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    <title>Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Truck”</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry.
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    <itunes:keywords>cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism</itunes:keywords>
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      <itunes:email>benjamin@benjaminhunting.com</itunes:email>
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  <title>Episode 433: 2026 Toyota BZ, 2026 BMW M340i Jahre</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week there's news about Benjamin's Pathfinder, and Sami reviews an EV that tries to panini grill its passengers (the 2026 Toyota bZ.) Benjamin also reviews a special edition of the 2026 BMW M340i called the 50 Jahre Edition, before discussing some wierd news from Stellantis about their PHEVs. Thanks for listening!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:22</itunes:duration>
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  <description>First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment.
Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite  3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber.
Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones  that have wandered off to "the island of misfit cars") Thanks for listening! 
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  <itunes:keywords>Pathfinder, Nissan, Toyota, BZ, BMW, M340i, Jahre, misfit cars, invisible cars, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment.</p>

<p>Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite  3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber.</p>

<p>Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones  that have wandered off to &quot;the island of misfit cars&quot;) Thanks for listening!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment.</p>

<p>Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite  3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber.</p>

<p>Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones  that have wandered off to &quot;the island of misfit cars&quot;) Thanks for listening!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 432: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2026 Toyota Camry XLE AWD</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Its the first show of 2026, and it starts with a quick review of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and the 2026 Toyota Camry. Our hosts first talk about the Honda, and how the big H has approached different fuel sources and powertrains over the years. Then the discussion switches to the Camry which Benjamin thoroughly tests through the winter. Finally the guys quickly chat about the best and worst cars they drove this year. Thank you for listening, we can't wait to tell you more great car stories this year!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:54</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>It is the first podcast of 2026 and we're so thankful to be starting the year right with our loyal listeners. Thanks so much for making 2025 (and every year!) so great. Todays episode starts with a discussion of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the Japanese automaker's overall powertrain strategy. Listen as the guys talk natural gas, hydrogen, PHEV and more and where the CR-V sits among all those choices. Where will Honda go next? Maybe synthetic fuel like Porsche, or Soylent Green?
Then Benjamin chimes in with his winter-weather review of the 2026 Toyota Camry. Available with all-wheel-drive and a hybrid powertrain, the Camry is a mainstay of Toyotas lineup, but has it recieved less attention from the automaker with each passing generation? 
Finally the show ends with a quick discussion of our hosts favourite and least favourite cars they've driven this year. Thanks for listening and have a great start to your year! 
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  <itunes:keywords>Honda, CR-V, Toyota, Camry, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It is the first podcast of 2026 and we&#39;re so thankful to be starting the year right with our loyal listeners. Thanks so much for making 2025 (and every year!) so great. Todays episode starts with a discussion of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the Japanese automaker&#39;s overall powertrain strategy. Listen as the guys talk natural gas, hydrogen, PHEV and more and where the CR-V sits among all those choices. Where will Honda go next? Maybe synthetic fuel like Porsche, or Soylent Green?</p>

<p>Then Benjamin chimes in with his winter-weather review of the 2026 Toyota Camry. Available with all-wheel-drive and a hybrid powertrain, the Camry is a mainstay of Toyotas lineup, but has it recieved less attention from the automaker with each passing generation? </p>

<p>Finally the show ends with a quick discussion of our hosts favourite and least favourite cars they&#39;ve driven this year. Thanks for listening and have a great start to your year!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It is the first podcast of 2026 and we&#39;re so thankful to be starting the year right with our loyal listeners. Thanks so much for making 2025 (and every year!) so great. Todays episode starts with a discussion of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the Japanese automaker&#39;s overall powertrain strategy. Listen as the guys talk natural gas, hydrogen, PHEV and more and where the CR-V sits among all those choices. Where will Honda go next? Maybe synthetic fuel like Porsche, or Soylent Green?</p>

<p>Then Benjamin chimes in with his winter-weather review of the 2026 Toyota Camry. Available with all-wheel-drive and a hybrid powertrain, the Camry is a mainstay of Toyotas lineup, but has it recieved less attention from the automaker with each passing generation? </p>

<p>Finally the show ends with a quick discussion of our hosts favourite and least favourite cars they&#39;ve driven this year. Thanks for listening and have a great start to your year!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Summer ReHeat: Nissan Trucks Desert Drive in Morocco, Guest Chad Kirchner, 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/summer-reheat-nissan-trucks-morocco</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Guest Chad Kirchner tells us all about driving exotic Nissan trucks like the Patrol, the Terra, and the Navarra in the desert in Morocco, and compares them to the Nissan Titan, which he also pounded sand with. The trio then discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel for a mega-truck episode.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>What's it like to be whisked off to exotic Morocco and given the keys to Nissan's entire global fleet of off-roaders? Guest Chad Kirchner shares his story of scorpions, Titans, Terras, and Patrols bashing through the dunes, and also discusses the differences between the Nissan Navarra and the Frontier pickup that is sold in North America. Benjamin, Sami, and Chad also discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and compare it to the Ram EcoDiesel to try and figure out just how frugal the Blue Oval's efficiency-focused truck really is. *Rebroadcast from 2018 
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  <itunes:keywords>Nissan, Morocco, Terra, Patrol, Navarra, Frontier, Titan, off-road, Ford, F-150, Diesel, Ram, EcoDiesel, truck, pickups</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s it like to be whisked off to exotic Morocco and given the keys to Nissan&#39;s entire global fleet of off-roaders? Guest Chad Kirchner shares his story of scorpions, Titans, Terras, and Patrols bashing through the dunes, and also discusses the differences between the Nissan Navarra and the Frontier pickup that is sold in North America. Benjamin, Sami, and Chad also discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and compare it to the Ram EcoDiesel to try and figure out just how frugal the Blue Oval&#39;s efficiency-focused truck really is. *Rebroadcast from 2018</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s it like to be whisked off to exotic Morocco and given the keys to Nissan&#39;s entire global fleet of off-roaders? Guest Chad Kirchner shares his story of scorpions, Titans, Terras, and Patrols bashing through the dunes, and also discusses the differences between the Nissan Navarra and the Frontier pickup that is sold in North America. Benjamin, Sami, and Chad also discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and compare it to the Ram EcoDiesel to try and figure out just how frugal the Blue Oval&#39;s efficiency-focused truck really is. *Rebroadcast from 2018</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 194: 2021 Acura TLX, 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, Sci-Fi EVs</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sami puts the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan through its paces to determine where it fits in a segment that's increasingly overlooked by new car buyers. Benjamin spends a week with the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, which represents the brand's new attempt at ZR2-lite for the mid-size pickup truckl crowd. The pair wrap things up with a look at the coolest electric cars in sci-fi movie history.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>56:34</itunes:duration>
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  <description>The 2021 Acura TLX comes out of the gate strong with a redesigned platfrom a new turbo base engine that offers 100 lb-ft more torque than the model it replaces. Sami spends time with the sport sedan to see if it's enough to make people care about the four-door passenger car segment in a world where SUV's reign supreme.
Benjamin plunges back into the world of pickups with the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, a new sub-brand from the truck manufacturer that attempts to deliver off-road capability without edging too far onto the hardcore side of the spectrum.
