Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 73: 2018 Volvo S90 T8, 2018 Ford F-150, 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2018 GMC Sierra Denali

May 26th, 2018  |  42 mins 38 secs

Sami goes towing with the 2018 GMC Sierra Denali, while Benjamin drives a battery-powered Volvo (the S90 T8), and hauls stuff in the revised 2018 Ford F-150 to prove to Sami that his life consists almost exclusively of moving tires and wheels from one part of town to another. Also, Sami gets philosophical about top colors in the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Bonus Episode - 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo First Drive

May 21st, 2018  |  19 mins 19 secs

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Bonus Episode! Benjamin drives the all-new 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo - here's everything you need to know.

Episode 72: 2019 Audi A6, 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Wagon, Chevrolet 4 Cylinder Turbo Pickup

May 19th, 2018  |  45 mins 5 secs

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Sami comes back from Portugal to talk about driving the all-new 2019 Audi A6 executive sedan, while Benjamin explains why the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 wagon renders luxury SUVs obsolete. Also, Chevy will sell you a turbocharged four-cylinder Silverado, and we've of course got some opinions on that.

Episode 71: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 2018 BMW X2, 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

May 12th, 2018  |  43 mins 57 secs

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Sami explains why the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross intrigues at first, but doesn't follow through in a crowded SUV market, while Benjamin talks about how surprised he was by both the 2018 BMW X2 and the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Spoiler alert: one good surprise and one bad surprise.

Episode 70: 2019 Genesis G70, 2018 Land Rover Discovery, Sami Visits Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

May 6th, 2018  |  44 mins 34 secs

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Benjamin is blown away by the 2019 Genesis G70, Sami travels to the Middle East to drive the 2018 Land Rover Discovery SUV. Sami also sneaks in to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and, um, is not at all blown away.

Episode 69: 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, 2018 Lincoln Navigator, Ford Stops Making Cars

April 28th, 2018  |  42 mins 33 secs

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Sami comes back from driving the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Croatia to talk about the luxury brand's latest foray into entry-level premium cars, while Benjamin spends a week with the completely redesigned 2018 Lincoln Navigator.SUV. Both are stunned by the news - released during the recording - that Ford has decided to stop making cars and go to an all-truck and SUV lineup (with the exception of the Mustang).

Episode 68: 2018 Mazda 6 Turbo, 2018 Nissan Armada, Bear Attacks, News Round-Up

April 21st, 2018  |  56 mins 50 secs

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Mazda finally goes turbo with the 2018 Mazda 6, and Benjamin heads to British Columbia to see just how much of a difference more power makes for the mid-size sedan. Sami and Benjamin also discuss the 2018 Nissan Armada full-size SUV, bear attacks, and a bunch of fun and weird news from this week in the auto industry.

Episode 67: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE, 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

April 14th, 2018  |  1 hr 1 min

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Benjamin turns laps in the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE, and also gets some right-seat time with professional drivers Tommy Milner and Tony Kanaan in the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZR1. Sami extols the virtues of the 2018 Subaru Outback, while Benjamin wraps things up with his drive of the redesigned 2019 Volkswagen Jetta.

Episode 66: 2018 Nissan Leaf EV, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 New York Auto Show

April 7th, 2018  |  58 mins 47 secs

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This week Benjamin and Sami discuss how disappointing the all-new Nissan Leaf EV turned out to be, as well as whether Volkswagen really needs to be building a three-row SUV like the Atlas. Sami also gives his hot takes from the New York Auto Show.

Episode 65: 2018 Jeep Compass SUV, 2019 Kia Sorento SUV, Kia Stinger GT Ice Racing

March 31st, 2018  |  37 mins 27 secs

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Benjamin drives the all-new 2019 Kia Sorento SUV through the Colorado Rockies while Sami tries to conceal his disappointment with the Jeep Compass SUV in this week's utility-heavy podcast. Benjamin also describes not taking out a fence with the Kia Stinger GT on a high speed ice track.

Episode 64: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 2018 BMW X3 M40i, 2018 Volvo XC60

March 24th, 2018  |  43 mins 38 secs

Three luxury SUVs to talk about today that couldn't be more different - with one of them, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, not seeming to fit in anywhere, especially as compared to the 2018 BMW X3 M40i and the 2018 Volvo XC60.

Episode 63: 2019 Ram 1500, eTorque, 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake, Amelia Island, Ford's New SUVs

March 17th, 2018  |  53 mins 22 secs

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Benjamin and Sami each drive the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 full-size pickup and talk about how impressive the changes are - while also lamenting the missing eTorque drivetrains. The pair also discuss the 2018 Jaguar XF and XF Sportbrake, with the latter being the British automaker's all-new luxury wagon, and then wrap things up with a comparison between Amelia Island and Pebble Beach before providing hot takes on Ford's new SUV announcements.

Episode 62: 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, 2018 Maserati Levante, 2018 Cadillac Escalade, 2018 Cadillac CT6, Cadillac Super Cruise

March 10th, 2018  |  53 mins 28 secs

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Sami's back from the Italian Alps, where he drove the 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and the 2018 Maserati Levante SUV. Benjamin stuck around Montreal to test out both of Cadillac's flagships - the 2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV and the 2018 Cadillac CT6. He also had the chance to try Cadillac Super Cruise, which is sort of autonomous, and sort of not. Fear the future!

Episode 61: 2018 Audi R8 RWS, 2018 Buick Regal GS, 2019 Buick Envision, Hyundai's Sound System Takeover

March 3rd, 2018  |  50 mins 24 secs

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Sami heads to Spain to drive the 2018 Audi R8 RWS, the rear-wheel drive version of the German brand's supercar, while Benjamin drives both the 2018 Buick Regal GS and the 2019 Buick Envision SUV, both of which have been redesigned. The pair also talk about Hyundai's weird new patent for taking over the stereo systems of neighboring cars so that you can start a 'speaker gang' with fellow Hyundai owners.

Episode 60: 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, 2018 Honda Odyssey, Listener Questions, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Supercars

February 24th, 2018  |  47 mins 52 secs

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Sami gets passionate in his defense of the 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, while Benjamin questions whether Acura has any brand identity at all. Benjamin then discusses the 2018 Honda Odyssey and ponders its place in a world where crossovers and SUVs rule supreme. The pair also answer a listener question about whether the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an overlooked, and undermarketed, supercar.

Episode 59: 2018 Honda Fit Sport, 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid, Sad Toyota Supra Rumors, Korean Serial Killers

February 17th, 2018  |  40 mins 24 secs

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Benjamin is pleasantly surprised by the tiny-yet-huge-inside 2018 Honda Fit Sport, while Sami tries to think of sports the Fit Sport would fail at while recounting his experiences with the Kia Niro Hybrid. The pair then argue about how sad the leaked specs for the upcoming Toyota Supra truly are, and whether the once-proud sports car is about to be re-born as an also-ran. Finally, Benjamin tells an off-color story about Korean serial killers from the time he traveled to Seoul to drive a prototype version of the Niro.