Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 250: 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X, 2022 BMW 2 Series, LA Auto Show, Dolphin-Safe Cars

November 21st, 2021  |  42 mins 41 secs

2 series, 230i, bmw, dolphins, frontier, l.a. auto show, m240i, nissan

Benjamin and Sami have a full week of new car discussions, starting with the 2022 Nissan Frontier, a truckwhose platform has finally caught up with the new drivetrain it received nearly two years ago. The pair discuss whether the Frontier has any chance of competing in this segment, and why it has such insanely heavy steering.

Sami then jumps in to talk about the new 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe, which has gotten larger, wider, and heavier in the name of more power and space. Sami ponders the fate of BMW enthusiasts everywhere, who used to expect a brand with a focus on performance over outright horseppower. Then it's time to talk about the new reveals from the 2022 LA Auto Show, along with their goofy names, weird press releases, and alleged 'dolphin-safe'-ness.

Episode 249: 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2022 Kia Carnival, Forza Horizon 5, Hot Wheels Unleashed Video Game

November 14th, 2021  |  43 mins 16 secs

4 series, bmw, carnival, forza, gran coupe, hot wheels, kia, minivan, video games

All those practical enthusiasts waiting on a new luxury car can breathe easy: the 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has arrived. Sami takes a good look at the quirky and weird hatchback-sport-sedan-thing, and describes the best places for a scorpion to hide out within its funky body design. Then Benjamin chimes in with his raves about the 2022 Kia Carnival, a luxury minivan with 2nd row thrones that recline like a barber chair! Finally Sami talks brand new video games for a quick moment, and how much he loves games that treat enthusiasts and newbies honestly.

Episode 247: 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, 2022 BMW M4 Competition Track Tested, 2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe

October 31st, 2021  |  41 mins 27 secs

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After performing some kind of ritualistic sacrifice, Benjamin and Sami find themselves in a pair of wildly exclusive and kind of exotic rides. First off, Benjamin describes his premiere Bentley experience, behind the wheel of the new 2022 Bentley Flying Spur. He even explains how this ultra-luxurious sedan can still manage to feel decent to drive. Sami chimes in with report about the track friendliness of the new 2022 BMW M4 Competition AWD, before describing his time in the 2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe.

Episode 242: 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, 2022 Honda Civic

September 19th, 2021  |  42 mins 47 secs

alfa romeo, bmw, c63, civic, giulia, honda, m3, m4, mercedes-amg, quadrifoglio

Benjamin fires up the gnarly sounding 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio to tell a story of line-crossing performance and gorgeous styling. Sami tries out the new 2022 Honda Civic, an Accord-sized compact car that he says feels more refined... but kinda large.

Episode 240: 2021 BMW M4 Competition, 2022 Genesis GV70, The Hyundai Multiverse

September 5th, 2021  |  44 mins 30 secs

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Got grille? Benjamin sees past the proboscis of the 2021 BMW M4 Competition and justifies its auto-only status by pointing out how much of a bargain the Competition package is over the base model. Sami claims Genesis has pinned its German SUV rivals to the mat with the impressive new 2022 Genesis GV70. Here comes the three-count!

Episode 234: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, What Modern Cars Will Be Collectible?

July 25th, 2021  |  37 mins 16 secs

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Benjamin and Sami discuss the most laid-back Hellcat in the Hell-pack, the Dodge Durango, before answering a listener question about what to do with a modern vehicle that might one day be a collectible classic

Episode 231: 2021 BMW 330e, 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, Interview With Fast and Furious 9 Writer, Listener Questions

July 4th, 2021  |  52 mins 3 secs

3 series, 330e, bmw, bronco, bronco sport, daniel casey, ev, f9, fast 9, fast and furious, ford, phev

Sami drives the plug-in BMW 330e hybrid , while Benjamin finally gets a turn with the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV. Benjamin also discusses his interview with Daniel Casey, writer of Fast 9, before Sami brings up a listener question about the best sport sedans outside the luxury segment.

Episode 228: 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, 2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, BMW M3 M4 Book Review

June 13th, 2021  |  53 mins 31 secs

bmw, book review, ford, hybrid, hyundai, lincoln, maverick, navigator, rav4, toyota, tucson

It's a packed episode! We go deep on the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup, revisit an old favorite in the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, and then try to figure out which affordable hybrid SUV is better—the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid or the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid—before wrapping things up with a BMW M3 and M4 book review.

Episode 222: 2021 BMW M5 Competition, 2021 Infiniti QX55, Best Era For Driver's Cars

May 2nd, 2021  |  48 mins 39 secs

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Benjamin drives the 2021 BMW M5 Competition and again considers whether it makes sense as an upgade over the M550i, while Sami tries to determine whether the 2021 Infiniti QX55 can set itself apart from other luxury SUVs. Plus, in-depth waterfall and best driver's car discussion.

Episode 205: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e, 2021 Toyota Avalon AWD, Listener Questions

January 3rd, 2021  |  39 mins 20 secs

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Benjamin discovers that the plug-in hybrid version of the 2021 BMW X5 might be better than the hardcore M model, while Sami tries to figure out who, exactly, is lining up to buy the modest all-wheel driver version of the 2021 Toyota Avalon. Plus, listener questions answered!