web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:40:57 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “500e” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/500e Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. en-us episodic Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. no cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism Unnamed Automotive Podcast benjamin@benjaminhunting.com Episode 386: LA Auto Show, 2025 Ford Explorer ST, 2025 Genesis G80 Electrified, 500e Follow-up https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/386 191b2d3b-d4be-4abb-a013-9563e43dd790 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast has two reviews for this week's episode, starting with the 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which has 400 horsepower to go with a whole new interior. After Sami and Benjamin compare thoughts on the American crossover, they then review the 2025 Genesis electrified G80, which Ben has been recently testing. Finally the duo talk about the Fiat 500e which one of our listeners owns. 49:24 no This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of vehicles that haven't been discussed in over two years! First Sami reviews the 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which packs plenty of power with its three row setup. While Sami claims that's a good trick to help the Ford overcome its rivals, Benjamin argues that addition is not relevant enough or useful to shoppers. After that hot debate, Benjamin shares his thoughts on the 2025 Genesis electrified G80, a much loved executive sport sedan that made the transition to electron operated propulsion. That change comes with a few compromises as Benjamin notes, but do they tarnish the overall experience? Then the guys return to the Fiat 500e, where one of our listeners describe their use case scenario for the small EV and how it works in a completely different market. Ford, Explorer, Genesis, G80, electrified, Fiat, 500e, LA Auto Show, automobile, automotive, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of vehicles that haven't been discussed in over two years! First Sami reviews the 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which packs plenty of power with its three row setup. While Sami claims that's a good trick to help the Ford overcome its rivals, Benjamin argues that addition is not relevant enough or useful to shoppers.

After that hot debate, Benjamin shares his thoughts on the 2025 Genesis electrified G80, a much loved executive sport sedan that made the transition to electron operated propulsion. That change comes with a few compromises as Benjamin notes, but do they tarnish the overall experience?

Then the guys return to the Fiat 500e, where one of our listeners describe their use case scenario for the small EV and how it works in a completely different market.

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]]> This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of vehicles that haven't been discussed in over two years! First Sami reviews the 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which packs plenty of power with its three row setup. While Sami claims that's a good trick to help the Ford overcome its rivals, Benjamin argues that addition is not relevant enough or useful to shoppers.

After that hot debate, Benjamin shares his thoughts on the 2025 Genesis electrified G80, a much loved executive sport sedan that made the transition to electron operated propulsion. That change comes with a few compromises as Benjamin notes, but do they tarnish the overall experience?

Then the guys return to the Fiat 500e, where one of our listeners describe their use case scenario for the small EV and how it works in a completely different market.

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]]> Episode 385: 2024 Fiat 500e, 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/385 3a373c39-b707-4330-9491-3f0827594fce Sun, 24 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets in touch with an old acquaintance and finds that's it's less friendly in a different setting. Benjamin reviews the 2024 Fiat 500e in a rural environment and delivers a tough verdict about the subcompact EV while answering the question: 'Can you fit 1,000 CDs in to a 500e?' Then Sami talks about the newly revealed 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan that is making its debut at the 2024 LA Auto Show. 41:41 no Not every car is good at everything as Benjamin finds out on this week's Unnamed Automotive Podcast episode. While Sami drove the 2024 Fiat 500e its preferred city conditions, Benjamin tested the EV in the more rural settings he calls home. It's a harsh look at how useful a small, short ranged EV is in this environment and if it's worth it to spend a bit more to get something more versatile. Then Sami gives the scoop on the newly revealed 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The third generation compact crossover arrives with significant changes to the interior and a few funny gimmicks too. He explains what there is to like and dislike about the new VW and gives his prediction about it's future. Thanks for listening! Fiat, 500e, Volkswagen Tiguan, VW, automobile, automotive, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks Not every car is good at everything as Benjamin finds out on this week's Unnamed Automotive Podcast episode. While Sami drove the 2024 Fiat 500e its preferred city conditions, Benjamin tested the EV in the more rural settings he calls home. It's a harsh look at how useful a small, short ranged EV is in this environment and if it's worth it to spend a bit more to get something more versatile.

Then Sami gives the scoop on the newly revealed 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The third generation compact crossover arrives with significant changes to the interior and a few funny gimmicks too. He explains what there is to like and dislike about the new VW and gives his prediction about it's future. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Not every car is good at everything as Benjamin finds out on this week's Unnamed Automotive Podcast episode. While Sami drove the 2024 Fiat 500e its preferred city conditions, Benjamin tested the EV in the more rural settings he calls home. It's a harsh look at how useful a small, short ranged EV is in this environment and if it's worth it to spend a bit more to get something more versatile.

