About this 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
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- Hyundai Santa Cruz, Pirelli Sustainability. Vionfast VF8 · 58 minHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Audi's U.S. Factory, Jamie Butters on Current Industry Affairs, Lexus RX 500h · 57 min · Episode 352Jill and Tom welcome Jamie Butters of Autotown to the show. Jamie shared his thoughts on the General Motors hybrid move, Audi's new U.S. factory, and the midterm elections.
- A Conversation with Mazda North American CEO Tom Donnelly (Bonus Episode) · 27 min · Episode 351In this bonus episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Jill sits down with Mazda North American President and CEO Tom Donnelly.
- New Porsche, Mazda Safety, Passport Trailsport Review · 60 min · Episode 350Jill and Tom welcome Mazda Crashworthiness Program Manager Christina Smith to the podcast. Christina discusses Mazda's safety philosophy, and the systems currently in place in…
- New BMW, Safety Seat Update, Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive · 54 min · Episode 349Safety-seat expert Jennifer Newman of Cars.com joins the show. Jennifer brings the hosts up to speed regarding trends in seat design, and the vehicles most safety-seat…
- Cheap Subaru, Cars That Should Sell Better, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek · 54 min · Episode 348The hosts welcome veteran auto journalist Tim Healey to the show. A number of topics are covered, including vehicles that should sell better. Tim's pick is interesting.
- Electric Bentley, Best Winter Tires, 60th Anniversary Bronco · 59 min · Episode 347Jill and Tom welcome TJ Campbell of Tirerack.com to the podcast. The returning guest discusses the best tire options for folks in the Snowbelt with which to face a potentially…
- No Volkswagen EVs, Rethinking the Cupholder, Cybercab Surprise · 57 min · Episode 346Jill and Tom welcome Nissan Senior Manager for Vehicle Performance Development, Chris Fischer. Chris shares the surprising backstory of the modern cupholder, specifically those…
- Volvo Sells Chinese Cars, Lexus LX Review, Honoring Akio Toyoda · 1 h 4 min · Episode 345The hosts welcome Larry Vellequette of Automotive News to the show. Larry share news regarding the induction of long-time Toyota steward Akio Toyoda into the Automotive Hall of…
- New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027 · 1 h 3 min · Episode 344The 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…
- Subaru Ascent Review, Psyche Car Fumble, State of Canadian Auto Industry · 1 h 3 min · Episode 343The 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…
- New Big Acura, Redesigned Silverado, Most Affordable Electric Mercedes · 1 h 3 min · Episode 342The 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…
- Lincoln Goes Off-Road, Kia K4 Hatch Review, States Where Residents Overspend the Most on Car Payments · 1 h 1 minJill 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…
- Four-Door Mustang, Explorer Tremor Review, Indycar Freedom 250 · 1 h 2 minThe 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…
- $30,000 Ford EV Gets a Name, Honda Accord Turns 50, Durango R/T Review · 1 h 2 minThe 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…
- Accord Outback Coming, Honda Prelude Review, EV Owners Survey · 1 h 1 min · Episode 338The 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…
- Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In Magic · 1 h 3 min · Episode 337Jill 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…
- Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths · 1 h 2 minThe 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…
- 200 MPH Corvette, VW is Hurting, Where the EV Market is Going · 58 min · Episode 335The 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…
- Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCA · 1 h 0 min · Episode 334The 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…
- Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia Telluride · 60 min · Episode 333Jill 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…
- Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New Silverado · 1 h 2 min · Episode 332The 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…
- Massive Jeep Recall, Mercedes Plug-in Wagon, Why U.S. Car Sales Remain Robust · 54 min · Episode 331Jill 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.
- Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz · 54 min · Episode 330Jill 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.
- New Lexus ES, Airbag Thefts on the Rise, Best Adventure Vehicles · 1 h 2 min · Episode 329Here are the best new-car picks to put a little adventure in your commute--and weekend.
- 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys · 1 h 4 min · Episode 328Jill and Tom share thoughts on every vehicle on the 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy list.
