Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.

About the show

Benjamin and Sami are two journalists who take a weekly look at the funnier side of the automotive industry and the cars they drive.

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Episodes

  • 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.

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    Episode 203: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EcoDiesel, 2021 Lexus IS

    December 20th, 2020  |  37 mins 43 secs
    diesel, ecodiesel, is, jeep, lexus, wrangler

    Benjamin spends a chilly week with the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EcoDiesel 4x4, while Sami samples each and every version of the 2021 Lexus IS sport sedan.

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    Episode 202: 2021 Nissan Rogue, 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback, Fast and Furious Hero Cars vs. Villain Cars

    December 13th, 2020  |  50 mins 24 secs
    audi, e-tron, fast and furious, movie cars, nissan, rogue, sportback, suv

    Benjamin discovers that the 2021 Nissan Rogue is finally at the top of its small SUV class, while Sami learns how to deal with the 2021 Audi E-Tron's reduced battery range. The pair also decide whether the heroes or the villains had the best cars in each Fast and Furious movie.

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    Episode 201: 2021 Land Rover Defender, 2021 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

    December 6th, 2020  |  43 mins 59 secs
    2 series, 228i, bmw, defender, gran coupe, land rover, prime, rav4, rav4 prime, toyota

    Sami slips behind the wheel of the iconic Land Rover Defender to decide whether the 2021 model carries on the lineage, shortly before having his mind blown by the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid. Benjamin is baffled by the 2021 BMW 228i Gran Coupe, which is now the most affordable car offered by the German automaker.

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    Episode 200: 2021 Genesis G80, 2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X

    November 29th, 2020  |  39 mins 23 secs
    g80, genesis, gv80, nissan, pickup, pro-4x, titan

    Sami samples the 2021 Genesis G80 and wonders where the GV80 magic went. Benjamin drives the 2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X and tries to fit it into the incredibly competitive constellation of full-size pickups.

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    Episode 199: 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2021 Hyundai Sonata N, 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo, 2021 Mazda CX-30

    November 22nd, 2020  |  56 mins 47 secs
    cadillac, cx-30, elantra, hyundai, mazda, mazda 3, n, sonata n, turbo, v

    Loaded episode this week with three new-for-2021 cars - the Hyundai Elantra, the Hyundai Sonata N, and the Mazda 3 Turbo - and a popular crossover in the 2021 Mazda CX-30. Nearly an hour of analysis and jokes about N, V, and M.

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    Episode 198: 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV, 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe, Jeep Grand Wagoneer LS Swap Update

    November 15th, 2020  |  52 mins 24 secs
    bmw, genesis, gran coupe, grand wagoneer, gv80, jeep, ls swap, m8

    The 2021 Genesis GV80 is finally here, and Sami gets behind the wheel of the new luxury brand's very first SUV. Benjamin drives the 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe and compares his week of living large against Sami's track time in the same. Finally, an update from Benjamin's long-suffering, now almost-complete Jeep Grand Wagoneer LS swap project.

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    Episode 197: 2021 Nissan Rogue, 2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe

    November 8th, 2020  |  48 mins 53 secs
    civic, civic si, honda, nissan, rogue, si

    Sami discovers that the completely redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue raises the bar on its predecessor, while Benjamin pours one out for the 2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe.