Car Stuff Podcast
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWhether 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.
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Silverado EV Range, 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sneak Peek
May 22, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBAfter Tom finished complaining about his experience at Burger King earlier in the day, the hosts discussed the recently announced driving range of the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV. Jill noted that the full range—an impressive 450 miles—comes at a price. Jill and Tom went on to discuss the redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma, which Jill recent spent time examining, though not driving. Drive opportunities come later in the year. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by Jeep Senior Brand M...
Bronco Raptor, Ranger Raptor, and the State of Automotive Electrification
May 15, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBTom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed (Jill is traveling this week) opened the show discussing the off-road ready Ford Bronco Raptor. The hosts agreed that Raptor is pricey, and a little too wide to drive in urban environments, but found much to like about the truck. Tom and Brendan also discussed the coming 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, the first American-market Raptor version of the midsize pickup. In the second segment the hosts are joined by Larry Nutson, Chicago Bureau Chie...
2024 Volvo EV Updates, Tesla Prices, Toyota Crown Deep Dive
May 08, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJill and Tom opened the show talking about Jill’s recent time in Sweden driving the updated 2024 Volvo C40 and XC40 small electric sedan and crossover. Changes include significant improvements in range. Later In the first segment the hosts also discussed Tesla’s recent price cuts, and why the EV maker might be willing to settle for lower sticker prices in exchange for greater sales volume. In the second segment Toyota Manager of Vehicle Marketing and Communications Amy Chao joined the show t...
Rebranding Jaguar Land Rover, Digging into Polestar
May 01, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBTom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed (Jill is traveling this week) opened the show discussing the surprising rebranding happening at Jaguar Land Rover. Tom and Paul agree that the planned updates, which include spinning Discovery off as a separate brand, foretell the demise of Jaguar in the U.S. Paul shared news regarding a personal car purchase. Paul recently took delivery of a BMW M2, a vehicle he plans to enjoy on the race track. The hosts are joined in the second segment...
Lincoln Goes Chinese, EV Tax Credit Surprises, Cars.Com Affordability Study
April 24, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBJill and Tom opened the show calling back to last week’s episode during which guest James Bell of Kia instructed Jill to make use of the “GT” button in her test Kia EV6 GT. Jill did as instructed; listen in for her impressions. The hosts discussed the coming 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, and it’s move to Chinese manufacture. The conversation moved to the official list of vehicles that qualify this year for the federal EV tax credits. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Jane Ulitskaya of Ca...
Breaking Kia EV9 News, BMW 840i Gran Coupe
April 17, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBJill and Tom opened the show wildly off topic, discussing Japanese Kit Kats and the bag of Sacher-torte-flavor ‘Kats Tom brought to the studio. Listen to the podcast for Jill’s review. The duo went on to discuss the BMW 840i Gran Coupe Jill recently spent time evaluating. Jill and Tom also discussed the all-new Envista small crossover, which will be replacing the Encore in Buick’s lineup. James Bell of Kia joined the show to discuss the brand’s success in working through supply-chain issue...
Cars Selling for Most Over MSRP, New York Auto Show
April 10, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBJill and Tom opened the show talking about the Toyota bZ4X small electric crossover, and some of the negative reviews it has received. The hosts agreed that the EV is better overall than its media coverage suggests, but had some specific complaints of their own. Jill and Tom discussed the new-product reveals seen at this year’s New York Auto Show, and agreed that the coming Kia EV9 three-row crossover is a potential game changer. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcomed Karl Brauer of I...
Year of the Midsize Truck, Hyundai Ioniq 6
April 03, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBJill is back in the studio this week. Jill and Tom open the show talking a little bit about Jill’s recent travels. Her time on the road included preview access to the all-new Mazda CX-90 crossover, and the all-new Hyundai Ioniq 6 midsize EV sedan. Jill’s overview of the Ioniq 6 included a discussion of the car’s design and aerodynamics. The hosts shared information regarding Ford’s auto-technician scholarship program, and talked a little about why Tom was up until 2:00 AM learning to use Qui...
2023 Lexus RX, The End of Jaguar?
March 27, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBTom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed opened the show with the news that Honda is addressing issues with the engine stop/start system on some of its models. The conversation turned to Jaguar, and the British luxury carmaker’s plan to trim its dealership count by offering dealers dualled with Land Rover stores additional allocations of hot-selling Land Rover models in exchange for relinquishing their Jaguar franchises. In the second segment, guest Carly Bly of Lexus talked abo...
