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Jill is back in the studio this week, and opened the show by recapping her Rebelle Rally exploits. Visit the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook page for a link to pics from her trip.
Tom shared august electric vehicle sales as reported by S & P Global Mobility. While Tesla still dominates the list, a few new vehicles are doing better than expected.
Jill and Tom discussed the coming Ferrari F80 hyper car. Not only is the price breath taking, the carâs engine is proving controversial.
Still in the first segment, Tom shared his impressions of the Buick Envista small crossover. Is this bargain Buick too good to be true? Listen in.
In the second segment, the hosts welcome Alex Knizek of Consumer Reports to the show. Alex walked Jill and Tom through the organization's list of most-reliable used-car brands, and called out several models as especially good used-car picks.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âWas it a Cadillac?â quiz, the hosts talk about Tesla slashing Cybertruck prices, and Tom shares a disturbing McDonaldâs drive-thru story.
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Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill again this week. Jill returns for the next episode. Paul and Tom opened the show discussing large pickup-truck sales. Tom had heard that the Chevrolet Silverado was outselling the Ford F-150 this year, which was inaccurate. Tom went down the list of the top pickup sellers in the third quarter.
The hosts also noted General Motorsâ decision to drop the Ultium brand in relation to its electric-vehicle products. Ultium had been used by the maker to describe both vehicle architecture and battery chemistry. Listen in for a complete analysis.
Paul and Tom went on to summarize Teslaâs Robo Taxi reveal. The autonomous EV, intended initially for commercial ride-hailing use, features scissor-style doors, just two seats, and will not be equipped with a steering wheel or floor pedals. The hosts are skeptical. Tesla anticipates the Robo Taxi being available to users before 2027.
Paul then talked about a Sons of Speed âThe Lapâ video, this one featuring the Subaru BRZ. Paul noted that even though the little Subaru isnât especially powerful, it is fun to drive in the right hands.
In the second segment, Paul and Tom are joined by TELO CEO Jason Marks. Jason introduced the hosts to TELO, and its initial product, a pickup truck with the footprint of a Mini Cooper. Jason laid out near- and midterm plans for the TELO, including production and battery sourcing, as well as distribution.
In the last segment, Paul is subjected to Tomâs âWhich Died Last?â quiz. To wrap up the episode, Paul shared some thoughts on the Subaru WRX, which he and fellow Sons of Speed editor Brendan Appel spent time with on the track.
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Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this Week. Paul and Tom opened a topic-packed first segment discussing the coming off-road ready Ford Explorer Tremor. That conversation was followed up by news that Kia vehicles were recently compromised by a group of white-hat hackers, using the makerâs app. More on this story as news is released.
Still in the first segment, Paul recounted the events surrounding his and fellow Sons of Speed editor Brendan Appel's efforts to drive an all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N from the Chicago area to the Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI. The tale includes not only charging issues, but track woes as well.
In the second segment Paul and Tom are joined by Robert Duffer, Senior Editor at the Car Connection. Robert recently spent time with both the redesigned Bentley Continental GT Speed and the Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan. Robert also shared his impressions of the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed.
In the last segment Paul and Robert are subjected to Tomâs âTouring, Limited, or Platinum?â quiz. Paul wrapped up the show by sharing his impressions of the Ford Bronco driven in serious off-road conditions.
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Jill and Tom opened the show quickly covering a number of topics, including the death of legendary Mercedes-Benz designer Bruno Sacco, the folding of General Motorsâ electric commercial-van unit into Chevrolet, and Tomâs weekend long-trip drive in the electric Subaru Solterra small crossover.
Still in the first segment, Jill shared her take on the redesigned-for-2025 Buick Enclave large, 3-row crossover. The near-luxury crossover impresses for its quietness and general refinement, but not everything is perfect. Listen in for complete details.
In the second segment the hosts are joined by Robby DeGraff of AutoPacific. Robby shared details of the research firmâs 2024 Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS). This yearâs list of the ten most-wanted car features is full of surprises. Listen in to hear the complete list.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âTop Trim Level!â quiz, and Jill talks a little about the difficulties of driving through sandâthis in advance of her participation in the Rebelle Rally.
