Unnamed Automotive Podcast

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 327: 2024 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost, 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema

July 30th, 2023  |  42 mins 26 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast starts off with some tire smoke as this week's episode covers the 2024 Ford Mustang, which enters its seventh generation. Loaded with more tech and more power, this model seems like a mild refresh, but Sami says there's a bit more to talk about. Then Benjamin describes his time with the all-show, no go version of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema Edizione. Looking like a beast but lacking the oomph, is this the best balance of the italian sport sedan? Listen to find out!

Episode 317: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pickup, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV

May 14th, 2023  |  46 mins 58 secs

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You see that truck? The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning? It has a plug! Those crossovers? The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV? They have plugs too! It's 2023 and everything has a plug! You reach around your head and touch your ears: they're plugs, feeding you new Unnamed Automotive Podcast content every week! Enjoy?

Episode 309: 2023 Hyundai Palisade, 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

March 12th, 2023  |  44 mins 36 secs

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Our hosts are taking a spin in some updated and exciting new cars this week, starting with Benjamin and the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Updated with a new look but little else, we talk about whether the Palisade is still a critical success and if its rivals are getting close to stealing its spotlight. Then Sami jumps into the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, with its 480 hp and 634 lb-ft of torque to scream some about some performance cliches while wondering if the Mach-E is worth its lofty price tag.

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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 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.

Episode 281: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks, 2022 BMW iX xDrive50

July 31st, 2022  |  41 mins 13 secs

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Sami and Benjamin are in for another bumpy ride in the seats of two new crossovers. First Sami gets to share his experiences with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks, and explains where it stands in the world of other rugged, yet still cute-utes. Then Benjamin, as if powered by electrons himself, silently changes the topic to the 2022 BMW iX he drove, and expresses his fondness of the EV's exterior and interior design.

Episode 264: 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0T AWD, 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

March 13th, 2022  |  44 mins 15 secs

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Benjamin describes his first impressions of the 2022 Ford Maverick, a small pickup he wasn't so sure about. Remember fans, he thought the Hyundai Santa Cruz was one of the best cars he drove last year, so the Ford offering has a lot of ground to make up. Also remember that Sami loved this truck, and Benjamin COMPLETELY ignored that fact.

Then Sami discusses his experience with the new Hyundai IONIQ 5, a car that's built from the ground up to be an EV. However, his experience feels muted compared to that of his colleagues. What's up with Sami?

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Episode 256: 2022 Ford Maverick, 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2022 BMW X3 M40i, Guest Chad Kirchner, Listener Questions

January 9th, 2022  |  54 mins 22 secs

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It's the first episode of 2022! First off, Benjamin, Sami and guest Chad Kirchner of EVPulse discuss the new 2022 Ford Maverick. Is this affordable trucklet worth all the hype? Can one really DIY themselves a bike rack? Is a 4.5-foot bed actually useful? They answer all those questions and then somehow dig up more.

Chad talks a big game about the all-new 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, which may be one of the best EVs on the market, and potentially the answer to one of our latest listener questions. It even has reclining seats! Finally Benjamin discusses his experiences with a 2022 BMW X3 M40i which packs a nice six-cylinder but a somewhat harsh suspension.

Episode 254: 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak, 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, Forbidden Fruit Kei Cars, BMW M Book Review, Listener Questions

December 19th, 2021  |  59 mins 3 secs

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast dives right into one of the most hyped debuts of the year: the 2021 Ford Bronco. Benjamin shares his experiences of driving the Wildtrak version of the new off-road SUV, and wonders if Ford has nailed this Wrangler competitor yet missed the modern sport-utility target in the process.

Sami then brings up the new 2021 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid, a vehicle with 37 miles of electric range that squeezes between the Hyundai Tucson PHEV and Toyota RAV4 Prime. Is that 'good enough' for Ford, or does the Escape manage to one-up its competition in any significant way? Then there's a new segment about forbidden fruit Kei cars, followed by a BMW M book review and a listener question. There's lots to like this week, so be sure to reach out and send your questions and comments to our hosts.