Toyota Gets Quiet
Toyota Gets Quiet

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. – Toyota Gets Quiet

Episode: 257

Broadcast date: January 20, 2024

Guest: Kristin Shaw

Chicago Auto Show Preview,

Toyota Gets Quiet, Best-Selling EVs

(Show Notes)

Chicago Auto Show

Tom opened the show by acknowledging Jill’s birthday. Per Jill, she is 39 years old. Again. Jill and Tom welcomed Jennifer Morand of the Chicago Auto Show for a preview of the event which opens February 8. Jennifer shared several highlights of this year’s show, including craft-beer night, the Family Zone, plus Ford, Jeep, and EV tracks, and a number of debut models, including a couple of all-new Cadillac EVs.

Toyota Gets Quiet

In the second segment, freelance automotive writer Kristin Shaw joined the show. Kristin walked the hosts through an article of hers recently published in Popular Science, detailing Toyota’s efforts to produce quieter cars and crossovers.

Best-Selling Evs

In the last segment, Jill takes on Tom’s “Best Selling EVs” quiz. The hosts also discussed pricing for the ultra-high-performance Corvette ZR1. Finally, Tom shared details of a local event to be produced by veteran auto journalist Mitch Frumkin. Mitch is hosting a Chicago-area program highlighting the history of the Chicago Auto Show on February 3. Details below.

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