Auto Inventory, Dealer Consolidation, BMW X7 M60i
March 20, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBJill and Tom opened the show by talking about Jill’s strange hotel room. Jill is on the road to drive the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan. The conversation turned to the monthly supply of new cars in the pipeline, and a review of several vehicles which should be easy to find on dealer lots at the moment. The hosts also discussed the all-new Genesis G70 Electrified, an all-electric version of the Korean luxury maker’s compact crossover. A full review of the vehicle will be shared on an upcoming epi...
Subaru Crosstrek, Cadillac Escalade-V, and Suicide Mustangs
March 13, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJill and Tom open the show talking about Jill’s recent travels. Jill’s experience with the all-new GMC Hummer SUV is under embargo, but the hosts discussed her take on the redesigned Subaru Crosstrek and all-new, electric, Lexus RZ crossover. Jill and Tom also reviewed the over-the-top Cadillac Escalade-V. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Time Healey of The Truth About Cars (TTAC) to the show. Tim talked about the 2023 events and stories he was following most closely, and shared s...
2023 Toyota Prius, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe
March 07, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBTom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed (Jill is on assignment this week) opened the show by discussing the Sons of Speed’s new affiliation with a group of automotive journalists under the “We are Motor Driven” banner. Tom and Paul briefly discussed their favorite gasoline engines and then reviewed the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe, a plug-in-hybrid version of the midsize Grand Cherokee. In the second segment, Tom and Paul welcome Toyota’s Chad Moore to the program to discuss the com...
Ice Driving Pointers, Best Car Movies
February 28, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJill and Tom opened the show by discussing a factual error in last week’s show. It was determined that the error was Tom’s. Jill shared a number of ice-driving tips, as reinforced for her by a visit to the Jaguar and Land Rover Ice Academy. Chicago radio host, film critic, and podcaster Nick Digilio joined Tom and Jill in-studio to talk about cars in movies. Nick shared his list of favorite/important car-inclusive films. Nick joined Jill for this week’s Quiz.
Hyundai Theft Fix, Social Challenges of the EV Movement
February 20, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBJill and Tom opened the show by recapping Jill’s trip to Sweden to attend the Jaguar and Land Rover Ice Academy. They also discussed the relative equity remaining in the Nissan Maxima model name, and Hyundai’s fix for the rash of Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts plaguing product owners. In the second segment Jill and Tom are joined by green entrepreneur and Green Sense Radio host Robert Colangelo. The in-depth conversation covered the value of EV incentives, as well as the potential for a clas...
Hyundai EV Subscriptions, Testing EV-Vehicle Tires
February 14, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBJill and Tom open the show by discussing Jill’s plans to return to the Rebelle Rally for the 2023 running of the event. The conversation turned to a brief recap of the Chicago Auto Show, and a breakdown of Hyundai’s new Evolve+ electric-vehicle subscription service, which allows consumers to live with an EV for a few months before committing a purchase or lease. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by Tire Rack Tire Information & Testing Manager TJ Campbell. TJ updated everyone on t...
2024 Mazda CX-90, Car Shopping with Steve and Johnnie
February 06, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBJill and Tom open the show by discussing automotive market segments in which they see potential growth. The soon-to-be revealed Toyota Grand Highlander enters the discussion. Jill shares what she leaned about the coming 2024 Mazda CX-90, which will replace the CX-9 as the large, 3-row crossover in the Japanese maker’s lineup. Chicago radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman join Jill and Tom in-studio to talk about their new Saturday-evening radio show, and their recent car-shopping exp...
Mustang Mach-E Price Cuts, Corvette E-Ray, Chicago Auto Show
January 30, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBJill and Tom opened an action-packed show by talking about cars they like, but would not recommend to someone else. Jill and Tom go on to discuss recently announced price cuts for the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and compare the recently revealed Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to the newly available Corvette ZO6. Jennifer Morand of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association joins the show to talk about the coming 2023 Chicago Auto Show, and how the pandemic changed how we think about auto shows in ...
