Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.

About the show

Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry.

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Episodes

  • 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?

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    Episode 183: 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R, 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 2.3L High Performance Package, LS Swapped Jeep Update

    August 2nd, 2020  |  43 mins 10 secs
    2.3l high performance package, amg gt, ecoboost, ford, grand wagoneer, gt r, jeep, ls swap, mercedes-amg, mercedes-benz, mustang, suv

    Sami is blown away by the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R, while Benjamin has reservations about the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 2.3L High Performance Package. Plus, an update about Benjamin's LS-swapped Jeep project.

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    Episode 182: 2020 Ford Explorer ST, 2020 Subaru Legacy XT, Nissan Z Book Review, Listener Questions

    July 26th, 2020  |  45 mins 28 secs
    book review, datsun, explorer, explorer st, ford, legacy, legacy xt, nissan, polestar, subaru, volvo

    Benjamin drives the 2020 Ford Explorer ST that Sami despises. Sami gets to sample the 2020 Subaru Legacy XT. The pair also review a book about the history of the Datsun/Nissan Z, and answer listener questions

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    Episode 181: 2020 BMW X7 M50i, 2020 Kia Forte 5 GT, 2021 Ford Bronco

    July 19th, 2020  |  42 mins 48 secs
    4x4, 7 series, bmw, bronco, ford, forte 5, kia, m50i, off-road, suv, x7

    Benjamin drivers the mightiest BMW X7 of all - the M50i - and resumes his lovefest with the German brand's largest SUV. Sami samples the 2020 Kia Forte 5 GT and wonders why we don't get more stealth hatchbacks. Finally, the pair are a week late with news about the 2021 Ford Bronco.

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    Episode 180: 2020 Ford Ranger, 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road vs. 2020 Subaru Forester, 2021 Ford F-150

    July 12th, 2020  |  42 mins 34 secs
    crossover, f-150, ford, forester, pickup, ranger, rav4, subaru, suv, toyota, trd off-road, truck

    Benjamin tries to live day-to-day with the 2020 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup, while Sami hops between the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road and the 2020 Subaru Forester to see which is better at leaving the pavement. The pair then argue about the merits of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 full-size pickup.

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    Episode 179: 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, 2020 Cadillac XT4, Dodge Durango Hellcat, G-Wagen Buyer's Guide

    July 5th, 2020  |  40 mins 21 secs
    book review, buying guide, cadillac xt4, cross country, crossover, g-class, g-wagen, mercedes-benz, suv, t5, v60, veloce publishing, volvo, wagon

    Does it make sense to buy the 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country when you get more options with the standard V60 wagon instead? Benjamin spends a week with Volvo's faux-crossover to try and find the answer. Sami gets acquainted with the 2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV, and the pair also discuss the new Dodge Durango Hellcat before Benjamin reviews the latest buying guide from Veloce - this time for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.

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    Episode 178: 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor, Ram TRX, Vaporware Electric Trucks

    June 28th, 2020  |  34 mins 8 secs
    electric truck, ev pickup, ev truck, f-250, ford, hd truck, off-road, pickup, power wagon, ram, tremor, truck, trx, vaporware

    Benjamin drives the enormous 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor off-road pickup, while Sami gets excited about the upcoming supercharged Ram TRX truck. Neither are impressed by the Lordstown Vaporware EV pickup announced this week.