The pair wrap things up with a discussion of the coolest electric cars pulled straight from science-fiction. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Acura, TLX, GMC, Canyon, AT4, pickup, truck, sci-fi, EV, electric car, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV, truck talk, car talk</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The 2021 Acura TLX comes out of the gate strong with a redesigned platfrom a new turbo base engine that offers 100 lb-ft more torque than the model it replaces. Sami spends time with the sport sedan to see if it&#39;s enough to make people care about the four-door passenger car segment in a world where SUV&#39;s reign supreme.</p>

<p>Benjamin plunges back into the world of pickups with the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, a new sub-brand from the truck manufacturer that attempts to deliver off-road capability without edging too far onto the hardcore side of the spectrum.</p>

<p>The pair wrap things up with a discussion of the coolest electric cars pulled straight from science-fiction.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="8 best sci-fi EVs we wish we could drive" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.evpulse.com/features/8-best-sci-fi-evs-we-wish-we-could-drive">8 best sci-fi EVs we wish we could drive</a> &mdash; Using batteries instead of brontosaurus bones also helped wave away pesky questions like ‘where are they finding gasoline in this dystopian hellscape?’ or ‘how, exactly, is that car flying?’ or ‘why is that motorcycle covered with neon lights?’</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The 2021 Acura TLX comes out of the gate strong with a redesigned platfrom a new turbo base engine that offers 100 lb-ft more torque than the model it replaces. Sami spends time with the sport sedan to see if it&#39;s enough to make people care about the four-door passenger car segment in a world where SUV&#39;s reign supreme.</p>

<p>Benjamin plunges back into the world of pickups with the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, a new sub-brand from the truck manufacturer that attempts to deliver off-road capability without edging too far onto the hardcore side of the spectrum.</p>

<p>The pair wrap things up with a discussion of the coolest electric cars pulled straight from science-fiction.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="8 best sci-fi EVs we wish we could drive" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.evpulse.com/features/8-best-sci-fi-evs-we-wish-we-could-drive">8 best sci-fi EVs we wish we could drive</a> &mdash; Using batteries instead of brontosaurus bones also helped wave away pesky questions like ‘where are they finding gasoline in this dystopian hellscape?’ or ‘how, exactly, is that car flying?’ or ‘why is that motorcycle covered with neon lights?’</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 180: 2020 Ford Ranger, 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road vs. 2020 Subaru Forester, 2021 Ford F-150</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Benjamin tries to live day-to-day with the 2020 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup, while Sami hops between the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road and the 2020 Subaru Forester to see which is better at leaving the pavement. The pair then argue about the merits of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 full-size pickup.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>What happens when an automaker imports a truck from another market with only cursory attention paid towards tuning it for its new customers? Benjamin's experience with the 2020 Ford Ranger reveals weaknesses in the interior, the drivetrain, and the pricing structure of the brand's new mid-size truck. Sami then discusses the relative merits of going for the 2020 Toyota RAV4's TRD Off-Road trim or sticking with the established 2020 Subaru Forester when shopping for a small crossover. The pair also discuss the details of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, which for some reason features a folding shifter. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Ford, Ranger, truck, pickup, F-150, Toyota, RAV4, TRD Off-Road, Subaru, Forester, crossover, SUV, automotive, car podcast, truck podcast, cars, trucks, automotive podcast</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What happens when an automaker imports a truck from another market with only cursory attention paid towards tuning it for its new customers? Benjamin&#39;s experience with the 2020 Ford Ranger reveals weaknesses in the interior, the drivetrain, and the pricing structure of the brand&#39;s new mid-size truck. Sami then discusses the relative merits of going for the 2020 Toyota RAV4&#39;s TRD Off-Road trim or sticking with the established 2020 Subaru Forester when shopping for a small crossover. The pair also discuss the details of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, which for some reason features a folding shifter.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Code 45 - Benjamin&#39;s graphic novel!" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.code-45.com">Code 45 - Benjamin's graphic novel!</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What happens when an automaker imports a truck from another market with only cursory attention paid towards tuning it for its new customers? Benjamin&#39;s experience with the 2020 Ford Ranger reveals weaknesses in the interior, the drivetrain, and the pricing structure of the brand&#39;s new mid-size truck. Sami then discusses the relative merits of going for the 2020 Toyota RAV4&#39;s TRD Off-Road trim or sticking with the established 2020 Subaru Forester when shopping for a small crossover. The pair also discuss the details of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, which for some reason features a folding shifter.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Code 45 - Benjamin&#39;s graphic novel!" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.code-45.com">Code 45 - Benjamin's graphic novel!