Unnamed Automotive Podcast

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

March 10th, 2024  |  47 mins 33 secs

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This week starts off with Benjamin talking about the near-600 horsepower 2024 BMW i5 M60, which does a lot to impress. Listen to him discuss the performance along with the weird technology that surrounds this new EV. Then Sami compares the 2024 Toyota Highlander and 2024 Subaru Ascent as he checks out all of this year's three-row offerings. Thanks for listening!!

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

March 3rd, 2024  |  44 mins 42 secs

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This week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, our hosts get the chance to talk about some high-tech luxury cars, starting with the totally redesigned BMW X2, which Sami says is full of weird gimmicks. Then Benjamin talks about his recent experience in the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan, which is loaded with power, and very specific requirements to use that power. Thanks for listening!

Episode 347: 2024 BMW X7 M60i, 2024 Infiniti QX60

January 7th, 2024  |  42 mins 47 secs

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It's the first episode of 2024 and the guys have a pair of three-row luxury crossovers to review. Benjamin starts us off with the 2024 BMW X7 M60i. A twin-turbo V8 can solve a lot of problems, but Benjamin has a long list of small oddities with this big German brute. Then Sami talks about the 2024 Infiniti QX60, which shares a whole lot with the Nissan Pathfinder, making him worry that this luxury vehicle isn't worth the money. Thanks for listening!

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

September 10th, 2023  |  49 mins 23 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast is full of sleep deprivation energy this week as the guys venture between a bajillion different topics, including the 2023 BMW X4 convertible and the 2024 Kia Seltos X-Line. Naturally the guys go on a few wild tangents as they take a leisurely saunter to the end of the episode, so be sure to listen, review and reach out on social media or through the website. Thanks!

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

August 6th, 2023  |  43 mins 49 secs

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Benjamin dives into driving the 2023 BMW M2, which has gone through a full redesign coming out bigger and more powerful than ever before. Then Sami chimes in with a test of the rugged, yet approachable 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor, which he finds good enough, but maybe not as "off-road" as other Tremor-branded models out there. Thanks for listening!

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

July 15th, 2023  |  50 mins 36 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast storms into your home ears with more cool car talk, including Benjamin's road tripping experience in the 2023 BMW M340i. With a thorough refresh, is the German sport sedan better or worse with its new mission statement?

Then Sami discusses his moving experience in two vastly different trucks. First the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition, and it's condo appropriate size, and then the 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5 and it's huge burly wheel arches. Finally, Benjamin talks feverishly about his ride in a Brazilian Dodge Charger. Thanks for listening!

Episode 313: Surviving An Ice Storm In The 2023 BMW i7, Listener Questions

April 14th, 2023  |  38 mins

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The long-lost episode that went missing last week is here! Actually, a serious natural disaster prevented the guys from recording last week, but they're back with a great story about it. How does an EV fare in a power outage? Benjamin has the answer for you based on his time in the 2023 BMW i7

Episode 305: 2023 BMW X3 M Competition, Guest Michael Banovsky, Deep Thoughts About Owning A Car In The City

February 12th, 2023  |  55 mins 5 secs

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This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast studios are joined by a special guest: Michael Banovsky from speedster.news and mayidriveyourcar.com. Topics this week include the 2023 BMW X3 M Competition, driving in a large, dense city, and the crushing reality of living in a capitalist society. The guys also lighten things up by talking about sweet snacks like Ritter Sport. Listen, review, subscribe and tip us over at ko-fi.com!

Episode 302: 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, 2023 BMW M850i Coupe, 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

January 19th, 2023  |  43 mins 33 secs

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First Benjamin talks about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, and its more family-friendly approach to off-roading. Then the guys discuss the 2023 BMW M850i Coupe, which seems to be one of the top GT cars available today. Finally our hosts take a look at the the new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car. Hear it all, and don't forget to subscribe, review and tip our hosts over at Ko-Fi. Thanks!

Episode 282: 2022 BMW i4 M50, Ford Lightning Towing Tragedy, Toyota GR 86 Engine Explosion, 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor

August 7th, 2022  |  38 mins 49 secs

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Can you endure one more week of Benjamin talking about EVs? We start with his experience in the wild new BMW i4 M50, which boasts over 500 horsepower and even more torque. Benjamin calls it insanely fast, but do all of the changes to this electrified 4 Series work cohesively? Then Sami jumps in to talk about the recent happenings throughout the automotive industry, including EV towing ranges, Toyota warranty denials, and two new pickups from Ford and Chevy.