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. – Honda Delays Updates
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Episode: 325
Broadcast date: May 11, 2026
Guest: James Melfi
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Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint Protection
(Show Notes)
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News
Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions sits in for Tom this week. Jill and Sam open this episode of the podcast touching on Sam’s recent involvement with the 2026 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, a classic car show held in West Virginia each spring.
Tesla
The conversation turns to car news, with the hosts touching on Chinese car makers setting up shop in Canada, Tesla producing its last Model S sedan, and Honda deferring much needed updates of key models–including the Odyssey minivan. Listen in for details.
Lucid Air Sapphire
Still in the first segment, Jill discusses her participation in the first Trinitē Road Rally, and her time behind the wheel of the $250,000 Lucid Air Sapphire electric sedan.
XPEL PPF
In the second segment, Jill and Sam are joined by XPEL Product Manager James Melfi. XPEL produces, among other things, car-finish Paint Protection Film (PPF). James shares information related to the value, cost, installation, and longevity of XPEL’s PPF products.
Fiero Quiz
In the last segment Jill shares sad news regarding the show’s long-time producer Randy. In his honor Jill subjects Sam to a Pontiac Fiero quiz. Sam wraps up the show sharing some news about the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles.
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Discussed this week
GreenBrier Concours d’Elegance
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
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