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Using Telsa FSD, Driving the Tesla Model Y, Why Tesla is No Longer a Luxury Brand

Car Stuff Podcast - April 22, 2024 21:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill is back in studio this week. The hosts opened the show discussing hands-free driving systems, with Tom sharing impressions of both the Lincoln Blue Cruise 1.2 system found in the Nautilus he is evaluating this week, and the Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) system as found in the Model Y small ...

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Bonus: Watches and Wonders 2024

Unqualified Car Show - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Jeff and Walter go off-subject for a whole episode!  We're talking about Watches and Wonders '24, the industry's biggest convention that just wrapped up in Switzerland.  Our focus is on the big releases we liked and didn't (really, Rolex?) and once again it's just some regular guys talking about...

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Off-Road in the Toyota Tacoma, GM is Moving, Why Electric Vehicles Need Special Tires

Car Stuff Podcast - April 15, 2024 22:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. The hosts covered a number of topics in the first segment, including the news that General Motors will be moving out of the Renaissance Center—which it has occupied since 1996—for a new building in Downtown Detroit. Brendan and Tom a...

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Tesla Abandons $25,000 Model, Jill Drives the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Talking to the EVP of SUV Startup Ineos

Car Stuff Podcast - April 09, 2024 00:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom talked briefly about the eclipse that was taking place during the recording of this week’s episode. The conversation turned to the news that Tesla will not be producing the long-promised Model 2, a small electric vehicle with a base price of around $25,000. In other news, the hosts ...

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News: Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, and Magma! Oh my!

Unqualified Car Show - April 03, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
We dish on new releases from the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis team, including a new "Magma" class of Genesis sportiness.  Coverage also includes EVs their taxes and some new watches. Support the show

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Half-Price Fiskers, New York Auto Show Highlights, Never-Ending Auto Recalls

Car Stuff Podcast - April 01, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the Fisker Ocean fire sale designed to raise quick capital for the fledgling EV carmaker. Fisker has cut the price on most Ocean models by as much as 40 percent, in a desperate bid to raise cash. Listen in for more details. Tom let Jill know that—despite n...

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Updated Ford Ranger, Redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe, and Traveling with Cats and Dogs

Car Stuff Podcast - March 25, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom opened a topic-packed show by acknowledging carmaker Fisker’s grim fiscal situation. The once-promising EV start-up has broken off collaboration talks with Nissan, and seems doomed to enter bankruptcy. The hosts then chatted briefly about Cupra, a spin-off of Volkswagen’s Spanish br...

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Episode 12 Part 3 Final BMW X1 35i E84 Discussion with Jeff & Mike

Autoish Podcast - Talking Automotive, Digital Marketing, Audio, Audiophile Gear, BMW's and More - March 24, 2024 23:00 - 37 minutes
This is part 3 in our discussion on the BMW X1 35i sleeper project car and it's mods. We've had a lot of request for part three and it's finally here. Our apologies for the delay. Stay tuned we're back in the studio and ready to start recording again. #autoish #bmwx135imods #bmwn55

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Fisker Halts Production, 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, Premium Car Audio Systems

Car Stuff Podcast - March 18, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom opened the episode by acknowledging that EV-startup Fisker is in dire financial straits, having recent halted production. In related EV news, the hosts discussed the announcement that Honda and Nissan are seeking avenues of cooperation to develop electric-vehicle technology, includ...

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News: Taycan Turbo GT, Rivian R2, and R3

Unqualified Car Show - March 15, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Donny gets very upset about Jeff and Walt's puns. Walter geeks out over another Porsche. Are we shocked? I guess so cause this EV only episode is charging forward! Sorry Donny, had to be done. Jeff and Walt come out of the closet and admit they also like watches.  Support the show

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Review: Audi RS6 Avant

Unqualified Car Show - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The hosts invite their first guest onto the show to discuss the Audi RS6 Avant and how it proved the success of upscale wagons in the US market.  Support the show

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Rivian’s Big Surprise, Sons of Speed Hit the Track, Surprisingly High-Value Nissan Sentra

Car Stuff Podcast - March 11, 2024 22:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Tom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed covered a number of topics this week. First, the hosts addressed the surprise Rivian reveal of not one, but two, small crossovers last week, both of which are scheduled to be built at the maker’s existing Illinois facility. Both will be much m...

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Charging Fords at Tesla Stations, Honda Passport TrailSport Review, Driving the Aptera 3-Wheel Solar EV

Car Stuff Podcast - March 04, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In a topic-packed first segment, Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the potential alliance between Nissan and EV startup Fisker. The Hookup would allow Nissan to build and retail a version of the struggling EV startup’s coming Alaska midsize pickup.  The hosts went on to discuss Ford’s suc...

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Listeners' Favorite Model Names, 2025 Ram 1500 Deep Dive

Car Stuff Podcast - February 26, 2024 22:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Tom opened the show by surprising Jill with a bonus recording-day treat: Funyuns. After determining that there is, in fact, very little actual onion in Funyuns, Tom and Jill turned their attention to automotive matters.  Tom read through a list of listener-submitted favorite model names, includ...

