on the subject on the Pathfinder, our hosts discuss the pros and cons of its future, and whether it will succeed with a body on frame future, or if it makes any difference at all.

Then the guys share some listener feedback about the Dodge Charger and its platform/suspension history. Thanks for listening!

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]]> When a three-row crossover advertises big towing figures, you just know that the Unnamed Automotive Podcast will have something to say about it. This week, Benjamin reviews the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, which promotes a 6,000 lbs tow rating. Benjamin puts the crossover through its paces with and without a load to let you know how it fares. Also, while on the subject on the Pathfinder, our hosts discuss the pros and cons of its future, and whether it will succeed with a body on frame future, or if it makes any difference at all.

Then the guys share some listener feedback about the Dodge Charger and its platform/suspension history. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 456: Guest Bradley Iger, Czinger 21C Supercar, 2026 Ram 2500 Tow Test, Benjamin Has A Bad Track Day, Bradley Talks Charger Take Two https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/456 d93b3cfc-5112-420c-b87f-e76d58b280e8 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast welcomes star journalist Bradley Iger to the show, to discuss the incredible Czinger 21C VMax, a made-in-America hypercar with plenty of power, wild looks and an optimized approach to engineering. Then Benjamin reviews the 2026 Ram HD 2500, which he used to tow his Dad's Ford Mustang all the way to the track, where things did not go as planned. Finally our hosts give the final notes on the 2026 Dodge Charger, and explain just how compromised the strange new car really is. 1:17:52 no <p>The Unnamed Automotive Podcast open-door policy is in full effect as we welcome another great guest, journalist Bradley Iger, who jumps in to discuss the unbelievably cool, made-in-America Czinger 21C VMax hypercar. Beyond its amazing looks and incredible design philosophy, Iger talks about what it's like to pilot one of these legitimate racecar for the streets from the centre seat. </p> <p>Then Benjamin chimes in to review the 2026 Ram 2500 Laramie, which was tasked with his own racecar towing duties. How'd the big diesel truck fare when dealing with the long road between Montreal and Toronto? Maybe a better question is, how did Benjamin deal with a track day gone wrong, and how has that changed his outlook on the sport?</p> <p>Finally, our hosts discussed the 2026 Dodge Charger one more time, this time with Bradley's perspective of being a multiple-time owner of the previous generation Dodges. What was the American automaker going for, and what mishaps further explain just how compromised this car really is? Thanks for listening! </p> Czinger, 21C, Ram, 2500, towing, tow test, track day, Bradley Iger, Dodge, Charger, LX, Magnum, SRT, 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 The Unnamed Automotive Podcast open-door policy is in full effect as we welcome another great guest, journalist Bradley Iger, who jumps in to discuss the unbelievably cool, made-in-America Czinger 21C VMax hypercar. Beyond its amazing looks and incredible design philosophy, Iger talks about what it's like to pilot one of these legitimate racecar for the streets from the centre seat.

Then Benjamin chimes in to review the 2026 Ram 2500 Laramie, which was tasked with his own racecar towing duties. How'd the big diesel truck fare when dealing with the long road between Montreal and Toronto? Maybe a better question is, how did Benjamin deal with a track day gone wrong, and how has that changed his outlook on the sport?

Finally, our hosts discussed the 2026 Dodge Charger one more time, this time with Bradley's perspective of being a multiple-time owner of the previous generation Dodges. What was the American automaker going for, and what mishaps further explain just how compromised this car really is? Thanks for listening!

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]]> The Unnamed Automotive Podcast open-door policy is in full effect as we welcome another great guest, journalist Bradley Iger, who jumps in to discuss the unbelievably cool, made-in-America Czinger 21C VMax hypercar. Beyond its amazing looks and incredible design philosophy, Iger talks about what it's like to pilot one of these legitimate racecar for the streets from the centre seat.

Then Benjamin chimes in to review the 2026 Ram 2500 Laramie, which was tasked with his own racecar towing duties. How'd the big diesel truck fare when dealing with the long road between Montreal and Toronto? Maybe a better question is, how did Benjamin deal with a track day gone wrong, and how has that changed his outlook on the sport?

Finally, our hosts discussed the 2026 Dodge Charger one more time, this time with Bradley's perspective of being a multiple-time owner of the previous generation Dodges. What was the American automaker going for, and what mishaps further explain just how compromised this car really is? Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 412: Benjamin Bought A New Car, 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Towing Test https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/412 f32e2dd0-8cb2-49bc-a482-7fdc5748287c Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast welcomes a new vehicle to Benjamin's garage: a second generation Nissan Pathfinder! Hear what makes it so special to him and how he found it. Then hear Benjamin's review of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500. Thanks for listening! 47:03 no <p>This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast discusses Benjamin's newest addition to his garage; a second-generation Nissan Pathfinder! Find out what led him to this Japanese SUV, and what makes it so interesting (hint, it has something to do with its transmission!)</p> <p>Then Benjamin shares how his latest trip to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park went as he towed his way to the track in a Silverado HD 2500. Hear answers to questions like "did it have adaptive cruise control?" and "how much worse was the fuel consumption while towing?" and "do you need all that truck to tow a car?" Thanks for listening! </p> Chevrolet, SIlverado, 2500HD, towing, Nissan, Pathfinder, R50, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, escalade, escalade iq, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, jordan, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast discusses Benjamin's newest addition to his garage; a second-generation Nissan Pathfinder! Find out what led him to this Japanese SUV, and what makes it so interesting (hint, it has something to do with its transmission!)

Then Benjamin shares how his latest trip to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park went as he towed his way to the track in a Silverado HD 2500. Hear answers to questions like "did it have adaptive cruise control?" and "how much worse was the fuel consumption while towing?" and "do you need all that truck to tow a car?" Thanks for listening!

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]]> This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast discusses Benjamin's newest addition to his garage; a second-generation Nissan Pathfinder! Find out what led him to this Japanese SUV, and what makes it so interesting (hint, it has something to do with its transmission!)

Then Benjamin shares how his latest trip to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park went as he towed his way to the track in a Silverado HD 2500. Hear answers to questions like "did it have adaptive cruise control?" and "how much worse was the fuel consumption while towing?" and "do you need all that truck to tow a car?" Thanks for listening!

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