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Volvo and Starbucks Charging Network, Most Reliable Vehicles of 2023 from 2023-12-11T21:00
Jill and Tom are both in studio today for another topic-packed show. Tom opened the episode acknowledging the installation of the first EV charging station under the provisions of the National E...
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EVgo Failure, Jeep Drops Model, Ram's Plug-in 1500 Ramcharger from 2023-12-05T17:00
Sons of Speed Publisher Paul Herrold sits in for Jill this week. Paul and Tom opened the show talking about the discontinued Fiat 500X and related Jeep Renegade small crossovers. Tom asked Paul ...
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Public Charging Disaster, Hyundai and Amazon Deal from 2023-11-27T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the best things they ate Thanksgiving Day. After a shoutout to a regular listener who would like the Car Stuff Podcast back on broadcast radio, the h...
North American Car of the Year Finalists, Los Angeles Auto Show Recap, Donating Your Car to Charity from 2023-11-20T16:00
Jill and Tom crammed a lot into this episode of the Car Stuff Podcast. Tom noted that he’s eating better because his grad-school daughter is home this week. Jill and Tom also discussed Jill’s la...
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Favorite Automotive Tech Features, Mustang Dark Horse, Dealership Hacking Risks from 2023-11-13T18:00
Jill and Tom opened the show examining Jill’s irrational dislike of filled donuts—even jelly filled. Tom stayed off topic for a moment, noting that Google was placing surprisingly racy ads on th...
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VinFast Regroups, Volvo EX30 is a Bargain, and EV Enthusiasts are a Complex Lot from 2023-11-06T17:00
Hosts Jill and Tom opened the show discussing an error on last week’s quiz. As it turns out, poutine is available at McDonald’s locations in Canada. Tom subsequently promoted his regular appeara...
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Silverado EV, UAW Strike, Electric Vehicle Demand from 2023-10-30T15:00
ill returns to the studio for a topic-packed episode. In the first segment Jill recounts for Tom the highpoints of her recent participation in the Rebelle Rally. Tom is impressed that Jill susta...
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Understanding the EV Supply Glut, The Care and Feeding of a Ford Model A from 2023-10-23T17:00
Bredan Appel of the Sons of Speed sat in for co-host Jill this week. Jill returns next episode. In the first segment Brendan talked about the redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona, a video review for ...
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UAW Strike Update, Best and Worst Cars We've Owned, Genesis Connected Services from 2023-10-16T16:00
Jill is out this week; you can follow her progress at the 2023 Rebelle Rally by clicking on the link on our Facebook page. In studio for the entire show are Chicago late-night radio legends Stev...
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Lexus RC F on the Track, EV Startups and the Dealer Franchise System from 2023-10-09T17:00
Tom and guest-host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed opened the show discussing the Lexus RC F, a V8-powered small coupe that Paul recently spent track time with. Paul noted that though the RC F...
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Bargain Jeep Grand Cherokee, Future Car Features, Fake Car Colors from 2023-10-02T18:00
Jill and Tom opened a busy show by discussing ways that Tom might exploit Jill’s would-be celebrity to expand the popularity of the show. The hosts went on to review the 2023 Jeep Grand Ch...
EV Charging Levels Basics (Bonus Episode) from 2023-09-28T18:00
In this ten-minute bonus episode, Jill and Tom break down the basics of electric-vehicle charging. The hosts discuss level-1 (wall-outlet), level-2 (home), and level-3 (public, DC) charging. Her...
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Jeep News, Kia EV9 Review, and the Folly of Ethanol from 2023-09-25T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the showing quickly covering a number of topics including the demise of the Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 engine, the addition of a lower-priced base model to the Jeep Wagoneer line...
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Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai Kona, Discontinued Models from 2023-09-18T17:00
Jill and Tom are joined this week by long-time cohost Damon Bell, who is currently serving as Senior Research Editor at Cars.com. Jill and Tom opened the show arguing about the two-screen dashbo...
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Loving the Nissan Ariya, Dealerships Embrace ChatGPT, Driving the Alfa Romeo Tonale from 2023-09-11T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the episode talking a little about the Detroit Auto Show which opens this week. The hosts will have complete coverage of the event next week. Tom complained a little about th...
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GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, UAW Plays Hardball, Chinese Cars Go West from 2023-09-04T11:00
Jill and Tom are both in studio this week. Jill talked a little about why she’s been away from the show, including a quick summary of the vehicles she’s recently seen and her time preparing for ...
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Comeback of the Manual Transmission, All-New Lincoln Nautilus from 2023-08-28T17:00
Brendan Appel sits in for Jill this week, and discussed a pair of articles he wrote regarding the survival of the manual transmission. Brendan argues that carmakers have hastened the demise o...
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Mustang GTD, Corvette Legacy and the Future of Chevy's Sports Car from 2023-08-21T17:00
Tom and guest co-host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed open the show discussing the recently revealed Mustang GTD, an extreme performance version of Ford’s popular pony car. Brendan lamen...
