Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 404: 2025 Honda Odyssey Black Edition, 2025 Cadillac CT5, Slate EV Pickup

April 27th, 2025  |  55 mins 57 secs

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This weeks episode stays immediately flies off the seat rails, but the guys reel it back to provide a pair of fun reviews. Sami starts the show off with his take on the 2025 Honda Odyssey, a minivan that lacks the hybrid or all-wheel-drive flair of its rivals, but still feels plenty family friendly. Then Benjamin takes the 2025 Cadillac CT5 out for a spin, urging luxury car buyers to give it a look before signing a crippling contract with a European or Japanese brand. Finally the show discusses the new, affordable and customizable Slate EV pickup.

Episode 391: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, 2025 Cadillac XT6

January 19th, 2025  |  38 mins 52 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets two crossovers to talk about this week, starting with Sami's review of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which uses a Toyota powertrain to add better fuel economy to the attractive compact. Then Benjamin tests out the 2025 Cadillac XT6, which may have been forgotten about, but finds that its just-right approach might work for some. Thanks for listening!

Episode 371: 2024 Honda Prologue, 2024 Cadillac XT4, Toyota Makes Too Many Cars

August 18th, 2024  |  53 mins 28 secs

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The 2024 Honda Prologue is up for review and Sami shares his thoughts on the GM backed EV. Then Benjamin talks about the 2024 Cadillac XT4, which was recently refreshed, though may have slipped in some key areas. The hosts finish by discussing Toyota's approach to flooding the market with tons of vehicles. Thanks for listening!

Episode 368: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, 2025 BMW M5 PHEV

June 30th, 2024  |  47 mins 15 secs

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Is Ultium sorted out yet? Thats the question of the week as Benjamin details his experience in the 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ EV, which we've been waiting on for a long time. Then the guys talk about the latest in automotive news including the VW investment into Rivian and the heavy, slow BMW M5. Thanks for listening!

Episode 365: 2024 Hyundai Sonata, 2024 Lexus RX 450h+, CTS-V Back on the Track

June 9th, 2024  |  52 mins 39 secs

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This week the podcast reviews the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ and Ben shares his experience at Palmer Motorsport Park with his Cadillac CTS-V.

Episode 320: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2023 Lexus RX 350h Hybrid, 800 Miles Of Hands-Free Cadillac Escalade Towing

June 11th, 2023  |  53 mins 16 secs

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Will the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander cannibalize sales of the normal Highlander? That's what the guys talk about first this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. The new Toyota may boast three usable seats, and three powertrain options, but how useful is this crossover? Then Benjamin chimes in with his experience in the 2023 Lexus RX 350h, before discussing how to tow without using your hands hands thanks to his recent test of the Cadillac Escalade with Super Cruise. Thanks for listening!

Episode 291: 2024 Polestar 3, 2022 Dodge Challenger RT Scat Pack Widebody, Cadillac Celestiq

October 23rd, 2022  |  39 mins 3 secs

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The new Polestar 3 has debuted and we're here to tell you all about this new all-electric luxury SUV. Boasting animal welfare credentials and an impressive videogame computer, the Polestar 3 bristles with sensors in a bid to take over the world. Then Benjamin goes old school, talking about his experience in the 2022 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. Large and in charge, this muscle car seems to sit in the sweet spot of the coupe lineup, and will be missed when it disappears this year. Finally the pair talk about the newly announced, hand built, $300,000 Cadillac Celestiq.

Episode 288: 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, Porsche Taycan GTS Charging Revelations

September 29th, 2022  |  57 mins 29 secs

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We're serving up sport sedans in two appetizing flavors. First Benjamin gushes over the super powerful 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, which packs 668 hp, rear-wheel-drive and an honest to goodness manual transmission. Then Sami takes the obvious opposite, talking about the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS, and describes all the little things it does to help make long distance roadtrips a bit easier for EV owners.

Episode 286: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V, 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2024 Ford Mustang, Datsun Track Update

September 15th, 2022  |  53 mins 23 secs

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Far from the weird cars in the last episode, Sami and Benjamin talk about only BIG TRUCKS this week, starting with the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V. Not only is it big, but it boasts BIG horsepower numbers, a HUGE curb weight and some GIGANTIC compromises. Then Sami flies to Spain and back to drive the new Range Rover Sport, including the PHEV model, and raves about the goofy, useful, and gimmicky off-road features. Then the guys talk about the meagre news output of the 2022 Detroit Auto Show before wrapping up with a Datsun track update. Don't forget to subscribe, comment and tip the guys on Ko-Fi!

Episode 280: 2022 Kia EV6, Sami's Jordan Cars, Cadillac Says Hush About Lyriq, Weird Blazer EV Features, Confusing Toyota Crowns, Hazy Honda Pilot Memories

July 24th, 2022  |  50 mins 7 secs

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The guys have returned from their vacations with a bunch of stories to tell. First they catch up, describing their travels and all the cool cars they saw on the road, before diving into a review of the new 2022 Kia EV6, which is mechanically identical to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 but with 20 more miles of range! Hear why the Kia can do more with the same equipment, and what quirk had Benjamin fuming during his test drive. Then the two talk about the latest automotive news including Cadillac's NDAs and the new Toyota Crown.

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