</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 178: 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor, Ram TRX, Vaporware Electric Trucks</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Benjamin drives the enormous 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor off-road pickup, while Sami gets excited about the upcoming supercharged Ram TRX truck. Neither are impressed by the Lordstown Vaporware EV pickup announced this week.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>34:08</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Want to go big off-road, but need something with diesel punch? The 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor delivers over a thousand lb-ft of torque from a 6.7-liter turbodiesel while stomping all over territory that once belonged to the Ram 2500 Power Wagon. Which land monster should you pick for your next excursion? Benjamin steps in with his opinion after a week behind the wheel of the Tremor, but Sami counters with news about the upcoming Ram TRX Raptor fighter. The pair wrap things up by discussing vaporware EV pickups. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Ford, F-250, Tremor, HD truck, truck, pickup, off-road, Ram, Power Wagon, TRX, vaporware, EV truck, electric truck, EV pickup, automotive podcast, car podcast, truck podcast, car talk</itunes:keywords>
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  <title>Episode 177: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We're back driving cars! Benjamin road trips to the race track in a 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel, while Sami gets fancy with a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:41</itunes:duration>
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  <description>It's great to be back behind the wheel for this week's episode, which stars a 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel full-size pickup, and a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. Who drove which? Did Benjamin haul tires? Will Sami ever get over the lack of 'wow' factor inherent in the 911's design? Join us for our first pair of car reviews in nearly 90 days. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s great to be back behind the wheel for this week&#39;s episode, which stars a 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel full-size pickup, and a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. Who drove which? Did Benjamin haul tires? Will Sami ever get over the lack of &#39;wow&#39; factor inherent in the 911&#39;s design? Join us for our first pair of car reviews in nearly 90 days.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 169: 2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 10 Coolest Movie Trucks, Bigfoot</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/169</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Benjamin goes on a crazy tangent about Bigfoot while discussing the coolest movie trucks of all-time with Sami. Sami has zero interest in the monster truck phenomenon overall, but he does love his Hollywood trucks - and also the upcoming 2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:23</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Is it cooler to drive Bigfoot through a car dealership or escape tornados in a brand-new Dodge Ram? Could you really pull a house off of its foundations with a GMC dually? And what, exactly, were Tango &amp;amp; Cash actually driving in that weird climactic scene? Benjamin and Sami dive into the best movie trucks of all time, with Sami displaying a shocking lack of interest in the world of monster trucks no matter how many times Benjamin decides to bring up the history of Bigfoot, Bigfoot Shuttle, or Bigfoot 7. The pair also touch on the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz, which would be the Korean brand's first foray into the world of pickups. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is it cooler to drive Bigfoot through a car dealership or escape tornados in a brand-new Dodge Ram? Could you really pull a house off of its foundations with a GMC dually? And what, exactly, were Tango &amp; Cash actually driving in that weird climactic scene? Benjamin and Sami dive into the best movie trucks of all time, with Sami displaying a shocking lack of interest in the world of monster trucks no matter how many times Benjamin decides to bring up the history of Bigfoot, Bigfoot Shuttle, or Bigfoot 7. The pair also touch on the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz, which would be the Korean brand&#39;s first foray into the world of pickups.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="10 Best Movie Trucks and Pickups To Come Out Of Hollywood" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.drivingline.com/articles/10-best-movie-trucks-and-pickups-to-ever-come-out-of-hollywood/">10 Best Movie Trucks and Pickups To Come Out Of Hollywood</a> &mdash; Car chases might get all the glory, but trucks have enjoyed their share of screen time in Hollywood, too. In fact, there are a number of movies where pickups and SUVs have played a key role in either advancing the plot, saving the day, or just injecting some much-needed adrenaline into a movie's sagging second act.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is it cooler to drive Bigfoot through a car dealership or escape tornados in a brand-new Dodge Ram? Could you really pull a house off of its foundations with a GMC dually? And what, exactly, were Tango &amp; Cash actually driving in that weird climactic scene? Benjamin and Sami dive into the best movie trucks of all time, with Sami displaying a shocking lack of interest in the world of monster trucks no matter how many times Benjamin decides to bring up the history of Bigfoot, Bigfoot Shuttle, or Bigfoot 7. The pair also touch on the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz, which would be the Korean brand&#39;s first foray into the world of pickups.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="10 Best Movie Trucks and Pickups To Come Out Of Hollywood" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.drivingline.com/articles/10-best-movie-trucks-and-pickups-to-ever-come-out-of-hollywood/">10 Best Movie Trucks and Pickups To Come Out Of Hollywood</a> &mdash; Car chases might get all the glory, but trucks have enjoyed their share of screen time in Hollywood, too. In fact, there are a number of movies where pickups and SUVs have played a key role in either advancing the plot, saving the day, or just injecting some much-needed adrenaline into a movie's sagging second act.