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. – 60th Anniversary Bronco
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Episode: 347
Broadcast date: October 5, 2026
Guest: TJ Campbell
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Electric Bentley, Best Winter Tires, 60th Anniversary Bronco
(Show Notes)
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Electric Bentley
Jill and Tom open the show by discussing Bentley’s new, first-ever electric vehicle, the Torcal midsize crossover. The new model is roughly the same size as the British luxury maker’s gas-powered Bentayga, but is promised to cost slightly less.
Mercedes-Benz Chinese Ownership
The hosts also discuss a bill being routed through Congress which would limit the extent to which a car company doing business in the U.S. can be Chinese owned. Of interest is the fact that German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is 20-percent owned by Chinese entities, which is in excess of the parameters outlined in the bill. Listen in for details.
Dodge “Attitude”
More news: Dodge has a small sedan in the sales top-ten, just not in the U.S. What is the Dodge Attitude? Listen in.
Ram Sales
Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom share news of a Ram sales first. This one is interesting.
60th Anniversary Ford Bronco
And before the break, Jill reviews the 60th-anniversary edition of Ford’s off-road ready Bronco. Is this special edition Bronc’ worth the extra money? Listen in for details.
Winter Driving
In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome TJ Campbell of Tirerack.com to the podcast. The returning guest discusses the best tire options for folks in the Snowbelt with which to face a potentially rough winter, and what to do to make winter tires work best financially. It’s a great conversation.
McDonald’s versus Chevy Quiz
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “McDonald’s vs. Chevy” quiz. Which came first, the Egg McMuffin or the Chevy Blazer? Listen to find out.
2027 Hyundai Tucson Preview
Finally, Jill shares details of the the all-new Hyundai Tucson, which arrives in brand stores later this year. look for all-new styling, and an off-road ready XRT model.
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