Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.
Episodes
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Episode 225: Guest Chad Kirchner, 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe, Learn EV, Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pickup
May 23rd, 2021 | 59 mins 52 secs
ev, ev pulse, f-150, ford, gle, gle 63 s coupe, lightning, mercedes-amg, mercedes-benz
Friend of the podcast Chad Kirchner stops by to talk about his new Learn EV feature at EV Pulse before we get ridiculous with the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe and the Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup.
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Episode 224: 2021 Mazda CX-9, 2021 Kia Telluride, 2021 Toyota Highlander, 1970 Maximum Muscle Book Review
May 16th, 2021 | 47 mins 17 secs
1970 maximum muscle, acura, book review, cx-9, highlander, kia, mazda, mdx, telluride, toyota
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 punches well above its weight, according to Benjamin, while Sami strives to pinpoint why the 2021 Toyota Highlander sells so well when much better rivals like the 2021 Kia Telluride are out there. The pair also discuss the book '1970 Maximum Muscle' which deals with the apex of the golden age of muscle cars.
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Episode 223: 2022 Acura MDX, 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD, Ford Explorer Timberline, 2022 Honda Civic
May 9th, 2021 | 47 mins 31 secs
acura, civic, explorer, ford, honda, k5, kia, mdx, timberline
The 2022 Acura MDX is all new, and after Benjamin's turn behind the wheel he questions its place in the luxury SUV world. Sami quibbles with the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD's drivetrain. Plus: Explorer Timberline and next-generation Honda Civic news.
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Episode 222: 2021 BMW M5 Competition, 2021 Infiniti QX55, Best Era For Driver's Cars
May 2nd, 2021 | 48 mins 39 secs
bmw, competition, hamilton, infiniti, m5, m550i, qx55, waterfalls
Benjamin drives the 2021 BMW M5 Competition and again considers whether it makes sense as an upgade over the M550i, while Sami tries to determine whether the 2021 Infiniti QX55 can set itself apart from other luxury SUVs. Plus, in-depth waterfall and best driver's car discussion.
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Episode 221: 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor, 2021 Nissan Kicks, Off-Roading
April 25th, 2021 | 43 mins 54 secs
chevrolet, colorado, ford, kicks, nissan, off-road, ranger, tacoma, toyota, trd pro, tremor, zr2
Benjamin heads off-road in the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor pickup, while Sami falls in love all over again with the redesigned 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV.
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Episode 220: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Hellcat Truck, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
April 18th, 2021 | 56 mins 46 secs
1500, eqs, ford, ghost, hellcat, hyundai, mercedes-benz, ram, raptor, rolls-royce, santa cruz, trx
Benjamin makes a muddy off-road mess in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Hellcat pickup, while Sami touches the stars in the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost super luxury sedan. The pair also discuss tiny trucks like the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz before moving on to the strangely anonymous 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV.
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Episode 219: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2021 Genesis G80, Weird Ford Explorer Talk
April 11th, 2021 | 43 mins 41 secs
Sami sees double after spending time in the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander (slash secret Nissan Rogue), while Benjamin rounds out his next-generation Genesis coverage with the 2021 G80 sedan.
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Episode 218: 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, 2021 Cadillac Escalade Super Cruise Super Test
April 4th, 2021 | 52 mins 29 secs
autonomous driving, cadillac, escalade, esv, is, is 300, lexus, super cruiser
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.
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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.
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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!