Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
371 episodes of Unnamed Automotive Podcast since the first episode, which aired on October 19th, 2016.
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Episode 216: 2021 Volvo S60 T5, 2021 Lexus RX 450h, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Thoughts
March 21st, 2021 | 50 mins 19 secs
450h, ev, grand wagoneer, hybrid, jeep, lexus, rx, s60, suv, volvo
Sami's week with the 2021 Volvo S60 T5 leads to a long discussion about Volvo's history, its place in the premium car pantheon, and the path it took to get where it is today. Benjamin blows Sami's mind by endlessly praising the 2021 Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUV.
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Episode 215: 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec, 2021 Nissan Sentra
March 14th, 2021 | 38 mins 5 secs
a-spec, acura, nissan, sentra, tlx
Sami is surprised by the 2021 Nissan Sentra compact while Benjamin is perplexed by the 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec.
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Bonus Episode - Bradley Brownell Talks Radwood, Rad4Sale, Autopia 2099, and Hybrid Porsche Boxster EV Project
March 11th, 2021 | 52 mins 25 secs
autopia 2099, boxster, bradley brownell, electric cars, ev, ev podcast, guest, porsche, rad4sale, radwood
Radwood's own Bradley Brownell talks about the future of the Rad-era car show, the new Rad4Sale auction site, his upcoming Autopia 2099 EV car show, and of course his monster Porsche Boxster track car hybrid EV.
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Episode 214: 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0, 2021 Cadillac CT4, Volvo Sells Electric Cars Online-Only
March 7th, 2021 | 47 mins 48 secs
c40, cadillac, ct4, electric car, ev, supra, toyota, volvo
Benjamin finally gets the 2021 Toyota Supra out of Sami's garage and drives it through deep snow and down twisty mountain roads. Sami tries to feel something—anything—about the 2021 Cadillac CT4's role as the bran'ds entry point. The pair wrap things up by discussing Volvo's decision to sell EVs exclusively online.
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Episode 213: 2022 Acura MDX, 2021 Toyota Venza, Honda S2000 Book Review, First Car Questions Part II
February 28th, 2021 | 41 mins 58 secs
acura, book review, honda, hybrid, mdx, rav4 hybrid, s2000, toyota, venza
Sami is puzzled by Acura's unwillingness to bring it with the 2022 MDX redesign, while Benjamin experiences troubling winter woes with the 2021 Toyota Venza. The pair also review an excellent reference book on the Honda S2000 before answering a listener question about good, fun, and affordable first cars.
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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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Bonus Episode - Lightning Round - Subaru Wilderness Brand, 2021 Chevrolet Bolt, 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2022 Audi e-tron GT, 2021 Kia K8, 2021 Honda HR-V Hybrid, 2021 Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren Hybrid Supercar
February 18th, 2021 | 20 mins 52 secs
911 gt3, audi, bolt, chevrolet, e-tron gt, honda, hr-v hybrid, k8, kia, mclaren, mitsubishi, outlander, porsche, subaru, wilderness
Sami and Benjamin have too much to say about the big drop of new car debuts this week so it's time for a Lightning Round!
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Episode 211: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS, 2021 Kia Stinger GT, Mustang Listener Questions
February 14th, 2021 | 52 mins 50 secs
blazer, chevrolet, cobra, ford, kia, mustang, stinger, stinger gt, svt, terminator
Sami struggles to understand what the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS brings to the game to set it apart from the competition, while Benjamin auditions the 2021 Kia Stinger GT as a potential daily driver before the pair answer listener questions about the Terminator Mustang.
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Episode 210: 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD, 2022 Nissan Frontier, 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, Subaru's Flat-12 F1 Engine
February 7th, 2021 | 50 mins 6 secs
f-150, f1, flat-12, ford, formula 1, frontier, k5, kia, nissan, raptor, subaru
Benjamin drive's Kia's first all-wheel drive sedan, the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line, and wonders why it doesn't get the top-shelf turbo engine. Sami gets excited about the (finally) re-designed 2022 Nissan Fronter, before talk of the also-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor causes a big argument about off-road driver assistance systems. Finally, the pair get weird with Subaru's forgotten flat-12 Formula 1 engine
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Bonus Episode - Cadillac Blackwing Deep Dive!
February 1st, 2021 | 22 mins 37 secs
blackwing, cadillac, ct-4, ct5-v, v series
Benjamin and Sami have the inside info on the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and can't wait until next week to share it.
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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 207: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5, 2021 Toyota Corolla SE Apex Edition, Jaguar Book Review, Benjamin Hates CES
January 17th, 2021 | 47 mins 17 secs
apex edition, book review, cadillac, ces, corolla, crosstrek, jaguar, subaru, toyota, twr
Benjamin drives the mightiest version of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek yet, while Sami downplays the thrills offered by the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE Apex Edition. He then triggers a lengthy rant from Benjamin about both CES and Cadillac's absurd people mover concept, before wrapping things up with a book review about TWR's Le Mans-winning Jaguars.
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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 205: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e, 2021 Toyota Avalon AWD, Listener Questions
January 3rd, 2021 | 39 mins 20 secs
45e, avalon, avalon awd, bmw, phev, plug-in hybrid, toyota, x5, x5 m, xdrive45e
Benjamin discovers that the plug-in hybrid version of the 2021 BMW X5 might be better than the hardcore M model, while Sami tries to figure out who, exactly, is lining up to buy the modest all-wheel driver version of the 2021 Toyota Avalon. Plus, listener questions answered!
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Episode 204: 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Best Drives Of 2020
December 27th, 2020 | 47 mins 29 secs
2020, best of, cadillac, escalade
Benjamin and Sami dish on their time with the 2021 Cadillac Escalade before reminiscing about the best driving cars they had the good fortune to sample in 2020.