Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 323: Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure

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. – Nissan Restructures

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Episode: 323

Broadcast date: April 20, 2026

Guest: Robert Colangelo

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Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure

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News

Car guy Dave Piluski of RTM Engineering Consultants sits in for Jill this week. Tom opened the show by complaining about contemporary country music, especially someone named Luke Combs. This because Tom did not have time to Bluetooth connect with his new test car prior to recording.

F-150 Shortage, Nissan Turnaround Plan

Dave and Tom discuss two major news items: Ford’s constricted F-150 pickup supply, and Nissan’s newly revealed turnaround plan. Because of the Iran Conflict, Ford is struggling to source aluminum for the F-150’s body panels, and Nissan is working to rebuild sales in the U.S. and globally. Listen in for details.

Santa Fe Hybrid Review

Tom also reviews the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy. Turns out there’s little here not to like.

Guest: Robert Colangelo

In the second segment Dave and Tom are joined by friend of the show Robert Colangelo. Robert shared the details–some horrifying–of his recent Model Y voyage from Northwest Indiana to Canada to catch a Guess Who concert. You don’t want to miss this.