Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 300: Celebrating 300 Episodes! Biggest News Stories of the Past 6 Years, New Car Affordability

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. – New Car Affordability.

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Episode: 300

Broadcast date: November 10, 2025

Guest: Jennifer Newman, Damon Bell

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Biggest News Stories of the Past 6 Years, New Car Affordability

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Special Guests

To celebrate the 300th episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Jill and Tom are joined by Jennifer Newman and Damon Bell of Cars.com. Jennifer was the podcast’s first guest, and Damon was co-host for the first three years of the show.

New Car Affordability

Jennifer and Damon share the Cars.com picks for the best vehicles under $30,000. That conversation dovetailed nicely with Jennifer’s research into new-vehicle affordability.

Biggest Stories of the Past Six Years

In the second segment, everyone looks back over the past six years to discuss the biggest automotive news stories and strangest events that transpired during the Car Stuff Podcast run.

Henry Ford/Elon Musk Quiz

In the last segment Jennifer, Damon, and Jill are subjected to Tom’s “Who Said It?” quiz, featuring quotes from Henry Ford and Elon Musk. Plus, enjoy a special holiday-themed bonus question.