Car Stuff Podcast

Jill and Tom opened this week’s show quickly covering a number of topics, including Jill’s take on Toyota hybrid refinement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) potentially inadequate use of crash-test dummies, and Tom’s recent encounter with would-be carjackers. Jill also shared her take on the freshened-for-2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport midsize crossovers. In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman. Jennifer shared the fundamentals of Cars.com’s 2023 American Made Index. Surprises include the dearth of American-brand products near the top of the list. Jennifer noted that the country of origin of drivetrain components, such as a vehicle’s engine and transmission, can have a profound impact on a vehicle’s placement on the list. Tesla’s performance on the list was a surprise. Jennifer elected to join Jill for this week’s quiz, which focused on new-car sales during the first half of 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the program by discussing the show’s recognition by Feedspot as one of the must-listen-to podcasts of 2023. Tom went on to discuss how impressed he was with the 2023 Lexus RX450e, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. Jill shared similar enthusiasm for the 2023 Honda Accord, especially in hybrid trim. The duo also spent a little time discussing industry supplier BorgWarner’s spin off of its internal-combustion unit, Phinia, which went public last week. The move, per Tom, demonstrates BorgWarner’s commitment to electrification. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcomed Sheldon Brown of Toyota to the program. Calling in from the Tacoma factory in Baja, Mexico, Sheldon shared loads of information about the redesigned midsize pickup, including intended buyer audience expectations, introduction timing, and details of the new Trailhunter off-road-ready trim level. Jill was subjected to Tom’s “Corporate Fun Facts” quiz in the third segment. After the quiz Tom talked about the likable, but somewhat pricey Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited, which boasts cool retro design themes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show discussing an extremely sexist Mercury ad from 1967 which Tom has featured on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog. Jill shared her impressions of the updated-for-2024 Jeep Wrangler, which benefits from revised styling and new tech features. Jill is a big fan of the plug-in-hybrid 4Xe Wrangler variants. Tom went on to discuss the 12-speaker Bose Centerpoint audio system found in the all-new Mazda CX-90. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions. The crew discussed Sam’s recent podcast addressing the future of internal-combustion engines. Sam went on to share his take on the likelihood of various alternative-fuel sources taking hold as gas engines are phased out. Sam has a surprising take on hydrogen, and synthetic gas. In the third segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s destination-charge quiz, which includes a bonus question about Indian snack food. Tom also called the Honda Ridgline one of the most underrated vehicles currently on the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The show opened with Tom to complaining to Jill about a woman at the donut shop individually selecting each of the 18 donuts in her order, consulting the clerk on each, and occasionally rejecting choices after they had been boxed. Pressed for time, Tom left the shop and got cannoli from a nearby European deli instead. The team would go on to discuss the all-new Mazda CX-90 midsize crossover, and its repositioning as a more-premium offering in the segment. The hosts agreed that the new ’90 is generally impressive, though Tom had a couple of complaints. Tom squeezed in a quick summary of his “Classic Car Ads: 1925 Ford Model T” blog post, which he believes includes the lowest-ever advertised price in the U.S. for a regular-production new car. Jill and Tom are joined by Patrick Olsen of Carfax in the second segment. Patrick shared news regarding a couple of pieces recently published by the Carfax editorial team, topics including the number of cars on the road in need of serious recall work, and the continued high rate of catalytic-converter theft. Links to these articles are available on the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook page, and at Blog.ConsumerGuide.com. In the third segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s quiz on the Indian car market. Did Jill pass? Listen and find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed joined Tom this week, filling in for the traveling Jill Ciminillo. Paul and Tom covered a number of topics in the first segment, including the demise of the ultra-smooth Lexus V6, and Paul’s experience with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan. Paul came away very impressed with the Ioniq, and took note of the vehicle’s smooth power delivery. Paul and Tom also discussed the coming Ram Rampage small truck, which is initially destined for sale only in Brazil and Argentina. Both the hosts expect that the small Ford-Maverick-sized pickup will eventually make its way to the U.S. In the second segment, Paul and Tom welcome David Piluski of RTM Engineering Consultants to the show. Dave talked about the evolution of automotive dealership design, and how carmakers are increasingly demanding common, contemporary-looking stores, though some dealers resist spending the money needed to comply with modernization programs. Dave also talked about how non-franchise makers like Tesla are setting up shops with larger service facilities, this to compensate for the smaller number of stores overall. Dave also addressed the complication of building new dealerships which will facilitate the sale and service of both gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. Dave joined Paul for the quiz, with questions about new cars in the late Seventies and Early Eighties. