Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.
We found 10 episodes of Unnamed Automotive Podcast with the tag “ev”.
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Episode 212: 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, 2021 Kia Soul EV, 2021 Lexus NX 300, Listener Question About Fun First Cars
February 21st, 2021 | 41 mins 39 secs
ev, kia, lexus, nx, recharge, soul, volvo, xc40
Benjamin drives the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge in freezing cold weather and has a lot to say about the super-quick EV SUV. Sami spends time with the 2021 Lexus NX 300 crossover. The pair also discuss the 2021 Kia Soul EV and answer a listener question about what makes a fun first car.
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Episode 209: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, Tesla's Psychic Turn Signals
January 31st, 2021 | 40 mins 39 secs
elantra, ev, hyundai, kia, seltos, suv, tesla
Benjamin is confused by the 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo SUV, while Sami can't get enough of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Plus, bonus Tesla weirdness as the Model S undergoes a model refresh.
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Episode 208: 2021 Kia Niro EV, 2021 Mazda 3 AWD
January 24th, 2021 | 30 mins 23 secs
electric vehicle, ev, kia, mazda, mazda 3, niro ev
Benjamin electrifies his winter driving with the 2021 Kia Niro EV, while Sami sets himself up for disappointment with the non-turbo version of the Mazda 3 AWD.
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Episode 206: 2021 Porsche Taycan EV , 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
January 10th, 2021 | 40 mins 27 secs
ev, grand cherokee l, jeep, porsche, taycan
Sami's take on the 2021 Porsche Taycan devolves into a discussion of off-brand batteries, featureless LCD dashboards, and the word 'boost.' The pair then go deep on the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which is perhaps the least creative nameplate in the Jeep portfolio.
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Episode 194: 2021 Acura TLX, 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, Sci-Fi EVs
October 18th, 2020 | 56 mins 34 secs
acura, at4, canyon, electric car, ev, gmc, pickup, sci-fi, tlx, truck
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.
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Episode 192: 2021 GMC Yukon Denali, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss, 2020 Chevrolet Bolt
October 4th, 2020 | 58 mins 58 secs
bolt, chevrolet, denali, electric car, ev, gmc, lincoln, navigator, pickup, silverado, suv, trail boss, yukon
Benjamin drives the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon Denali and is impressed with two very serious changes made to the platform. It's a strong contrast to the older-tech Chevrolet Silverado with which it shares some of its platform, which he also spent the week driving. Sami makes a case for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt being so cheap right now that there's no excuse not to have one in every EV fan's driveway.
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Episode 191: 2020 Aston Martin DB11 V8, 2020 Polestar 2, 2020 Cadillac XT6
September 27th, 2020 | 50 mins 50 secs
amg, aston martin, cadillac, db11, electric car, ev, mercedes-benz, polestar, polestar 2, volvo, xt6
Benjamin spends a day in the mountains with the Aston Martin DB11 V8, while Sami goes green with the Polestar 2 EV. The pair also discuss the Cadillac XT6 SUV, which seems destined to occupy the 'good enough' trap that ensures so many 7-passenger luxury crossovers.
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Episode 186: 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport, Hawks vs. Eagles
August 23rd, 2020 | 43 mins 9 secs
ev, ford, grand cherokee, jeep, mach-e, mustang, nissan, rogue sport, srt, suv, trackhawk
Benjamin spends a week with the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk and wonders if the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is coming to eat its face, while Sami dives deep into what makes the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport a surprisingly competitive small SUV. Things then get derailed due to a long hawks vs. eagles vs. falcons tangent.
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Episode 173: Fake Dyson Electric Car, 2021 Toyota Venza, 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, Hertz Sells Cheap Z06s
May 23rd, 2020 | 29 mins 19 secs
chevrolet, corvette, dyson, electric suv, electric vehicle, ev, fake, hertz, hybrid, minivan, rental car, sienna, super suv, supercar, toyota, venza, z06
Dyson lies about its fake 'super EV SUV, Toyota goes all-in on hybrid minivans with the redesigned Sienna, and Hertz has a deal for you on a used Z06, if you can get there before they go bankrupt.
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Episode 165: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2020 Hyundai Kona EV, 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
March 29th, 2020 | 35 mins 46 secs
4x4, bolt, chevrolet, electric vehicle, ev, gladiator, hyundai, jeep, kona, off-road, rubion, wrangler, wrangler rubicon
Benjamin talks about why the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is infinitely better than its Gladiator cousin, while Sami compares two EVs - the Hyundai Kona and the Chevrolet Bolt - after spending a week driving them back-to-back.