Unnamed Automotive Podcast

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Episode 180: 2020 Ford Ranger, 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road vs. 2020 Subaru Forester, 2021 Ford F-150 Jul 12, 2020

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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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Code 45 - Benjamin's graphic novel!

Episode 179: 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, 2020 Cadillac XT4, Dodge Durango Hellcat, G-Wagen Buyer's Guide Jul 05, 2020

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Wagon or 'crossover?' That's the question posed by the 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, and after a week behind the wheel Benjamin is pretty sure he's got the answer as to which one you want in your driveway. Sami then picks things up with a look at the 2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV, which he wishes tried just a little bit harder. Finally, the pair discuss the new Dodge Durango Hellcat as well as Benjamin's review of Veloce Publishing's latest buying guide for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.

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The Essential Buyer's Guide - Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen — Nik Greene's expert guide to buy the 1979-2006 G-Wagen, including all 460, 463, and AMG models.

Episode 178: 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor, Ram TRX, Vaporware Electric Trucks Jun 28, 2020

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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.

Episode 177: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Jun 21, 2020

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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.

Episode 176: Cars Of The Year That Kinda Sucked, Things To Do In Your Car That Aren't Driving Jun 14, 2020

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Sometimes, a Car of the Year contender doesn't live up to its title when seen through the lens of hindsight. Benjamin and Sami identify four of the worst Car of the Year choices from the past 60 years, before speculating what modern award winners won't look so good after a decade has passed. Sami then gets excited about all the car stuff you can do in a car that isn't actually driving, which surprisingly, includes meteors and starscapes.

Episode 175: Dodge Stealth, Mitsubishi 3000GT, Best Movie Mopars and Chevys, 2021 Acura TLX, Listener Feedback Jun 07, 2020

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Was there a pair of vehicles in the 1990s that did a better job of predicting the future of the supercar than the Dodge Stealth and its Mitsubishi 3000GT sibling? Benjamin and Sami get deep on the ways these lightning quick grand tourers trounced the competition in terms of technology and innovation. Next up is a look at the best movie Mopars and on-screen Chevrolets of all time following by recent news about the 2021 Acura TLX luxury sedan.

Episode 174: Classic 4x4s That Deserve A Comeback, New Nissans For Everyone May 31, 2020

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Which classic 4x4s deserve to be brought back for a second chance? Benjamin and Chad have some ideas, but Sami thinks the past should be the past. The trio then discuss Nissan's new product announcement, which will completely revise its line-up over the next few years - including an updated Z car.

Episode 173: Fake Dyson Electric Car, 2021 Toyota Venza, 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, Hertz Sells Cheap Z06s May 23, 2020

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Dyson might be better known for building vacuum cleaners, but it turns out to have spent $610 million on an EV super SUV that...is way too good to be believable to anyone with a critical eye. Benjamin and Sami tear apart Dyson's decision to not build its fake SUV, before discussing the redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid and Toyota Venza Hybrid. The pair wrap things up by asking if you would ever buy a used supercar from a rental company - specifically, a Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

Episode 172: The Death Of Sport Pickup Trucks, Concepts We Wish Had Been Built, Listener Updates May 17, 2020

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Why did sport trucks die out? Sami makes a passionate case that the off-road pickups we have today are a better match for truck fans, before both he and Benjamin try to build a sport truck from every major pickup manufacturer. The pair then discuss 'what might have been' concept cars and the sad production models we got instead, tying in automakers from Nissan to Cadillac to BMW, before a listener update focused on cars designed by musicians.

Episode 171: Cars Designed By Musicians, Pierce Brosnan Fights With Aston Martin, Super Expensive Porsche Coffee Maker May 10, 2020

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If you're good at one thing, you're obviously the best at everything else, too, and nowhere is this more true than in the world of musician-designed cars. Benjamin and Sami hit highlights like the Cizeta-Moroder V16T and the LincVolt before veering off to discuss Pierce Brosnan's fight with Aston Martin for some oversized movie swag, and of course Porsche's latest mega-bucks coffee machine.

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4 cars you didn’t know were designed by musicians — We’ve been confronted with actors trying to sing, singers trying to act, and comedians doing both, so why not musicians trying to design, engineer, and produce their own cars?
Yello - Oh Yeah — Here's the Yello song Benjamin talks about in the podcast.

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