Podcast Episodes

Ram Sweetens Pot, Cadillac Optiq Review, Ranking the Most American Made Vehicles

Episode 280

Jill and Tom opened up the show by clarifying a point made last week. Indeed, the only Mercedes-Benz wagon offered for sale in the U.S. is the “All-Terrain” variant of the midsize E-class. Tom noted …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Blazer EV Tweaks, Nissan Murano Review, China's Massive EV Machine

Episode 279

Jill opened the show briefly recapping here recent travels. Jill’s been on the road training for the next edition of the Rebelle Rally, this time with a new driver/partner and new vehicle. Listen in …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemi is Back, Cybercab Realities, Driving the Rolls-Royce Ghost

Episode 278

Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Tom opened the show noting Ram’s decision to return the Hemi-brand V8 to the 1500 powertrain lineup. Ram had replaced the engine with a m…

Published on 5 months ago

Three Quick SUV Reviews, Huge Ford Recall, Best Small Crossovers of 2025

Episode 277

Jill and Tom are joined in-studio this week by colleague Ed Piotrowski. Ed recently wrote a piece for Consumer Guide regarding premium small crossovers he spent time with at this year’s Midwest Autom…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

EV Sales Growth, All-New RAV4, Ford Auto-Tech Scholarships

Episode 276

 Tom is flying solo this week. He opened the show noting that Tesla is now accepting the Cybertruck in trade, though owners aren’t happy about the trade-in values, which are running around 60 percent…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cybertruck Tires, New Ford Expedition, Working at a Start-up Auto Company

Episode 275

Jill and Tom opened the show by talking about Toyota’s new-for-2026 electric-vehicle lineup. The changes include revised model names, and smaller and larger companions for the maker’s existing—and al…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Genesis GV70, Driving other Peoples' Cars, Strange Volkswagen Recall (Full hour)

Episode 274

Tom opened the show with an apology for two mistakes he’s made in the past couple of weeks. Listen in for the corrections. Jill and Tom went on to share a tariff update, as well news regarding one of…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bronco Sport Sasquatch, Self-Driving Hondas, Tanking Tesla Resale Values

Episode 273

Jill and Tom opened the show noting that of all the car brands affected by the trade tariffs, Buick and Volvo are in a particularly tough spot. Listen in to hear why. Tom made note of all the EV fast…

Published on 6 months ago

2025 Consumer Guide Best Buys

Episode 272

Join Tom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed for this year’s Consumer Guide Best Buy episode of the Car Stuff Podcast. 

Tom and Brendan run down the list of 37 vehicles in 16 classes, ea…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Homeless Lotus, Ford's Frisky Lobo, Controversial Subaru Outback Redesign

Episode 271

Jill and Tom opened the show talking about Jill’s recent move. Good news, she’s now closer to the studio. Tom went on to discuss British sports-car maker/engineering firm Lotus, which has been owned …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago