Car Stuff Podcast
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.
New BMW, Safety Seat Update, Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive
Safety-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 accommodating.
Oct 19
53 min
Cheap Subaru, Cars That Should Sell Better, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek
The 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.
Oct 12
53 min
Electric Bentley, Best Winter Tires, 60th Anniversary Bronco
Jill 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 rough winter, and what to do to make winter tires work best financially.
Oct 6
59 min
No Volkswagen EVs, Rethinking the Cupholder, Cybercab Surprise
Jill and Tom welcome Nissan Senior Manager for Vehicle Performance Development, Chris Fischer. Chris shares the surprising backstory of the modern cupholder, specifically those found in the Infiniti QX65 premium midsize crossover. There's much more to this story than you might imagine.
Sep 29
57 min
Volvo Sells Chinese Cars, Lexus LX Review, Honoring Akio Toyoda
The 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 Fame. Listen in to hear his story.
Sep 22
1 hr 4 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.
Sep 14
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.
Sep 8
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.
Sep 1
1 hr 3 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.
Aug 25
1 hr 1 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.
Aug 18
1 hr 2 min
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