</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 152: 2020 Polestar 1, 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, Guest Stefan Ogbac, Listener Rides</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/152</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>It's the last episode of the decade, and Benjamin, Sami, and Motor Trend's Stefan Ogbac spend it discussing the bonkers 2020 Polestar 1 hybrid supercar, the surprisingly nervous 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon pickup, and the redesigned 20201 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban. They also talk about a very cool listener project all the way from Norway.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>46:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/f/f816bf69-0905-4902-8dfe-74585144af6d/episodes/d/d034aad3-1242-43e6-a9f3-7a6a1b9a72aa/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Guest Stefan Ogbac shares his experience with the absolutely crazy Polestar 1 supercar, which offers 619 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque from a hybrid setup. Benjamin reveals just how uncomfortable he felt driving the twitchy 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon pickup truck on a long highway trip, while Sami is back from Detroit with news about the redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban SUVs. The show wraps with a look at an awesome listener project from Norway that dates all the way back to World War 2. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Norway, Volvo, Polestar 1, Jeep, Gladiator, Rubicon, truck, pickup, SUV, Chevrolet, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC, listener project</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Guest Stefan Ogbac shares his experience with the absolutely crazy Polestar 1 supercar, which offers 619 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque from a hybrid setup. Benjamin reveals just how uncomfortable he felt driving the twitchy 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon pickup truck on a long highway trip, while Sami is back from Detroit with news about the redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban SUVs. The show wraps with a look at an awesome listener project from Norway that dates all the way back to World War 2.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 140: 2019 Subaru STI S209 Track Drive, 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum Diesel, Jeremy Renner's Social Network App</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/140</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Benjamin heads to Palmer Motorsports Park to drive the limited edition 2019 Subaru STI S209 - the first full-STI car to be imported to America. Sami moves some furniture in the 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum Diesel. Also, the pair dive deep into Jeremy Renner's social network app.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:33</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Is America ready for the first-ever Subaru to have been fully built by STI - to the point where it had to be homologated as an all-new manufacturer? Benjamin drives the 2019 Subaru STI S209 on a race track to find out if it lives up to the hype. Meanwhile, Sami puts the 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum Diesel to work and realizes he might still prefer the revamped Ram. Finally, we take a deep dive into Jeremy Renner's private social media network controversy. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is America ready for the first-ever Subaru to have been fully built by STI - to the point where it had to be homologated as an all-new manufacturer? Benjamin drives the 2019 Subaru STI S209 on a race track to find out if it lives up to the hype. Meanwhile, Sami puts the 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum Diesel to work and realizes he might still prefer the revamped Ram. Finally, we take a deep dive into Jeremy Renner&#39;s private social media network controversy.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 133: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE, 2019 Ford Ranger, 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/133</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Benjamin drives the road racing edition of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo - the 1LE - while Sami compares the 2019 Ford Ranger and 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 mid-size pickup trucks.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo worth of the 1LE road racing package? Benjamin spends a week with the entry-level car to find out. Meanwhile, Sami pits the 2019 Ford Ranger against the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in a mid-size pickup battle that may have a surprising winner. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo worth of the 1LE road racing package? Benjamin spends a week with the entry-level car to find out. Meanwhile, Sami pits the 2019 Ford Ranger against the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in a mid-size pickup battle that may have a surprising winner.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo worth of the 1LE road racing package? Benjamin spends a week with the entry-level car to find out. Meanwhile, Sami pits the 2019 Ford Ranger against the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in a mid-size pickup battle that may have a surprising winner.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 102: 2019 Ford Ranger, 2019 Nissan Maxima, 2019 Nissan Murano</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/102</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Benjamins gets seat time in the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger mid-sizep pickup, while Sami explores the refreshed 2019 Nissan Maxima sedan and Murano SUV. Also, pretend-NISMOs and USB-C.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:11</itunes:duration>
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  <description>It's been close to a decade since you could buy a Ranger in a Ford showroom, but for 2019 the once-compact, now-mid-size pickup is back. Benjamin drives the 2019 Ford Ranger on-road and off-road to figure out where it fits in a suddenly-crowded small truck market. Sami, on the other hand, plunges deep into the Nissan brand and brings back tales of the mid-size Murano SUV and the near-luxury Maxima sedan. The pair then argue about whether there should be a NISMO version of either, and it all ends in tears. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s been close to a decade since you could buy a Ranger in a Ford showroom, but for 2019 the once-compact, now-mid-size pickup is back. Benjamin drives the 2019 Ford Ranger on-road and off-road to figure out where it fits in a suddenly-crowded small truck market. Sami, on the other hand, plunges deep into the Nissan brand and brings back tales of the mid-size Murano SUV and the near-luxury Maxima sedan. The pair then argue about whether there should be a NISMO version of either, and it all ends in tears.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 99: Nissan Trucks Desert Drive in Morocco, Guest Chad Kirchner, 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/99</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Guest Chad Kirchner tells us all about driving exotic Nissan trucks like the Patrol, the Terra, and the Navarra in the desert in Morocco, and compares them to the Nissan Titan, which he also pounded sand with. The trio then discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel for a mega-truck episode.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:09</itunes:duration>
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  <description>What's it like to be whisked off to exotic Morocco and given the keys to Nissan's entire global fleet of off-roaders? Guest Chad Kirchner shares his story of scorpions, Titans, Terras, and Patrols bashing through the dunes, and also discusses the differences between the Nissan Navarra and the Frontier pickup that is sold in North America. Benjamin, Sami, and Chad also discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and compare it to the Ram EcoDiesel to try and figure out just how frugal the Blue Oval's efficiency-focused truck really is. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s it like to be whisked off to exotic Morocco and given the keys to Nissan&#39;s entire global fleet of off-roaders? Guest Chad Kirchner shares his story of scorpions, Titans, Terras, and Patrols bashing through the dunes, and also discusses the differences between the Nissan Navarra and the Frontier pickup that is sold in North America. Benjamin, Sami, and Chad also discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and compare it to the Ram EcoDiesel to try and figure out just how frugal the Blue Oval&#39;s efficiency-focused truck really is.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Why Aren’t Nissan Trucks as Popular Here as They Are Around the World?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/nissan/why-aren-t-nissan-trucks-as-popular-here-as-they-are-around-the-world">Why Aren’t Nissan Trucks as Popular Here as They Are Around the World?</a> &mdash; We were in Morocco to experience Nissan’s global LCV (light commercial vehicle) lineup. For those in North America, that means the Nissan Titan was represented. But also present was the Nissan Navara, Patrol, and Asian-market Terra. The Sahara was a central meeting place for journalists all over the world to see what Nissan was all about.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s it like to be whisked off to exotic Morocco and given the keys to Nissan&#39;s entire global fleet of off-roaders? Guest Chad Kirchner shares his story of scorpions, Titans, Terras, and Patrols bashing through the dunes, and also discusses the differences between the Nissan Navarra and the Frontier pickup that is sold in North America. Benjamin, Sami, and Chad also discuss the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and compare it to the Ram EcoDiesel to try and figure out just how frugal the Blue Oval&#39;s efficiency-focused truck really is.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Why Aren’t Nissan Trucks as Popular Here as They Are Around the World?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/nissan/why-aren-t-nissan-trucks-as-popular-here-as-they-are-around-the-world">Why Aren’t Nissan Trucks as Popular Here as They Are Around the World?</a> &mdash; We were in Morocco to experience Nissan’s global LCV (light commercial vehicle) lineup. For those in North America, that means the Nissan Titan was represented. But also present was the Nissan Navara, Patrol, and Asian-market Terra. The Sahara was a central meeting place for journalists all over the world to see what Nissan was all about.</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 84: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2018 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, 2018 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, 2018 Ford F-150, 2018 Ram 1500, Datsun Track Tales</title>
  <link>https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/84</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata - the ND2 - and discovers that more power is a good thing. Benjamin samples two hatchbacks at opposite ends of the spectrum, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and the BMW 430i Gran Coupe, just before the pair delve in to the newest versions of the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 pickups.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:10</itunes:duration>
