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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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#344
Monday · 1 hr 3 min
New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027
The hosts welcome Patrick Masterson of Cars.com to the show. Patrick walks Jill and Tom through the outlet's 2026 American Made Index, which includes a ranking of U.S.-market cars by percent of domestic content. Listen in for a few surprises, including Tesla's position on the chart.
#343
September 8 · 1 hr 3 min
Subaru Ascent Review, Psyche Car Fumble, State of Canadian Auto Industry
The hosts are joined by Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions. Sam discusses the state of the Canadian auto industry, and points out a critical automotive flaw in the hit TV show Psyche. Sam also shares news regarding the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles.
#342
September 1 · 1 hr 3 min
New Big Acura, Redesigned Silverado, Most Affordable Electric Mercedes
The hosts welcome Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck plus SUV Talk (pickuptrucktalk.com) to the show. Tim shares insights into the massive ongoing Toyota-truck V6-engine recall, which will in some cases require a complete engine replacement. How long does it take to replace a truck engine? Listen in for details.
August 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Lincoln Goes Off-Road, Kia K4 Hatch Review, States Where Residents Overspend the Most on Car Payments
Jill and Tom are joined by Chip Lupo of WalletHub. Chip shares results of a WalletHub study identifying the U.S. states in which consumers are making the highest car payments versus that state's median income. Listen in to hear a list of the top-ten states.
August 18 · 1 hr 2 min
Four-Door Mustang, Explorer Tremor Review, Indycar Freedom 250
The hosts welcome Harvey Briggs of automotive news and review site RidesandDrives.com. Harvey talks about the state of Indycar racing, and the upcoming Freedom 250 race in Washington D.C. Harvey has three podcasts planned to cover the big race.
August 11 · 1 hr 2 min
$30,000 Ford EV Gets a Name, Honda Accord Turns 50, Durango R/T Review
The hosts welcome John Vincent of U.S. News and World Report. John has written a pair of stories recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord. John has owned several Accords, and has a lot to say about the car's importance in U.S. automotive history. Listen in for a great conversation.
#338
August 4 · 1 hr 1 min
Accord Outback Coming, Honda Prelude Review, EV Owners Survey
The hosts welcome Dave Thomas of CDK Global to the podcast. Dave shares insights gleaned from a number of research projects conducted by CDK, including an owner study which suggests that EV operators are far happier with their vehicles than is commonly understood.
#337
July 28 · 1 hr 3 min
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.
July 20 · 1 hr 2 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.
#335
July 14 · 57 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.
#334
July 7 · 1 hr
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.
#333
June 29 · 59 min
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.
#332
June 22 · 1 hr 2 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.
#331
June 15 · 53 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.
#330
June 8 · 54 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.
#329
June 2 · 1 hr 2 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.
#328
May 26 · 1 hr 4 min
2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys
Jill and Tom share thoughts on every vehicle on the 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy list.
#327
May 18 · 56 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.
#326
May 17 · 16 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.
#325
May 12 · 56 min
Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint Protection
Why is Honda delaying important product updates of its best-selling models?

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