2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization
January 24, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBJill started the show talking about how no one would want to hear Tom talk about jazz. Jill talked about test driving the all-new 2023 Lexus RX, which she noted, is no longer available with a V6 engine. The conversation turned to the updated 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, which both Jill and Tom agree is a legitimate luxury vehicle, despite the mainstream brand. Jill and Tom are joined in the second segment by the NRDC’s Britt Carmon, Senior Advocate for Vehicles and Fuels, Climate, and ...
North American Car of the Year, Sony and Honda Hookup, Supply Chain Madness
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBAfter a three-month hiatus, Tom and Jill are back. Tom opened the show by surprising Jill with a question about minivans. Jill talked about participating in the 2022 Rebelle Rally, and brought us up to speed on the 2023 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) winners. In the second segment Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions updated us on the state of the industry, supply-chain issues, and Tesla pricing. Sam also talked about his favorite harmonica act. Sam stuck around to battle Jill in...
Electric Pickup Ownership Costs; California EV Mandate
September 02, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBHost Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo begin the show by discussing the coming high-performance Toyota GR Corolla and new manual-transmission Supra. Jill shared details of an article she wrote regarding the cost of ownership of an electric pickup truck versus a gasoline-powered pickup. Guest Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast solutions joined the show to share his insights into the newly-announced California EV mandates, the Inflation Reduction Act extension of federal EV incentives, and coming ...
Electric Pickup Ownership Costs, California EV Mandate
September 02, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo begin the show by discussing the coming high-performance Toyota GR Corolla and new manual-transmission Supra. Jill shared details of an article she wrote regarding the cost of ownership of an electric pickup truck versus a gasoline-powered pickup. Guest Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast solutions joined the show to share his insights into the newly-announced California EV mandates, the Inflation Reduction Act extension of federal EV incentives, and coming ...
The American Motors Saga; 2023 Genesis G90
August 26, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the revamped-for-2023 Genesis G90 luxury sedan and the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80. Joe Ligo, Producer/Director of "The Last Independent Automaker," a documentary series about American Motors Corporation, joins us to discuss his ambitious project and the history of AMC. Tom has a "3-cylinder, 4-cylinder, or 5-cylinder?" quiz for Damon, ...
The American Motors Saga, 2023 Genesis G90
August 26, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the revamped-for-2023 Genesis G90 luxury sedan and the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80. Joe Ligo, Producer/Director of "The Last Independent Automaker," a documentary series about American Motors Corporation, joins us to discuss his ambitious project and the history of AMC. Tom has a "3-cylinder, 4-cylinder, or 5-cylinder?" quiz for Damon, ...
Ranking the Most American-Made Vehicles, Dodge New-Product Blitz
August 19, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Dodge's "Speedweek" barrage of new-product announcements, including the Charger Daytona SRT electric-vehicle concept and the 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV. Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jenni Newman joins us to talk about Cars.com's 2022 American-Made Index, a ranking of the most American-made vehicles sold in the U.S. Tom has a quiz on Rivian for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on th...
NASCAR Chicago Street Race, The Predictive Pickup Trucks of 1957
August 11, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBWith host Tom Appel out on vacation this week, co-hosts Damon Bell and Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing Ford's just-unveiled Bronco Heritage Edition models and the recently announced NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which is scheduled for next summer. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the October 2022 issue, including histories of the 1977-1979 full-size Chevrolets and the pickup trucks of 1957. Damon has a quiz on bo...
Hyundai EV Architecture, Federal EV Tax Credits Gone Crazy
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWith co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing the federal government's extension of the electric-vehicle tax credit, as well as the pending discontinuation of the Nissan Maxima sedan. Paul Herrold, Chief Editor at Sons of Speed, joins us to talk about Hyundai's E-GMP electric-vehicle platform and the Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia EVs built upon it. Tom has a quiz for Jill and Paul, and Tom also runs down the latest artic...
Hyundai EV Architecture, Federal EV Tax Credits Gone Crazy
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWith co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing the federal government's extension of the electric-vehicle tax credit, as well as the pending discontinuation of the Nissan Maxima sedan. Paul Herrold, Chief Editor at Sons of Speed, joins us to talk about Hyundai's E-GMP electric-vehicle platform and the Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia EVs built upon it. Tom has a quiz for Jill and Paul, and Tom also runs down the latest artic...
