Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 336: Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths

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. – Mitsubishi American Renaissance

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Episode: 336

Broadcast date: July 20, 2026

Guest: Jeremy Barnes

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Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths

(Show Notes)

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Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Jill and Tom open the show reviewing news from the city of Toledo where three members of a family perished in a crossover last week as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Little is known at this point regarding the tragedy, except that the vehicle was running with the air conditioning in use.

EV Buyer Concerns

The hosts also discussed recent news that potential EV shoppers no long worry about vehicle range as much as they do home charging. Listen in for why this might be the case.

Hybrid Pickup Trucks

Tom notes that, five years into its run, the Ford F-150 PowerBoost (hybrid) does not seem to be generating as much consumer interest as might have been initially expected. Price may be an issue, or just a general lack of interest in hybrids by large-Pickup buyers.

2026 Mazda CX-5

Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the redesigned Mazda CX-5 compact crossover. Has the CX-5 lost some of its “Mazdaness?” Listen in for details.

Mitsubishi

in the second segment, the hosts welcome Jeremy Barnes of Mitsubishi to the show. Jeremy talks about the the maker’s updated Outlander compact crossover, as well as its Mitsubishi Motors Momentum 2030 business plan. Mitsubishi plans to roll out a new model every year until 2030 in the U.S. market. Listen in for details.