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Jill and Tom opened the show noting that elements of the media have been misusing the term âmild hybrid.â Listen in for details. The hosts ran down a questionable list of the âmost-patriotic brands,â which included Ford and Jeep. What other carmakers made the list? Listen in.
Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom reviewed the new, likable, Fiat 500e electric coupe. Fiatâs new subcompact electric runabout boasts a fun design and frisky on-road experience, but wonât be perfect for everyone.
In the second segment, Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions joins the show to catch up on a number of hot topics, including: The future of Dodge, the Hyundai/General Motors tie-up, slumping Ram-pickup sales, and more.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âFront drive or AWDâ quiz.
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Jill and Tom opened the show addressing a couple of future topics: Federal incentives for used electric vehicles, and the number of Chinese-built models sold in Mexico by Chevrolet. Next, Tom apologized to Sam Fiorani for making yet another model-year mistake. Tom also shared his preliminary take on the updated-for-2025 Ford Explorer midsize crossover.
Still in the first segment, Jill shared news regarding her new ride for this yearâs Rebelle Rally, and walked listeners through the list of vehicles eligible for the 2025 North American Car of the Year awards. The list is crowded; listen in for details.
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Jamie Butters, Executive Editor of Automotive News to the show. After sharing his take on the recently announced, but as yet undefined, General Motors and Hyundai cooperative effort, Jamie shared insights from ANâs Future Product Pipeline series. Jamie also shared his thoughts on the future of the Jaguar brand in the U.S.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âStellantis!â quiz. Jill also wrapped up this weekâs show with her review of the new all-electric Volvo EX90 midsize electric crossover.
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Sitting in for Jill this week is Tomâs friend, engineer and car guy David Piluski. Dave and Tom opened the show addressing a mistake Tom madeâcalled out by Tomâs motherâlast week. Tom misidentified the longtime singer of the classic âSee the U.S.A. in Your Chevroletâ ad/song as Doris Day, though as noted by his mom, the song was sung by Dinah Shore. Listen in to hear a clip of the song.
Dave and Tom addressed a second error from last week, this one called out by listener Celio. Dave went on to share a story about how a rental Dodge Shadow Convertibleâback in the early Ninetiesâsuffered from so much body flex that the doors would not close on a gentle incline.
Still in the first segment, Tom shared his impressions of the all-newâand surprisingly luxuriousâMazda CX-70 2-row midsize crossover. Tom also reviewed the exotic-looking Lexus LC 500 Convertible. Tom is baffled that the car does not sell better. Listen in for the full review.
In the second segment, Dave and Tom are joined by comic, podcaster, and legendary Chicago radio host Steve Cochran. Steve talked about his podcast, and then shared stories about his first cars and learning to drive. Learn why Steve once gave away a car he owned at a radio-station promotional event.
In the last segment Dave is subjected to Tomâs â1983!â quiz. To wrap up the show, Dave shared news regarding a California bill (SB961) now before Governor Gavin Newsom, which would require cars to alert drivers when the speed limit was being exceeded by more than 10 mph. Dave also talked about his own podcast.
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Jill and Tom are Joined in-studio by Brendan Appel this week. In the first segment Jill and Brendan respond to Tomâs impressions of the updated Genesis GV80 midsize crossover. The trio also discussed the pending engine-replacement recall facing owners of all 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundras. The recall is reportedly going to require up to 24 hours of labor per vehicle.
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2024 AMG Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 Coupe. Jill was generally impressed by the âcoupeâ version of Mercedesâ compact crossover. Listen in for her complete take.
In the second segment, the hosts welcome Mikhael Farah of Rivian to the program. Mikhael walked the crew through a number of news items, including Volkswagenâs investment in Rivan, coming small and subcompact Rivian crossovers, and the updated-for-2025 R1S and R1T models, which are on sale now.
