Latest Car reviews Podcast Episodes
Silverado EV, UAW Strike, Electric Vehicle Demand
Car Stuff Podcast - October 30, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsill returns to the studio for a topic-packed episode. In the first segment Jill recounts for Tom the highpoints of her recent participation in the Rebelle Rally. Tom is impressed that Jill sustained no serious injuries. Jill also gave an update on the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) voti...
Understanding the EV Supply Glut, The Care and Feeding of a Ford Model A
Car Stuff Podcast - October 23, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsBredan Appel of the Sons of Speed sat in for co-host Jill this week. Jill returns next episode. In the first segment Brendan talked about the redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona, a video review for which will be shared shortly. Brendan and Tom went on to talk about the growing glut of unsold EVs in the...
UAW Strike Update, Best and Worst Cars We've Owned, Genesis Connected Services
Car Stuff Podcast - October 16, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill is out this week; you can follow her progress at the 2023 Rebelle Rally by clicking on the link on our Facebook page. In studio for the entire show are Chicago late-night radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman. The show opened with Steve explaining the concept of “clear-channel” radio,...
Lexus RC F on the Track, EV Startups and the Dealer Franchise System
Car Stuff Podcast - October 09, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTom and guest-host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed opened the show discussing the Lexus RC F, a V8-powered small coupe that Paul recently spent track time with. Paul noted that though the RC F has grown dated since its 2014 introduction, the car is very capable on the street and on the track. ...
Bargain Jeep Grand Cherokee, Future Car Features, Fake Car Colors
Car Stuff Podcast - October 02, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened a busy show by discussing ways that Tom might exploit Jill’s would-be celebrity to expand the popularity of the show. The hosts went on to review the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude, which both agreed feels like a pretty strong value. Jill and Tom opened the second segm...
EV Charging Levels Basics (Bonus Episode)
Car Stuff Podcast - September 28, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this ten-minute bonus episode, Jill and Tom break down the basics of electric-vehicle charging. The hosts discuss level-1 (wall-outlet), level-2 (home), and level-3 (public, DC) charging. Here's what you need to know before you start shopping for an electric vehicle. Remember to subscribe and...
Jeep News, Kia EV9 Review, and the Folly of Ethanol
Car Stuff Podcast - September 25, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened the showing quickly covering a number of topics including the demise of the Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 engine, the addition of a lower-priced base model to the Jeep Wagoneer lineup, and Tom’s love/hate relationship with the newly updated 2024 Volkswagen Atlas midsize crossover. J...
Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai Kona, Discontinued Models
Car Stuff Podcast - September 18, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom are joined this week by long-time cohost Damon Bell, who is currently serving as Senior Research Editor at Cars.com. Jill and Tom opened the show arguing about the two-screen dashboard found in the current Infiniti QX50 compact crossover. Jill finds the systems dated, while Tom saw ...
Loving the Nissan Ariya, Dealerships Embrace ChatGPT, Driving the Alfa Romeo Tonale
Car Stuff Podcast - September 11, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened the episode talking a little about the Detroit Auto Show which opens this week. The hosts will have complete coverage of the event next week. Tom complained a little about the Infiniti QX50 premium compact crossover. Though Tom generally likes the vehicle, he is annoyed that ...
GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, UAW Plays Hardball, Chinese Cars Go West
Car Stuff Podcast - September 04, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom are both in studio this week. Jill talked a little about why she’s been away from the show, including a quick summary of the vehicles she’s recently seen and her time preparing for this year’s Rebelle Rally. Jill talked about her test drive of the 2024 GMC Denali 2500 Ultimate, a ...
Comeback of the Manual Transmission, All-New Lincoln Nautilus
Car Stuff Podcast - August 28, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsBrendan Appel sits in for Jill this week, and discussed a pair of articles he wrote regarding the survival of the manual transmission. Brendan argues that carmakers have hastened the demise of stick shift by limiting availability and underestimating demand. Brendan notes the surprising popularit...
Mustang GTD, Corvette Legacy and the Future of Chevy's Sports Car
Car Stuff Podcast - August 21, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTom and guest co-host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed open the show discussing the recently revealed Mustang GTD, an extreme performance version of Ford’s popular pony car. Brendan lamented the fact that, despite rumors to the contrary, the GTD is not a mid-engine car. The hosts went on to d...
Goodbye Nissan Titan, Hello Hyundai Santa Fe, Accessorizing a Pickup Truck
Car Stuff Podcast - August 15, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThis week Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk subs for Tom who is still under the weather. Jill and Tim open the show by discussing the demise of the Titan, Nissan’s ill-fated and slow-selling large pickup truck. The conversation extended to the likelihood of Toyota bringing a small pick...
