web01.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 05:51:58 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Competition” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/competition Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. en-us episodic Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. no cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism Unnamed Automotive Podcast benjamin@benjaminhunting.com Episode 305: 2023 BMW X3 M Competition, Guest Michael Banovsky, Deep Thoughts About Owning A Car In The City https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/305 f5aa9354-17b2-47b3-ae13-ef136e2e0e74 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast 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! 55:05 no 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 503 horsepower, three-sport modes, a variety of transmission settings and the least winter-ready snow tires we've ever seen. At $80k, is this BMW X3 going to hit up a track on the way to the grocery store, or is it just drag racing everyone at the stop-light? Then as the guys close the podcast, we get into a deep discussion about snacks and treats, so don't stop listening to the VERY END! Thanks and see you all next week! BMW, X3. X3 M, Competition, infrastructure, Michael Banovsky, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast 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 503 horsepower, three-sport modes, a variety of transmission settings and the least winter-ready snow tires we've ever seen. At $80k, is this BMW X3 going to hit up a track on the way to the grocery store, or is it just drag racing everyone at the stop-light?

Then as the guys close the podcast, we get into a deep discussion about snacks and treats, so don't stop listening to the VERY END! Thanks and see you all next week!

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]]> 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 503 horsepower, three-sport modes, a variety of transmission settings and the least winter-ready snow tires we've ever seen. At $80k, is this BMW X3 going to hit up a track on the way to the grocery store, or is it just drag racing everyone at the stop-light?

Then as the guys close the podcast, we get into a deep discussion about snacks and treats, so don't stop listening to the VERY END! Thanks and see you all next week!

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]]> Episode 222: 2021 BMW M5 Competition, 2021 Infiniti QX55, Best Era For Driver's Cars https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/222 e2ce311e-1616-4752-9711-959ed6f12193 Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast 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. 48:39 no The 2021 BMW M5 Competition might be the perfect luxury sedan, if crushing power and four-door track performance are your thing. Benjamin argues that as impressive as the car is, 90 percent of buyers would be just as well served by the also-fantastic BMW M550i xDrive. Sami dives into the 2021 Infiniti QX55 SUV, and while he loves the looks inside and out he's not so sure Infiniti makes a compelling argument as to why the QX55 should be picked out of a very deep premium crossover field. Finally, after a lengthy rant about the 'waterfall capital of Canada,' the pair answer a listener question about the best era for driver's cars. BMW, M5, Competition, M550i, Infiniti, QX55, SUV, crossover, car talk, truck talk, car podcast, SUV podcast, SUV talk, waterfalls, Hamilton The 2021 BMW M5 Competition might be the perfect luxury sedan, if crushing power and four-door track performance are your thing. Benjamin argues that as impressive as the car is, 90 percent of buyers would be just as well served by the also-fantastic BMW M550i xDrive.

Sami dives into the 2021 Infiniti QX55 SUV, and while he loves the looks inside and out he's not so sure Infiniti makes a compelling argument as to why the QX55 should be picked out of a very deep premium crossover field.

Finally, after a lengthy rant about the 'waterfall capital of Canada,' the pair answer a listener question about the best era for driver's cars.

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]]> The 2021 BMW M5 Competition might be the perfect luxury sedan, if crushing power and four-door track performance are your thing. Benjamin argues that as impressive as the car is, 90 percent of buyers would be just as well served by the also-fantastic BMW M550i xDrive.

Sami dives into the 2021 Infiniti QX55 SUV, and while he loves the looks inside and out he's not so sure Infiniti makes a compelling argument as to why the QX55 should be picked out of a very deep premium crossover field.

Finally, after a lengthy rant about the 'waterfall capital of Canada,' the pair answer a listener question about the best era for driver's cars.

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]]> Episode 188: 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Listerner Questions https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/188 46348472-fa79-4a3c-9a11-c86a5e584456 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin drives the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, while Sami breaks down the latest launch news from Jeep (the Grand Wagoneer), Hyundai (the Tucson and the Kona), and Mercedes-Benz (the S-Class). 41:20 no Benjamin's time behind the wheel of the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition has him comparing it against the ultimate muscle truck, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk - but is more refined a better formula for super SUVs? Sami gets up to speed on the long list of new cars introduced over the last week, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the 2020 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Tucson. The pair also discuss a listener's experience with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. BMW, X5 M, Competition, Trackhawk, Jeep, Grand Cherokee, Mercedes-Benz, S-Class, Hyundai, Tucson, Kona, Alfa Romeo, Stelvio, SUV, Grand Wagoneer, trucks, cars, truck podcast, car podcast, SUV podcast Benjamin's time behind the wheel of the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition has him comparing it against the ultimate muscle truck, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk - but is more refined a better formula for super SUVs? Sami gets up to speed on the long list of new cars introduced over the last week, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the 2020 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Tucson. The pair also discuss a listener's experience with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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]]> Benjamin's time behind the wheel of the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition has him comparing it against the ultimate muscle truck, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk - but is more refined a better formula for super SUVs? Sami gets up to speed on the long list of new cars introduced over the last week, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the 2020 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Tucson. The pair also discuss a listener's experience with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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