New Toyota Land Cruiser, Used EV Prices Plummet from 2023-08-07T18:00
Jill and guest cohost Nicole Wakelin, host of the Road Reflected podcast, opened the show talking about “sad snacks,” with Nicole arguing that most healthy and/or gluten-free treats are...
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Lexus LS 500h, Corvette Crossover, and the Volvo EX30 from 2023-07-31T18:00
Sitting in again for Jill is Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed. Jill returns next week. Paul and Tom began the show correcting mistakes made last week. Both hosts were guilty of misstatements wh...
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Driving the Maserati MC20, Car Culture and Chicago's Legendary Superdawg Drive-In from 2023-07-24T17:00
This week Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill. In the first segment, Paul shared the details of his recent trip to Italy which included a visit to the Maserati factory, and a test...
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Crash-Test Dummies, Would-Be Carjackers, and the Most American New Cars from 2023-07-17T18:00
Jill and Tom opened this week’s show quickly covering a number of topics, including Jill’s take on Toyota hybrid refinement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) potentia...
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Surprising Lexus EV, Honda’s Excellent Hybrid, Everything about the Redesigned Toyota Tacoma from 2023-07-10T16:00
Jill and Tom opened the program by discussing the show’s recognition by Feedspot as one of the must-listen-to podcasts of 2023. Tom went on to discuss how impressed he was with the 2023 Lexus RX...
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2024 Jeep Wrangler, The Future of Internal Combustion Engines from 2023-07-03T10:00
Jill and Tom opened the show discussing an extremely sexist Mercury ad from 1967 which Tom has featured on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog. Jill shared her impressions of the updated-fo...
Driving the 2024 Mazda CX-90, Owners Ignoring Recalls, Catalytic Converter Thefts from 2023-06-26T18:00
The show opened with Tom to complaining to Jill about a woman at the donut shop individually selecting each of the 18 donuts in her order, consulting the clerk on each, and occasionally rejectin...
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Ram Gets a Small Pickup, Designing Dealerships for the Future from 2023-06-19T17:00
Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed joined Tom this week, filling in for the traveling Jill Ciminillo. Paul and Tom covered a number of topics in the first segment, including the demise of the ult...
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Lexus Utility Onslaught, General Motors Ditches CarPlay, Ford and GM Hook Up with Tesla from 2023-06-12T17:00
Jill and Tom opened a topic-packed episode by discussing a listener’s request for more donut content. Jill later obliged with a quick take on an iced strawberry ring from a local donut shop Tom ...
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2023 Honda Accord Review, Marketing the Ram REV Electric Pickup from 2023-06-05T18:00
Jill and Tom opened the show discussing home remedies their parents and grand parents believed in. The hosts agreed that saltines and 7-Up were understood to cure almost anything. Tom noted that...
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2023 Rebelle Rally Preview (Bonus Episode) from 2023-06-01T19:00
The crew looks ahead to the women-only 2023 Rebelle Rally. Jill answers Tom's questions regarding the event, including logistics, challenges, and not showering for eight days. Jill will be ...
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Surprising Redesigned Chevrolet Trax, Automotive Subscription Services from 2023-05-30T18:00
Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the recent Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, and a couple of the vehicles Jill drove at the event held annually at Road America in...
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Silverado EV Range, 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sneak Peek from 2023-05-22T17:00
After Tom finished complaining about his experience at Burger King earlier in the day, the hosts discussed the recently announced driving range of the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV. Jill noted t...
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Bronco Raptor, Ranger Raptor, and the State of Automotive Electrification from 2023-05-15T18:00
Tom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed (Jill is traveling this week) opened the show discussing the off-road ready Ford Bronco Raptor. The hosts agreed that Raptor is pricey, and ...
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2024 Volvo EV Updates, Tesla Prices, Toyota Crown Deep Dive from 2023-05-08T16:00
Jill and Tom opened the show talking about Jill’s recent time in Sweden driving the updated 2024 Volvo C40 and XC40 small electric sedan and crossover. Changes include significant improvements i...
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Rebranding Jaguar Land Rover, Digging into Polestar from 2023-05-01T17:00
Tom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed (Jill is traveling this week) opened the show discussing the surprising rebranding happening at Jaguar Land Rover. Tom and Paul agree that th...
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Lincoln Goes Chinese, EV Tax Credit Surprises, Cars.Com Affordability Study from 2023-04-24T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the show calling back to last week’s episode during which guest James Bell of Kia instructed Jill to make use of the “GT” button in her test Kia EV6 GT. Jill did as instructe...
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Breaking Kia EV9 News, BMW 840i Gran Coupe from 2023-04-17T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the show wildly off topic, discussing Japanese Kit Kats and the bag of Sacher-torte-flavor ‘Kats Tom brought to the studio. Listen to the podcast for Jill’s review. The duo w...
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Cars Selling for Most Over MSRP, New York Auto Show from 2023-04-10T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the show talking about the Toyota bZ4X small electric crossover, and some of the negative reviews it has received. The hosts agreed that the EV is better overall than its med...
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Year of the Midsize Truck, Hyundai Ioniq 6 from 2023-04-03T17:00
Jill is back in the studio this week. Jill and Tom open the show talking a little bit about Jill’s recent travels. Her time on the road included preview access to the all-new Mazda CX-90 crossov...
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2023 Lexus RX, The End of Jaguar? from 2023-03-27T17:00
Tom and guest host Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed opened the show with the news that Honda is addressing issues with the engine stop/start system on some of its models. The conversation t...
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Auto Inventory, Dealer Consolidation, BMW X7 M60i from 2023-03-20T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the show by talking about Jill’s strange hotel room. Jill is on the road to drive the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan. The conversation turned to the monthly supply of new cars in ...
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Subaru Crosstrek, Cadillac Escalade-V, and Suicide Mustangs from 2023-03-13T17:00
Jill and Tom open the show talking about Jill’s recent travels. Jill’s experience with the all-new GMC Hummer SUV is under embargo, but the hosts discussed her take on the redesigned Subaru Cros...
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2023 Toyota Prius, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe from 2023-03-06T18:00
Tom and guest host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed (Jill is on assignment this week) opened the show by discussing the Sons of Speed’s new affiliation with a group of automotive journalists un...
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Ice Driving Pointers, Best Car Movies from 2023-02-27T18:00
Jill and Tom opened the show by discussing a factual error in last week’s show. It was determined that the error was Tom’s. Jill shared a number of ice-driving tips, as reinforced for her by a v...
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Hyundai Theft Fix, Social Challenges of the EV Movement from 2023-02-20T17:00
Jill and Tom opened the show by recapping Jill’s trip to Sweden to attend the Jaguar and Land Rover Ice Academy. They also discussed the relative equity remaining in the Nissan Maxima model name...
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Hyundai EV Subscriptions, Testing EV-Vehicle Tires from 2023-02-13T18:00
Jill and Tom open the show by discussing Jill’s plans to return to the Rebelle Rally for the 2023 running of the event. The conversation turned to a brief recap of the Chicago Auto Show, and a b...
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2024 Mazda CX-90, Car Shopping with Steve and Johnnie from 2023-02-06T11:00
Jill and Tom open the show by discussing automotive market segments in which they see potential growth. The soon-to-be revealed Toyota Grand Highlander enters the discussion. Jill shares what sh...
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Mustang Mach-E Price Cuts, Corvette E-Ray, Chicago Auto Show from 2023-01-30T17:00
Jill and Tom opened an action-packed show by talking about cars they like, but would not recommend to someone else. Jill and Tom go on to discuss recently announced price cuts for the electric F...
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization from 2023-01-23T18:00
Jill started the show talking about how no one would want to hear Tom talk about jazz. Jill talked about test driving the all-new 2023 Lexus RX, which she noted, is no longer available with a V6...
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North American Car of the Year, Sony and Honda Hookup, Supply Chain Madness from 2023-01-16T00:00
After a three-month hiatus, Tom and Jill are back. Tom opened the show by surprising Jill with a question about minivans. Jill talked about participating in the 2022 Rebelle Rally, and brought u...
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Electric Pickup Ownership Costs, California EV Mandate from 2022-09-02T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo begin the show by discussing the coming high-performance Toyota GR Corolla and new manual-transmission Supra. Jill shared details of an article she wrot...
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The American Motors Saga, 2023 Genesis G90 from 2022-08-26T10:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the revamped-for-2023 Genesis G90 luxu...
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Ranking the Most American-Made Vehicles, Dodge New-Product Blitz from 2022-08-19T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Dodge's "Speedweek" barrage of new-product announcements, including the Charger Daytona S...
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race, The Predictive Pickup Trucks of 1957 from 2022-08-11T17:00
With host Tom Appel out on vacation this week, co-hosts Damon Bell and Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing Ford's just-unveiled Bronco Heritage Edition models and the recently annou...
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Hyundai EV Architecture, Federal EV Tax Credits Gone Crazy from 2022-08-05T09:00
With co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing the federal government's extension of the electric-vehicle tax cred...
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Generation Z Goes Car Shopping, 3 Quick Car Reviews from 2022-07-29T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing three recent test vehicles they've driven: the BMW M3 Competition, Kia Sportage Hybrid, and Infini...
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Used-Car Sales Tricks in the 1960s, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV from 2022-07-21T23:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV--an all-electric crossover SUV that will be offered in n...
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What Makes Electric-Vehicle Tires Different?, 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 from 2022-07-15T10:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Tom's unusual experience in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle, and...
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The Problems with Electric Pickups, Chevrolet Bolt Price Drop from 2022-07-08T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the phaseout of federal EV tax credits for Toyota electrified vehicles, and Chevrolet's recently a...
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Toyota Environmental Initiatives, JD Power Initial Quality Study from 2022-07-01T00:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the results of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2022 . Kevin Butt, Senior Director for Environmenta...
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Shopping During the Chip Shortage, Honda Sony Partnership from 2022-06-24T09:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Honda's recently announced joint venture with Sony to produce pur...
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Boxy Luxury Lincolns, Cadillac Escalade V from 2022-06-17T11:00
With co-host Damon Bell out on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing Jill's preview test-drive experiences with the new-for-2023 Escalad...
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Does Going Electric Fight Fascists?, 2023 Toyota Sequoia from 2022-06-10T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's redesigned-for-2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. Max Baumhefner, Senior Attorney with the Natural R...
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Electrify America, Our Favorite New Vehicles from 2022-06-03T14:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the vehicles they drove at the 2022 Midwest Automotive Media Associati...
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EV Public Charging Basics, 2023 Nissan Z from 2022-05-19T22:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the redesigned-for-2023 Nissan Z sports car. Jonathan Levy, Chief Commercial Officer at EVgo, joins us to t...
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Toyota's Rumored 3-Row Crossovers, VW Plans To Revive the Scout as an EV from 2022-05-13T08:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Jill's plans to participate in the Rebelle Rally, a women-only off-road navigational competition, late...
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Lincoln Star Concept, Jeep-Exclusive Showrooms from 2022-05-05T23:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the Jeep brand's push to add more Jeep-only showrooms, and the To...
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Tesla's Expanding Production Capacity, F-150 Lightning Prices from 2022-04-28T17:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the Chevrolet's recent teaser video of an all-wheel-drive hybrid ...
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Dodge's Disco Charger, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Road Trip from 2022-04-22T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences--and Tom's public-charging-station experiences--in the Hyundai's new...
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GM's EV Delivery Vehicle Startup, 2022 New York Auto Show Reveals from 2022-04-15T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the new vehicle introductions at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. (Co-host Jill Ciminillo is out covering the New Yor...
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Food Truck Fundamentals, GMC Hummer EV from 2022-04-08T00:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the outrageous new GMC Hummer EV pure-electric pickup truck, and Jill's first-drive experience with...
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EV Tipping Point, Mazda CX-50 from 2022-03-31T22:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Mazda's new-for-2023 CX-50 compact SUV. Robby DeGraff, Industry Analyst with AutoPacific, joins us ...
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Pennsylvania's Little-Known Automotive History, Audi A3 from 2022-03-25T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing their recent test drives of the smallest and least-expensive model in Audi's lineup: the A3 compact sedan. (Co-host Da...
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China's Leading Automakers, Toyota Camry TRD from 2022-03-18T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing their recent test drives of the sportiest model in Toyota's midsize car lineup: the Camry TRD. (Co-host Jill Ciminillo is ...
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EV Ownership Issues, Car Tattoos from 2022-03-11T08:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with a lighthearted discussion of the most-tattooed American brands, according to a study of Instagram hashtags. Chad Kir...
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Neoclassic Bustlebacks, Ford Creates New EV Division from 2022-03-04T08:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Ford Motor Company's recently announced corporate-structure changes--electric vehicles will now be und...
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Ford Chief Futurist, J.D. Power Dependability Report from 2022-02-25T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the 2022 edition of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist with Ford M...
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Track-Driving Basics, New-Car Colors from 2022-02-18T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Damon's recent blog post on the interesting colors of the 2022 Chicago Auto Show. Hollie Heiser, VP of...
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Driving Electric Vehicles in Winter; Alfa Romeo Tonale from 2022-02-11T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recent global debut of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale compact SUV. Larry Nutson, Executive Producer and Chi...
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Ford Maverick Sells Out, Tesla Rolling Stops from 2022-02-04T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing NHTSA's recent recall of Tesla vehicles to remove a software feature in the Full Self-Driving syste...
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Bad Car Loans, 2023 Toyota Sequoia Unveiled from 2022-01-28T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV. Consumer Reports investigative journalist Ryan ...
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EV Pickup Trucks, Cadillac Pares Dealers from 2022-01-21T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing how Cadillac is paring down its nationwide dealership count as it prepares to become a pure-EV brand. (Co-host Jill is out o...
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How Winter Tires Work, Chicago Auto Show Preview from 2022-01-14T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by chatting with Chicago Auto Show General Manager Dave Sloan about the 2022 edition of the show, which will be held a...
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The Enduring Appeal of the 1957 Chevy, CES 2022 Vehicle Reveals from 2022-01-07T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the new-vehicle reveals of the CES 2022 show in Las Vegas--particularly the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV pu...
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The Year in EVs, Road Trip Rides from 2021-12-30T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell open the show with a chat about their test vehicles for their respective holiday road trips: the Audi Q5 Sportback, Subaru Outback Wilde...
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2021 Year in Review; 2022 Subaru WRX from 2021-12-24T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the redesigned-for-2022 Subaru WRX. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoFo...
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Catalytic Converter Thefts, Hyundai Ioniq 5 from 2021-12-17T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the new-for-2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Mike DesMarais, Field Operations Specialist for Midas, joins us to talk a...
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Prep Your Car For Winter, Biden's EV Executive Order from 2021-12-10T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the Biden administration's recently announced executive order to end gasoline-powered vehicle purchases for the feder...
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2022 Consumer Guide Best Buys from 2021-12-03T10:00
It's a special episode this week: the "sneak peek" announcement of our annual Consumer Guide Best Buy awards. Jill Ciminillo has the week off, as Tom and Damon run down the entire...
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Car Stuff Podcast Auto-Design Summit, L.A. Auto Show Highlights from 2021-11-19T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing a few of the new vehicles revealed in conjunction with the L.A. Auto Show this week, including the 2023 Mazda CX-50 and Toyota ...
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Cars.com's Guide for the EV Curious, 2022 Mazda MX-30 from 2021-11-12T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences with Mazda's first pure-electric vehicle--the new-for-2022 MX-30. Cars.co...
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Los Angeles Auto Show, EV Engine Swaps from 2021-11-05T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the trends on display at the 2021 SEMA Show, the premiere trade show for the automotive aftermarket in...
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Flood-Damaged Cars, 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 from 2021-10-29T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. Patrick Ols...
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Chevrolet Vs Ford in the Forties, Our Favorite New-For-2022 Vehicles from 2021-10-22T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their favorite new vehicles from a recent automotive-media test-drive event--particularly the new-for-2022...
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Lucid and Rivian Reach Production, 2022 Lexus NX from 2021-10-08T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the redesigned-for-2022 Lexus NX compact luxury SUV. Robby DeGraff, Industry Analyst with AutoPacific, j...
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End of Internal-Combustion Engines, New Wave of Off-Road-Ready SUVs from 2021-10-01T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the latest wave of off-road-focused SUVs and sub-brands such as Ford's Timberline, Honda's Tra...
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2022 Kia EV6, 2022 Toyota Tundra, 2022 Ford Expedition from 2021-09-24T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup and 2022 Ford Expedition large SUV. James Bell...
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Long-Term EV Battery Health, Most-Impressive Vehicles of 2021 from 2021-09-17T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the new vehicles they've driven so far this year that impressed them the most. Scott Case, co-found...
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Ford Production Woes, 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross from 2021-09-09T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the new-for-2022 Toyota Corolla Cross subcompact SUV, and the redesigned 2022 Infiniti QX60 midsize SUV....
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Best Cars for Teens, Chevy Bolt Fires from 2021-09-02T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recently expanded recall of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV due to a risk of fire. Next, Jamie Page Deato...
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Key-Cloning Car Thefts, Jaguar To Become All-EV Brand from 2021-08-27T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Jaguar's plans to drop all of its internal-combustion vehicles and become a pure-electric brand by 202...
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Pediatric Heat Stroke Prevention, Car Stuff Dead Pool from 2021-08-20T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Damon's recent drive of the new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid in the Lake Tahoe area, and then we share ou...
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Low-Cost Luxury Cars of 1966, Favorite New-Car Features from 2021-08-12T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start off the show by discussing several of vehicles Tom drove this week at a local media event; Tom was especially impressed by the 2022 Hyundai Santa ...
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Is Your Car's Fuel Gauge Accurate?, So Long NSX and Avalon from 2021-08-05T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recently announced cancellation of the 2021 New York International Auto Show. We also talk about th...
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Ranking the Most American-Made Vehicles, Used Car Prices from 2021-07-30T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing GM's lawsuit against Ford over the BlueCruise name for Ford's hands-free highway-driving feat...
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F-150 Lightning Overview, So Long VW Passat from 2021-07-23T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the impending discontinuation of the Volkswagen Passat midsize sedan, as well as VW's other produ...
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Chicago Auto Show Highlights, Stellantis EV Day from 2021-07-16T00:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with a discussion of the Stellantis "EV Day" future electric-vehicle announcements. Next, we share our impressi...
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Mustang versus Mach-E, Minivan Road Trips from 2021-07-09T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with a discussion of the current crop of minivans--and Damon's and Jill's minivan summer road trips. Paul Herro...
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EV-Startup Reality Check, Underrated Cars from 2021-07-01T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by talking about the current and recently discontinued vehicles they think are underrated. Sam Fiorani, Vice President...
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Hybrid, 2022 Infiniti QX60 from 2021-06-25T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2022 Infiniti QX60 three-row SUV. Brandon Girmus, Jeep Senior Brand Manager, joins us...
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Reshoring American Jobs, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L from 2021-06-18T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Jeep's new Grand Cherokee L three-row SUV. Harry Moser, Founder of the Reshoring Initiative, joins us ...
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2022 Ford Maverick; Volkswagen ID.4 from 2021-06-11T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive impressions of Volkswagen's first mainstream electric vehicle: the ID.4 compact cross...
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BMW 2002 History; 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross from 2021-06-04T10:00
With co-host Jill Ciminillo out on assignment this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Ford's forthcoming Maverick compact pickup truck and a host of T...
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Cars and Cartoons, RIP Mazda 6 and CX-3 from 2021-05-28T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing one of Jill's traffic pet peeves, and lamenting the discontinuation of the Mazda 6 midsize sedan a...
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EV Smartphone Apps, 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning from 2021-05-21T09:00
With Jill on vacation this week, host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the unveiling of the Ford F-150 Lightning--the landmark pure-electric version of Ford'...
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Mazda 3 and CX-30 2.5 Turbo, Traffic Pet Peeves from 2021-05-14T08:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start things off by continuing last episode's discussion of their traffic pet peeves. Justin Pagtalunan, Product Communications Man...
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Remembering the AMC Eagle, 2021 Chicago Auto Show Is a Go! from 2021-05-07T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start things off by discussing the Chicago Auto Show's recently announced 2021 "Special Edition" show, scheduled for Jul...
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Mitsubishi U.S. Plans, Jeep Wrangler 4xe from 2021-04-30T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Jeep's Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid and the muscular Wrangler Rubicon 392--both new models for 2021. Je...
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Hyundai Performance, Ford Bronco Dealerships from 2021-04-23T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the stand-alone Ford Bronco showrooms that some Ford dealers are planning to build as production of the all...
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How COVID-19 Changed Car Buyers, EV Sales Uptick from 2021-04-08T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the upcoming GMC Hummer SUV and pure-electric Chevrolet Silverado, as well as the uptick in EV sales. Ca...
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Electrify America HomeStation Charger, 2021 Ford Bronco Sport from 2021-04-01T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the their test-drive experiences with the new-for-2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Nina Huesgen, Senior Manager f...
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2022 Nissan Frontier, Microchip Shortage from 2021-03-25T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the worldwide microchip shortage, and how the auto industry is being affected by it. Randy Dale, Senior ...
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Carjacking Epidemic, Ford Mustang Mach-E from 2021-03-18T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the pure-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Next, Sergeant Thomas Mason of ...
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New-Car Infotainment Trends; 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer from 2021-03-12T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer large SUVs. Robby DeGraff, Industry Analyst ...
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Toyota Hybrid Strategy, 2022 Kia Carnival from 2021-03-05T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2022 Kia Carnival "Multi-Purpose Vehicle" (don't call it a minivan)...
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V8s Aren't Dead Yet; J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study from 2021-02-26T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the passing of dune-buggy pioneer Bruce Meyers and the results of J.D. Power's most recent vehicle-...
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Lincoln Continental Mark VI, 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander from 2021-02-19T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander compact SUV. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in...
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2021 Kia Sorento, 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor from 2021-02-12T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor pickup and the forthcoming Raptor R. Mark Savino, Kia Product ...
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New-Car Affordability, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and Frontier from 2021-02-04T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recent unveiling of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder midsize SUV and 2022 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup. To...
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Infiniti QX55, Nissan Xterra Revival? from 2021-01-28T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recent reports of Nissan dealers asking Nissan to bring back its off-road-ready Xterra SUV. We also t...
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2020 Auto Sales Analysis, 2021 Industry Forecast from 2021-01-22T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the auto industry's sales results for the 2020 calendar year, and examining a few of the winners an...
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Nissan Z History and Future, 2021 NACOTY Award Winners from 2021-01-14T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recently announced winners of the 2021 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards. Jo...
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New-Car Reliability, GM/Honda EV Partnership from 2021-01-08T15:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the newly reported details of the General Motors/Honda electric-vehicle partnership. Jake Fisher, Seni...
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GM's Cars of 1961, Top Auto Stories of 2020 from 2021-01-01T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 midsize sedan. Collectible Automobile magazi...
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Christmas Wish Lists, Elon Musk Offers Tesla to Apple from 2020-12-25T13:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Elon Musk's recent tweet about his attempt to sell Tesla to Apple three years ago, and the report...
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2021 Chicago Auto Show, 2021 Kia K5 from 2020-12-18T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing their test-drive experiences with Kia's new-for-2021 K5 midsize sedan. Mark Bilek, Senior Directo...
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Ram TRX, 2021 Auto Show Outlook from 2020-12-11T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the outlook for the first auto shows of 2021, and Acura's redesigned-for-2022 MDX midsize SUV . C...
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Ram TRX, 2021 Auto Show Outlook from 2020-12-11T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the outlook for the first auto shows of 2021, and Acura's redesigned-for-2022 MDX midsize SUV . C...
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Ram TRX, 2021 Auto Show Outlook from 2020-12-11T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the outlook for the first auto shows of 2021, and Acura's redesigned-for-2022 MDX midsize SUV . C...
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Carfax Vehicle History Reports; Hyundai Future EVs from 2020-12-04T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Hyundai's new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) for battery electric vehicles. Patrick Ols...
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2021 Consumer Guide Best Buys from 2020-11-25T17:00
It's a special episode this week: the "sneak peek" announcement of our annual Consumer Guide Best Buy awards. Jill Ciminillo has the week off, as Tom and Damon run down the entire...
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F-150 Hybrid; 2022 Honda Civic from 2020-11-16T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing four just-unveiled new vehicles: the 2022 Honda Civic Prototype, 2022 Infiniti QX55, 2021 Jeep Wrangle...
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; 2022 Hyundai Tucson from 2020-11-13T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the radically redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson compact SUV. Harvey Briggs, Editor and Publisher of Rides...
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The Cars of 1960, 2021 Lexus IS from 2020-11-06T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing their test-drive experiences in the refreshed-for-2021 Lexus IS compact sport sedan, and Damon's ...
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California EV Mandate; 2021 Toyota Sienna from 2020-10-29T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's all-new, hybrid-only 2021 Sienna minivan, which is set to go on sale soon. Ed Kim, Vice Presi...
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Karma Automotive; 2022 GMC Hummer EV from 2020-10-22T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recent unveiling of the genre-bending, new-for-2022 GMC Hummer EV truck. Joost De Vries, VP of Globa...
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2021 Toyota Venza, 2022 Volkswagen Taos from 2020-10-16T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Volkswagen's recent unveiling of its new-for-2022 Taos compact crossover SUV. Ash Hack, Manager, Ve...
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LEGO Cars, 2021 Nissan Rogue from 2020-10-08T21:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by talking about Jaguar's recent decision to discontinue its XE compact sedan and the station-wagon version of its X...
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Buying Tires Online, C8 Corvette Review from 2020-10-02T13:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by sharing their test-drive impressions of the Chevrolet C8 Corvette. Matt Edmonds, Executive Vice President at The Tire ...
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2021 Chicago Auto Show, 2021 GMC Yukon from 2020-09-25T13:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with our test-drive review of the redesigned-for-2021 GMC Yukon--specifically, the top-of-the-line Denali model. Dave Slo...
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Hyundai's EV Expansion, Nissan Z Proto from 2020-09-17T20:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by talking about Nissan's just-unveiled Z Proto concept vehicle, which heralds the forthcoming introduction of a new...
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GM and Nikola, Road America Attractions from 2020-09-11T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by talking about General Motors' plan to team up with upstart automaker Nikola to build the Nikola Badger electric p...
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GM/Honda Partnership, Jeep Grand Wagoneer from 2020-09-04T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Jeep's revival of its Grand Wagoneer name on an all-new premium large SUV. Sam Fiorani, Vice Presid...
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Pontiac's Screaming Chicken, 2021 Ram 1500 TRX from 2020-08-28T15:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing the recent unveiling of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, a ultra-performance off-road pickup truck with a 702-hp ...
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Pickup-Truck Reliability, Hyundai's IONIQ EV Brand from 2020-08-21T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Hyundai's launch of IONIQ, its dedicated EV brand. We also discuss our test-drive experiences with...
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2020 Buick Encore GX, Cadillac Super Cruise Subscriptions from 2020-08-14T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by talking about Cadillac being on the cusp of charging a subscription fee for its Super Cruise hands-free-driving s...
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, Safe Vehicles for Teens from 2020-08-07T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo (Damon Bell is out this week) start off the show by discussing Consumer Reports' and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of safe...
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Cars.com American-Made Index, 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible from 2020-07-31T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Mercedes-Benz's reported plans to drop seven of its car models. We also share our test-drive exper...
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Buying a Car During COVID-19, Discontinued Honda Models from 2020-07-24T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Honda's discontinuation of its Fit subcompact hatchback, Civic coupe, and the manual transmission ...
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Summer Road-Trip Tips, 2020 Ford Bronco from 2020-07-17T16:00
With host Tom Appel off this week, co-hosts Damon Bell and Jill Ciminillo start off the show by discussing the highly anticipated and long-awaited reveal of the 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport...
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Used Car Sales Recovery, 2021 Kia K5 from 2020-07-09T22:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Kia's recently revealed 2021 K5 midsize sedan, and Mazda's updates to the Mazda 3 compact sed...
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Cars of 1940, 2021 Ford F-150 from 2020-07-03T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Ford's recent unveiling of the redesigned 2021 F-150 pickup and the truck's many new features...
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JD Power Initial Quality Rankings, 2020 Cadillac XT6 Road Trip from 2020-06-26T15:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing JD Power's recently announced results of its Initial Quality Study, as well as Mitsubishi's plans...
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Cadillac Super Cruise Enhancements, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport from 2020-06-19T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the just-revealed 2021 Lexus IS and Nissan Rogue. Next, we talk about Volkswagen's new-for-2020 Atlas ...
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Mecum Auctions, 2020 Mini Cooper SE from 2020-06-12T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Acura's redesigned-for 2021 TLX midsize sedan. Next, we talk about Mini's newest foray into pure-...
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Self-Driving Cars, 2020 BMW 8-Series from 2020-06-05T15:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Nissan's plans to revamp its Infiniti luxury division as part of the company's broader restructur...
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Becoming a Mechanic, 2020 Jeep Compass Trailhawk from 2020-05-29T15:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the 2020 Nissan Frontier compact pickup--in particular, Nissan's strategy of putting an all-new V6 eng...
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GMC Pickup Design, 2020 Nissan Sentra from 2020-05-22T16:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's recent online unveiling of the 2021 Sienna minivan and Venza midsize SUV--both of which come ...
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Dad's 1963 Pontiac Tempest race car, 2020 BMW X6 from 2020-05-15T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has forced auto dealers to streamline the new-vehicle-purchase process--something of a silver li...
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Market-based Green Solutions, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado from 2020-05-08T15:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Ram Trucks' recent application to trademark the name "Dakota," which has fueled speculation ...