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened a topic-packed episode by discussing a listener’s request for more donut content. Jill later obliged with a quick take on an iced strawberry ring from a local donut shop Tom refused to name. (Long story.) Jill went on to recap the news from a Lexus event at which the all-new GX midsize SUV and TX 3-row midsize crossover were introduced. Tom shared a quick note regarding the updated 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, observing that the vehicle’s engine stop/start system is vastly improved over previous versions of the system. Jill also announced that she has been added to the Women’s World Car of the Year jury. AutoPacifc analyst Robby Degraff joined the show in the second segment. Robby explained the reasons behind General Motors’ decision to drop Apple CarPlay from future products, specifically EVs, including the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. Robby also discussed the significance of Ford and General Motors teaming up with Tesla to provided EV owners with a more reliable and expansive fast-charging network. Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Women!” quiz, being tasked to identify the auto brands most popular with female new-car shoppers. Tom recently posted a review of the BMW X1 subcompact crossover, which he discussed briefly before wrapping up the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show discussing home remedies their parents and grand parents believed in. The hosts agreed that saltines and 7-Up were understood to cure almost anything. Tom noted that his dad was a firm believer in the curative power of Jägermeister. (Jill is under the weather, hence the remedy chat.) The discussion finally turned automotive, and Jill shared her thoughts on the heavily updated Honda Accord, with which she is very impressed. The new Accord features a trimmed down lineup, but more hybrid models. Jill and Tom also discussed the new Dodge Hornet compact crossover, which Jill seems to like a little more than Tom, though both agree the newest Dodge is fun to drive. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Brant Combs, Ram head of marketing, to the podcast. Brant discussed the Ram Revolution electric pickup-truck concept, which was first seen at CES in January, and the production RAM REV electric pickup. Brant talked about the RAM REV’s role in the expanding EV market place, and hinted at exciting powertrain news to come. Jill was subjected to Tom’s “1995 or 2000” quiz, after which Jill finally shared her impressions of the all-new, three-row, Toyota Grand Highlander midsize crossover. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew looks ahead to the women-only 2023 Rebelle Rally. Jill answers Tom's questions regarding the event, including logistics, challenges, and not showering for eight days. Jill will be participating in the event for the second time. Kudos to Hyundai for again providing Team Brute Squad (#TeamBruteSquad) with a specially upfitted Santa Cruz for the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the recent Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, and a couple of the vehicles Jill drove at the event held annually at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Jill was most impressed by the redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax, which after a one-year hiatus has returned redesigned to anchor the Chevrolet lineup. Jill also spent time with the Lucid Air premium electric sedan. Jill and Tom also briefly discussed Ford’s plan for brand EV owners to access the Tesla charging network. Jill and Tom will discuss further the ramifications of this deal at a later date. In the second segment the crew welcome Jan Hansen, Vice President of Growth at FINN Automotive to the show. FINN provides vehicle “subscription” services that work something like a lease, but offer a single monthly fee for all related vehicle-operation costs, including taxes and insurance. Jan explained how a subscription might serve vehicle shoppers better than ownership or leasing. Subscriptions can be for terms as short as six months. Segment three opened with Jill being subjected to a difficult Saturn (the car brand) quiz. Afterwards Jill and Tom discussed the all-new, 3-row, Toyota Grand Highlander. Tom also talked about his latest review, a test drive of the Toyota bZ4X electric compact crossover. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Tom finished complaining about his experience at Burger King earlier in the day, the hosts discussed the recently announced driving range of the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV. Jill noted that the full range—an impressive 450 miles—comes at a price. Jill and Tom went on to discuss the redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma, which Jill recent spent time examining, though not driving. Drive opportunities come later in the year. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by Jeep Senior Brand Manager Brandon Girmus. Brandon gave the crew a look ahead at the significantly updated 2024 Wrangler. The new Wrangler features a number of updates, including an all-new grille, updated cabin, and more off-road hardware. In segment three, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Corvette, Wrangler, or Fake” color quiz. Listen in to hear if Jill wins. Also, see what Jill knows about the P.F. Chang’s dessert menu. Jill and Tom wrap up the show discussing the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX, and the passing of its ultra-refined V6 engine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed (Jill is traveling this week) opened the show discussing the off-road ready Ford Bronco Raptor. The hosts agreed that Raptor is pricey, and a little too wide to drive in urban environments, but found much to like about the truck. Tom and Brendan also discussed the coming 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, the first American-market Raptor version of the midsize pickup. In the second segment the hosts are joined by Larry Nutson, Chicago Bureau Chief of The Auto Channel. Larry shared his thoughts on where the auto industry is on the path to electrification, and laid out a rough timeline for EV adoption. In the third segment Brendan was subjected to Tom’s “Maserati or Cocoa Bean” quiz. Tom also talked about the Volvo S60 Recharge, and how the S60 is a better vehicle when electrified. A review of the Volvo S60 will post at Consumer Guide later this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show talking about Jill’s recent time in Sweden driving the updated 2024 Volvo C40 and XC40 small electric sedan and crossover. Changes include significant improvements in range. Later In the first segment the hosts also discussed Tesla’s recent price cuts, and why the EV maker might be willing to settle for lower sticker prices in exchange for greater sales volume. In the second segment Toyota Manager of Vehicle Marketing and Communications Amy Chao joined the show to talk about the all-new Toyota Crown. Is the Crown a sedan or crossover? Amy answers that question. In the third segment Jill is subjected to an especially strange quiz, including an Indian-Food bonus question. Our hosts wrapped up the show by discussing recent posts on their respective sites, including a review of the all-new GMC Canyon, and a test drive of the Lexus LX 600. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed (Jill is traveling this week) opened the show discussing the surprising rebranding happening at Jaguar Land Rover. Tom and Paul agree that the planned updates, which include spinning Discovery off as a separate brand, foretell the demise of Jaguar in the U.S. Paul shared news regarding a personal car purchase. Paul recently took delivery of a BMW M2, a vehicle he plans to enjoy on the race track. The hosts are joined in the second segment by Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions. Sam updated the team on what’s brewing with the UAW contract negotiations coming later this summer. Sam also shared some history and background information on Polestar, the new luxury EV brand owned by Volvo parent company Geely. Sam explained how Polestar will be operating outside the traditional dealership model. In the third segment Paul is subjected to Tom’s “French Car or Asthma Drug” quiz. After the quiz Tom lamented about how small turbocharged engines lack the smoothness and progressive power delivery of old-school V6 engines. Tom used the updated Buick Enclave, which features a big V6, as an example of excellent powertrain refinement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show calling back to last week’s episode during which guest James Bell of Kia instructed Jill to make use of the “GT” button in her test Kia EV6 GT. Jill did as instructed; listen in for her impressions. The hosts discussed the coming 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, and it’s move to Chinese manufacture. The conversation moved to the official list of vehicles that qualify this year for the federal EV tax credits. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Jane Ulitskaya of Cars.com to the show. Jane walked the hosts through the findings of Car’s first Affordability Study and Best Value New Cars list. In the third segment Jill and Tom shared their impressions of the all-new Toyota Crown. Note: Amy Chao of Toyota joins the team next week for a deep dive into the brand’s newest model. (Jill also complained about Tom’s choice of test-car music. In this case Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia.)Jane joined Jill for Tom’s “Wagon or No Wagon” quiz, and Jill and Tom shared some of the newest content posted on Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk, and Consumer Guide Automotive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show wildly off topic, discussing Japanese Kit Kats and the bag of Sacher-torte-flavor ‘Kats Tom brought to the studio. Listen to the podcast for Jill’s review. The duo went on to discuss the BMW 840i Gran Coupe Jill recently spent time evaluating. Jill and Tom also discussed the all-new Envista small crossover, which will be replacing the Encore in Buick’s lineup. James Bell of Kia joined the show to discuss the brand’s success in working through supply-chain issues, and the brand’s coming EV9 all-electric 3-row crossover. James also broke a bit of EV9 product news. Jill is challenged by Tom’s “I Can’t Buy $55K” Sammy Hagar-tribute quiz. Jill teased some product news that she planned to share later the day this episode was recorded. Tom talked briefly about his new review of the 2023 Nissan Rogue Midnight Edition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show talking about the Toyota bZ4X small electric crossover, and some of the negative reviews it has received. The hosts agreed that the EV is better overall than its media coverage suggests, but had some specific complaints of their own. Jill and Tom discussed the new-product reveals seen at this year’s New York Auto Show, and agreed that the coming Kia EV9 three-row crossover is a potential game changer. