Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 357: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2024 Honda Pilot TrailSport, Listener Questions

March 24th, 2024  |  51 mins 57 secs

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This week's episode is full of discussions of cars that seem good on their own, but struggle to stand out competitively in their segments. Benjamin starts off with a review of 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which might be a touch too expensive to recommend. Then Sami chimes in with his thoughts on the 2024 Honda Pilot TrailSport, which looks great and has plenty of equipment, but lacks some much needed refinement. Finally the guys answer a listener question about two seemingly unrelated cars looking to solve the same family transportation need. Thanks for listening!

Episode 339: 2023 Mazda MX-30, 2023 Nisan Ariya, ASSB-4ORCE Mystery Solved

November 5th, 2023  |  49 mins 1 sec

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It's been a while since an "Oops! All EVs!" episode, but this week it arrives with some hard hitting reviews of the 2023 Mazda MX-30 and the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Two EVs with surprising test drive experiences, Sami and Benjamin share everything you need to know about these electron powered rides. Thanks for listening!

Episode 335: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge RWD, 2023 Honda Passport Elite - Touring, Listener Feedback

October 1st, 2023  |  49 mins 11 secs

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Electric vehicles and faux off-roaders are on the menu today at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, as the guys discuss the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, and how it compares to the previous first draft of the EV SUV. Then the hosts take some time to talk about the 2023 Honda Passport, and what kind of equipment iss out there to make it a real off-road option. Finally, they share and discuss some listner feedback. Thanks for listening!

Episode 317: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pickup, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV

May 14th, 2023  |  46 mins 58 secs

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You see that truck? The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning? It has a plug! Those crossovers? The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV? They have plugs too! It's 2023 and everything has a plug! You reach around your head and touch your ears: they're plugs, feeding you new Unnamed Automotive Podcast content every week! Enjoy?

Episode 313: Surviving An Ice Storm In The 2023 BMW i7, Listener Questions

April 14th, 2023  |  38 mins

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The long-lost episode that went missing last week is here! Actually, a serious natural disaster prevented the guys from recording last week, but they're back with a great story about it. How does an EV fare in a power outage? Benjamin has the answer for you based on his time in the 2023 BMW i7

Episode 297: 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, Did Sami Actually Die Charging An Electric Car?

December 4th, 2022  |  44 mins 55 secs

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Pickups are a hot commodity, so any flub has an echo that resonates for years. That's the theory behind the major update of the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, which Benjamin says has been thoroughly refreshed to deliver an upscale experience that rivals the very best in the industry. Then Sami chimes in to talk about his recent DC Fast Charging EV experience, where he stopped by 10 DC Fast Chargers and was almost electrocuted 9 times. Don't forget to subscribe, or tip our hosts on Ko-Fi!

Episode 295: 2023 Honda Civic Type R, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

November 20th, 2022  |  52 mins 59 secs

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This week Sami and Benjamin are finally free to talk about two super-hyped cars. First they take the muzzle off Sami so he can discuss the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, which has been refined and upgraded for this generation. Sporting 316 hp and a less juvenile design, it seems like the new hot hatch is surpassing its predecessor, but does that mean its worth the money? Then Benjamin drops some knowledge based on his drive in the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic, an all-electric flagship sedan with 350 miles of range along with every gadget, gimmick and feature known to man.

Listen, then be sure to subscribe so you don't miss next weeks episode. And don't forget to check in with our hosts on social media, be it Instagram or Twitter!

Episode 294: 2023 Nissan Z, Benjamin Installs An EV Charger, Listener Questions

November 13th, 2022  |  55 mins 45 secs

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This week the guys dive into the 2023 Nissan Z coupe that Benjamin recently tested. With 400 hp from a twin-turbo V6, and a six-speed manual, what could go wrong? Well the guys explain exactly that and where the Z stands in the fierce world of sporty coupes. Also, Benjamin gets an EV charger installed. Will hijinks ensue?

Thanks for listening, and be sure to drop a tip to the guys' Ko-Fi page.

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 284: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, 2022 Genesis GV60

August 30th, 2022  |  39 mins 46 secs

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Benjamin starts off with a thorough history of the Hyundai N brand, before getting into the details of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. Then Sami gets excited, and a bit confused about the all-electric 2023 Genesis GV60, which comes loaded with performance and gimmicks.