Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Unnamed Automotive Podcast episodes:

• 06.09.2024

  Episode 365: 2024 Hyundai Sonata, 2024 Lexus RX 450h+, CTS-V Back on the Track

  The Unnamed Automotive Podcast arrives this week with some engaged discussions about a pair of mainstream, yet exciting vehicles. But before any reviews, Benjamin shares his notes from his recent track day, where he tagged in his beefy Cadillac CTS-V...

  
• 06.02.2024

  Episode 364: 2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV, 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

  The Unnamed Automotive Podcast is wrapping up the shortest May ever with a great discussion of a special SUV and a merely average sport compact car. First up Sami drives and reviews the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover LWB SV,...

  
• 05.19.2024

  Episode 363: 2024 Kia EV9, 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

  There are two electrified SUVs to talk about on this weeks Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First up Benjamin drives the 2024 Kia EV9, an all-electric three row SUV, which faces limited competition. Kia has plenty of experience with electrified platforms, so...

  
• 05.05.2024

  Episode 362: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, 2024 BMW X2

  This week the podcast returns to the two-car review format, as Sami brings up the newly redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Traverse which he drove around Georgia. The new Traverse has a new look, new engine and new technology to help it...

  
• 04.28.2024

  Episode 361: 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, News Round-Up

  Today the guys race against the clock as Sami gets locked in an air-tight room with enough oxygen for only 45 minutes of recording. During this time, the guys have to talk about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport that...

  
• 04.21.2024

  Episode 360: Land Rover Defender 130 Off-Road Accessories, 2025 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, Autonomous Drivng Bans

  This week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, our hosts dive into the Land Rover Defender 130, but not just any Defender: this one is loaded with all the trimmings, including a side-mounted accessory box, a roof rack made for camping,...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Episode 359: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, 2024 Chevrolet Trax, Listener Questions, Cadbury Creme Eggs

  Following a logistical and technical complication last week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is back to deliver the freshest and bestest takes in the automotive media. Or so we believe! This week's episode starts us off on a journey of Easter...

  
• 03.31.2024

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

  Benjamin details his recent experience in the 2024 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered PHEV. That may sound like a bunch of gibberish, but the reality is that Ben had a lot to say about this 455 horsepower, plug-in hybrid wagon....

  
• 03.24.2024

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

  Today's show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, an EV that could stand on its own in a vaccuum, but runs up against a few issues when you consider the rest of the EV world. Benjamin...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Episode 356: 2024 Lexus TX 350, Fake HD Trucks

  It may be St Particks Day, but our hosts are driving anything but green rides. Benjamin starts this weeks show off with a discussion of the 2024 Lexus TX 350, an all new model in the Lexus lineup, but one...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Episode 355: 2024 BMW i5 M60, 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2024 Subaru Ascent

  Starting things off this week is the 2024 BMW i5 M60, a near-600 horsepower all-electric sedan that Benjamin seems impressed with, especially in comparison to the Mercedes-AMG EQE from last week. But every BMW comes with its hiccups and gimmicks,...

  
• 03.03.2024

  Episode 354: 2024 BMW X2, 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan

  Some high-tech luxury cars enter the Unnamed Automotive Podcast garage this week, as Sami finally shares his experience driving the totally redesigned 2024 BMW X2. Where the outgoing model was more of a hot hatch, this seems more like a...

  
• 02.25.2024

  Episode 353: 2024 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid, 2024 Toyota Prius AWD, 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD

  The Unnamed Automotive Podcasts goes dipstick deep (eww, no) into electrification this week with a discussion of every kind of electric car available these days. First Benjamin talks about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, and how the Japanese automaker adopts...

  
• 02.18.2024

  Episode 352: 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75, 2024 Subaru Outback Onyx, Ford Kills Self-Parking

  The guys have returned from their short hiatus to give you even more great content and car conversations. This weeks episode starts off following Benjamin's recent drive of the 2024 Jaguar F-Type R 75, a celebration of the British automaker's...

  
• 02.04.2024

  Episode 351: Guest Thomas Hundal, 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid N-Line, 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit, Honda Music Tour Cars

  Our show starts with the 2024 Hyundai Tucson N-Line Hybrid, which looks cool and promises low fuel consumption, but Sami and Benjamin have a few contrasting thoughts about the design and effectiveness of that powertrain. Then the guys bring on Thomas...

  
• 01.28.2024

  Episode 350: 2024 Acura Integra Type S, ARC Motors Tom Chep Interview, Listener Questions

  This week we get our hands on a hourly anticipated hit hatch: the 2024 Acura Integra Type S. Based on the equally impressive Civic Type R, this Integra refines a few things, looking more mature and less boy-racer. Is that...