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  <description>The Miata finally has more power - but is it in the right place? Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata long the California coast to get the answers. Meanwhile, Benjamin gets behind the wheel of the also-more-mighty 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, redesigned for the current model year, as well as the 2018 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, which might be the best option for entry-level luxury shoppers. Wrapping things up, Sami road trips in the 2018 Ford F-150 Limited and the 2018 Ram 1500 Limited in a battle of the best full-size pickups. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>The Miata finally has more power - but is it in the right place? Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata long the California coast to get the answers. Meanwhile, Benjamin gets behind the wheel of the also-more-mighty 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, redesigned for the current model year, as well as the 2018 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, which might be the best option for entry-level luxury shoppers. Wrapping things up, Sami road trips in the 2018 Ford F-150 Limited and the 2018 Ram 1500 Limited in a battle of the best full-size pickups.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="First Drive: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback" rel="nofollow" href="http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/expert/20180815/first-drive-2019-toyota-corolla-hatchback/">First Drive: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback</a> &mdash; The conscious decoupling of Toyota and Scion after the latter brand’s demise resulted in a few awkward years for product planners at the parent company, who tried their best to cram leftovers (iM) and newly birthed orphans (CH-R) wherever they could into the behemoth’s North American showrooms. By now, however, the game of musical chairs is over, and there’s no longer any riff-raff hanging around to clutter up the playing field – which is why Toyota has introduced an all-new Corolla hatchback for 2019.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The Miata finally has more power - but is it in the right place? Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata long the California coast to get the answers. Meanwhile, Benjamin gets behind the wheel of the also-more-mighty 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, redesigned for the current model year, as well as the 2018 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, which might be the best option for entry-level luxury shoppers. Wrapping things up, Sami road trips in the 2018 Ford F-150 Limited and the 2018 Ram 1500 Limited in a battle of the best full-size pickups.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="First Drive: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback" rel="nofollow" href="http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/expert/20180815/first-drive-2019-toyota-corolla-hatchback/">First Drive: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback</a> &mdash; The conscious decoupling of Toyota and Scion after the latter brand’s demise resulted in a few awkward years for product planners at the parent company, who tried their best to cram leftovers (iM) and newly birthed orphans (CH-R) wherever they could into the behemoth’s North American showrooms. By now, however, the game of musical chairs is over, and there’s no longer any riff-raff hanging around to clutter up the playing field – which is why Toyota has introduced an all-new Corolla hatchback for 2019.</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 72: 2019 Audi A6, 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Wagon, Chevrolet 4 Cylinder Turbo Pickup</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Unnamed Automotive Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sami comes back from Portugal to talk about driving the all-new 2019 Audi A6 executive sedan, while Benjamin explains why the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 wagon renders luxury SUVs obsolete. Also, Chevy will sell you a turbocharged four-cylinder Silverado, and we've of course got some opinions on that.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:05</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Where does the redesigned 2019 Audi A6 fit into the executive sedan ecosystem? Sami drives the latest Audi in Portugal and comes back suitably impressed by what the luxury car has to offer. Meanwhile, Benjamin falls in love with the wagon version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and delivers an impassioned soliloquy on the benefits of wagons over crossovers. Finally, Chevy's turbocharged four-cylinder Silverado gamble is an intriguing play for the full-size pickup, but neither Sami nor Benjamin are sure just how, exactly, it will play out.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Where does the redesigned 2019 Audi A6 fit into the executive sedan ecosystem? Sami drives the latest Audi in Portugal and comes back suitably impressed by what the luxury car has to offer. Meanwhile, Benjamin falls in love with the wagon version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and delivers an impassioned soliloquy on the benefits of wagons over crossovers. Finally, Chevy&#39;s turbocharged four-cylinder Silverado gamble is an intriguing play for the full-size pickup, but neither Sami nor Benjamin are sure just how, exactly, it will play out.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="2019 Audi A6 Review and First Drive" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/audi/2019-audi-a6-review">2019 Audi A6 Review and First Drive</a> &mdash; New Audi A6 is a global role player that stuffs the stat sheet.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Where does the redesigned 2019 Audi A6 fit into the executive sedan ecosystem? Sami drives the latest Audi in Portugal and comes back suitably impressed by what the luxury car has to offer. Meanwhile, Benjamin falls in love with the wagon version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and delivers an impassioned soliloquy on the benefits of wagons over crossovers. Finally, Chevy&#39;s turbocharged four-cylinder Silverado gamble is an intriguing play for the full-size pickup, but neither Sami nor Benjamin are sure just how, exactly, it will play out.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="2019 Audi A6 Review and First Drive" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/audi/2019-audi-a6-review">2019 Audi A6 Review and First Drive</a> &mdash; New Audi A6 is a global role player that stuffs the stat sheet.</li></ul>]]>
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