Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.
Episodes
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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.
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Episode 196: 2021 Mini JCW GP, 2021 BMW 440i, 2021 Alpina XB7, 2020 Honda Clarity, Listener Questions
November 1st, 2020 | 50 mins 3 secs
4 series, 440, 500, abarth, alpina, bmw, clarity, fiat, honda, hybrid, jcw, mini, mini gp, movie cars, phev, x7, xb7
Sami hits the track in the 2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP, the new BMW 440i, and the Alpina XB7 SUV, while Benjamin goes gas-free - almost - in the 2020 Honda Clarity, Plus, listener questions!
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Episode 195: 2021 Cadillac CT5-V, 2020 Ford Escape Titanium, Fake Movie Cars That Fooled Us
October 25th, 2020 | 49 mins 30 secs
blackwing, cadillac, ct4-v, ct5-v, escape, ford, movie cars, v series
Benjamin samples the next all-new V Series Cadillac, the 2021 CT5-V, while Sami struggles to find a reason not to buy the 202 Ford Escape Platinum. The two also get deep with Hollywood's fake movie cars and how easily they've been fooled in the past.
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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 193: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, 2020 Kia Soul EV
October 11th, 2020 | 42 mins 17 secs
bolt, chevrolet, colorado, electric car, kia, soul, soul ev, tacoma, toyota, trd pro, zr2
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 still the best day-to-day off-road pickup in the mid-size segment? And why can't Americans buy the 2020 Kia Soul EV, which Sami claims is even better than the pretty sweet Chevrolet Bolt?
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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 190: 2020 Cadillac CT4-V, Nissan Z Proto
September 20th, 2020 | 46 mins 4 secs
cadillac, ct4-v, nissan, v series, z, z proto
A dark and confusing journey down the black hole of Cadillac's car names starts with Benjamin's drive in the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V, which isn't a real V, whatever that means. Sami then has a lot of questions about the Nissan Z Proto and what it means for the future of sports cars.
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Episode 189: 2020 Kia Seltos, 2020 Chevrolet Traillazer, Automatic Climate Control, What's The Deal With Crossovers
September 13th, 2020 | 45 mins 10 secs
chevrolet, climate control, crossover, g70, genesis, kia, seltos, suv, trailblazer
Is there any difference between any class of small SUV or crossover anymore? Benjamin and Sami have their minds blown by the infinite possibilities of the segment, and also drive the 2020 Kia Seltos and the 2020 Chevrolet Trailblazer, before getting lost in the magic of the AUTO button on modern climate control systems.
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Episode 188: 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Listerner Questions
September 6th, 2020 | 41 mins 20 secs
alfa romeo, bmw, competition, grand cherokee, grand wagoneer, hyundai, jeep, kona, mercedes-benz, s-class, stelvio, trackhawk, tucson, x5 m
Benjamin drives the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, while Sami breaks down the latest launch news from Jeep (the Grand Wagoneer), Hyundai (the Tucson and the Kona), and Mercedes-Benz (the S-Class).
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Episode 187: 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo vs. 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, 2020 Lexus GX 460, Kia Stinger, Bollinger, Audiobooks
August 30th, 2020 | 45 mins 47 secs
4x4, audiobooks, bollinger, glc 63, gx 460, kia, lexus, macan, mercedes-amg, off-road, porsche, suv
Which performance SUV has more personality - the 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo or the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63? Sami spends the week with both and comes away with a definite answer. Benjamin is completely puzzled by who the 2020 Lexus GX 460 is built for. The pair also discuss automotive audiobooks and news from both Kia and Bollinger.
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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 185: 2020 Subaru BRZ tS, 2020 Cadillac CT5-V, Parts Bin Sports Cars
August 16th, 2020 | 46 mins 42 secs
bmw, brz, brz ts, cadillac, ct5-v, lexus, parts bin cars, pontiac, rc f, solstice, subaru, z3
Benjamin drives the 2020 Subaru BRZ tS and falls in love all over again. Sami takes a turn in the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V and emerges more confused about the brand than ever. The pair also discuss the Z3, Solstice, and RC F parts bin sports cars.
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Episode 184: 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV, 2020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Hyundai Venue, ZZ Top Book Review
August 9th, 2020 | 45 mins 29 secs
aviator, billy gibbons, book review, explorer, ford, hot rods, hyundai, kicks, lincoln, nissan, venue, zz top
Is the Lincoln Aviator SUV distinctly different from its Ford Explorer Roots? Which small SUV does it better, the 2020 Nissan Kicks or the 2020 Hyundai Venue? And finally, why would you want to read a book about cars written by ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons?