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Stellantis
China
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Chevrolet Blazer EV
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INEOS Grenadier
Nikola
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Subaru Forester
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Chevy Equinox EV
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Toyota Tacoma
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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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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 this week’s expanded options list. 

Tom shares som... more

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 that Tesla will be ADDING the Apple CarPlay feature t... more

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 first three years of the show. 

Jennifer and Damon ... more

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 a 2028 model. Expect the truck to be mechanically... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Abuelsamid
Vice President of Market Research at Telemetry
Telemetry
Episode: BMW X3, Future of Hands Free Driving, Jeep's New Engine
Tiago Castro
Vice President of Infiniti of the Americas
Infiniti
Episode: 2027 Kia Telluride, All-New Polestar 4, Plotting the Future of Infiniti
Jerry Perez
Deputy Editor at The Drive, covering automotive news and motorsports
The Drive
Episode: New Ram SUV, Subaru BRZ Review, Audi's High-Tech Headlights
Bart Sowa
Program Director for Mobility and R&D at GTI Energy
GTI Energy
Episode: Killing CarPlay, Driving the McLaren GT, Fuel Cells for Big Trucks
Rob Newton
Senior Director of Marketing at ChargePoint
ChargePoint
Episode: Jeep Drops Wagoneer, Cadillac Optiq Review, ChargePoint Hones Charging Network
Dean Shaw
Head of PR and Communications for Polestar North America
Polestar North America
Episode: Lexus Drops Model, Driving the Redesigned Leaf, Polestar Deep Dive
Herb Weisbaum
The Consumer Man, contributing editor at checkbook.org and host of their Consumerpedia podcast
checkbook.org
Episode: Nissan Kills EV, Driving the Audi SQ8, Shopping for Car Insurance
Don Sikora
Editor-in-chief of Collectible Automobile Magazine
Collectible Automobile Magazine
Episode: Honda Civic Hybrid, Ram Kills EV, 1969 Camaro
Samantha Barber
Senior Manager in Toyota's Production Engineering Division
Toyota
Episode: Chinese Door Handles, Volkswagen Tiguan Review, Toyota Learns from Motorsports

Hosts

Tom Appel
An automotive expert and a co-host of the series, he brings extensive knowledge about cars, consumer insights, and marketing strategies within the automotive sector.
Jill Ciminello
Co-host and automotive expert known for her engaging style, looking at automotive content from a consumer's perspective with insights into market trends.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Fun and cars

    Enjoy the car reviews, stats, and trivia. The interaction is enough to make a Swede jump for joy and a SoCal resident to tune in daily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheysay
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please spend more time on research

    I get this is maybe not your core demographic, but if you’re going to review a more niche car (recent example being the BRZ), please spend 5-minutes going over the spec sheet before recording the podcast. This seemed like miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sjd812
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worth a listen

    Not a car person but pretty funny. Tom is great, and the guests are usually too. Jill well...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hyena-bro
    United States2 months ago
  • Informative, Entertaining

    Clear, concise, often humorous insights for those of us who are neither car buff nor auto industry aficionado. Love the quizzes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RCDirkes71
    United States2 months ago
  • Delusional

    This is a completely unhinged podcast. The one host, Jill, is a lunatic. Apparently getting jack jacked in the crime ridden city of Chicago grants you the clearance to “report” on cars.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chad’s Missing Upper Lip
    United States3 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights the welcoming and enjoyable approach to car topics, which are accessible to both novices and seasoned enthusiasts.

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Celebrating 300 Episodes! Biggest News Stories of the Past 6 Years, Best $30,000 New Vehicles
Q: What were some of the most significant automotive events in the last six years?
COVID and the chip shortage were among the most impactful events, affecting car sales and features available to consumers.
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Q: What do you make of Dodge's attempt to sell an electric version of the Charger?
It's not going well as the target market seems to prefer the traditional V8 engine experience and sound, which EVs cannot replicate.
Chevrolet Bolt Returns, Driving an Electric Lotus, Talking Big Pickups
Q: What is going on with the GMC Sierra EV's production timeframe? Will it see stepped up production?
Production is limited at Factory Zero, and they plan to build several models on the same platform.
Chevrolet Bolt Returns, Driving an Electric Lotus, Talking Big Pickups
Q: Now since the incentives kicked in, have manufacturers become more efficient at building EVs?
Manufacturers did ramp up production and find ways to build EVs more efficiently, but they are still expensive and do not make much profit.
Nissan Kills EV, Driving the Audi SQ8, Shopping for Car Insurance
Q: What minimum insurance coverage do you recommend?
Herb recommends a minimum of $100,000 liability per person and $300,000 per claim to adequately cover potential medical and damage costs.

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What is Car Stuff Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the automotive world, this series offers a deep exploration of new cars, electric vehicles, and industry trends. The hosts, seasoned automotive experts, cover a wide array of topics, including vehicle reviews, shopping strategies, and the impacts of evolving technologies on traditional models, offering listeners insights into cars they may be considering. The inclusion of interviews with industry leaders and specialists keeps the content fresh and engaging, appealing to both casual drivers and automotive enthusiasts alike. Unique segments, such as trivia and interactive quizzes, add a layer of entertainment that enhances the listening experience.

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1. Sam Abuelsamid
2. Tiago Castro
3. Jerry Perez
4. Bart Sowa
5. Rob Newton
6. Dean Shaw
7. Herb Weisbaum
8. Don Sikora

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