Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 218: 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, 2021 Cadillac Escalade Super Cruise Super Test

April 4th, 2021  |  52 mins 29 secs

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Benjamin's surprising run of positive vibes continues with the 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, while Sami tests Cadillac's latest Super Cruise driving assist in the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV.

Episode 217: 2021 Genesis GV80, 2022 Genesis GV70, 2022 Genesis G70, In-Car Radar, Dodge Viper Book Review

March 28th, 2021  |  52 mins 11 secs

Things start off strong with Benjamin's discussion of his drive in the 2021 Genesis GV80, but the episode quickly goes off the rails when Sami reveals that the upcoming Genesis GV70 SUV and G70 sedan will offer in-car radar and a fingerprint reader to keep tabs on occupants. The pair wrap things up with a review of 'Dodge Viper - The full story of the world's first V10 sports car,' written David Zatz.

Episode 216: 2021 Volvo S60 T5, 2021 Lexus RX 450h, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Thoughts

March 21st, 2021  |  50 mins 19 secs

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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.

Episode 215: 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec, 2021 Nissan Sentra

March 14th, 2021  |  38 mins 5 secs

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Sami is surprised by the 2021 Nissan Sentra compact while Benjamin is perplexed by the 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec.

Bonus Episode - Bradley Brownell Talks Radwood, Rad4Sale, Autopia 2099, and Hybrid Porsche Boxster EV Project

March 11th, 2021  |  52 mins 25 secs

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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.

Episode 214: 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0, 2021 Cadillac CT4, Volvo Sells Electric Cars Online-Only

March 7th, 2021  |  47 mins 48 secs

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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.

Episode 213: 2022 Acura MDX, 2021 Toyota Venza, Honda S2000 Book Review, First Car Questions Part II

February 28th, 2021  |  41 mins 58 secs

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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!

Episode 211: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS, 2021 Kia Stinger GT, Mustang Listener Questions

February 14th, 2021  |  52 mins 50 secs

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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.

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

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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

Bonus Episode - Cadillac Blackwing Deep Dive!

February 1st, 2021  |  22 mins 37 secs

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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.

Episode 209: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, Tesla's Psychic Turn Signals

January 31st, 2021  |  40 mins 39 secs

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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.

Episode 208: 2021 Kia Niro EV, 2021 Mazda 3 AWD

January 24th, 2021  |  30 mins 23 secs

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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.

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

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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.

Episode 206: 2021 Porsche Taycan EV , 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

January 10th, 2021  |  40 mins 27 secs

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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.