Generation Z Goes Car Shopping, 3 Quick Car Reviews
July 29, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing three recent test vehicles they've driven: the BMW M3 Competition, Kia Sportage Hybrid, and Infiniti QX60. Brendan Dougherty, Director of Modern Retail at the automotive retail technology company CDK Global, joins us to share some interesting insights about Generation Z car buyers. Tom has a quiz on Chevrolet for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive ...
Used-Car Sales Tricks in the 1960s, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV--an all-electric crossover SUV that will be offered in numerous versions, including a 557-hp SS model. Frank Peiler, Publisher of Collectible Automobile magazine and Publisher Emeritus of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins us to share some eye-opening stories from his days selling used cars in the 1960s, and talk about the founding of Collectible Automobile ...
What Makes Electric-Vehicle Tires Different?, 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
July 15, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Tom's unusual experience in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle, and Hyundai's recently unveiled Ioniq 6 pure-electric midsize sedan. TJ Campbell, Tire Information and Testing Manager at The Tire Rack, joins us to explain the unique characteristics of tires for electric vehicles. Tom has a "which is the better seller?" quiz for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest article...
The Problems with Electric Pickups, Chevrolet Bolt Price Drop
July 08, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the phaseout of federal EV tax credits for Toyota electrified vehicles, and Chevrolet's recently announced decision to drop the price on the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV and offer retroactive discounts to previous Bolt buyers. Tim Esterdahl, founder and publisher of Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, joins us to chat about the issues preventing pure-electric pickup trucks from broader adoption. Tom has a "which is heavi...
Toyota Environmental Initiatives, JD Power Initial Quality Study
July 01, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the results of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2022 . Kevin Butt, Senior Director for Environmental Sustainability for Toyota North America, joins us to talk about Toyota's various environmental and conservation initiatives both inside and outside the company. Tom has a "Volvo V90 Cross Country vs Annie Lennox" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide ...
Shopping During the Chip Shortage, Honda Sony Partnership
June 24, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Honda's recently announced joint venture with Sony to produce pure-electric vehicles and other mobility services. We also talk about the redesigned-for-2023 Honda HR-V, CR-V, and Pilot SUVs. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, joins us to give his insight on how car shoppers can navigate the current new-vehicle inventor...
Boxy Luxury Lincolns, Cadillac Escalade V
June 17, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWith co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing Jill's preview test-drive experiences with the new-for-2023 Escalade V--Cadillac's 682-hp, high-performance full-size luxury SUV. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the August 2022 issue, including the 1980-1984 Lincoln and a Photo Feature on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport convertible. Tom has a quiz...
Does Going Electric Fight Fascists?, 2023 Toyota Sequoia
June 10, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's redesigned-for-2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. Max Baumhefner, Senior Attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins us to talk about the NRDC's efforts to improve America's electric-vehicle infrastructure and get the country off foreign oil. Tom has a "fake trim levels" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a tes...
Electrify America, Our Favorite New Vehicles
June 03, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the vehicles they drove at the 2022 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally, a journalist-only press event held annually at the Road America race course facility in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Michael Buff, Senior Manager, Product and Programs at Electrify America, joins us to talk about Electrify America's EV charging systems. Tom has a quiz on auto-factory loca...
EV Public Charging Basics, 2023 Nissan Z
May 20, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the redesigned-for-2023 Nissan Z sports car. Jonathan Levy, Chief Commercial Officer at EVgo, joins us to talk about EVgo's public fast-charging network for electric vehicles. Tom has a "disc brakes or drum brakes?" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a test-drive review of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS.
Toyota's Rumored 3-Row Crossovers, VW Plans To Revive the Scout as an EV
May 13, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Jill's plans to participate in the Rebelle Rally, a women-only off-road navigational competition, later this year. We also discuss Volkswagen's recently announced plans to revive the International Scout SUV as a pure-electric off-road vehicle. Robert Duffer, Senior Editor with The Car Connection, joins us to chat about Toyota's rumored plans to introduce Lexus TX and Toyota Grand Highlander 3-row crossove...
Lincoln Star Concept, Jeep-Exclusive Showrooms
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the Jeep brand's push to add more Jeep-only showrooms, and the Toyota Supra gaining an available manual transmission for 2023. John Jraiche, Lincoln's Global Director for Luxury Vehicles, joins us to talk about the recently unveiled Lincoln Star Concept, and what it means for the brand's EV future. Tom has a quiz on car colors for Damon, and Damon runs down the latest a...
