Podcast Episodes

Honda Civic Hybrid, Ram Kills EV, 1969 Camaro

Episode 292

The show opens with a brief, and completely off-topic, conversation about whether or not Tom smells spicy. Listen in for the verdict. 

Tom shared brief impressions of the 2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Pe…

Published on 4 hours ago

Chinese Door Handles, Volkswagen Tiguan Review, Toyota Learns from Motorsports

Episode 291

Jill and Tom open the show by sharing information about a Chicago event, Electrify Chicago, coming to the area September 12-13. Next, Tom shares some news about Chinese new-car door handles, and how …

Published on 1 week ago

New Jeep Cherokee, Bronco Stroppe, Tariff Turmoil Explained

Episode 290

Jill and Tom open the show talking about “launch colors,” basically the color which new vehicles are initially presented in for media reveals, advertising, and promotion. Tom still remembers the copp…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Audi Price Hikes, Driving the New Solterra, Restoring Classic Cars as EVs

Episode 289

The hosts open the show briefly discussing Tom’s experiences car shopping with his 25-year-old daughter. After test driving five cars, and much careful consideration, a car has been purchased. Listen…

Published on 3 weeks ago

EV Startups Struggle, Acura ADX Review, Shrinking Big Cities and the Future of Mobility

Episode 288

Jill and Tom open the show discussing the poor first-half financial returns of EV startups Lucid and Rivian, and the surprising impact recent emissions deregulation will have on their bottom lines. T…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Ford's "Model T Moment," 2026 Palisade Review, Features Most Important to Value Shoppers

Episode 287

Jill and Tom open the show discussing today’s big Ford news, an announcement the company refers to as its “Model T Moment.” The news, delivered by Ford CEO Jim Farley, includes plans for a new electr…

Published on 1 month ago

Surprising Costco Car, Driving the Electric Escalade, All About the Subaru Forester Hybrid

Episode 286

Jill and Tom open the show covering a few news items, including: 

·       Tesla has stopped exporting a couple of models to Europe

·       Engine stop/start may be dropped from future vehicles 

·       …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Acura Drops Model, Dodge EV Impresses, Big Ram Changes for 2026

Episode 285

Brendan Appel of The Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom opened the show by complaining about the extreme heat lingering over the Chicago area. Tom then noted that Jill was corr…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Forester Hybrid, A Conversation with Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell

Episode 284

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing a rumored new Tesla product for the Chinese market, and the impact of tariffs on Tesla prices in Canada. The hosts also chat briefly about how Chinese EV buil…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Massive Ford Recalls, Subaru WRX, Best Cars for Teen Drivers

Episode 283

Jill and Tom opened the show with a brief acknowledgment of the podcast’s apparent popularity in Sweden. Amusingly, the show is described on Poddtroppen—a Swedish podcast download site—as a “Komedie.…

Published on 2 months ago