Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Did you miss us last week? Well we have a very interesting and entertaining reason as Benjamin relates his experience in the 2023 BMW i7 electric flagship sedan. Dealing with a long-lasting electricity outage seems like a nightmare scenario for EV owners, but Benjamin's time in the dark shows that it's not all bad, as long as you have a six-figure budget for your electric sedan. The two talk about...

This week the guys dive into a pair of Korean luxury cars in this "oops, all Genesis" episode! First up, Benjamin finally captures his White Whale, the 2023 Genesis G90. This large luxury sedan squares off against some of the most well-known cars in history. With its sleek yet stately design, Benjamin has some bold things to say about this land yacht, and you may be surprised! Then Sami keeps the...

Sami jumps into the 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce, and explains how this EV will take on the tough competition, despite coming to the market relatively late. With nearly a dozen trim levels, is the Nissan's biggest asset choice or experience? Then Benjamin chimes in with his recent 2023 Subaru WRX experience, which was dulled by the implementation of the a fun-sapping CVT. CVTs are generally used for...

This week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, our hosts ask "What's good and what's merely adequate?" as they discuss two Lexuses...or is that Lexii? Whatever the plural, the conversation starts with the 2023 Lexus RZ450e, an all-electric crossover with the same platform as the Toyota bZ4x. With polarizing looks, uninspired specs and an unnecessary steering gimmick, our hosts have plenty to talk ab...

When you've got over 300 episodes under your belt, you get the chance to see how things have changed in the industry, and this week at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, the guys are applying a bit of hindsight to the cars they've been testing. First up Benjamin grabs the keys to the new 2023 Hyundai Palisade, and wonders if the industry has caught up to the standard set by the three-row back when it...

These guys went and did it again: an accidental "oops, all Toyota!" edition of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast flies out of the web and into your ears this week. First, Ben drives the 2023 Toyota Mirai so he can discuss the feasability of the hydrogen powered future that Toyota is harping on. With sleek styling, and harsh limitations and middling performance, is this really what Toyota sees as the...

Did you know: electrons are powering the latest cars tested on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, and also everything around you? We're slowly coming to terms with that as Benjamin and Sami try out some new EVs and hybrid vehicles. First up on the show, (beyond the food tangent that infrequently occurs on the podcast) is the 2023 Genesis GV60 and its oh so tempting BOOST button. Benjamin shares his t...

Off-roading or on-roading, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is here to help you get through your week. First up this week, Sami talks about the 2023 Honda Passport Trailsport, a somewhat MORE off-road oriented version of an SUV Honda proclaimed was already capable off-road. The Trailsport gets rugged-style tires, fun badging, and skid-plates, as well as a higher price point, but is that enough to ma...

It's "Special Guest Appearance" time at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast as Sami and Benjamin are joined by automotive journalist and content creator Michael Banovsky! Michael, from speedster.news and mayidriveyourcar.com is here to talk about cars, city planning, public transportation, and more! This week's episode also includes Benjamin's review of a 2023 BMW X3 M Competition, a luxury SUV with 50...

We hope you have a surgeon on speed-dial because this weeks episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is entirely DEEP CUTS! Especially if you're familiar with the concept of GROWING UP! It's fun times in minivans here starting with Benjamin's review of the 2023 Toyota Sienna, with its funky design, hybrid powertrain and approachable pricing. In-between jokes about old vans and weird names, Benjam...

This week, the guys are talking off-road-oriented SUVs, with significant redesigns. Right off the bat, Sami starts the episode by describing the all-new, totally different, completely redesigned 2023 Honda Pilot, much to Benjamin's skepticism. Sami jumps into the three-row crossover and its off-road TrailSport trim, and tells you all the ways Honda has made this family friendly vehicle more compet...

With 300 or so episodes under their belt, it seems like the hosts of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast are taking things a bit more seriously... that is, after the unbelivable holiday break and other international shenanigans. While Sami keeps things light-hearted and entertaining, Benjamin dives into the new 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, which is billed as "the more family friendly rugged off-roader...

