Crash-Test Dummies, Would-Be Carjackers, and the Most American New Cars
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English - July 17, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAutomotive Leisure autos humor automobiles car reviews electric cars classic cars consumer guide auto shows technology design Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Jill and Tom opened this week’s show quickly covering a number of topics, including Jill’s take on Toyota hybrid refinement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) potentially inadequate use of crash-test dummies, and Tom’s recent encounter with would-be carjackers. Jill also shared her take on the freshened-for-2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport midsize crossovers.
In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman. Jennifer shared the fundamentals of Cars.com’s 2023 American Made Index. Surprises include the dearth of American-brand products near the top of the list. Jennifer noted that the country of origin of drivetrain components, such as a vehicle’s engine and transmission, can have a profound impact on a vehicle’s placement on the list. Tesla’s performance on the list was a surprise.
Jennifer elected to join Jill for this week’s quiz, which focused on new-car sales during the first half of 2023.