web02.fireside.fm Mon, 18 May 2026 17:14:54 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Rolls Royce” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/rolls-royce Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. en-us episodic Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. no cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism Unnamed Automotive Podcast benjamin@benjaminhunting.com Episode 324: 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/324 fad05deb-a4fc-461c-bf52-29888f54606d Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week, luxury comes in big and bigger sizes, as we start off discussing the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a mid-sized pickup truck with a silver spoon integrated in its bedliner. Loaded with features but limited by its body style, the Canyon has Benjamin feeling all kinds of ways. But then Sami talk about his own feelings piloting the new all-electric 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, a coupe with a very close eye on its customers and very little else. Thanks for listening! 46:59 no <p>Luxury knows few bounds, and that lack of limits extends itself to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week. First up is the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a high-end version of a premium mid-sized pickup . As the Canyon is only available with a 2.7L turbo engine and with a specific cab and bed arrangement, it'll be interesting to hear how Benjamin feels about this so-called luxury truck—and of course, whether General Motors can get its build quality up to snuff.</p> <p>Then Sami talks about electrification in the luxury world, as he recently had a go in the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre. A large, two door EV with an asking price north of $400,000, the Spectre goes against recent trends in the luxury EV space, and has several reasons to be so counter-culture. Its luxury experience comes from feeling special, and the Spectre has high hopes to make our esteemed hosts feel anything at all.</p> <p>Then the guys talk about reader submitted safari cars before closing off the podcast. Thanks for listening! </p> GMC, Canyon, Denali, Rolls-Royce, Spectre Luxury knows few bounds, and that lack of limits extends itself to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week. First up is the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a high-end version of a premium mid-sized pickup . As the Canyon is only available with a 2.7L turbo engine and with a specific cab and bed arrangement, it'll be interesting to hear how Benjamin feels about this so-called luxury truck—and of course, whether General Motors can get its build quality up to snuff.

Then Sami talks about electrification in the luxury world, as he recently had a go in the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre. A large, two door EV with an asking price north of $400,000, the Spectre goes against recent trends in the luxury EV space, and has several reasons to be so counter-culture. Its luxury experience comes from feeling special, and the Spectre has high hopes to make our esteemed hosts feel anything at all.

Then the guys talk about reader submitted safari cars before closing off the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Luxury knows few bounds, and that lack of limits extends itself to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week. First up is the 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, a high-end version of a premium mid-sized pickup . As the Canyon is only available with a 2.7L turbo engine and with a specific cab and bed arrangement, it'll be interesting to hear how Benjamin feels about this so-called luxury truck—and of course, whether General Motors can get its build quality up to snuff.

Then Sami talks about electrification in the luxury world, as he recently had a go in the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre. A large, two door EV with an asking price north of $400,000, the Spectre goes against recent trends in the luxury EV space, and has several reasons to be so counter-culture. Its luxury experience comes from feeling special, and the Spectre has high hopes to make our esteemed hosts feel anything at all.

Then the guys talk about reader submitted safari cars before closing off the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 276: 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/276 3722ce7f-4090-40b1-ab6f-dbe57cdbaa79 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast 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! Hear it and laugh, but don't forget to subscribe and review at unnamedautomotivepodcast.com! 48:17 no <p>Welcome to the "Oops! All bangers!" edition of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, where Ben and Sami dive into two of the coolest cars around. First Sami talks about the eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II that he drove (and was driven in) through Nice and Monaco. He talks how the company spent five years developing new wheel designs, and put twinkling stars in the headlight enclosures before describing the various customized models he got to check out before discussing the ultra luxury market and its clientele in detail. </p> <p>Then Benjamin gets ample time to chat about the one of best cars on the market for automotive enthusiasts: the 2022 Mazdza MX-5 Miata. He tested the SOLD OUT Club model, describes what's important about that model, and decides whether it's worth buying above the base edition. Of course he also brings up the Japanese automaker's new direction in the automotive industry, and whether the Miata will ever be this good again. </p> <p>Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe, and send us a review, or reach out to us on social media. </p> Rolls-Royce, Phantom, Mazda, MX-5, Miata, car podcast, car talk, truck podcast, truck talk, SUV podcast, SUV talk Welcome to the "Oops! All bangers!" edition of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, where Ben and Sami dive into two of the coolest cars around. First Sami talks about the eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II that he drove (and was driven in) through Nice and Monaco. He talks how the company spent five years developing new wheel designs, and put twinkling stars in the headlight enclosures before describing the various customized models he got to check out before discussing the ultra luxury market and its clientele in detail.

Then Benjamin gets ample time to chat about the one of best cars on the market for automotive enthusiasts: the 2022 Mazdza MX-5 Miata. He tested the SOLD OUT Club model, describes what's important about that model, and decides whether it's worth buying above the base edition. Of course he also brings up the Japanese automaker's new direction in the automotive industry, and whether the Miata will ever be this good again.

Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe, and send us a review, or reach out to us on social media.

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]]> Welcome to the "Oops! All bangers!" edition of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, where Ben and Sami dive into two of the coolest cars around. First Sami talks about the eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II that he drove (and was driven in) through Nice and Monaco. He talks how the company spent five years developing new wheel designs, and put twinkling stars in the headlight enclosures before describing the various customized models he got to check out before discussing the ultra luxury market and its clientele in detail.

Then Benjamin gets ample time to chat about the one of best cars on the market for automotive enthusiasts: the 2022 Mazdza MX-5 Miata. He tested the SOLD OUT Club model, describes what's important about that model, and decides whether it's worth buying above the base edition. Of course he also brings up the Japanese automaker's new direction in the automotive industry, and whether the Miata will ever be this good again.

Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe, and send us a review, or reach out to us on social media.

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]]> Episode 251: 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Label, 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, 2022 Nissan Rogue https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/251 429ab60a-fdfe-420a-94aa-e0408964f827 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast It's a packed show this week with three all new cars to talk about. First Sami discusses his experience with the 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge, a car with a confusing yet effective identity, and the pair try to decide where 'living a different lifestyle at night' is merely code for 'super-posh murder-ride.' Next up it's Benjamin with the the 2022 Subaru Outback WILDerness, a quirky trim for a once-quirky crossover that is trying to regain that funky car mojo. Finally Sami reveals how worried he is that the new 2022 Nissan Rogue's now standard three cylinder turbocharged engine is misleading shoppers. 43:46 no <p>If you're the type to have a whole different 'podcast listening vibe' at night versus during the day, then this week's episode is for you! Sami starts out with his experience in the new 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge: its history, its relevance, and its weird placement in RR lore that certainly doesn't suggest it's the perfect ride for a nocturnal pyschopath on a killing spree. </p> <p>Benjamin then shares his thoughts on the 2022 Subaru Outback WILDerness, and whether it's the real off-roading Subaru deal or just another somewhat goofy trim package for those secret Pontiac stans who really, really love plastic body cladding.</p> <p>Finally, Sami and Benjamin talk about marketing versus real-world fuel numbers in the new variable compression, turbo three-equipped 2022 Nissan Rogue, where Sami reveals his deep-seated fears that someone, somewhere, is playing an elaborate trick on would-be Nissan buyers. </p> Rolls-Royce, Ghost, Black Badge, Subaru, Outback, Wilderness, Nissan, Rogue, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast If you're the type to have a whole different 'podcast listening vibe' at night versus during the day, then this week's episode is for you! Sami starts out with his experience in the new 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge: its history, its relevance, and its weird placement in RR lore that certainly doesn't suggest it's the perfect ride for a nocturnal pyschopath on a killing spree.

Benjamin then shares his thoughts on the 2022 Subaru Outback WILDerness, and whether it's the real off-roading Subaru deal or just another somewhat goofy trim package for those secret Pontiac stans who really, really love plastic body cladding.

Finally, Sami and Benjamin talk about marketing versus real-world fuel numbers in the new variable compression, turbo three-equipped 2022 Nissan Rogue, where Sami reveals his deep-seated fears that someone, somewhere, is playing an elaborate trick on would-be Nissan buyers.

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]]> If you're the type to have a whole different 'podcast listening vibe' at night versus during the day, then this week's episode is for you! Sami starts out with his experience in the new 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge: its history, its relevance, and its weird placement in RR lore that certainly doesn't suggest it's the perfect ride for a nocturnal pyschopath on a killing spree.

Benjamin then shares his thoughts on the 2022 Subaru Outback WILDerness, and whether it's the real off-roading Subaru deal or just another somewhat goofy trim package for those secret Pontiac stans who really, really love plastic body cladding.

Finally, Sami and Benjamin talk about marketing versus real-world fuel numbers in the new variable compression, turbo three-equipped 2022 Nissan Rogue, where Sami reveals his deep-seated fears that someone, somewhere, is playing an elaborate trick on would-be Nissan buyers.

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]]> Episode 220: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Hellcat Truck, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/220 b982a0c8-17a5-4b23-b79a-212fb34cae40 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin makes a muddy off-road mess in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Hellcat pickup, while Sami touches the stars in the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost super luxury sedan. The pair also discuss tiny trucks like the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz before moving on to the strangely anonymous 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV. 56:46 no <p>The Hellcat truck is finally here, and Benjamin gets to bounce around off-road in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX while flexing its mud-covered 702 horsepower all over Montreal. So why isn't he super excited about the most over-the-top pickup truck ever built? Sami tracks down shooting stars in the headliner of the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost while expressing his intense anxiety about parking a car that costs half a million dollars. </p> <p>The pair wrap things up by talking about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz mini-truck and the surprisingly boring 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV. </p> Ram, 1500, TRX, Hellcat, Raptor, Ford, Rolls-Royce, Ghost, Mercedes-Benz, EQS, Hyundai, Santa Cruz, cars, trucks, car talk, car podcast, truck podcast, trucks, The Hellcat truck is finally here, and Benjamin gets to bounce around off-road in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX while flexing its mud-covered 702 horsepower all over Montreal. So why isn't he super excited about the most over-the-top pickup truck ever built? Sami tracks down shooting stars in the headliner of the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost while expressing his intense anxiety about parking a car that costs half a million dollars.