New Toyota Land Cruiser, Used EV Prices Plummet
Car Stuff Podcast - August 07, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and guest cohost Nicole Wakelin, host of the Road Reflected podcast, opened the show talking about “sad snacks,” with Nicole arguing that most healthy and/or gluten-free treats aren’t worth the effort. Jill shared the news that industry colleague, and one-time Road America public-relations ...
Lexus LS 500h, Corvette Crossover, and the Volvo EX30
Car Stuff Podcast - July 31, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsSitting in again for Jill is Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed. Jill returns next week. Paul and Tom began the show correcting mistakes made last week. Both hosts were guilty of misstatements which have been begrudgingly corrected. Tom followed up on last week’s podcast, which included an interv...
Driving the Maserati MC20, Car Culture and Chicago's Legendary Superdawg Drive-In
Car Stuff Podcast - July 24, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThis week Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill. In the first segment, Paul shared the details of his recent trip to Italy which included a visit to the Maserati factory, and a test drive of the brand’s exotic MC20 sports car. Paul and Tom also discussed recent cuts to the price of ...
Crash-Test Dummies, Would-Be Carjackers, and the Most American New Cars
Car Stuff Podcast - July 17, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill 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 al...
Surprising Lexus EV, Honda’s Excellent Hybrid, Everything about the Redesigned Toyota Tacoma
Car Stuff Podcast - July 10, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened the program by discussing the show’s recognition by Feedspot as one of the must-listen-to podcasts of 2023. Tom went on to discuss how impressed he was with the 2023 Lexus RX450e, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. Jill shared similar enthusiasm for the 2023 Honda Accord...
2024 Jeep Wrangler, The Future of Internal Combustion Engines
Car Stuff Podcast - July 03, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened the show discussing an extremely sexist Mercury ad from 1967 which Tom has featured on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog. Jill shared her impressions of the updated-for-2024 Jeep Wrangler, which benefits from revised styling and new tech features. Jill is a big fan of the ...
Driving the 2024 Mazda CX-90, Owners Ignoring Recalls, Catalytic Converter Thefts
Car Stuff Podcast - June 26, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThe show opened with Tom to complaining to Jill about a woman at the donut shop individually selecting each of the 18 donuts in her order, consulting the clerk on each, and occasionally rejecting choices after they had been boxed. Pressed for time, Tom left the shop and got cannoli from a nearby...
Ram Gets a Small Pickup, Designing Dealerships for the Future
Car Stuff Podcast - June 19, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsPaul Herrold of the Sons of Speed joined Tom this week, filling in for the traveling Jill Ciminillo. Paul and Tom covered a number of topics in the first segment, including the demise of the ultra-smooth Lexus V6, and Paul’s experience with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan. Paul came away very...
Lexus Utility Onslaught, General Motors Ditches CarPlay, Ford and GM Hook Up with Tesla
Car Stuff Podcast - June 12, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened a topic-packed episode by discussing a listener’s request for more donut content. Jill later obliged with a quick take on an iced strawberry ring from a local donut shop Tom refused to name. (Long story.) Jill went on to recap the news from a Lexus event at which the all-new ...
2023 Honda Accord Review, Marketing the Ram REV Electric Pickup
Car Stuff Podcast - June 05, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened the show discussing home remedies their parents and grand parents believed in. The hosts agreed that saltines and 7-Up were understood to cure almost anything. Tom noted that his dad was a firm believer in the curative power of Jägermeister. (Jill is under the weather, hence ...
2023 Rebelle Rally Preview (Bonus Episode)
Car Stuff Podcast - June 02, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThe crew looks ahead to the women-only 2023 Rebelle Rally. Jill answers Tom's questions regarding the event, including logistics, challenges, and not showering for eight days. Jill will be participating in the event for the second time. Kudos to Hyundai for again providing Team Brute Squad (#Tea...
Surprising Redesigned Chevrolet Trax, Automotive Subscription Services
Car Stuff Podcast - May 30, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill and Tom opened the show discussing the recent Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, and a couple of the vehicles Jill drove at the event held annually at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Jill was most impressed by the redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax, which after a...
Silverado EV Range, 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sneak Peek
Car Stuff Podcast - May 22, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAfter 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 redes...
Bronco Raptor, Ranger Raptor, and the State of Automotive Electrification
Car Stuff Podcast - May 15, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTom 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 Bren...
2024 Volvo EV Updates, Tesla Prices, Toyota Crown Deep Dive
Car Stuff Podcast - May 08, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill 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...
Rebranding Jaguar Land Rover, Digging into Polestar
Car Stuff Podcast - May 01, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTom 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 Ja...
Lincoln Goes Chinese, EV Tax Credit Surprises, Cars.Com Affordability Study
Car Stuff Podcast - April 24, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJill 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 ...