Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 327: 2024 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost, 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema

July 30th, 2023  |  42 mins 26 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast starts off with some tire smoke as this week's episode covers the 2024 Ford Mustang, which enters its seventh generation. Loaded with more tech and more power, this model seems like a mild refresh, but Sami says there's a bit more to talk about. Then Benjamin describes his time with the all-show, no go version of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema Edizione. Looking like a beast but lacking the oomph, is this the best balance of the italian sport sedan? Listen to find out!

Episode 326: 2023 Toyota BZ4X, The Weird 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Redesign

July 23rd, 2023  |  41 mins 46 secs

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Benjamin describes his time in the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, which isn't a compliance car, but sometimes feels like one thanks to all of its compromises and bizarre design decisions. Then the guys have a frank discussion based on the reveal of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Thanks for listening!

Episode 325: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive, 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5, 2023 Honda Ridgeline, Brazilian Dodge Charger

July 15th, 2023  |  50 mins 36 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast storms into your home ears with more cool car talk, including Benjamin's road tripping experience in the 2023 BMW M340i. With a thorough refresh, is the German sport sedan better or worse with its new mission statement?

Then Sami discusses his moving experience in two vastly different trucks. First the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition, and it's condo appropriate size, and then the 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5 and it's huge burly wheel arches. Finally, Benjamin talks feverishly about his ride in a Brazilian Dodge Charger. Thanks for listening!

Episode 324: 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre

July 9th, 2023  |  46 mins 59 secs

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This week, luxury comes in big and bigger sizes, as we start off discussing the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a mid-sized pickup truck with a silver spoon integrated in its bedliner. Loaded with features but limited by its body style, the Canyon has Benjamin feeling all kinds of ways. But then Sami talk about his own feelings piloting the new all-electric 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, a coupe with a very close eye on its customers and very little else. Thanks for listening!

Episode 323: 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance + RS7 Sportback Performance, 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

July 2nd, 2023  |  41 mins 41 secs

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The guys deviate from the usual crossover conversation and talk about some interesting wagons, sportbacks and sedans in this weeks episode. First Sami jumps into the 621 horsepower 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance models. They're much more than just a powertrain, as Sami outlines early in the episode. Then Benjamin talks about his time in the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6, a sedan-ified version of the IONIQ 5. Does the new body style feature any other upgrades? Hear Benjamin's take on this new strategy from the Korean automaker.

Episode 322: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

June 25th, 2023  |  49 mins 35 secs

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There's plenty of joy this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, starting with the rally inspired 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, where Benjamin answers questions like "what is GR?", "is Toyota really all-in with enthusiast cars?" and "can a Corolla be cool?" Then Sami exotically shares his thoughts on driving the 2024 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, an off-road version of the Huracan supercar, which marks the end of the nameplate's era. Thanks for listening!

Episode 321: 2024 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Acura Integra 6MT

June 18th, 2023  |  44 mins 33 secs

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Compact cars don't get enough love on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, a concern we're rectifying this week as the guys talk about the all new 2024 Subaru Impreza, and 2023 Acura Integra. We discuss value, performance and their place in the market, plus whether or not enthusiasts are being hosed and just accepting whatever they're offered. Listen to it right here, and don't forget to follow and subscribe!

Episode 320: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2023 Lexus RX 350h Hybrid, 800 Miles Of Hands-Free Cadillac Escalade Towing

June 11th, 2023  |  53 mins 16 secs

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Will the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander cannibalize sales of the normal Highlander? That's what the guys talk about first this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. The new Toyota may boast three usable seats, and three powertrain options, but how useful is this crossover? Then Benjamin chimes in with his experience in the 2023 Lexus RX 350h, before discussing how to tow without using your hands hands thanks to his recent test of the Cadillac Escalade with Super Cruise. Thanks for listening!

Episode 319: Peter Brown Fast And Furious Sound Supervisor-Editor-Designer Interview

June 3rd, 2023  |  32 mins 58 secs

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This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets a special guest straight from Hollywood: Peter Brown, the supervising sound editor of the blockbuster movie Fast X (along with most of the rest of the franchise). Hear what makes the cars in this movie sound so crazy, and how much effort went into making the latest summer flick as immersive as possible. Thanks for listening!

Episode 318: 2023 Toyota Supra Manual 6MT, 2024 Jaguar F-Type 75, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Restomod Towing Experience

May 28th, 2023  |  54 mins 42 secs

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This week, we have plenty of speed to talk about, as Benjamin starts things off with his review of the manual-equipped 2023 Toyota GR Supra. Does this three-pedalled, German-built, Japanese designed coupe pass Benjamin's high standards for a sports car? Then Sami chimes in with his take on the 2024 Jaguar F-Type 75, a coupe that harks back to Jaguar's impressive history, and points to an uncertain future. Finally, to close things off, Benjamin shares his harrowing experience towing with his personal Jeep Grand Wagoneer restomod. Thanks for listening, and be sure to visit the site for more info.

Episode 317: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pickup, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV

May 14th, 2023  |  46 mins 58 secs

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You see that truck? The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning? It has a plug! Those crossovers? The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV? They have plugs too! It's 2023 and everything has a plug! You reach around your head and touch your ears: they're plugs, feeding you new Unnamed Automotive Podcast content every week! Enjoy?

Episode 316: Guest Host Chad Kirchner, 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, How Realistic Is The All-EV Future

May 7th, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min

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This week guest host Chad Kirchner fills Sami's surprisingly wide shoes to bring his perspective not just on the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, but also weight in on just how realistic an all-EV future actually is, and what it will really mean for most drivers—and whether it really means the end of gas-powered autos.

Episode 315: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

April 30th, 2023  |  27 mins 32 secs

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It's a tale as old as time - two hybrid crossovers go at it this week, with the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid taking on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Does the new Honda have what it takes to dethrone Toyotas ever-popular offering?

Episode 314: 2023 Kia Telluride, GM's Insane Apple CarPlay Android Auto Decision

April 23rd, 2023  |  28 mins 43 secs

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This week the guys check out the 2023 Kia Telluride, which was recently updated along with a number of rugged X-Line and X-Pro models. Additionally, does it make sense for an automaker to dump Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support? General Motors thinks so and we have some thoughts, too. Thanks for listening!

Episode 313: Surviving An Ice Storm In The 2023 BMW i7, Listener Questions

April 14th, 2023  |  38 mins

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The long-lost episode that went missing last week is here! Actually, a serious natural disaster prevented the guys from recording last week, but they're back with a great story about it. How does an EV fare in a power outage? Benjamin has the answer for you based on his time in the 2023 BMW i7

Episode 312: 2023 Genesis G90, 2023 Genesis GV70 Electric

April 2nd, 2023  |  42 mins 37 secs

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Seven years ago, Korean luxury brand Genesis was unleashed onto the world. Today, we've unleashed our "oops, all Genesis" episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. Up first, Benjamin talks about finally getting into his White Whale, the 2023 Genesis G90 sedan. This full-sized vehicle has evaded him for so long, we have to ask: was it worth the wait? Then Sami talks about the 2023 Genesis electrified GV70, and whether it successfully made the transition from ICE to EV. Thanks for listening!