  
• 01.21.2024

  Episode 349: 2024 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport, Weird Car News Of The Week

  The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has arrived to this week's episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast and the timing couldn't be better. Benjamin tested the Range under some seriously snowy conditions allowing him to see if the British...

  
• 01.14.2024

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

  This year's show starts off with weird, punchy energy as Benjamin tests out the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD. One of the only hybrid compact sedans at its price point, Toyota takes things a bit further with this model as...

  
• 01.07.2024

  Episode 347: 2024 BMW X7 M60i, 2024 Infiniti QX60

  Welcome to the New Year with the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! As we enter 2024, the guys have plenty to talk about starting with a paid of luxury three-row crossovers. Benjamin starts things off with his test drive of the 2024...

  
• 12.24.2023

  Episode 346: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e PHEV, 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Days Of Thunder, Listener Questions

  First up Sami reviews the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic, a plug-in hybrid SUV equipped with a four-cylinder turbo that has 48 miles of all electric range and costs around $70k. Sami talks about the highs, lows and more importantly,...

  
• 12.17.2023

  Episode 345: Guest Chad Kirchner, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Buick Envista, Chad's Great Lakes Adventure

  This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast welcomes guest Chad Kirchner from EVPulse, which means a great and fun discussion of electric vehicles. Our guest arrives following his test drive of the highly anticipated 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. Available with three...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Episode 344: 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance, Best And Worst Cars Of 2023

  The mercury is dropping but the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is still blazing a trail through your ears with another great episode. Not only do our hosts ponder about how integral their friendship is to the show, they also bring up...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Episode 343: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC SUV, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

  As Spotify Wrapped comes flying into your inboxes, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast can hold off no longer with this weeks episode. The "No Procastination Special" shows up with roughly 40 minutes of focused car-talk, all centering around two (or maybe...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Episode 342: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line, Listener Questions

  Benjamin and Sami jump into action this week to discuss two polar opposites in the automotive industry. First up Benjamin tests the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. This big bruiser of a pickup truck has a price that needs hauling,...

  
• 11.19.2023

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

  This week, the guys ask: How many off road trims should a mid-size truck offer? Benjamin explores this concept with his review of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, which sits alongside the Z71 and ZR2 models as an off...

  
• 11.12.2023

  Episode 340: 2023 Toyota Crown, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

  Weird cars come and go, but the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is here forever! Or at least until the end of interesting cars in general. Speaking of which, the guys have some curious cars to talk about this week, starting with...

  
• 11.05.2023

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

  No podcast has the hard hitting truth about ELECTRIC VEHICLES like the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! This week we hear what makes the 2023 Mazda MX-30 such a "disappointing effort" according to Sami, who spent plenty of time testing and driving...

  
• 10.29.2023

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

  Benjamin starts things off with the 2023 Dodge Challenger Swinger Last Call edition, which brings us the final iteration of a beloved muscle car. While we're very familiar with the Challenger, we can't help but wonder what is coming next...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Episode 337: 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, 2024 Lincoln Corsair PHEV, Listener Feedback

  New engines and different powertrains are on the menu today on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. The show starts with Benjamin describing a long-wheelbase, full-size SUV, the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L. The bigger Grand Wagoneers introduce with a completely...

  
• 10.15.2023

  Episode 336: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime, Cadillac ELR Fan Service, 2023 Kia Carnival, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, Listener Feedback

  Are unpopular and sorta strange cars really actually good? That's the question this week's episode is pursuing as our hosts drive some weird and wonderful cars that have had a bad reputation in the past. First up Benjamin drives the...

  
• 10.01.2023

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

  First up Sami talks about the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, which is now available in a more efficient, longer range, rear-wheel-drive model. Sami fills us in about all the changes for this years car along with what works and what...

  
• 09.24.2023

  Episode 334: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, Sami And Benjamin Buy New Cars, Benjamin's Surprise Other Vehicle Purchase

  First up Benjamin talks about the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, and whether the Korean automaker has successfully adapted an electric powertrain to a popular gas powered crossover. Along with its hidden charge port, Ben discusses how Genesis made this car...

  
• 09.17.2023

  Episode 333: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL, Track Car Update

  Typically you hear the Unnamed Automotive Podcast discuss the latest and greatest new cars, which are loaded to the brim with all the features you can think of. But this week, your hosts have their chance to drive some lesser...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Episode 332: 2023 BMW Z4 M40i, 2023 Kia Seltos, Big Sami News

  The sun's out and it's hot, so of course it's a perfect time to hear the latest episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, especially since we've got one of the few sub-$100k roadsters left on the market to discuss. To...