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Review: Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster

Unqualified Car Show - February 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The hosts debate whether or not the Cayman/Boxster platform is just a poor man's Porsche. Jeff proclaims his dying devotion to German law. Walter complains about NIMBYs. Donny tries to figure out whether or not he has ever gotten slizzard.  Support the show

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Thoughts on the Cybertruck, Bargain EVs, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review, Fun Model Names

Car Stuff Podcast - February 20, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom are both in-studio today. Tom opened the podcast by thanking the producers of the Chicago Auto Show for their special efforts to make the event accessible to Tom and his bum knee. Tom shared his thoughts on the show, including several vehicles on display, among them the Tesla Cyber ...

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Ionna Saves Public Charging, Best of the Chicago Auto Show, The Future of Jeep

Car Stuff Podcast - February 12, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Packed episode today. Jill and Tom began with a brief Chicago Auto Show recap, news regarding Ionna—the multi-carmaker charging network created in response to the failure of public-charging companies including Electrify America—and Electrify America’s new indoor charging facility in San Francisc...

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Review: Mazda 3 Turbo

Unqualified Car Show - February 09, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Hoooooold on please, it's another review! Jeff talks about his qualified opinions about his own car. Donny tells us about someone backing into his car. Walter picks an extremely obvious car for next week. Support the show

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2024 Consumer Guide Best Buys

Car Stuff Podcast - February 05, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
No guest this week as Jill and Tom run down the complete list of 2024 Consumer Guide Best Buy picks. The list includes 41 vehicles in 17 different categories. If you're thinking about buying a new car in the near future, this week's show is a must-listen-to episode. You can check out the entire ...

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Review: Honda CB750

Unqualified Car Show - February 02, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The hosts switch it up by discussing a motorcycle and talking about other quirky products from Honda. Walter covers highlights from the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Donny reveals more personal details that nobody needed to hear.  Support the show

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Chicago Auto Show Preview, Tesla Predictions, Best Cars for the Money

Car Stuff Podcast - January 29, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom opened the show talking about the all-new Lexus GX 550 luxury midsize SUV arriving in showrooms later this year. Also in the first segment the hosts welcome Jennifer Morand of the Chicago Auto Show. Jennifer gave an update on the Chicago Show, which opens February 10th. Tom wrapped ...

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Review: 911 S/T

Unqualified Car Show - January 26, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The guys decide whether or not spending $1M for three 911s would be the best financial move. Walter continues to expound the virtues of manuals and rear engines. Donny has to poop. Support the show

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Cadillac Lyriq Review, Top Auto Innovations, Chevrolet Trailblazer

Car Stuff Podcast - January 22, 2024 23:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill and Tom opened the show by welcoming new listeners. The last few episodes of the Car Stuff Podcast have been very popular. Tom expressed his disappointment that Jill had selected such a boring donut for today’s episode. The hosts had stopped by Morkes Chocolate in Palatine, IL, together for...

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News: Hot or Not Billionaire Edition (19 Jan 2024)

Unqualified Car Show - January 19, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Walter and Donny discuss the news, both in the automotive world and also in their personal lives. Bonus: we argue about which billionaires are hot and which are not.  Support the show

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F-150 Tremor, Detroit Auto Show Moves Again, How EV Charging Station Locations are Chosen

Car Stuff Podcast - January 15, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jill is in studio this week. Jill opened the show sharing some sad news. Her father died over the holiday break. You can read Jill’s tribute to her dad by clicking on the link in this week’s podcast update post on the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook Page.  Tom, who is driving a Cummins-diesel-powere...

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39: Top 5 Trucks of 2023

Texas Truck Channel - January 13, 2024 15:21 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Our last "Top 5" list of the year is finally here. And we saved the best for last and whittled our favorite trucks down to what we think are the best 5. Enjoy and let us know what you would have changed. Website https://www.brakecheckshow.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTruc...

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Unqualified Car News (13 Jan 2024)

Unqualified Car Show - January 13, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Jeff and Donny try their darnedest to cover the top headlines from CES 2024.  Support the show

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F.L.E.F.

Unqualified Car Show - January 12, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The hosts address their 3-year hiatus and discuss their car transactions that took place in that time, going so far as to coin the term F.L.E.F. (fully-liquid emergency funds [for cars]), as well as laying out the updated format for the show.  Support the show

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Stellantis Pulls Out of Auto Shows, Misleading DriveTime Ads, Genesis Brand Deep Dive

Car Stuff Podcast - January 08, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed and Tom opened the show talking about a couple of new “The Lap” videos now posted on WeAreMotorDriven.com. The hosts then chatted briefly about the 2024 North American Car of the Year winners, which were revealed last week. Tom shared his concerns re...

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All New 2024 Lexus TX Is A Premium 3-Row Family Workhorse

Driven Car Reviews - January 04, 2024 20:00 - 19 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 389 ratings
To get the family over the river and through the woods, the 3-row Lexus TX will get the job done with a premium attitude. Available in three models (350, 500h Hybrid and 550h+ PHEV), it seats up to seven. And yes, adults can sit in the wayback. Built on the same platform as Toyota Grand Highland...

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