Car Stuff Podcast

Car Stuff Podcast

Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, Jill Ciminillo

Episodes 316
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Leno Law, Toyota Takes EVs Off-Road, Understanding the Software Defined Vehicle

Mar 02, 2026 57m

Jill is back in the co-host seat this week, having spent some time in Canada intentionally driving Volvo vehicles in snow and on ice. Tom opens the show with a mea culpa. Listen in to see what he got…

Cheaper Cybertruck, Lexus TX Review, Japanese Micro Cars for America

Feb 23, 2026 56m

Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom open the show talking about the changing character of car engines, and how small turbocharged examples lack the…

Cheaper Jeep V8, Alfa Stelvio Reivew, Infiniti Jeans-Wearing Robot

Feb 16, 2026 54m

No donuts today as Jill isn't feeling well (listen to her voice) and Tom says he's on a diet. The hosts open the show by discussing big Toyota news: The Highlander is going EV only for 2027. Listen…

Classic Nissan Returns, Redesigned Subaru Outback, Funding Dealer Expansion

Feb 09, 2026 57m

Jim Obrill of the Chicago Auto Show drops by for a quick update on the show. The show includes a number of surprise displays including the $400,000 Cadillac Celestiq electric sedan. Tom owns up to an…

Tesla Kills Models, Mitsubishi Outlander Review, Best Cars of 2026

Feb 03, 2026 57m

Jill and Tom sift through an enormous amount of news this week, including the announced deaths of four car models, including two from Tesla. Other news items covered include a name for Ford’s new…

Buick Leaves China, Kia K4 Hatchback, A Conversation with Steve Saleen

Jan 27, 2026 57m

Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a few foreign cities in which there are Car Stuff Podcast listeners. Listen in for the list. Stories this week include news that Mercedes-Benz is dropping its…

Buick Leaves China, Kia K4 Hatchback, A Conversation with Steve Saleen

Jan 27, 2026 57m

Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a few foreign cities in which there are Car Stuff Podcast listeners. Listen in for the list. Stories this week include news that Mercedes-Benz is dropping its…

Chinese Car Prices, Nissan Leaf Design, Driving the Silverado EV

Jan 20, 2026 57m

Jill and Tom open a topic-packed show acknowledging the winners of the 2026 North American Car of the Year voting. Listen in for complete list. Moving on, Tom noted that General Motors CEO Mary Barra…

Jeep 4Xe is Dead, Zeekr Test Drive, The Real Power Grid Problem

Jan 13, 2026 56m

Jill is back in the co-host seat this week for a topic-packed episode. Tom opens the show asking if $61,000 seems like a lot for a Hyundai—any Hyundai. The hosts discuss the Korean maker’s…

Nissan Kicks Review, Confused by the Hemi, Boldy Looking into 2026

Jan 06, 2026 57m

For the first show of 2026, Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill who is traveling. Paul and Tom address a number of topics to open the show, including annoying helper AI bots on…

2025 Year in Review, Dodge Charger Sixpack Review, Automotive Bucket List

Dec 30, 2025 55m

Jill and Tom open the last show of 2025 by discussing how Christmas gift expectation change with age. Tom, for example, noted how happy he was to receive a Brita water filter. The hosts went on to…

F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers

Dec 23, 2025 56m

Jill and Tom open the show addressing two high-profile electric vehicle cancellations announced this past week. First the hosts discuss the end of production for the Ford F-150 Lighting, which came…

Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos, Chicago Auto Show News

Dec 16, 2025 55m

Jill and Tom open this week’s show acknowledging that Vietnamese EV startup VinFast is likely to cease U.S. operations in the very near future. The hosts also note that another EV startup, Bollinger…

Polestar Price Cuts, Ram 2500 Review, Best Films of the Past 40 Years

Dec 09, 2025 55m

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing the recently rolled-back federal fuel-economy standards, and the implication for carmakers in the near term. Tom then shares—to his great amusement--the long,…

Lucid Gravity Review, Jeep Recon Reveal, Winter Driving Deep Dive

Dec 01, 2025 56m

Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a listener’s concerns regarding recent donut selections by Tom. This involves an apology to Producer Randy. (See the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook page for…

BMW X3, Future of Hands Free Driving, Jeep's New Engine

Nov 25, 2025 58m

Jill and Tom open the show accepting the challenge of a listener. Tom was tasked to purchase more exciting donuts than the usual collection of double chocolates and powdered cinnamons. Listen in for…

2027 Kia Telluride, All-New Polestar 4, Plotting the Future of Infiniti

Nov 17, 2025 55m

Tom opens the show by recapping briefly his time in the Lucid Air Touring electric luxury sedan. Tom is impressed by the Lucid, but does have one (big) complaint. The hosts go on to discuss rumors…

Celebrating 300 Episodes! Biggest News Stories of the Past 6 Years, Best $30,000 New Vehicles

Nov 11, 2025 56m

To celebrate the 300th episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Jill and Tom are joined by Jennifer Newman and Damon Bell of Cars.com. Jennifer was the podcast’s first guest, and Damon was co-host for the…

New Ram SUV, Subaru BRZ Review, Audi's High-Tech Headlights

Nov 04, 2025 58m

Jill and Tom open the show discussing Tom’s take on the future of Apple CarPlay. You can read Tom’s recent blog post on the topic here. The hosts also discuss Ram’s new SUV, which is due sometime as…

Killing CarPlay, Driving the McLaren GT, Fuel Cells for Big Trucks

Oct 27, 2025 56m

Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Jill will be back for next week’s show. Paul and Tom open the show by discussing consumer-battery maker Duracell’s foray into…

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