Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 382: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, 2024 Hyundai Kona EV, AMC Book Review, Will Honda Buiy Ram And Jeep

November 3rd, 2024  |  52 mins 9 secs

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This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast reviews the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, and the 2024 Hyundai Kona EV. They then discuss an AMC book and the possibility of Honda buying Jeep and Ram.

Episode 357: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2024 Honda Pilot TrailSport, Listener Questions

March 24th, 2024  |  51 mins 57 secs

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This week's episode is full of discussions of cars that seem good on their own, but struggle to stand out competitively in their segments. Benjamin starts off with a review of 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which might be a touch too expensive to recommend. Then Sami chimes in with his thoughts on the 2024 Honda Pilot TrailSport, which looks great and has plenty of equipment, but lacks some much needed refinement. Finally the guys answer a listener question about two seemingly unrelated cars looking to solve the same family transportation need. Thanks for listening!

Episode 343: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC SUV, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

December 3rd, 2023  |  46 mins 11 secs

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This week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, you may stumble upon some real consumer advice. Consider yourself warned, as Benjamin reviews the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4Matic SUV, and comes away with many concerning thoughts about the German brand's electrification strategy. Then Sami compares the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2024 Hyundai Kona, helping listeners pick out their ideal subcompact crossover. Thanks for listening!

Episode 342: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line, Listener Questions

November 26th, 2023  |  45 mins 16 secs

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This week the guys talk about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and the 2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line. Both feature lots of changes and our hosts are eager to share their stories from their test drives. They also answer an EV question from a listener.

Episode 285: 2022 Hyundai Kona N, Sami's RWD Mazda SUV Adventure, Grand Wagoner Towing Disaster

September 6th, 2022  |  48 mins 26 secs

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It's a return to Unnamed Automotive Podcast form, as Benjamin describes the fun-to-drive enthusiast-oriented vehicle known as the 2022 Hyundai Kona N. Only available with an automatic, and rolling with FWD, he shares his thoughts on the latest speedy Korean crossover. Then Sami is sent off to Europe to try the new 2023 Mazda CX-60. While the CX-60 won't come to the US, it's big brother the CX-90 will be, featuring the same rear-wheel-drive platform and powertrains.

Listen to what Mazda is up to, then head on over to unnamedautomotivepodcast.com, or engage with our guys (@huntingbenjamin and @Sami_HA) on your favorite social media platform.

Episode 259: 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, 2022 Kia Forte5, High Performance Driving Tips

January 30th, 2022  |  45 mins 47 secs

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Benjamin discusses the 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, a halfway point for the Kona to the full bore N model. Hear his take on how it fares as a tweener before Sami brings up his experience with a pair of manual-equipped hatchbacks: the 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Kia Forte5 GT. How much longer do these hatchbacks have on a crossover crazed market? Finally, it's time for high-performance driving discussion and how these skills can apply to driving in inclement weather

Episode 188: 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Listerner Questions

September 6th, 2020  |  41 mins 20 secs

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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).

Episode 165: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2020 Hyundai Kona EV, 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

March 29th, 2020  |  35 mins 46 secs

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Benjamin talks about why the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is infinitely better than its Gladiator cousin, while Sami compares two EVs - the Hyundai Kona and the Chevrolet Bolt - after spending a week driving them back-to-back.