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Episode: 344
Broadcast date: September 14, 2026
Guest: Patrick Masterson
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New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027
(Show Notes)
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Chicago Drive Event
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 event for licensed drivers 18 years of age or older running October 1-4 in Oak Brook, Illinois. Click here for more information.
2027 Kia Seltos Review
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the redesigned 2027 Kia Seltos. The small crossover has grown for ’27, and boasts more space and a new hybrid drivetrain. Listen in for details.
American Made Index (AMI)
In the second segment, the hosts welcome Patrick Masterson of Cars.com to the show. Patrick walks the hosts through the outlet’s 2026 American Made Index, which includes a ranking of U.S. market cars by percent of domestic content. Listen in for a few surprises, including Tesla’s position on the chart.
Lincoln Quiz and Dead Car Models
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a Lincoln?” quiz. The hosts go on to discuss future-car news as reported by Automotive News, and a number of vehicles which are being discontinued after the 2026 model year, per Car and Driver magazine.
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