Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 348: 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD, The Worst Of CES 2024

January 14th, 2024  |  47 mins 57 secs

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This week the guys start the show off ona green note with some weird, punchy energy as the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD comes in for a review. Benjamin explains how this model fits in the hybrid scheme of Toyota showrooms and whether it's capable of getting the wild fuel economy it's advertising. Then the guys talk about the weird and wacky concepts and tech displayed at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. Thanks for listening!

Episode 257: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, Guest Stephen Elmer

January 16th, 2022  |  49 mins 29 secs

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Sami and Benjamin flaunt their social circle by bringing in Truck King's Stephen Elmer for this week's recording. The trio first discuss the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which is Jeeps third new 3-row crossover after the Grand Wagoneer and less-grand 'Wagoneer.'

Steve then brings up his interests and concerns about the future of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Is an all-electric work truck a good or bad idea? How about one that weighs 7,000 lbs?

Finally the guys force Sami to talk about the new 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, and find out if its a worthy addition to the crowded subcompact crossover segment, or just another humdrum product. Listen right here!

Episode 244: 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Convertible, 2022 Nissan Sentra vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla, 2022 Toyota Tundra Redesign

October 3rd, 2021  |  42 mins 53 secs

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Benjamin's not done with warm weather as evidenced by his test drive in the 2022 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works, which is a mouthful of a name attached to a handful of performance goodies. Sami compares the 2022 Nissan Sentra and 2022 Toyota Corolla and somehow ends up talking more about the Elantra and Civic. Then it's time to share enthusiasm and concern for the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra.

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 131: 2020 BMW Z4 M40i, 2019 Toyota Corolla vs. 2019 Hyundai Elantra

August 4th, 2019  |  44 mins 42 secs

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Benjamin drives the 2020 BMW Z4 M40i, otherwise known as the convertible Supra. Sami pits two compact sedans - the 2019 Toyota Corolla and the 2019 Hyundai Elantra - in a battle to the death. Well, not really.

Episode 119: 2019 Genesis G70, 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback, No More VW Golf

May 5th, 2019  |  39 mins 43 secs

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Benjamin spends a week with the 2019 Genesis G70 immediately after seven days in the BMW 3 Series it seeks to usurp. Sami pits the 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback against the 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The pair then discuss the impending death of the venerable Volkswagen Golf.

Episode 84: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2018 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, 2018 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, 2018 Ford F-150, 2018 Ram 1500, Datsun Track Tales

August 13th, 2018  |  53 mins 10 secs

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Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata - the ND2 - and discovers that more power is a good thing. Benjamin samples two hatchbacks at opposite ends of the spectrum, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and the BMW 430i Gran Coupe, just before the pair delve in to the newest versions of the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 pickups.