Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 285: 2022 Hyundai Kona N, Sami's RWD Mazda SUV Adventure, Grand Wagoner Towing Disaster

September 6th, 2022  |  48 mins 26 secs

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It's a return to Unnamed Automotive Podcast form, as Benjamin describes the fun-to-drive enthusiast-oriented vehicle known as the 2022 Hyundai Kona N. Only available with an automatic, and rolling with FWD, he shares his thoughts on the latest speedy Korean crossover. Then Sami is sent off to Europe to try the new 2023 Mazda CX-60. While the CX-60 won't come to the US, it's big brother the CX-90 will be, featuring the same rear-wheel-drive platform and powertrains.

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Episode 278: 2022 Mazda CX-50, Sami's Trip To Goodwood Festival Of Speed

July 3rd, 2022  |  38 mins 2 secs

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This week we talk about all kinds of weird things, starting with the 2022 Mazda CX-50, which is advertised as rugged and tough but turns out to be surprisingly genteel. Does that plot twist cut through the hype? Then Sami talks about his time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Hear why he thinks this is a must attend event for automotive enthusiasts around the world.

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Episode 276: 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata

June 19th, 2022  |  48 mins 17 secs

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Whoa, a Rolls-Royce and a Miata on the same show? First Sami describes the latest changes to the 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom, which are mostly about giant wheels and sparkles in the headlights. Then Benjamin dives into the new 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which still has him grinning from ear-to-ear thanks to its open-air brilliance. He also answers whether you should get a Club model or RF, which turns out to be a trick question!

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Episode 224: 2021 Mazda CX-9, 2021 Kia Telluride, 2021 Toyota Highlander, 1970 Maximum Muscle Book Review

May 16th, 2021  |  47 mins 17 secs

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The 2021 Mazda CX-9 punches well above its weight, according to Benjamin, while Sami strives to pinpoint why the 2021 Toyota Highlander sells so well when much better rivals like the 2021 Kia Telluride are out there. The pair also discuss the book '1970 Maximum Muscle' which deals with the apex of the golden age of muscle cars.

Episode 208: 2021 Kia Niro EV, 2021 Mazda 3 AWD

January 24th, 2021  |  30 mins 23 secs

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Benjamin electrifies his winter driving with the 2021 Kia Niro EV, while Sami sets himself up for disappointment with the non-turbo version of the Mazda 3 AWD.

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 168: Cars That Found A Way To Fail, 2021 Mazda 6, 2021 Cadillac Blackwing

April 19th, 2020  |  33 mins

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History is full of cars that should have succeeded but found a way to fail. Benjamin and Sami look at 8 of the most puzzling this week, before talking about Mazda's bizarre move into the luxury world with the next-generation Mazda 6, and Cadillac's equally weird decision to build a Blackwing without a Blackwing.

Episode 156: Favorite Cars of the Decade, Cars We're Looking Forward To, 2020 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, 2020 Genesis G70

January 26th, 2020  |  43 mins 12 secs

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Benjamin and Sami discuss their favorite cars from the last decade of driving, as well as what they're looking forward to sampling in 2020. They also talk about the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Turbo SUV and the 2020 Genesis G70 sedan.

Episode 151: 2020 Toyota Highlander, 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel, 2020 Lincoln Aviator, Listener Questions

December 22nd, 2019  |  47 mins 37 secs

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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.

Episode 137: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2020 Hyundai Palisade, RIP Benjamin's Datsun Motor

September 15th, 2019  |  50 mins 26 secs

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Benjamin falls in love all over again with the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata's rev-happy engine, Sami slips under the 2020 Hyundai Palisade's luxury spell, and a certain Datsun motor gives up the ghost after four decades of exemplary service.