Then Sami gives the scoop on the newly revealed 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The third generation compact crossover arrives with significant changes to the interior and a few funny gimmicks too. He explains what there is to like and dislike about the new VW and gives his prediction about it's future. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 377: 2024 Fiat 500e, 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec AWD https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/377 113cf6ab-40dc-4488-a99c-c61c2825fafb Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast What if EVs were not just average, but decently priced too? The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles this question with a pair of EV reviews, starting with the 2024 Fiat 500e, and then followed by the 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec. Both seem nice, until you factor their price tags. Listen for more details! 52:37 no This week's Unnamed Automotive Podcasts asks, how attractive is an average EV if its too expensive? It seems the market is rife with EV options, but are they worth exploring if they're too expensive? Consider the 2024 Fiat 500e that Sami is reviewing for this weeks episode. Cute and well equipped, it seems much more expensive than other EVs in the same class, or even models from a year ago. Then Benjamin has some choice words about the 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec. Lacking important equipment as the 500-hp Type S model tested a few weeks ago, the A-Spec feels featureless and expensive. Benjamin makes a point about how an Acura enthusiast or buyer may feel out of place in this offering, despite it being one of the brands most expensive options. Thanks for listening! Acura, ZDX, Fiat, 500e, automobile, automotive, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks This week's Unnamed Automotive Podcasts asks, how attractive is an average EV if its too expensive? It seems the market is rife with EV options, but are they worth exploring if they're too expensive? Consider the 2024 Fiat 500e that Sami is reviewing for this weeks episode. Cute and well equipped, it seems much more expensive than other EVs in the same class, or even models from a year ago.

Then Benjamin has some choice words about the 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec. Lacking important equipment as the 500-hp Type S model tested a few weeks ago, the A-Spec feels featureless and expensive. Benjamin makes a point about how an Acura enthusiast or buyer may feel out of place in this offering, despite it being one of the brands most expensive options. Thanks for listening!

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]]> This week's Unnamed Automotive Podcasts asks, how attractive is an average EV if its too expensive? It seems the market is rife with EV options, but are they worth exploring if they're too expensive? Consider the 2024 Fiat 500e that Sami is reviewing for this weeks episode. Cute and well equipped, it seems much more expensive than other EVs in the same class, or even models from a year ago.

Then Benjamin has some choice words about the 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec. Lacking important equipment as the 500-hp Type S model tested a few weeks ago, the A-Spec feels featureless and expensive. Benjamin makes a point about how an Acura enthusiast or buyer may feel out of place in this offering, despite it being one of the brands most expensive options. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 151: 2020 Toyota Highlander, 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel, 2020 Lincoln Aviator, Listener Questions https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/151 8319be10-b094-4f77-943c-73b0d03b11b9 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Both Benjamin and Sami drive the all-new 2020 Toyota Highlander SUV, and try to figure out where it fits in a very crowded market. The pair also provide their takes on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, before answering a listener question about the Fiat 500e. 47:37 no The 2020 Toyota Highlander emerges into a hyper-competitive 3-row SUV market that is currently being lead by an unexpected pair of Korean contenders. Does it have what it takes to unseat the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade? Benjamin and Sami head to Texas - but not together - to find out. The two also discuss whether the long-awaited 2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel crossover makes sense, and if the 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV is a worthy follow-up to the Navigator. Finally, it's time to answer a listener question about the Fiat 500e EV. Toyota, Highlander, SUV, Highlander Hybrid, Hybrid, CX-5, EV, Fiat, 500e, CX-5 diesel, Mazda, Lincoln, Aviator The 2020 Toyota Highlander emerges into a hyper-competitive 3-row SUV market that is currently being lead by an unexpected pair of Korean contenders. Does it have what it takes to unseat the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade? Benjamin and Sami head to Texas - but not together - to find out. The two also discuss whether the long-awaited 2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel crossover makes sense, and if the 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV is a worthy follow-up to the Navigator. Finally, it's time to answer a listener question about the Fiat 500e EV.

]]> The 2020 Toyota Highlander emerges into a hyper-competitive 3-row SUV market that is currently being lead by an unexpected pair of Korean contenders. Does it have what it takes to unseat the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade? Benjamin and Sami head to Texas - but not together - to find out. The two also discuss whether the long-awaited 2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel crossover makes sense, and if the 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV is a worthy follow-up to the Navigator. Finally, it's time to answer a listener question about the Fiat 500e EV.

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