Car Stuff Podcast

Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, Jill Ciminillo

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.

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20 episodes
Updated Tuesday

Episodes20

Newest first

Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In Magic
Jill and Tom welcome industry analyst Jamie Butters to the program. Jamie shares news regarding his new radio show, and walks the hosts through a number of big stories that broke this past week, including Ford opening a factory in Spain to Chinese-car production.
Tuesday · 1 hr 3 min
Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths
The hosts welcome Jeremy Barnes of Mitsubishi to the show. Jeremy talks about the the maker's updated Outlander compact crossover, as well as its Mitsubishi Motors Momentum 2030 business plan.
July 20 · 1 hr 2 min
200 MPH Corvette, VW is Hurting, Where the EV Market is Going
The Car Stuff Podcast crew welcomes Bodie of the Kilowatt podcast to the show. Bodie shares his insights as to where the EV market is heading, and what to expect from carmakers in the near- and midterm.
July 14 · 57 min
Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCA
The hosts welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions to the show. Sam shares his take on the demise of Polestar, what to expect from the USMCA negotiations, and what’s new at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Automobiles.
July 7 · 1 hr
Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia Telluride
Jill and Tom talk to Jimmy Douglas of Plug, an online remarketer of used EVs. Listen in to learn how dealers are acquiring inventory of late-model used electric vehicles, and why this might be a good time to sell your EV.
June 29 · 59 min
Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New Silverado
The hosts welcome Jeep Vice President of Design Vince Galante to the show. Vince walks Jill and Tom through all of the news surrounding the return of the Cherokee to the Jeep lineup. Listen in for details.
June 22 · 1 hr 2 min
Massive Jeep Recall, Mercedes Plug-in Wagon, Why U.S. Car Sales Remain Robust
Jill and Tom welcome Automotive News' Larry Vellequette to the show. Larry talks about Toyota quality issues, the Gordie Howe Bridge, and surprisingly robust U.S. auto sales.
June 15 · 53 min
Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz
Jill and Tom chat with Scout Motor's Ryan Decker about the brand's coming launch, and what to expect from the the maker's first models, the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.
June 8 · 54 min
New Lexus ES, Airbag Thefts on the Rise, Best Adventure Vehicles
Here are the best new-car picks to put a little adventure in your commute--and weekend.
June 2 · 1 hr 2 min
2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys
Jill and Tom share thoughts on every vehicle on the 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy list.
May 26 · 1 hr 4 min
Buick's New Sedan, 1000-Pound Caterham, Elon is Distracted
Jill and Tom chat with Caterham's Simon Sproule about the carmaker's tiny sports cars. Listen in for details regarding the history of Caterham, as well as U.S. availability of these storied automobiles.
May 18 · 56 min
An Interview with Infiniti's Eric Ledieu (Bonus Episode)
Jill chats with Infiniti Vice President of the Americas Eric Ledieu about the all-new QX65 luxury crossover, the future of the brand, and renewing public interest in sedans.
May 17 · 16 min
Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint Protection
Why is Honda delaying important product updates of its best-selling models?
May 12 · 56 min
Stellantis "Core" Brands, Forester Wilderness, Used EV Prices
Karl Brauer of iSeeCars.com joins the crew to discuss used electric-vehicle prices, and the economics of going electric in the near- and midterm.
May 4 · 54 min
Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure
Nissan is ready to shake things up, and Robert Colangelo of Green Sense Radio shares the details of his adventure-filled Telsa trip to Canada.
April 20 · 56 min
Chinese Cars in Austria, New Jeep Cherokee, Consumer Reports Top Picks
Jill and Tom talk to the folks at Consumer Reports about their ten favorite new cars of 2026.
April 13 · 56 min
Chinese Cars in Canada, RAV4 Review, Looking at Kia's Newest Rides
Jill and Tom tackle three big topics this week: Building Chinese cars in Canada, the all-new Toyota RAV4, and Kia's new Telluride and New York Auto Show reveals.
April 6 · 54 min
Sony-Honda JV Dead, Mercedes Crossover Impresses, New Mazda CX-5 Tech
Jill and Tom chat with Mazda In-Vehicle Technology Project Manager Matthew Valbuena about the all new CX-5 small crossover.
March 30 · 55 min
New Lexus ES, Toyota Crown Signia Review, War and the Auto Industry
Jill and Tom talk to industry analyst Jamie Butters about the impact of the war on the U.S. auto industry, and about automotive electrification in the post-EV-incentive era.
March 23 · 56 min
Honda Drops 2 Models, Audi Q3 Reivew, Buying a Car in Uncertain Times
Jill and Tom chat with Sean Tucker of Autotrader about buying a car in uncertain times.
March 16 · 57 min

Car Stuff Podcast

Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In Magic

Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths

200 MPH Corvette, VW is Hurting, Where the EV Market is Going

Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCA

Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia Telluride

Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New Silverado

Massive Jeep Recall, Mercedes Plug-in Wagon, Why U.S. Car Sales Remain Robust

Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz

New Lexus ES, Airbag Thefts on the Rise, Best Adventure Vehicles

2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys

Buick's New Sedan, 1000-Pound Caterham, Elon is Distracted

An Interview with Infiniti's Eric Ledieu (Bonus Episode)

Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint Protection

Stellantis "Core" Brands, Forester Wilderness, Used EV Prices

Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure

Chinese Cars in Austria, New Jeep Cherokee, Consumer Reports Top Picks

Chinese Cars in Canada, RAV4 Review, Looking at Kia's Newest Rides

Sony-Honda JV Dead, Mercedes Crossover Impresses, New Mazda CX-5 Tech

New Lexus ES, Toyota Crown Signia Review, War and the Auto Industry

Honda Drops 2 Models, Audi Q3 Reivew, Buying a Car in Uncertain Times