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcomed Karl Brauer of IseeCars.com to the show. Karl shared the auto-commerce site’s research regarding the vehicles currently selling for the most money over manufacturer sticker price. In segment three Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Alabama, South Carolina, or Ohio” quiz, after which the hosts discussed Tom’s poor clock-management skills and his review of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V. Also, because the donut shop was closed, Jill ate cannoli. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill is back in the studio this week. Jill and Tom open the show talking a little bit about Jill’s recent travels. Her time on the road included preview access to the all-new Mazda CX-90 crossover, and the all-new Hyundai Ioniq 6 midsize EV sedan. Jill’s overview of the Ioniq 6 included a discussion of the car’s design and aerodynamics. The hosts shared information regarding Ford’s auto-technician scholarship program, and talked a little about why Tom was up until 2:00 AM learning to use QuickBooks. Jill and Tom welcome Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck Plus SUV talk to the show. Tim laid out the exhaustive number of changes coming to the midsize pickup-truck segment later this year. Jill was subjected to Tom’s Chevy quiz—including a bonus question about Tim Conway. Jill and Tom wrapped up the show talking about the underappreciated Cadillac CT4 small sedan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed opened the show with the news that Honda is addressing issues with the engine stop/start system on some of its models. The conversation turned to Jaguar, and the British luxury carmaker’s plan to trim its dealership count by offering dealers dualled with Land Rover stores additional allocations of hot-selling Land Rover models in exchange for relinquishing their Jaguar franchises. In the second segment, guest Carly Bly of Lexus talked about the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX, and hinted at product news to come. Stay tuned. Brendan was subjected to Tom’s “1923 Ford Model T vs. 2023 Porsche 911” quiz, though Tom forgot the bonus question. (You can see the bonus question at the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook page.) To close the show, Tom recounted his time evaluating the 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel pickup (almost sporty?), and Brendan discussed the Sons of Speed’s latest review, a test drive of the 2023 Nissan Z. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show by talking about Jill’s strange hotel room. Jill is on the road to drive the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan. The conversation turned to the monthly supply of new cars in the pipeline, and a review of several vehicles which should be easy to find on dealer lots at the moment. The hosts also discussed the all-new Genesis G70 Electrified, an all-electric version of the Korean luxury maker’s compact crossover. A full review of the vehicle will be shared on an upcoming episode. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by industry analyst Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions. Sam shared some insight into the operation of large car-dealer chains—including Auto Nation and CarMax—and what retail consolidation means for consumers. Sam also shared insight into the slow rollouts of several electric vehicles, including the Toyota bZ4X, and the Nissan Ariya. Sam joined Jill for this week’s quiz. Quiz topic: Subaru, with a bonus question about radish varieties. Tom wrapped up the show sharing his impressions of the BMW X7 M60i large SUV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom open the show talking about Jill’s recent travels. Jill’s experience with the all-new GMC Hummer SUV is under embargo, but the hosts discussed her take on the redesigned Subaru Crosstrek and all-new, electric, Lexus RZ crossover. Jill and Tom also reviewed the over-the-top Cadillac Escalade-V. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Time Healey of The Truth About Cars (TTAC) to the show. Tim talked about the 2023 events and stories he was following most closely, and shared some details of his experience owning—and surviving--a V8 Fox-Body Mustang. Tim joined Jill for this week’s quiz; topic: horsepower. Did Jill keep her winning streak alive? Listen in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed (Jill is on assignment this week) opened the show by discussing the Sons of Speed’s new affiliation with a group of automotive journalists under the “We are Motor Driven” banner. Tom and Paul briefly discussed their favorite gasoline engines and then reviewed the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe, a plug-in-hybrid version of the midsize Grand Cherokee.In the second segment, Tom and Paul welcome Toyota’s Chad Moore to the program to discuss the completely redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius. Chad shared background information on the new Prius’s evolving mission in the U.S. Toyota lineup, and talked about when we should expect the Prime—the plug-in hybrid version of the Prius—in showrooms.Paul was subjected to this week’s quiz, and Tom talked about his recent brief conversation with the driver of an Amazon Rivian EDV electric delivery van. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show by discussing a factual error in last week’s show. It was determined that the error was Tom’s. Jill shared a number of ice-driving tips, as reinforced for her by a visit to the Jaguar and Land Rover Ice Academy. Chicago radio host, film critic, and podcaster Nick Digilio joined Tom and Jill in-studio to talk about cars in movies. Nick shared his list of favorite/important car-inclusive films. Nick joined Jill for this week’s Quiz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened the show by recapping Jill’s trip to Sweden to attend the Jaguar and Land Rover Ice Academy. They also discussed the relative equity remaining in the Nissan Maxima model name, and Hyundai’s fix for the rash of Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts plaguing product owners. In the second segment Jill and Tom are joined by green entrepreneur and Green Sense Radio host Robert Colangelo. The in-depth conversation covered the value of EV incentives, as well as the potential for a class of Americans to be excluded from the EV movement. In the third segment Jill takes Tom’s “Is it Cheaper than a RAV4” quiz, and Tom talks about new posts on the CG Daily Drive blog, including a list of the five best-selling cars (not crossovers or pickup trucks) of 2022, and a review of the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer Series II featuring the all-new Hurricane 6-cylinder engine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing Jill’s plans to return to the Rebelle Rally for the 2023 running of the event. The conversation turned to a brief recap of the Chicago Auto Show, and a breakdown of Hyundai’s new Evolve+ electric-vehicle subscription service, which allows consumers to live with an EV for a few months before committing a purchase or lease. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by Tire Rack Tire Information & Testing Manager TJ Campbell. TJ updated everyone on the Tire Rack’s EV-tire testing program, as well as the online retailer’s new mobile-installation service. Jill takes Tom’s luxury-car color quiz, and the cohosts wrap up the show talking about the newest posts at Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk, and the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing automotive market segments in which they see potential growth. The soon-to-be revealed Toyota Grand Highlander enters the discussion. Jill shares what she leaned about the coming 2024 Mazda CX-90, which will replace the CX-9 as the large, 3-row crossover in the Japanese maker’s lineup. Chicago radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman join Jill and Tom in-studio to talk about their new Saturday-evening radio show, and their recent car-shopping experience. Steve and Johnnie stick around to join Jill for this week’s Car Stuff Power Quiz. Quiz topic: car radio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill and Tom opened an action-packed show by talking about cars they like, but would not recommend to someone else. Jill and Tom go on to discuss recently announced price cuts for the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and compare the recently revealed Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to the newly available Corvette ZO6. Jennifer Morand of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association joins the show to talk about the coming 2023 Chicago Auto Show, and how the pandemic changed how we think about auto shows in general. Jill takes Tom’s “Forty Grand” quiz, and demonstrates what she knows about Japanese-brand cigarettes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill started the show talking about how no one would want to hear Tom talk about jazz. Jill talked about test driving the all-new 2023 Lexus RX, which she noted, is no longer available with a V6 engine. The conversation turned to the updated 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, which both Jill and Tom agree is a legitimate luxury vehicle, despite the mainstream brand. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by the NRDC’s Britt Carmon, Senior Advocate for Vehicles and Fuels, Climate, and Clean Energy. Britt gave an overview of the NRDC’s clean-transportation efforts, and explained in detail the purpose and workings of the National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. In the third segment, Jill takes Tom’s “Camry Time” quiz, and Jill and Tom talk about Jill’s new Toyota 4Runner video and Tom talked about his “What is a Kilowatt” blog post. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a three-month hiatus, Tom and Jill are back. Tom opened the show by surprising Jill with a question about minivans. Jill talked about participating in the 2022 Rebelle Rally, and brought us up to speed on the 2023 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) winners. In the second segment Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions updated us on the state of the industry, supply-chain issues, and Tesla pricing. Sam also talked about his favorite harmonica act. Sam stuck around to battle Jill in this week’s Car Stuff Power Quiz, which included a bonus question regarding Denny’s Canadian menu. Jill briefly updated us on her provocative public-charging blog post, and Tom shared the details of his recently published “End of Jaguar” piece. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo begin the show by discussing the coming high-performance Toyota GR Corolla and new manual-transmission Supra. Jill shared details of an article she wrote regarding the cost of ownership of an electric pickup truck versus a gasoline-powered pickup. Guest Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast solutions joined the show to share his insights into the newly-announced California EV mandates, the Inflation Reduction Act extension of federal EV incentives, and coming Porsche IPO. Sam sticks around for the quiz, which feature questions about the Dodge brand. Tom talked about new posts at the CG Daily Drive Blog, including a test drive of the electric Volvo C40 Recharge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the revamped-for-2023 Genesis G90 luxury sedan and the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80. Joe Ligo, Producer/Director of "The Last Independent Automaker," a documentary series about American Motors Corporation, joins us to discuss his ambitious project and the history of AMC. Tom has a "3-cylinder, 4-cylinder, or 5-cylinder?" quiz for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review of the 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Dodge's "Speedweek" barrage of new-product announcements, including the Charger Daytona SRT electric-vehicle concept and the 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV. Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jenni Newman joins us to talk about Cars.com's 2022 American-Made Index, a ranking of the most American-made vehicles sold in the U.S. Tom has a quiz on Rivian for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a Test Drive review of the 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With host Tom Appel out on vacation this week, co-hosts Damon Bell and Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing Ford's just-unveiled Bronco Heritage Edition models and the recently announced NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which is scheduled for next summer. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the October 2022 issue, including histories of the 1977-1979 full-size Chevrolets and the pickup trucks of 1957. Damon has a quiz on boxy subcompacts for Jill and John, and Damon also runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing the federal government's extension of the electric-vehicle tax credit, as well as the pending discontinuation of the Nissan Maxima sedan. Paul Herrold, Chief Editor at Sons of Speed, joins us to talk about Hyundai's E-GMP electric-vehicle platform and the Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia EVs built upon it. Tom has a quiz for Jill and Paul, and Tom also runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain station wagon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing three recent test vehicles they've driven: the BMW M3 Competition, Kia Sportage Hybrid, and Infiniti QX60. Brendan Dougherty, Director of Modern Retail at the automotive retail technology company CDK Global, joins us to share some interesting insights about Generation Z car buyers. Tom has a quiz on Chevrolet for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Honda Civic Si sport-compact sedan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV--an all-electric crossover SUV that will be offered in numerous versions, including a 557-hp SS model. Frank Peiler, Publisher of Collectible Automobile magazine and Publisher Emeritus of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins us to share some eye-opening stories from his days selling used cars in the 1960s, and talk about the founding of Collectible Automobile magazine. Tom has a "French-market car or prescription drug?" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X pure-electric crossover. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Tom's unusual experience in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle, and Hyundai's recently unveiled Ioniq 6 pure-electric midsize sedan. TJ Campbell, Tire Information and Testing Manager at The Tire Rack, joins us to explain the unique characteristics of tires for electric vehicles. Tom has a "which is the better seller?" quiz for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review of the redesigned-for-2022 Toyota Tundra (in top-line Capstone trim). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the phaseout of federal EV tax credits for Toyota electrified vehicles, and Chevrolet's recently announced decision to drop the price on the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV and offer retroactive discounts to previous Bolt buyers. Tim Esterdahl, founder and publisher of Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, joins us to chat about the issues preventing pure-electric pickup trucks from broader adoption. Tom has a "which is heavier?" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pure-electric pickup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the results of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2022 . Kevin Butt, Senior Director for Environmental Sustainability for Toyota North America, joins us to talk about Toyota's various environmental and conservation initiatives both inside and outside the company. Tom has a "Volvo V90 Cross Country vs Annie Lennox" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Honda's recently announced joint venture with Sony to produce pure-electric vehicles and other mobility services. We also talk about the redesigned-for-2023 Honda HR-V, CR-V, and Pilot SUVs. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, joins us to give his insight on how car shoppers can navigate the current new-vehicle inventory crisis. Tom has a quiz on 1977-model-year cars for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review of the redesigned-for-2022 Subaru WRX. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing Jill's preview test-drive experiences with the new-for-2023 Escalade V--Cadillac's 682-hp, high-performance full-size luxury SUV. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the August 2022 issue, including the 1980-1984 Lincoln and a Photo Feature on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport convertible. Tom has a quiz for Jill and John, and Tom also runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including our quick-take test-drive impressions from a recent Road America press event and a test-drive review of the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's redesigned-for-2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. Max Baumhefner, Senior Attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins us to talk about the NRDC's efforts to improve America's electric-vehicle infrastructure and get the country off foreign oil. Tom has a "fake trim levels" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the vehicles they drove at the 2022 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally, a journalist-only press event held annually at the Road America race course facility in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Michael Buff, Senior Manager, Product and Programs at Electrify America, joins us to talk about Electrify America's EV charging systems. Tom has a quiz on auto-factory locations for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a First Look preview of the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX midsize SUV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the redesigned-for-2023 Nissan Z sports car. Jonathan Levy, Chief Commercial Officer at EVgo, joins us to talk about EVgo's public fast-charging network for electric vehicles. Tom has a "disc brakes or drum brakes?" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Jill's plans to participate in the Rebelle Rally, a women-only off-road navigational competition, later this year. We also discuss Volkswagen's recently announced plans to revive the International Scout SUV as a pure-electric off-road vehicle. Robert Duffer, Senior Editor with The Car Connection, joins us to chat about Toyota's rumored plans to introduce Lexus TX and Toyota Grand Highlander 3-row crossovers, and his preview test-drive experience in Ford's new F-150 Lightning EV pickup. Tom has a "rules of the road" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the Jeep brand's push to add more Jeep-only showrooms, and the Toyota Supra gaining an available manual transmission for 2023. John Jraiche, Lincoln's Global Director for Luxury Vehicles, joins us to talk about the recently unveiled Lincoln Star Concept, and what it means for the brand's EV future. Tom has a quiz on car colors for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review of the 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the Chevrolet's recent teaser video of an all-wheel-drive hybrid Chevrolet Corvette and official confirmation of a pure-electric Corvette. We also talk about Ford commencing production of the pure-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, and delve into the Lightning's pricing structure. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, joins us to give his insight on Tesla's new production facilities. Tom has a quiz on acronyms for Damon and Sam, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a First Spin test-drive review of Subaru's first pure-electric vehicle: the 2023 Subaru Solterra. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences--and Tom's public-charging-station experiences--in the Hyundai's new-for-2022 Ioniq 5 pure-electric vehicle. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the June 2022 issue, including the ill-fated 1975-78 Dodge Charger and a Photo Feature on a 1968 Ford Mustang High-Country Special. Tom has an "Abe Vigoda vs the Subaru WRX" true-or-false quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a First Spin review of Jeep's new Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid and a test-drive review of the 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat hybrid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the new vehicle introductions at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. (Co-host Jill Ciminillo is out covering the New York Auto Show this week.) Steve Hornyak, Chief Revenue Officer for BrightDrop--a startup electric-delivery-vehicle manufacturer created by General Motors--joins us to give us the scoop on BrightDrop's Zevo EV delivery vans and the Trace electric delivery cart. Tom has a vehicle-length quiz for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a look back at the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Indy concept car. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the outrageous new GMC Hummer EV pure-electric pickup truck, and Jill's first-drive experience with it. Geri Hernandez, co-founder and CEO of Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas, joins us to talk about owning and operating a food truck. Tom has a "Queen Elizabeth or Jaguar" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review of the redesigned-for-2022 Infiniti QX60. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Mazda's new-for-2023 CX-50 compact SUV. Robby DeGraff, Industry Analyst with AutoPacific, joins us to talk about a number of new pure-electric vehicles that are slated to hit the market in the coming months. Tom has a quiz on 0-60-mph times for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a track-drive review of the new-for-2022 Hyundai Elantra N and Kona N. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.