Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 397: 2025 Volvo EX30, 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel

March 9th, 2025  |  54 mins 38 secs

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Sami and Benjamin reviews many cars throughout the year, but this episode includes two vehicles that are hard to recommend. Starting with the 2025 Volvo EX30, Benjamin shares everything that went wrong during his test drive. Then Sami encounters a few warning lights on the 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel that he was testing. Thanks for listening!

Episode 380: 2025 Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane, 2024 Volvo EX30

October 20th, 2024  |  47 mins 45 secs

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Occasionally, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast reviews vehicles that are buggy or problematic, and somehow this week's episode has two of them. Listen to Benjamin's review of the 2025 Ram 1500 Limited, and Sami's take on the 2025 Volvo EX30 and hear what went wrong for these hotly anticipated new vehicles.

Episode 358: 2024 Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered, NY Auto Show, Listener Questions

March 31st, 2024  |  57 mins

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This weeks episode centers around the 2024 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered, a PHEV wagon with 455 horsepower. Benjamin shares his thoughts on this speedy Swede, before Sami explains all the latest news from the New York Auto Show. Then the guys answer some listener questions and share some recent listener feedback. Thank you for listening!

Episode 341: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, LA Auto Show, Volvo CEO Gets Weird

November 19th, 2023  |  54 mins 19 secs

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The guys talk off-road mid-size pickup trucks, including an in depth review of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss. Then a quick round up of the LA Auto Show. Thanks for listening!

Episode 338: 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Swinger Last Call, 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge, Nissan ASSB-E40RCE, 1970s Supercars.mp3

October 29th, 2023  |  55 mins 7 secs

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enjamin has the 2023 Dodge Challenger Swinger Last Call edition to talk about, which is a throwback name that's ideal for a final model year muscle car. Then Sami talks about the technically three-row 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge, which has some accessibility concerns. Finally the guys introduce a new feature to discuss about the 70s Supercars. 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 287: 2022 Lexus LX 600, 2022 Volvo S90 Recharge

September 22nd, 2022  |  51 mins 1 sec

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This week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, you'll learn what the golden ratio is, thanks to Benjamin's tireless reporting on the 2022 Lexus LX600. Is this large luxury SUV an off-road monster, or a soft-road cruiser? Does anyone truly know for sure? Then Sami talks about his equally confusing experience in the 2022 Volvo S90 Recharge, which turns out to be a speedy, slick sedan with slow charge speeds and a limited audience.

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Episode 266: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Volvo C40, 2022 Volvo XC60 T8, Ridiculous Car Trim Names

March 27th, 2022  |  43 mins 12 secs

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Benjamin talks about the new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve. At what price point does the Grand Cherokee become a Venti Cherokee, or Mega Cherokee? Sami follows that up with a review of the 2022 Volvo C40 EV. The pair then talk about weird, wild and confusing trim names before discussing some quick news.

Episode 261: 2022 BMW Alpina B8, 2022 Toyota Highlander, 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country, Weird Lexus Infotainment Designer Story, Benjamin's Nightmare Teeth

February 20th, 2022  |  42 mins 41 secs

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We're back and yes, we missed you too! To start this week off right, Benjamin shares his experience with the new 2022 Alpina B8, which is a BMW 8 Series with a dark secret. Benjamin runs through the reasons why this Alpina may be the best thing for a shopper in need of luxury and performance, before he digs into one of the weirder features in the car.

Then Sami talks about the 2022 Toyota Highlander, one of the most popular three row crossovers on the market. Hear what makes it such a darling on the road. Finally Benjamin brings up a recent road trip on the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country, and how it's driver assistance features failed to, well, assist. Come for the cars, stay for the horros of Benjamin's teeth!

Episode 252: 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

December 5th, 2021  |  34 mins 28 secs

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While our hosts can sometimes be a bit nit-picky, this week's episode brings real criticism to a pair of disappointing 2022 models. First Sami discusses the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, which gets a fresh infotainment system, new electrical system and a weird naming scheme for its motors. Then Benjamin gets in the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, a plug-in version of everyone's favorite hybrid. Despite the not quite freezing temperatures, Benjamin's feeling cold as ICE towards the Japanese PHEV, and has plenty of reasons to be upset. Listen here!