Unnamed Automotive Podcast

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

July 2nd, 2023  |  41 mins 41 secs

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The guys deviate from the usual crossover conversation and talk about some interesting wagons, sportbacks and sedans in this weeks episode. First Sami jumps into the 621 horsepower 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance models. They're much more than just a powertrain, as Sami outlines early in the episode. Then Benjamin talks about his time in the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6, a sedan-ified version of the IONIQ 5. Does the new body style feature any other upgrades? Hear Benjamin's take on this new strategy from the Korean automaker.

Episode 289: Kia Boyz Part 2, Massive News Round-Up, Ford Explorer Hybrid Complaints

October 6th, 2022  |  44 mins 28 secs

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Kia Boyz, Corvettes, and Audis: there's a little bit of everything on the table on today's episode, before Ben talks briefly about the 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Stay in touch on social media or our website, unnamedautomotivepodcast.com and be sure to tune in next week!

Episode 271: 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT, 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross, 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Datsun Towing Adventure, BMW Honey Taste Test

May 14th, 2022  |  50 mins 57 secs

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They're back! First Benjamin details his experience in the new 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT, which features addicting launch performance and straight-line speed. Benjamin goes through the highs and lows of high-performance EV living before Sami jumps in with notes from his time abroad in the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross. This tiny subcompact would never work in North America, but Sami says it works perfectly on the narrow and windy roads of Ireland. Finally Benjamin describes his time towing with the new Grand Wagoneer. Be sure to listen to the whole episode as well as the fun feature at the end of the recording!

Episode 270: 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, The Sound of the Batmobile

April 24th, 2022  |  44 mins 6 secs

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Benjamin takes the medium-spicy 2022 Audi S3 for a spin and explains whether or not the Germans have gone overboard with all their performance tiers. Then Sami tests out the new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, the PHEV version of a podcast favorite, and describes how the big SUV manages the transition to electrified propulsion. Finallythe pair geek out over the new SOUND OF THE BATMOBILE after watching The Batman.

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Episode 229: 2021 Aston Martin DBX, 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant, Listener Questions

June 20th, 2021  |  44 mins 3 secs

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The 2021 Aston Martin DBX and the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant are two sides of the same high-performance people mover coin, and this week we drive them both. We also answer your questions about disappearing glass and the pillbox that is the modern automotive cabin.

Bonus Episode - Lightning Round - Subaru Wilderness Brand, 2021 Chevrolet Bolt, 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2022 Audi e-tron GT, 2021 Kia K8, 2021 Honda HR-V Hybrid, 2021 Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren Hybrid Supercar

February 18th, 2021  |  20 mins 52 secs

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Sami and Benjamin have too much to say about the big drop of new car debuts this week so it's time for a Lightning Round!

Episode 202: 2021 Nissan Rogue, 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback, Fast and Furious Hero Cars vs. Villain Cars

December 13th, 2020  |  50 mins 24 secs

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Benjamin discovers that the 2021 Nissan Rogue is finally at the top of its small SUV class, while Sami learns how to deal with the 2021 Audi E-Tron's reduced battery range. The pair also decide whether the heroes or the villains had the best cars in each Fast and Furious movie.

Episode 128: 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. 2019 Audi A6, 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition

July 7th, 2019  |  37 mins 4 secs

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Sami pits two 'executive sport sedans' against each other with his back-to-back test drives of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2019 Audi A6. Benjamin has his expectations confounded by the 2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit.

Episode 101: 2020 BMW 3 Series, 2019 Audi e-tron EV, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed

December 16th, 2018  |  56 mins 11 secs

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Sami heads to Portugal - again - to drive BMW's most important car, the 3 Series, which has been completely redesigned. Benjamin heads in the other direction to pilot the 2019 Audi e-tron electric SUV in the desert sands of Abu Dhabi. Will they meet in the middle? Will the spirit of Sheikh Zayed lift this episode to new heights?

Episode 80: 2018 Audi RS5, 2018 BMW X1, 2018 Volvo XC40, Autonomous Goodwood Fail

July 14th, 2018  |  45 mins 52 secs

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The 2018 Audi RS5 is radically different from its predecessor, and after 1,000 miles behind the wheel Benjamin is ready to decide whether that's a good thing or a bad thing. Sami goes to bat for the 2018 Volvo XC40 against the strong-selling 2018 BMW X1 in a battle of the entry-level luxury SUVs, while the pair both make merry about what happens when an autonomous car drives itself head-first into a bale of hay at Goodwood.