In the third segment, Jill and Brendan are subjected to Tomâs âPorsche Priceâ quiz.
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Jill and Tom opened the show covering a couple of news stories, including how Mazda used substantial incentives to boost recent U.S.-market sales performance, and a how Volvo is extending its embargo of drive impressions of the 2025 EX90 electric midsize crossover, pushing back Jillâs official review.
Still in the first segment Jill shared her impressions of the GMC Cayon midsize pickup truck in off-road-ready AT4X trim and equipped with the extreme AEV package. Though generally impressed, Jill shared a number of concerns regarding use of the Canyon as a daily driver, especially in urban environments.
In the second segment the hosts are joined by friend Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed. Brendan shared highlights of a couple of videos recently produced by the Sons, including a new addition to the outletâs âThe Lapâ series featuring a Ford Mustang Dark Horse lapping Road America.
Brendan shared his thoughts on the Mustang, and the carâs position in history, and itâs uncertain future.
Brendan opted to join Jill for Tomâs âWas it a Pontiac?â quiz. Brendan wrapped up the show sharing a few thoughts on electric muscle cars, and the future of Dodge performance vehicles.
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Jill and Tom opened the show with a brief acknowledgement of Fordâs plan to add 4-door and off-road âBajaâ variants to the Mustang lineup. The hosts also discussed the trimmed-down model lineup and reduced prices of the 2025 Jeep Compass. Compass prices have been slashed by up to $2000 for '25.
Also in the first segment, Jill reviewed the Honda Ridgeline TrailSport midsize pickup truck. Though the least-capableâin terms of payload and towing capacityâmodel in the segment, the Ridgeline shines in terms of room, comfort, and handing. Listen in for Jillâs complete review.
In the second segment the hosts welcome Stellantis Vice President of Advanced Colors and Material La Shirl Turner to the show. In a conversation primarily about car colors, La Shirl shared insights into how new colors are developed, and what her favorite current Stellantis colors are. (We will post examples on our Facebook page.)
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âOne or Twoâ car-price quiz, and Jill talked about her recent travels with eBay motors.
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Tom opened the show complaining about people who spend too much time considering their selections at donut shops, specifically at Spunky Dunkers in Palatine, IL, when Tom is trying to pick up a 6-pack on his way to the studio.
In a follow up to last weekâs Ford Explorer review, Jill and Tom turned their attention to cars, and the news that GMC will be reducing the number of Terrain compact crossover trim levels to three for 2026, and just one for 2025. This is a follow up to Jillâs Explorer review from last episode, in which the hosts noted that Ford is slashing the number of that vehicleâs trim levels from eight to just four.
Jill shared her drive impressions of the new-for-2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe. The 4-door midsize crossover deviates from the existing GV80 with its rakish roofline, more upscale trappings, and unique, higher-performance engine.
In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome Dan Sampson of the Los Angeles Auto Show to the podcast. During a great conversation, Dan addressed the notion that auto shows are going through a period of decline, shared news about new and returning brands to the show, and shared details regarding online access to the proceedings. The L.A. Show kicks off in late November.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âReal or Fake Auto Showâ quiz, including a pumpkin-spice bonus question.
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Jill and Tom opened the show noting that Chinese electric-car maker BYD is exploring developing a retail network in Canada. Tom explained why the Canadian market would be friendlier to Chinese imports than the U.S. The hosts went on to discuss recent U.S.-market sales growth for Mazda. The Japanese maker had recently made public itâs intention to take the Mazda brand upmarket, and early sales of its CX-50 and CX-90 models suggest that the project is successful. Tom also shared some fun data on the cities in which the Car stuff Podcast is most popular. (Hint: City number five isnât in the U.S.)
Jill shared her take of the freshened 2025 Ford Explorer, the makerâs popular midsize 3-row crossover. Jill shared her drive impressions, plus explained why the updated SUV is offered in fewer trim levels for 2025.
In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan. Ted shared the history of Fordâs Chicago Assembly plant. The historic factory turned 100 years old this year, and is steeped in brand history. Listen in for a list of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles built at the plant.
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tomâs âWas it a Ford?â quiz. Tom also briefly shared his impressions of the Lexus LC 500, and Nissan Z Nismo.
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Jill and Tom opened the show talking about the new ZR1 Corvette model. That new king-of-the-hill âVette boasts a reported 1064 horsepower, and should hit showrooms later next year. The hosts each made base-price predictions. Tom read a listener letter, and chatted briefly about the wool seats in his test Volvo XC60 Recharge small crossover.
Tom also shared his impressions of the all-new 2025 Infiniti QX80 large SUV. Tom had called the previous-generation QX80 the worst vehicle in its class. What does he think of the new version? Listen in.
In the second segment Jill and Tom are joined by Don Sikora of Collectible Automobile magazine. Don walked the hosts through the current issue, and shared some insights into the 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS featured this month. Don was also forced to indulge Tomâs reading of a series of potential feature cars for upcoming issues.
In the last segment Jill is forced to endure Tomâs âWhich Sold Better?â quiz, featuring a bonus question about the snacks available at Buc-eeâs.
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Jill and Tom are both in studio this week. The show opened with Tom reading an email from a listener. Apparently Tomâs Studebaker history is a little shaky. The conversation turned to a number of topics, including too-long model names, the sale of 3000 Fisker crossovers to a ride-hailing-vehicle lessor, and a surprisingly hot-selling Jeep model.
Still in the first segment, Jill shared her impressions of the 2024 Acura TLX premium midsize sedan. Both hosts agree that the slow-selling 4-door is underappreciated. Listen in for Jillâs complete review.
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Sam Abuelsamid, Analyst with Guidehouse Insights to the show. Sam walked the hosts through the current state of the EV market, and talked about what to expect in the second half of 2024. Sam also talked about the pace of new-technology EV battery development, including solid-state cells.
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tomâs âMoâ Spellinââ quiz. To close out the show, jill highlighted an article she posted recently regarding General Motorsâ move away from Apple CarPlay.
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Jill and Tom are both in studio this week. The conversation opened with a summary of cars being dropped by Jaguar and Nissan in the near future. Effective almost immediately, Jaguar is dropping all but one model from its lineup. Listen in for the full list. Likewise, Nissan is dropping two of its three remaining U.S.-market sedans beginning next year.
In other news, the hosts discussed IONNA--the carmaker-backed charging network with stations going live later this yearâand the addition of Toyota to the roster car companies supporting the program. Still in the first segment, Jill shared her impressions of the updated-for-2025 Acura MDX premium midsize crossover.
In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome Patrick Masterson of Cars.com to the show. Patrick walked the hosts through Carâs 2024 American Made Index. This list isâagainâfull of surprises. How American is the new car youâre looking at? Listen in for details.
In the third segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âIs it a Chryslerâ quiz.
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Jill and Tom opened the episode discussing the âVelocity Packageâ available for the Cadillac Lyriq. Available as an over-the-air software update (no dealer visit required), the package increases power and performance for $1200. Is it worth the money? Listen in.
The hosts discussed the new, lower, price of a Fisker Oceanâjust approved by a bankruptcy court. Second-quarter sales figures are coming in, and Jill and Tom shared a few highlights, including disappointing Jeep numbers, and surprisingly strong EV figures.
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Toyota Product-Education Specialist Thomas Sondej to the show. Thomas updated the crew on the all-new Toyota Crown Signia, a wagon-like variant of the Crown sedan being added to the brand lineup for 2025. Per Thomas, the Crown Signia is due in showrooms shortly.
In the third segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âWhich Weighs More?â quiz. The Hosts wrapped up the show chatting about Jillâs seat time in the freshened-for-2025 Lexus UX, the most-affordable vehicle in the luxury brandâs lineup.
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Jill and Tom are in-studio this week for a far-reaching number of topics. Tom quickly updated everyone on the CDk Global/dealership-hacking crisis, which will reportedly be resolved later this week. The hosts briefly discussed Teslaâs second quarter of disappointing sales, this while overall EV sales are projected to rise.
Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom chatted about the Rivian/Volkswagen deal, which sees Rivian infused with a quick $1 billionâwith the promise of additional funding at later datesâand VW gaining access to Rivianâs EV software architecture.
In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions. Sam updated the hosts on several of the most-prominentâand most threatening to Western automakersâChinese carmakers.
Samâs tutorial included makers BYD, Chery, Geely, and Great Wall. Sam warns that Western carmakers dismiss these up-and-coming global players at their own risk.
In the last segment, Jill is subject to a spelling quiz, tasked with spelling model names including Avanti, Reatta, and Ciera.
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Jill and Tom are both in studio today. The hosts began the program discussing the weekâs big news, a malicious attack on the network of CDK Global, a dealership-services company which provides critical software support for roughly half of the nationâs 30,000 new-car dealers. Down since last week, CDK has not, as of this recording, made public an estimated restoration time/date for the network.
Jill shared her impressions of the new-for-2025 Toyota Camry. The nationâs best-selling sedan features a number of surprises, including an all-hybrid powertrain lineup.
Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom discussed a potential consumer worry point: COVID Cars. Cars which were built during the auto-industry COVID slowdown were often assembled minus key features, this to maintain production during the epidemic-related microchip shortage. Some of those cars are now returning to market, and may be missing certain equipment--which may affect value and desirability. How can consumers protect themselves? Listen in.
In the second segment Jill and Tom are joined by freelance auto journalist and industry expert Ed Piotrowski. Ed spent some time behind wheel recently of some very-expensive, but surprisingly capable, luxury crossovers and SUVs. Listen in to get Edâs take on the vehicles, and the expanding movement to offer off-road-ready variants of popular midsize crossovers.
Ed joined Jill for this weekâs âMore Fake Trim Levelsâ quiz. Both contestants did well, but only one won.
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Jill is back in studio this week, and recounted for Tom her recent travels and product evaluations. Tom went on to share what he has learned from a series of brief conversations with Amazon delivery drivers who have spent time with the Rivian EDV electric van; the feedback is interesting.
Still in the first segment, the hosts discussed Jeepâs recently announced $25,000 electric vehicle. To be called Renegade, the subcompact electric crossover is due to arrive for the 2027 model year. Jill then shared her impressions of the all-new Chevrolet Equinox EV compact electric crossover. Jillâs take is mostly positive, though she has serious concerns regarding connectivity. Listen in to hear Jill discuss her issues. The Equinox EV starts at less than $30,000 once the federal tax credit is applied.
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Joe Ligo, producer of The last Independent Automaker, a documentary about carmaker American Motors. Joe walked the hosts through the formation and early days of American Motors, as well as the makerâs decision to produce its lineup of Eagle AWD vehicles. Listen in for details regarding the documentaryâs release day.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tomâs âUnder $60,000?â quiz, featuring a bonus question about the Jackson Five. The hosts then quickly shared a list of a dozen cars that will soon be discontinued.
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Larry Nutson of The Auto Channel sits in for Jill this week. Larry and Tom opened the show discussing one of Tomâs random X/Twitter polls, which included the option of owning a Fisker ocean. Listen in for details.
Among the many first-segment topics covered by the hosts, Larry talked about renting an electric vehicle, a process he found generally pleasant and uneventful. Larry and Tom also discussed a recent decision by the Governor of the State of Virginia to back out of its agreement with the State of California to enact and maintain the latter stateâs zero-emissions vehicle rules and adoption targets.
In the second segment, Larry shares an update on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program (NEVI), enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Responding to criticsâ complaints that the EV charging-infrastructure program is moving too slowly, Larry broke down the process by which individual states must develop plans and obtain federal approval to access funding.
In the last segment, Larry is subjected to Tomâs âMen of the Auto Industryâ quiz. Do you know what the âPâ in Walter P. Chrysler stands for?
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