  
• 09.03.2023

  Episode 331: 2023 Nissan Z, 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Long-Wheelbase

  The boys are back in podcast form to give you some hot takes like you've never heard! Following his stint in the 2023 Nissan Z Sami has a lot of feelings about the new Japanese sports car. While it lacks...

  
• 08.20.2023

  Episode 330: 2024 Mazda CX-90, Acura ZDX EV, Listener Car Pet Peeves

  Expectations can be a confounding thing. This week our hosts get to talk about when expectations go awry, starting with the 2024 Mazda CX-90, a large, premium three-row SUV that plays the role of flagship vehicle for the small...

  
• 08.13.2023

  Episode 329: 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Off-Road, 2023 Ford Escape PHEV

  What's good Unnamed Automotive Podcast listeners? We'll tell you what isn't: the two vehicles the guys are talking about this week. First up is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, which Benjamin points out has some highs and lows, but mostly lows...

  
• 08.06.2023

  Episode 328: 2023 BMW M2 6MT, 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor

  First up, Benjamin drives the 2023 BMW M2, which leaves him with a far different impression from when he first heard about the performance oriented coupe. Bigger, faster, and just over $60,000, our host thinks the M2 is making some...

  
• 07.30.2023

  Episode 327: 2024 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost, 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema

  A new pony car has arrived on the scene just as all of its competitors are departing. Sami tells us all about his time in the 2024 Ford Mustang, starting with the EcoBoost model and its auto-only setup and then...

  
• 07.23.2023

  Episode 326: 2023 Toyota BZ4X, The Weird 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Redesign

  Boring, uninspired, mediocre are words you wouldn't use to describe the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, but perhaps they're sprinked throughout this week's discussions as Benjamin dishes about his time with the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Toyotas first mainstream all electic vehicle, the...

  
• 07.15.2023

  Episode 325: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive, 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5, 2023 Honda Ridgeline, Brazilian Dodge Charger

  Don't say the guys at the helm of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast don't give you their all, as Benjamin records right through a storm to give you some fresh new content. First up Benjamin talks about the refreshed 2023 BMW...

  
• 07.09.2023

  Episode 324: 2023 GMC Canyon Denali, 2024 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...

  
• 07.02.2023

  Episode 323: 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance + RS7 Sportback Performance, 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

  The automotive world doesn't revolve solely around crossovers, as the Unnamed Automotive Podcast dives into the world of NEW sedans, wagons and sportbacks in this episode. First Sami drives the amped up 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance and Audi RS7...

  
• 06.25.2023

  Episode 322: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

  Keep your guard up, as cool cars can come from any direction, this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First up this week, the guys dive back into the world of GR, or Gazoo Racing, as Benjamin shares his thoughts...

  
• 06.18.2023

  Episode 321: 2024 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Acura Integra 6MT

  Compact cars galore this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast as the guys riff about the 2024 Subaru Impreza that Sami recently tested. With no sedan or manual options, along with a "sporty" RS trim, this new Impreza seems a...

  
• 06.11.2023

  Episode 320: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2023 Lexus RX 350h Hybrid, 800 Miles Of Hands-Free Cadillac Escalade Towing

  First up this week, Sami explains the theory behind the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, and whether Grand is a title that is earned through service and recognition, or just one that is bestowed due to size. This new Toyota boasts...

  
• 06.03.2023

  Episode 319: Peter Brown Fast And Furious Sound Supervisor-Editor-Designer Interview

  This week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, we've got a special guest! Introducing Peter Brown, a self-described "sound guy," who is the supervising sound editor of the blockbuster movie Fast X. Listen to the guys geek out about movie effects,...

  
• 05.28.2023

  Episode 318: 2023 Toyota Supra Manual 6MT, 2024 Jaguar F-Type 75, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Restomod Towing Experience

  The weather is warming up and that means its time to talk about some fun summer cars and topics! If you're asking "What does that mean?" then consider this week's episode as a primer. First up, Benjamin revisits the 2023...

  
• 05.14.2023

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

  What's in a plug? First up Benjamin describes his time with the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV, a fully electric pickup truck with a number of handy features than he had to test out. Can the Lightning power up a...

  
• 05.07.2023

  Episode 316: Guest Host Chad Kirchner, 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, How Realistic Is The All-EV Future

  What's waiting for drivers 10 years down the road as the automotive market increasingly leans into EVs? Guest host Chad Kirchner is here to provide his expert opinion of what the all-EV future really means for most drivers, and to...