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
311 episodes
Buick Leaves China, Kia K4 Hatchback, A Conversation with Steve Saleen
Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a few foreign cities in which there are Car Stuff Podcast listeners. Listen in for the list. Stories this week include news that Mercedes-Benz is dropping its Drive Pilot semi-autonomou...
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Episode 311
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57:10
Chinese Car Prices, Nissan Leaf Design, Driving the Silverado EV
Jill and Tom open a topic-packed show acknowledging the winners of the 2026 North American Car of the Year voting. Listen in for complete list. Moving on, Tom noted that General Motors CEO Mary Barra said publicly something he had l...
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Episode 310
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57:16
Jeep 4Xe is Dead, Zeekr Test Drive, The Real Power Grid Problem
Jill is back in the co-host seat this week for a topic-packed episode. Tom opens the show asking if $61,000 seems like a lot for a Hyundai—any Hyundai. The hosts discuss the Korean maker’s luxury/value equation, and note that Tom’s test car, a ...
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Episode 309
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56:30
Nissan Kicks Review, Confused by the Hemi, Boldy Looking into 2026
For the first show of 2026, Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill who is traveling. Paul and Tom address a number of topics to open the show, including annoying helper AI bots on dealership websites, the death of the Karma Revero (...
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Episode 308
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57:49
2025 Year in Review, Dodge Charger Sixpack Review, Automotive Bucket List
Jill and Tom open the last show of 2025 by discussing how Christmas gift expectation change with age. Tom, for example, noted how happy he was to receive a Brita water filter. The hosts went on to process the biggest auto-related st...
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Episode 307
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55:18
F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers
Jill and Tom open the show addressing two high-profile electric vehicle cancellations announced this past week. First the hosts discuss the end of production for the Ford F-150 Lighting, which came as something of a surprise to both Jill and To...
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Episode 306
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56:58
Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos, Chicago Auto Show News
Jill and Tom open this week’s show acknowledging that Vietnamese EV startup VinFast is likely to cease U.S. operations in the very near future. The hosts also note that another EV startup, Bollinger Motors, has called it quits. Tom ...
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Episode 305
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55:45
Polestar Price Cuts, Ram 2500 Review, Best Films of the Past 40 Years
Jill and Tom open the show by discussing the recently rolled-back federal fuel-economy standards, and the implication for carmakers in the near term. Tom then shares—to his great amusement--the long, complicated, and multinational r...
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Episode 304
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55:49
Lucid Gravity Review, Jeep Recon Reveal, Winter Driving Deep Dive
Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a listener’s concerns regarding recent donut selections by Tom. This involves an apology to Producer Randy. (See the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook page for pictures of recent donut selections.)Tom di...
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Episode 303
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56:27
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