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Electrification at Fiat Chrysler; 2020 Genesis G90 from 2020-05-01T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing GM's recently announced plans to discontinue its Maven car-sharing services. Next, we talk about our t...
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Plummeting Gas Prices, 2021 Kia Seltos from 2020-04-24T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the as-yet-unofficial details of the next-generation Mazda 6 sedan, as well as the reportedly expanded p...
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Ford's COVID-19 Efforts, 2020 Infiniti QX80 from 2020-04-17T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the worrisome increase in speeding and reckless driving incidents, now that many American highways have ver...
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Hyundai Smart Park, 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio from 2020-04-10T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the trend of insurance companies issuing discounts to their auto-insurance policyholders, since many of tho...
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Buying a Car From Home, 2020 Subaru Outback from 2020-04-03T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing some of the aggressive incentives car dealers are offering to spur sales in the face of the coronavirus pa...
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Auto Industry Shutdown, 2020 Toyota 4Runner from 2020-03-27T09:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off our first remotely recorded show by discussing a few of the ways the Big Three automakers are helping in the fight against the ...
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Shirley"The Drag-On Lady"Shahan, 2021 Hyundai Elantra from 2020-03-19T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Hyundai's recent unveiling of the redesigned 2021 Elantra, and the car's striking new styling...
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Teen Driver Safety, Coronavirus Concerns from 2020-03-13T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on auto shows and automotive press events, and what this means fo...
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C8 Corvette, RIP Holden from 2020-03-06T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing General Motors' recently announced plans to close Holden, its Australian division... and Damon brings ...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade, Toyota and Pony.ai from 2020-02-28T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing Toyota's recent $400-million investment in Chinese autonomous-mobility company Pony.ai, and the broader trend of establish...
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Nissan Switch from 2020-02-21T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing Nissan's tentative entry into the vehicle-subscription marketplace via its Nissan Switch pilot program...
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Electrify America, Tesla Autopilot Takeback from 2020-02-14T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recent incident in which Tesla remotely and retroactively removed Autopilot features from a used Mod...
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Chicago Auto Show, Super Bowl Ads from 2020-02-07T12:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo kick off the show by discussing the rising transaction prices of light-duty pickup trucks, which now average more than $50,000. Jill shares her takeaway...
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Lincoln and Rivian Partnership, NACOTY Award Winners from 2020-01-31T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing Lincoln's recently revealed plans to partner with start-up EV manufacturer Rivian to bring its firs...
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Cadillac Eldorado, Cruise Origin from 2020-01-24T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing the reveal of the Cruise Automation Origin ride-hailing concept vehicle. The conversation includes an overview of autonomou...
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Hummer Returns, 2020 Auto Industry Insights from 2020-01-16T18:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start off the show with a discussion of General Motors' recently leaked plans to revive its Hummer brand name on a pure-electric GMC pickup truck. Next...
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The Future of Auto Shows, Carlos Ghosn Escape from 2020-01-10T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the latest developments in the saga of former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn--his dramatic recent escape from Japa...
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2020 Toyota Supra, Jeep Plug-in Hybrids from 2020-01-03T10:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with a discussion of Jeep's forthcoming plug-in-hybrid Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade models, and their sub-brand n...
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Electric Car Myths Debunked, 2021 GMC Yukon from 2019-12-27T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell open the show with a chat about the forthcoming introduction of the 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs. We then discuss Jill&apo...
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Bullitt Mustang Auction, EV Tax Credits from 2019-12-20T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the phasing out of the federal tax credit for electric vehicles, and how consumers and automakers will be a...
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The Death of the Car Magazine?, The Heartbeat of America from 2019-12-13T17:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the recent news that TEN Publishing is discontinuing the print editions of 19 car magazines, including Automobile and ...
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2020 Lincoln Corsair, Phone As A Key from 2019-12-06T11:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show with a discussion Buick's recently announced decision to discontinue the Regal Sportback and Regal TourX wagon. Jill...
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2020 Consumer Guide Best Buys from 2019-11-29T10:00
Tom, Jill and Damon open the show with a discussion of Tesla's controversial Cybertruck and the media circus surrounding it. We then chat about Jill's test vehicle this week: the 2020 ...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E, Los Angeles Auto Show from 2019-11-24T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show with a discussion of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, Ford's ground-breaking (and provocatively named) new pure-electric crossover SUV. We then ...
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Jeep Wrangler Diesel, AWD Camry from 2019-11-17T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show with a discussion of the recently announced all-wheel-drive versions of the Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon. We then di...
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Collectible Automobile magazine, 2019 SEMA Show from 2019-11-10T14:00
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start off the show with a discussion of the SEMA Show, a colossal automotive-aftermarket trade show that is held annually in Las Vegas. Next, we talk about ...
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Car Seat Mistakes, RIP Ford Flex from 2019-11-03T13:00
The show kicks off with a discussion of Ford's decision to discontinue the Flex, its boxy three-row, seven-seat crossover wagon. Next, we talk about the 2020 Toyota Avalon Limited, one of o...
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