Freelance writer and independent comic book creator.
The 2019 Mazda 3 is here – but parts of it are missing in action. I drive Mazda’s redesigned compact car and muse on what the absence of Skyactiv X (and the cost of going AWD) mean for the brand. Sami contributes with his time behind the wheel of the… read more »
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BMW seriously ups the ante with the M2 Competition, a more powerful version of last year’s already excellent performance coupe. Sami opines that it’s the best M car he’s driven, while I counter with my experience behind the wheel of the 2019 BMW X4 M40i, which isn’t an M car… read more »
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Can you drive the 707 horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at near-freezing temperatures on rain-slicked roads and not fall prey to its supercharged, world-killing drivetrain? I discover that the answer is yes after a week behind the wheel in chilly Montreal. We also get deep with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster… read more »
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On the latest episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata – the ND2 – and discovers that more power is a good thing. I, on the other hand, try out two hatchback, one entry-level, the other premium, in, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and the… read more »
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The embargo has lifted and we can finally talk about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo – and boy, do we have a lot to say. read more »
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This week we are live from the Detroit Auto Show. Sami and I discuss the best, worst, and weirdest debuts at North America’s largest gathering of automakers. read more »
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The latest Unnamed Automotive Podcast episode is live! This week Sami Haj-Assaad goes to Pebble Beach and drives the Lamborghini Aventador at Monterey Car Week, while I hit the track at Club Motorsports in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the long-awaited Hellcat-powered SUV. read more »
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The latest Unnamed Automotive Podcast episode is live! This week Sami Haj-Assaad drives the Civic Type R and takes on the Subaru WRX STI, the VW Golf R, and the Ford Focus RS on the track, while Benjamin drives the Genesis G90 and the Audi TTS. They also talk about… read more »
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This week Sami Haj-Assaad and I try to decide whether you can just make a smaller version of any SUV and call it the ‘Sport,’ and then delve deep into the weird world of badge-engineering. How many other podcasts are talking about the Cadillac Cimarron? read more »
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The latest Unnamed Automotive Podcast episode is live! This week Sami Haj-Assaad and I talk about bro trucks, stanced cars, the Ford F-150 Raptor, and why Audi is sending a Lunar Rover to Earth’s only natural satellite. read more »
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