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Car Stuff Podcast

Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, Jill Ciminillo

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...

Episodes

20 of 349 episodes

New BMW, Safety Seat Update, Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive

Safety-seat expert Jennifer Newman of Cars.com joins the show. Jennifer brings the hosts up to speed regarding trends in seat design, and th...

00:53:30Oct 19, 2026

Cheap Subaru, Cars That Should Sell Better, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek

The hosts welcome veteran auto journalist Tim Healey to the show. A number of topics are covered, including vehicles that should sell better...

00:53:54Oct 12, 2026

Electric Bentley, Best Winter Tires, 60th Anniversary Bronco

Jill and Tom welcome TJ Campbell of Tirerack.com to the podcast. The returning guest discusses the best tire options for folks in the Snowbe...

00:59:26Oct 6, 2026

No Volkswagen EVs, Rethinking the Cupholder, Cybercab Surprise

Jill and Tom welcome Nissan Senior Manager for Vehicle Performance Development, Chris Fischer. Chris shares the surprising backstory of the...

00:57:10Sep 29, 2026

Volvo Sells Chinese Cars, Lexus LX Review, Honoring Akio Toyoda

The hosts welcome Larry Vellequette of Automotive News to the show. Larry share news regarding the induction of long-time Toyota steward Aki...

01:04:05Sep 22, 2026

New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027

The hosts welcome Patrick Masterson of Cars.com to the show. Patrick walks Jill and Tom through the outlet's 2026 American Made Index, which...

01:03:13Sep 14, 2026

Subaru Ascent Review, Psyche Car Fumble, State of Canadian Auto Industry

The hosts are joined by Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions. Sam discusses the state of the Canadian auto industry, and points out a criti...

01:03:58Sep 8, 2026

New Big Acura, Redesigned Silverado, Most Affordable Electric Mercedes

The hosts welcome Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck plus SUV Talk (pickuptrucktalk.com) to the show. Tim shares insights into the massive ongoin...

01:03:39Sep 1, 2026

Lincoln Goes Off-Road, Kia K4 Hatch Review, States Where Residents Overspend the Most on Car Payments

Jill and Tom are joined by Chip Lupo of WalletHub. Chip shares results of a WalletHub study identifying the U.S. states in which consumers a...

01:01:06Aug 25, 2026

Four-Door Mustang, Explorer Tremor Review, Indycar Freedom 250

The hosts welcome Harvey Briggs of automotive news and review site RidesandDrives.com. Harvey talks about the state of Indycar racing, and t...

01:02:30Aug 18, 2026

$30,000 Ford EV Gets a Name, Honda Accord Turns 50, Durango R/T Review

The hosts welcome John Vincent of U.S. News and World Report. John has written a pair of stories recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hon...

01:02:08Aug 11, 2026

Accord Outback Coming, Honda Prelude Review, EV Owners Survey

The hosts welcome Dave Thomas of CDK Global to the podcast. Dave shares insights gleaned from a number of research projects conducted by CDK...

01:01:55Aug 4, 2026

Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In Magic

Jill and Tom welcome industry analyst Jamie Butters to the program. Jamie shares news regarding his new radio show, and walks the hosts thro...

01:03:15Jul 28, 2026

Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths

The hosts welcome Jeremy Barnes of Mitsubishi to the show. Jeremy talks about the the maker's updated Outlander compact crossover, as well a...

01:02:40Jul 20, 2026

200 MPH Corvette, VW is Hurting, Where the EV Market is Going

The Car Stuff Podcast crew welcomes Bodie of the Kilowatt podcast to the show. Bodie shares his insights as to where the EV market is headin...

00:57:54Jul 14, 2026

Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCA

The hosts welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions to the show. Sam shares his take on the demise of Polestar, what to expect from the...

01:00:56Jul 7, 2026

Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia Telluride

Jill and Tom talk to Jimmy Douglas of Plug, an online remarketer of used EVs. Listen in to learn how dealers are acquiring inventory of late...

00:59:43Jun 29, 2026

Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New Silverado

The hosts welcome Jeep Vice President of Design Vince Galante to the show. Vince walks Jill and Tom through all of the news surrounding the...

01:02:17Jun 22, 2026

Massive Jeep Recall, Mercedes Plug-in Wagon, Why U.S. Car Sales Remain Robust

Jill and Tom welcome Automotive News' Larry Vellequette to the show. Larry talks about Toyota quality issues, the Gordie Howe Bridge, and su...

00:53:35Jun 15, 2026

Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz

Jill and Tom chat with Scout Motor's Ryan Decker about the brand's coming launch, and what to expect from the the maker's first models, the...

00:54:19Jun 8, 2026