What makes a great family car? Listen in…
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast. – Best Family Cars.
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Episode: 267
Broadcast date: March 24, 2025
Guest: Alex Kwanten
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(Show Notes)
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This week the show opened with Tom quickly covering numerous news stories, including the likely demise of Cadillac’s last sedans, General Motors buying electric vans from Hyundai, and Cummins building a high-torque gasoline alternative to its medium-duty B6.7 diesel engines.
Jill and Tom also briefly discussed the rumored production by Foxconn of electric vehicles in the U.S., most likely for Mitsubishi and Nissan.
Still in the first segment, Jill reviewed the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Listen in to get Jill’s take on the popular compact crossover.
In the second segment, Jill and Tom are Joined by Alex Kwanten of U.S. News and World Report. Alex walked the hosts through the outlet’s 2025 Best Cars for Families list. The list includes sedans, crossovers, and electric vehicles.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Where is it Built: Special Tariff Edition” quiz.
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The Car Stuff Podcast is broadcast live every Monday at 3:00 PM CT on the TalkZone Radio Network
Discussed this week
Foxconn
NHTSA/Ford F-150 investigation affects 1.3M trucks
Report: Hemi V-8 production begins in August
2025 U.S. News Best Cars for Families
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