Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 340: Four-Door Mustang, Explorer Tremor Review, Indycar Freedom 250

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. – Four-Door Mustang

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Episode: 340

Broadcast date: August 17, 2026

Guest: Harvey Briggs

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Four-Door Mustang, Explorer Tremor Review, Indycar Freedom 250

(Show Notes)

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Four-Door Mustang

Jill and Tom open the show by admitting that they are less than startled by the news of a 4-door Mustang, which rumor has it, will arrive by the 2029 or 2030 model year. While Mustang loyalists may resent the use of the Mustang name on a sedan, it has, as Jill points out, already been used on the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover.

Volvo Consolidates

Tom notes that the Volvo lineup has been pared down for 2027, listen in to learn what body type has been dropped entirely in this market by the Swedish carmaker.

Yen Crisis

Tom spoke briefly about the “Yen Crisis,” which has the U.S. dollar soaring in value relative to the Japanese currency. Short term, the weakened Yen means greater profit for Japanese carmakers, the low valuation also means that imported parts and raw materials are becoming more expensive.

Explorer Tremor

Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2026 Ford Explorer in new Tremor off-road trim. The Tremor trim level includes more trail-ready equipment than many similar-mission crossovers–for a price. Listen in for Jill’s complete review.

Harvey Briggs and Indycar

In the second segment, the hosts welcome Harvey Briggs of automotive news and review site RidesandDrives.com. Harvey talks about the state of Indycar racing, and the upcoming Freedom 250 race in Washington D.C. Harvey has three podcasts planned to cover the event.

Quiz

In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Gone in 60 Seconds” quiz. Tom wraps up the show with some quick thoughts on the redesigned Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

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