Unnamed Automotive Podcast

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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Episode 218: 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, 2021 Cadillac Escalade Super Cruise Super Test

April 4th, 2021  |  52 mins 29 secs

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Benjamin's surprising run of positive vibes continues with the 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, while Sami tests Cadillac's latest Super Cruise driving assist in the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV.

Episode 214: 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0, 2021 Cadillac CT4, Volvo Sells Electric Cars Online-Only

March 7th, 2021  |  47 mins 48 secs

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Benjamin finally gets the 2021 Toyota Supra out of Sami's garage and drives it through deep snow and down twisty mountain roads. Sami tries to feel something—anything—about the 2021 Cadillac CT4's role as the bran'ds entry point. The pair wrap things up by discussing Volvo's decision to sell EVs exclusively online.

Bonus Episode - Cadillac Blackwing Deep Dive!

February 1st, 2021  |  22 mins 37 secs

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Benjamin and Sami have the inside info on the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and can't wait until next week to share it.

Episode 207: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5, 2021 Toyota Corolla SE Apex Edition, Jaguar Book Review, Benjamin Hates CES

January 17th, 2021  |  47 mins 17 secs

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Benjamin drives the mightiest version of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek yet, while Sami downplays the thrills offered by the 2021 Toyota Corolla SE Apex Edition. He then triggers a lengthy rant from Benjamin about both CES and Cadillac's absurd people mover concept, before wrapping things up with a book review about TWR's Le Mans-winning Jaguars.

Episode 204: 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Best Drives Of 2020

December 27th, 2020  |  47 mins 29 secs

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Benjamin and Sami dish on their time with the 2021 Cadillac Escalade before reminiscing about the best driving cars they had the good fortune to sample in 2020.

Episode 199: 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2021 Hyundai Sonata N, 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo, 2021 Mazda CX-30

November 22nd, 2020  |  56 mins 47 secs

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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.

Episode 195: 2021 Cadillac CT5-V, 2020 Ford Escape Titanium, Fake Movie Cars That Fooled Us

October 25th, 2020  |  49 mins 30 secs

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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.