The pair wrap things up by talking about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz mini-truck and the surprisingly boring 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV.

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]]> The Hellcat truck is finally here, and Benjamin gets to bounce around off-road in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX while flexing its mud-covered 702 horsepower all over Montreal. So why isn't he super excited about the most over-the-top pickup truck ever built? Sami tracks down shooting stars in the headliner of the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost while expressing his intense anxiety about parking a car that costs half a million dollars.

The pair wrap things up by talking about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz mini-truck and the surprisingly boring 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV.

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]]> Episode 170: Cars That Will Never Be Classics, Rolls-Royce Honey, Hyundai Designer Leaves, Listener Questions https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/170 b8ec91c7-8dee-437c-a2be-e6f3113005e7 Sun, 03 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Even cars that went out of their way to be cool, unique, or otherwise interesting have no guarantee at future classic status. Benjamin and Sami dissect 10 automobiles that will never be classics, before talking about Rolls-Royce honey, Hyundai's designer defection, and answering questions from listeners. 44:31 no <p>The car that tries the hardest to be cool is often the car no one wants to own. Benjamin and Sami take a look at 11 modern automobiles that will never be classics no matter how much 'effort' their designers and engineers put in at the time. After dissecting these victims of circumstance, the pair also discuss Rolls-Royce joining the automotive apiary with its new line of honey, before trying to understand why Hyundai's chief designer just quit. Finally, it's time for listener questions about trunk design. </p> uncool cars, classic cars, Rolls-Royce, bees, honey, beezza, bee pizza, Hyundai, Genesis, design, car design, cars, trucks The car that tries the hardest to be cool is often the car no one wants to own. Benjamin and Sami take a look at 11 modern automobiles that will never be classics no matter how much 'effort' their designers and engineers put in at the time. After dissecting these victims of circumstance, the pair also discuss Rolls-Royce joining the automotive apiary with its new line of honey, before trying to understand why Hyundai's chief designer just quit. Finally, it's time for listener questions about trunk design.

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]]> The car that tries the hardest to be cool is often the car no one wants to own. Benjamin and Sami take a look at 11 modern automobiles that will never be classics no matter how much 'effort' their designers and engineers put in at the time. After dissecting these victims of circumstance, the pair also discuss Rolls-Royce joining the automotive apiary with its new line of honey, before trying to understand why Hyundai's chief designer just quit. Finally, it's time for listener questions about trunk design.

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]]> Episode 108: 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, 2019 Infiniti QX50, 2019 BMW Z4, 2019 Subaru Forester Sport https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/108 7947123f-c6de-4024-a9b8-a5f81f1a0d44 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami drives the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the first-ever SUV for the ultra-luxury brand, and a vehicle that absolutely infuriates Benjamin. The pair also discuss second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50, compare the 2019 BMW Z4 to the Toyota Supra, and reaffirm their passion for the 2019 Subaru Forester. 57:26 no <p>Benjamin and Sami have their most heated debate to date when discussing Sami's time behind the wheel of the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan - an SUV Benjamin views as an abomination for the distinguished automaker, despite Sami's passionate defense for its place in the world. Even more brand weirdness ensues with Sami comparing his drive in the 2019 BMW Z4 with the Toyota Supra, its platform twin. Stick around for second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 and 2019 Subaru Forester SUVs. </p> Rolls-Royce, Cullinan, BMW, Z4, Supra, Infiniti, QX50, Subaru, Forester, SUV Benjamin and Sami have their most heated debate to date when discussing Sami's time behind the wheel of the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan - an SUV Benjamin views as an abomination for the distinguished automaker, despite Sami's passionate defense for its place in the world. Even more brand weirdness ensues with Sami comparing his drive in the 2019 BMW Z4 with the Toyota Supra, its platform twin. Stick around for second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 and 2019 Subaru Forester SUVs.

]]> Benjamin and Sami have their most heated debate to date when discussing Sami's time behind the wheel of the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan - an SUV Benjamin views as an abomination for the distinguished automaker, despite Sami's passionate defense for its place in the world. Even more brand weirdness ensues with Sami comparing his drive in the 2019 BMW Z4 with the Toyota Supra, its platform twin. Stick around for second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 and 2019 Subaru Forester SUVs.

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