Car Stuff Podcast

New BMW, Safety Seat Update, Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive

The hosts open the show discussing Tom's tidy new haircut. Tom heartily endorses the LoCascio's Barber Shop in Arlington Heights, IL. Getting down to work, Tom notes tha

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

Jill and Tom open the show by talking about the Jeep Grand Cherokee's new engine, the Hurricane inline 6-cylinder engine found in Ram trucks. The engine replaces the Hemi

Electric Bentley, Best Winter Tires, 60th Anniversary Bronco

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing Bentley's new, first-ever electric vehicle, the Torcal midsize crossover. The new model is roughly the same size as the British l

No Volkswagen EVs, Rethinking the Cupholder, Cybercab Surprise

Jill is back in the co-host seat this week, and joins Tom for a number of fresh news stories. First up, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, which skipped the 2026 model year here in

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

Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Paul and Tom open the show discussing Volvo's deal with Chinese car builder Geely to distribute the latter's

New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027

Jill and Tom open the program by welcoming Jim OBrill of the Chicago Auto Show to the program. The producers of the Chicago Show have put together a public test-drive eve

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

Jill and Tom open the show discussing the market place viability of the onslaught of midsize pickup trucks due to arrive on the U.S. in the next few years. Tom believes t

New Big Acura, Redesigned Silverado, Most Affordable Electric Mercedes

Jill and Tom open the show discussing Ford's decision to import from China the compact Lincoln Corsair, this after briefly dropping the model due to manufacturing complic

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

Tom opens the show listing for Jill a series of possible names for future off-road oriented crossover trim levels. Staying on topic, the hosts discuss plans for Lincoln t

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

Jill and Tom open the show by admitting that they are less than startled by the news of a 4-door Mustang, which rumor has it, will arrive by the 2029 or 2030 model year.

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

Jill and Tom open the show discussing Ford's just named $30,000 small electric pickup, the Fathom. Ford did not share pictures of its "Model T Moment" new model, but prom

Accord Outback Coming, Honda Prelude Review, EV Owners Survey

Jill and Tom open this week's show addressing rumors of a coming Honda Accord model designed to compete directly with the popular Subaru Outback. The Honda wagon would--p

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

Jill and Tom open the show by wishing Chicago radio friend and legend Steve King a happy birthday. Steve shares his birthday with none other than Mick Jagger. Tom shares

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

Jill and Tom open the show reviewing news from the city of Toledo where three members of a family perished in a crossover last week as a result of carbon monoxide poisoni

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

In place of the traveling Jill, Tom is joined this week by Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed. Tom and Brendan open the show discussing updates to the 2027 Corvette, incl

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

Jill and Tom open the show by acknowledging that the Subaru Outback, now less wagonlike, is reportedly selling well, despite the break with its design roots. Tom was worr

Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia Telluride

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing the shocking news that the Polestar brand will be leaving the U.S. at the end of this model. Tom questions why Polestar is not pu

Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New Silverado

Jill and Tom open a content-packed episode by welcoming the BMW M5 Touring to Tom's driveway. Expect to hear much more about this practical super-car in future episodes.

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

Jill and Tom open the show sharing news of a massive Jeep recall. Jeep has issued a "park-outside" warning for owners of many late-model Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators. Li

Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz

This week Tom opens the show clarifying the difference between mild-hybrid and full-hybrid applications. Tom notes that mild hybrid drivetrains are found mostly on Europe