New year, new S-You-Vs! The the Unnamed Automotive Podcast returns with a pair of 'off-road inspired' SUVs to talk about. Benjamin gets plenty of time in the new 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, and asks if ruggedness was standard in past iterations of the Kia cute-ute. The pair discuss the variety of options and features available in the Kia, and compare it to the recent Honda CR-V to determine which on...

If you want to spend your Christmas talking cars, your two favorite podcasts hosts are here for you. First Sami discusses his time in the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80, an all-electric version of the executive sedan that put the Korean luxury brand on the map. Hear Sami describe what compromises were made in this conversion, and whether the EV is a better buy over its gas-powered variant. Then Benj...

First up Benjamin grabs the 2022 Chevrolet Volt EUV, a vehicle that tries to defy established nomenclature and expectations of a crossover-fied car. Hear his thoughts on the affordable EV and how livable this former fire hazard is and wonder aloud with our hosts about the future of the Bolt nameplate. Then Sami chimes in with a recap of the 2023 Subaru Ascent, and relates it to his experience in t...

It's another big week of car talk on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. Before our hosts get on a roll with this week's discussion, they first share a few updates about the podcast, and what kind of year it's been thanks to our dedicated listeners. THANK YOU! Then Benjamin and Sami jump into talking about the new 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. As if trucks aren't rugged and capable, this model takes t...

Benjamin spends a significant amount of time talking about the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate, a truck that has luxury ambitions and a high-end price. While Sami balks at its MSRP, Ben goes through all the reasons this truck is worth it, the details of its emergency redesign, and why it needed to impress to help us forget all about the disappointing outgoing model. Then Sami chimes in to...

It's not common, but every once in a while, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast delivers a ton of new car information. Wait, isn't that what they do every episode? This week our hosts run down all the cool new arrivals from the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, including the off-road oriented 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar, the stylish new 2023 Toyota Prius, the EV-only Fiat 500e, the all new, and weird looking 2023...

It's hatchback mania at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast—but these practical five-doors are more than a bit unusual. First Sami talks about the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, which has gotten a fairly substantial overhaul this year. Thanks to raised expectations from the more premium base Civic, the Type R feels more mature, yet Sami says this hasn't impacted the rowdiness of the hot hatch. After a few pr...

No sports cars were harmed in the making of this week's episode, as Benjamin and Sami talk about the brand new 2023 Nissan Z coupe, which features a unique blend of old and new. Benjamin managed to keep the Z for a whole week, and put it through its paces, testing out all aspects of the new coupe. With a twin-turbo V6 originally from Infiniti, a tweaked platform from the last gen 370Z, and exterio...

If you felt that the podcast has been about EVs and crossovers, then catch this week's episode that focuses mostly on sporty compact cars. First Sami describes his time in the 2022 Subaru WRX, which gets a new look and motor, along with a redesigned cabin. Since there's no high end STI anymore, can the WRX carry the performance crown with its meagre setup? Sami and Benjamin talk about the company,...

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Benjamin finds himself in yet another hulking V8 powered monster: the 2022 Jaguar F-Pace SVR. With 550 ponies and an accompanying eight-cylinder soundtrack to boot, he has plenty to say about this European SUV while the rest of its rivals wave goodbye to high displacement engines for good. Sami on the other hand is here to talk about the new 202...

Sami just jumped off a plane from Copenhagen where he got up close and impersonal with the 2024 Polestar 3. While the automaker claims this is the true expression of the Polestar brand, Sami and Benjamin dive into whether or not that's true, drilling into the design language, technology, interior and psychology of the brand. Also, is Polestar luxury or not? Whats the deal here? Then Benjamin rekin...

Did you miss supercar chats on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast? This week's episode will certainly help satiate your need for mid-engine information, as Sami describes his recent drive experience of the 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica. Following the invite to 'take all his souls to drive,' Sami blasted off to Palm Springs to check out the latest and perhaps last example of the Lamborghini Huracan....

Get up to speed with Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week, which dives into a number of new automotive stories. First our hosts explain the Kia Boyz, their TikTok fuelled social media thefts, and Hyundai/Kia's half-assed response to the vulnerability left in a large number of their cars. Then the guys discuss a news piece about an unlucky Hyundai Elantra N owner, whose car was deregistered for hav...