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    <title>Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Cross Country”</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry.
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  <title>Episode 261: 2022 BMW Alpina B8, 2022 Toyota Highlander, 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country, Weird Lexus Infotainment Designer Story, Benjamin's Nightmare Teeth</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We're back and yes, we missed you too! To start this week off right, Benjamin shares his experience with the new 2022 Alpina B8, which is a BMW 8 Series with a dark secret. Benjamin runs through the reasons why this Alpina may be the best thing for a shopper in need of luxury and performance, before he digs into one of the weirder features in the car. 

Then Sami talks about the 2022 Toyota Highlander, one of the most popular three row crossovers on the market. Hear what makes it such a darling on the road. Finally Benjamin brings up a recent road trip on the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country, and how it's driver assistance features failed to, well, assist. Come for the cars, stay for the horros of Benjamin's teeth!
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  <itunes:duration>42:41</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;We're back with a other jam packed episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Benjamin shakes off the post surgery blues in a green (paint, not personality) Alpina B8. This BMW+1 brand has made a name for itself over the years but it's recently stepped up its charms. Benjamin runs down what makes it so special and why it might be the coolest new BMW on the road. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sami then shares his thoughts on the 2022 Toyota Highlander, after his time comparing it to the Nissan Pathfinder. The Toyota always sits atop the sales charts, and Sami shares exactly why that is. The two go on a bit of a tangent about the Lexus infotainment system and how it is finally changing for the better, before Benjamin talks about the driver assistance woes of the  2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country. Then Benjamin's horrific mouth calls it a day and the two close up the podcast for another week. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Alpina, B8, BMW, Toyota, Highlander, Lexus, Nissan, Pathfinder, Volvo, V90, Cross Country, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We&#39;re back with a other jam packed episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Benjamin shakes off the post surgery blues in a green (paint, not personality) Alpina B8. This BMW+1 brand has made a name for itself over the years but it&#39;s recently stepped up its charms. Benjamin runs down what makes it so special and why it might be the coolest new BMW on the road. </p>

<p>Sami then shares his thoughts on the 2022 Toyota Highlander, after his time comparing it to the Nissan Pathfinder. The Toyota always sits atop the sales charts, and Sami shares exactly why that is. The two go on a bit of a tangent about the Lexus infotainment system and how it is finally changing for the better, before Benjamin talks about the driver assistance woes of the  2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country. Then Benjamin&#39;s horrific mouth calls it a day and the two close up the podcast for another week. </p>

<p>Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li><li><a title="The Determined Employee Team That Convinced Lexus to Finally Drop the Touchpad" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thedrive.com/tech/40950/the-determined-employee-team-that-convinced-lexus-to-finally-drop-the-touchpad">The Determined Employee Team That Convinced Lexus to Finally Drop the Touchpad</a> &mdash; Steve Basra and Daniel Hall floated the idea of a new user interface in 2017 and it's finally in play. Here's how they did it.</li><li><a title="Trying (and Failing) to Live My Best Semi-Autonomous Life in the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.insidehook.com/article/vehicles/volvo-v90-pilot-assist-review">Trying (and Failing) to Live My Best Semi-Autonomous Life in the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country</a> &mdash; After 800 miles, it appears many advanced driver-assistance features are still not ready for prime time</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We&#39;re back with a other jam packed episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Benjamin shakes off the post surgery blues in a green (paint, not personality) Alpina B8. This BMW+1 brand has made a name for itself over the years but it&#39;s recently stepped up its charms. Benjamin runs down what makes it so special and why it might be the coolest new BMW on the road. </p>

<p>Sami then shares his thoughts on the 2022 Toyota Highlander, after his time comparing it to the Nissan Pathfinder. The Toyota always sits atop the sales charts, and Sami shares exactly why that is. The two go on a bit of a tangent about the Lexus infotainment system and how it is finally changing for the better, before Benjamin talks about the driver assistance woes of the  2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country. Then Benjamin&#39;s horrific mouth calls it a day and the two close up the podcast for another week. </p>

<p>Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li><li><a title="The Determined Employee Team That Convinced Lexus to Finally Drop the Touchpad" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thedrive.com/tech/40950/the-determined-employee-team-that-convinced-lexus-to-finally-drop-the-touchpad">The Determined Employee Team That Convinced Lexus to Finally Drop the Touchpad</a> &mdash; Steve Basra and Daniel Hall floated the idea of a new user interface in 2017 and it's finally in play. Here's how they did it.</li><li><a title="Trying (and Failing) to Live My Best Semi-Autonomous Life in the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.insidehook.com/article/vehicles/volvo-v90-pilot-assist-review">Trying (and Failing) to Live My Best Semi-Autonomous Life in the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country</a> &mdash; After 800 miles, it appears many advanced driver-assistance features are still not ready for prime time</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 179: 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, 2020 Cadillac XT4, Dodge Durango Hellcat, G-Wagen Buyer's Guide</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Does it make sense to buy the 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country when you get more options with the standard V60 wagon instead? Benjamin spends a week with Volvo's faux-crossover to try and find the answer. Sami gets acquainted with the 2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV, and the pair also discuss the new Dodge Durango Hellcat before Benjamin reviews the latest buying guide from Veloce - this time for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Wagon or 'crossover?' That's the question posed by the 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, and after a week behind the wheel Benjamin is pretty sure he's got the answer as to which one you want in your driveway. Sami then picks things up with a look at the 2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV, which he wishes tried just a little bit harder. Finally, the pair discuss the new Dodge Durango Hellcat as well as Benjamin's review of Veloce Publishing's latest buying guide for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Wagon or &#39;crossover?&#39; That&#39;s the question posed by the 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, and after a week behind the wheel Benjamin is pretty sure he&#39;s got the answer as to which one you want in your driveway. Sami then picks things up with a look at the 2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV, which he wishes tried just a little bit harder. Finally, the pair discuss the new Dodge Durango Hellcat as well as Benjamin&#39;s review of Veloce Publishing&#39;s latest buying guide for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="The Essential Buyer&#39;s Guide - Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen" rel="nofollow" href="https://veloce.co.uk/store/Mercedes-Benz-G-Wagen-p145293216">The Essential Buyer's Guide - Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen</a> &mdash; Nik Greene's expert guide to buy the 1979-2006 G-Wagen, including all 460, 463, and AMG models.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Wagon or &#39;crossover?&#39; That&#39;s the question posed by the 2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country, and after a week behind the wheel Benjamin is pretty sure he&#39;s got the answer as to which one you want in your driveway. Sami then picks things up with a look at the 2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV, which he wishes tried just a little bit harder. Finally, the pair discuss the new Dodge Durango Hellcat as well as Benjamin&#39;s review of Veloce Publishing&#39;s latest buying guide for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="The Essential Buyer&#39;s Guide - Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen" rel="nofollow" href="https://veloce.co.uk/store/Mercedes-Benz-G-Wagen-p145293216">The Essential Buyer's Guide - Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen</a> &mdash; Nik Greene's expert guide to buy the 1979-2006 G-Wagen, including all 460, 463, and AMG models.</li></ul>]]>
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