Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
Episodes
302 episodes
BMW X3, Future of Hands Free Driving, Jeep's New Engine
Jill and Tom open the show accepting the challenge of a listener. Tom was tasked to purchase more exciting donuts than the usual collection of double chocolates and powdered cinnamons. Listen in for this week’s expanded options list. <...
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Episode 302
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58:38
2027 Kia Telluride, All-New Polestar 4, Plotting the Future of Infiniti
Tom opens the show by recapping briefly his time in the Lucid Air Touring electric luxury sedan. Tom is impressed by the Lucid, but does have one (big) complaint. The hosts go on to discuss rumors that Tesla will be ADDING the Apple CarPlay fea...
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Episode 301
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55:58
Celebrating 300 Episodes! Biggest News Stories of the Past 6 Years, Best $30,000 New Vehicles
To celebrate the 300th episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Jill and Tom are joined by Jennifer Newman and Damon Bell of Cars.com. Jennifer was the podcast’s first guest, and Damon was co-host for the first three years of the show. Jen...
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Episode 300
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56:48
New Ram SUV, Subaru BRZ Review, Audi's High-Tech Headlights
Jill and Tom open the show discussing Tom’s take on the future of Apple CarPlay. You can read Tom’s recent blog post on the topic here. The hosts also discuss Ram’s new S...
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Episode 299
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58:03
Killing CarPlay, Driving the McLaren GT, Fuel Cells for Big Trucks
Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Jill will be back for next week’s show. Paul and Tom open the show by discussing consumer-battery maker Duracell’s foray into electric-vehicle charging. Duracell branded car chargers...
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Episode 298
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56:06
Ford's "i-Pod" Steering Wheel, VW Golf R, Stellantis Manufacturing Shakeup
Jill returns this week after a two-show absence to participate in the 2025 edition of the Rebelle Rally. After Jill wraps up her thoughts on the event, Tom shares news regarding Toyota launching a new premium brand to be positioned above Lexus ...
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Episode 297
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57:22
Chevrolet Bolt Returns, Driving an Electric Lotus, Talking Big Pickups
Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. The hosts open the show by discussing the reborn Chevrolet Bolt small electric crossover. Pricing comes in about $5000 below the least-expensive Chevy Equinox EV, at around $30,000.&...
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Episode 296
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56:53
Jeep Drops Wagoneer, Cadillac Optiq Review, ChargePoint Hones Charging Network
Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom open the show discussing rumors of the Jeep Wagoneer’s demise, which would leave just the Grand Wagoneer in Jeep’s lineup. The hosts share sales numbers for large SU...
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Episode 295
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56:25
Lexus Drops Model, Driving the Redesigned Leaf, Polestar Deep Dive
Jill and Tom open the show noting that the well-regarded Hyundai Kona EV small electric crossover is only offered in a dozen states, so availability is very limited. This point comes into play as the hosts discuss the redesigned Nissan Leaf lat...
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Episode 294
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56:12
Nissan Kills EV, Driving the Audi SQ8, Shopping for Car Insurance
Tom opens the show correcting two errors he made recently. Listen in to hear what he got wrong. Tom then shares the results of an X poll he conducted on Ferrari colors. Turns out white is NOT a popular choice for the Italian sports cars. <...
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Episode 293
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54:50
Honda Civic Hybrid, Ram Kills EV, 1969 Camaro
The show opens with a brief, and completely off-topic, conversation about whether or not Tom smells spicy. Listen in for the verdict. Tom shared brief impressions of the 2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD, noting that the pr...
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Episode 292
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56:24
Chinese Door Handles, Volkswagen Tiguan Review, Toyota Learns from Motorsports
Jill and Tom open the show by sharing information about a Chicago event, Electrify Chicago, coming to the area September 12-13. Next, Tom shares some news about Chinese new-car door handles, and how some of them will soon be illegal. <...
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Episode 291
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55:41
New Jeep Cherokee, Bronco Stroppe, Tariff Turmoil Explained
Jill and Tom open the show talking about “launch colors,” basically the color which new vehicles are initially presented in for media reveals, advertising, and promotion. Tom still remembers the copper color the redesigned Mitsubishi Eclipse wa...
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Episode 290
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54:25
Audi Price Hikes, Driving the New Solterra, Restoring Classic Cars as EVs
The hosts open the show briefly discussing Tom’s experiences car shopping with his 25-year-old daughter. After test driving five cars, and much careful consideration, a car has been purchased. Listen in for details. In the news, Jil...
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Episode 289
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56:39
EV Startups Struggle, Acura ADX Review, Shrinking Big Cities and the Future of Mobility
Jill and Tom open the show discussing the poor first-half financial returns of EV startups Lucid and Rivian, and the surprising impact recent emissions deregulation will have on their bottom lines. The hosts also touch on the slow sales start o...
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Episode 288
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55:46
Ford's "Model T Moment," 2026 Palisade Review, Features Most Important to Value Shoppers
Jill and Tom open the show discussing today’s big Ford news, an announcement the company refers to as its “Model T Moment.” The news, delivered by Ford CEO Jim Farley, includes plans for a new electric pickup truck, new manufacturing processes,...
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Episode 287
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57:09
Surprising Costco Car, Driving the Electric Escalade, All About the Subaru Forester Hybrid
Jill and Tom open the show covering a few news items, including: · Tesla has stopped exporting a couple of models to Europe· Engine stop/start may be dropped from future veh...
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Episode 286
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56:37
Acura Drops Model, Dodge EV Impresses, Big Ram Changes for 2026
Brendan Appel of The Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom opened the show by complaining about the extreme heat lingering over the Chicago area. Tom then noted that Jill was correct last week when she suggested that Toyota ...
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Episode 285
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54:51
New Forester Hybrid, A Conversation with Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Jill and Tom open the show by discussing a rumored new Tesla product for the Chinese market, and the impact of tariffs on Tesla prices in Canada. The hosts also chat briefly about how Chinese EV builder NIO is dealing with battery-swapping “che...
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Episode 284
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57:02
Massive Ford Recalls, Subaru WRX, Best Cars for Teen Drivers
Jill and Tom opened the show with a brief acknowledgment of the podcast’s apparent popularity in Sweden. Amusingly, the show is described on Poddtroppen—a Swedish podcast download site—as a “Komedie.” Moving on, the hosts discussed ...
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Episode 283
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57:30
General Motors EV Sales, Driving the BMW iX, Nissan Armada Deep Dive
Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the demise of the federal electric-vehicle tax credit. The new and used credits expire on September 30. As a result of the credit situation, Nissan has officially announced the delay of two EV crossovers,...
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Episode 282
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56:21
Future for Fuel Cells, New Honda CR-V Trailsport, Remembering American Motors
Tom and Jill opened the show welcoming new listeners to the program. June proved to be the Car Stuff Podcast’s best download month yet. Tom went on to share news of hydrogen pockets located underground. Tom noted that were these pocket large en...
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Episode 281
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56:05
Ram Sweetens Pot, Cadillac Optiq Review, Ranking the Most American Made Vehicles
Jill and Tom opened up the show by clarifying a point made last week. Indeed, the only Mercedes-Benz wagon offered for sale in the U.S. is the “All-Terrain” variant of the midsize E-class. Tom noted similar wagon offering limitations in the Vol...
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Episode 280
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56:10
Blazer EV Tweaks, Nissan Murano Review, China's Massive EV Machine
Jill opened the show briefly recapping here recent travels. Jill’s been on the road training for the next edition of the Rebelle Rally, this time with a new driver/partner and new vehicle. Listen in for details. Tom shared details o...
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Episode 279
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56:28