Tesla's Expanding Production Capacity, F-150 Lightning Prices
April 28, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWith co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the Chevrolet's recent teaser video of an all-wheel-drive hybrid Chevrolet Corvette and official confirmation of a pure-electric Corvette. We also talk about Ford commencing production of the pure-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, and delve into the Lightning's pricing structure. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, joins ...
Dodge's Disco Charger, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Road Trip
April 22, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences--and Tom's public-charging-station experiences--in the Hyundai's new-for-2022 Ioniq 5 pure-electric vehicle. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the June 2022 issue, including the ill-fated 1975-78 Dodge Charger and a Photo Feature on a 1968 Ford Mustang High-Country Special. Tom has an "Abe Vigoda vs the Subaru...
GM's EV Delivery Vehicle Startup, 2022 New York Auto Show Reveals
April 15, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the new vehicle introductions at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. (Co-host Jill Ciminillo is out covering the New York Auto Show this week.) Steve Hornyak, Chief Revenue Officer for BrightDrop--a startup electric-delivery-vehicle manufacturer created by General Motors--joins us to give us the scoop on BrightDrop's Zevo EV delivery vans and the Trace electric delivery cart. Tom has a vehicle-length quiz for Damon, a...
Food Truck Fundamentals, GMC Hummer EV
April 08, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the outrageous new GMC Hummer EV pure-electric pickup truck, and Jill's first-drive experience with it. Geri Hernandez, co-founder and CEO of Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas, joins us to talk about owning and operating a food truck. Tom has a "Queen Elizabeth or Jaguar" quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review o...
EV Tipping Point, Mazda CX-50
April 01, 2022 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Mazda's new-for-2023 CX-50 compact SUV. Robby DeGraff, Industry Analyst with AutoPacific, joins us to talk about a number of new pure-electric vehicles that are slated to hit the market in the coming months. Tom has a quiz on 0-60-mph times for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a track-drive review of the new-for-2022 Hyundai Elantr...
Pennsylvania's Little-Known Automotive History, Audi A3
March 25, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBHost Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing their recent test drives of the smallest and least-expensive model in Audi's lineup: the A3 compact sedan. (Co-host Damon Bell is out on assignment this week.) Kendra Cook, Executive Director of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, joins us to discuss the museum and its focus on Pennsylvania's automotive history. Kendra also shares details of the museum's upcoming A "Current" EVent display of historic electric vehic...
China's Leading Automakers, Toyota Camry TRD
March 18, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing their recent test drives of the sportiest model in Toyota's midsize car lineup: the Camry TRD. (Co-host Jill Ciminillo is out on assignment this week.) Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, joins us to give his insight on the current state of the Chinese auto industry. Tom has an engine-displacement quiz for Damon and Sam, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer...
EV Ownership Issues, Car Tattoos
March 11, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with a lighthearted discussion of the most-tattooed American brands, according to a study of Instagram hashtags. Chad Kirchner, VP of Content for the electric-vehicle-focused website EV Pulse, joins us to talk about the things auto shoppers should be considering if they're thinking of buying an electric vehicle. Tom has a "Ford Maverick vs. The Jetsons" true-or-false quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the late...
Neoclassic Bustlebacks, Ford Creates New EV Division
March 04, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Ford Motor Company's recently announced corporate-structure changes--electric vehicles will now be under the Ford Model e division, and gas-engine vehicles will be under the Ford Blue division. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the April 2022 issue, including the neoclassic, bustleback-styled 1982-87 Lincoln Continental and a Photo Featur...
Ford Chief Futurist, J.D. Power Dependability Report
February 25, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the 2022 edition of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist with Ford Motor Company, joins us for a talk about the Looking Further with Ford Trend Report, an annual study of future social, environmental, and economic trends. Tom has a quiz on the Opel brand for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a tes...
Track-Driving Basics, New-Car Colors
February 18, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBHost Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Damon's recent blog post on the interesting colors of the 2022 Chicago Auto Show. Hollie Heiser, VP of Marketing and Operations and Lead Driving Instructor for CGI Motorsports, joins us for a talk about driving your car on a race track. Tom has a quiz on Brad Pitt and the Subaru Forester for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-dri...