- Buick's New Sedan, 1000-Pound Caterham, Elon is Distracted · 56 min · Episode 327Jill 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…
- An Interview with Infiniti's Eric Ledieu (Bonus Episode) · 17 min · Episode 326Jill 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.
- Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint Protection · 57 min · Episode 325Why is Honda delaying important product updates of its best-selling models?
- Stellantis "Core" Brands, Forester Wilderness, Used EV Prices · 54 min · Episode 324Karl Brauer of iSeeCars.com joins the crew to discuss used electric-vehicle prices, and the economics of going electric in the near- and midterm.
- Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure · 57 min · Episode 323Nissan is ready to shake things up, and Robert Colangelo of Green Sense Radio shares the details of his adventure-filled Telsa trip to Canada.
- Chinese Cars in Austria, New Jeep Cherokee, Consumer Reports Top Picks · 57 min · Episode 322Jill and Tom talk to the folks at Consumer Reports about their ten favorite new cars of 2026.
- Chinese Cars in Canada, RAV4 Review, Looking at Kia's Newest Rides · 54 min · Episode 321Jill 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.
- Sony-Honda JV Dead, Mercedes Crossover Impresses, New Mazda CX-5 Tech · 55 min · Episode 320Jill and Tom chat with Mazda In-Vehicle Technology Project Manager Matthew Valbuena about the all new CX-5 small crossover.
- New Lexus ES, Toyota Crown Signia Review, War and the Auto Industry · 57 min · Episode 319Jill 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.
- Honda Drops 2 Models, Audi Q3 Reivew, Buying a Car in Uncertain Times · 57 min · Episode 318Jill and Tom chat with Sean Tucker of Autotrader about buying a car in uncertain times.
- Two Dead Models, Chrysler's Uncertain Future, Cadillac's "Air Bridge" · 55 min · Episode 317Jill and Tom breakdown some big news stories this week, including the death of two car models. The future of the Chrysler brand is also now in question.
- Leno Law, Toyota Takes EVs Off-Road, Understanding the Software Defined Vehicle · 57 min · Episode 316What exactly is a software-defined vehicle? We dig into the future of connected vehicles, and what that technology means to you.
- Cheaper Cybertruck, Lexus TX Review, Japanese Micro Cars for America · 56 min · Episode 315Are tiny Japanese "Kei" cars the answer to new-car affordability in the U.S.?
- Cheaper Jeep V8, Alfa Stelvio Reivew, Infiniti Jeans-Wearing Robot · 55 min · Episode 314Here's how a robot clad in denim is helping Infiniti design longer-wearing car seats.
- Classic Nissan Returns, Redesigned Subaru Outback, Funding Dealer Expansion · 58 min · Episode 313Jill reviews the all-new, and less wagon-like, Subaru Outback.
- Tesla Kills Models, Mitsubishi Outlander Review, Best Cars of 2026 · 58 min · Episode 312Jill and Tom talk to Brian Moody of Kelley Blue Book about that outlet's 2026 Best Buy picks.
- Buick Leaves China, Kia K4 Hatchback, A Conversation with Steve Saleen · 57 min · Episode 311Jill and Tom chat with industry legend Steve Saleen about his racing history, and his current crop of modified Mustangs and F-150s.
- Chinese Car Prices, Nissan Leaf Design, Driving the Silverado EV · 57 min · Episode 310Jill 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…
- Jeep 4Xe is Dead, Zeekr Test Drive, The Real Power Grid Problem · 57 min · Episode 309Jill 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…
- Nissan Kicks Review, Confused by the Hemi, Boldy Looking into 2026 · 58 min · Episode 308For 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…
- 2025 Year in Review, Dodge Charger Sixpack Review, Automotive Bucket List · 55 min · Episode 307Jill 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…
- F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers · 57 min · Episode 306Jill 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…
- Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos, Chicago Auto Show News · 56 min · Episode 305Jill 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…
- Polestar Price Cuts, Ram 2500 Review, Best Films of the Past 40 Years · 56 min · Episode 304Jill 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…
