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September 30, 2024
Legendary Mercedes Designer Passes, Buick Enclave Impresses, Buyers Pick Their Favorite Car Features
Jill and Tom opened the show quickly covering a number of topics, including the death of legendary Mercedes-Benz designer Bruno Sacco, the folding of General Motors' electric commercial-van unit into Chevrolet, and Tom’s weekend long-trip drive in the electric Subaru Solterra small crossover.
Still in the first segment, Jill shared her take on the redesigned-for-2025 Buick Enclave large, 3-row crossover. The near-luxury crossover impresses for its quietness and general refinement, but not everything is perfect. Listen in for complete details.
In the second segment the hosts are joined by Robby DeGraff of AutoPacific. Robby shared details of the research firm's 2024 Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS). This year’s list of the ten most-wanted car features is full of surprises. Listen in to hear the complete list.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s "Top Trim Level!" quiz, and Jill talks a little about the difficulties of driving through sand—this in advance of her participation in the Rebelle Rally. |
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September 23, 2024
Patriotic Car Brands, Electric Fiat 500, Sam Fiorani on Hot Auto Topics
Jill and Tom opened the episode talking a little about the Detroit Auto Show which opens this week. The hosts will have complete coverage of the event next week. Tom complained a little about the Infiniti QX50 premium compact crossover. Though Tom generally likes the vehicle, he is annoyed that its much-promoted high-tech VC-Turbo engine has not imbued the crossover with either standout power, or impressive fuel economy.
Jill and Tom went on to review the 2023 Nissan Ariya compact electric crossover which both hosts basically love. Jill is annoyed that Nissan has done little to promote the vehicle, which Tom suggests is part of the plan, and that Nissan may not yet be ready to deliver the Ariya in serious volume, and that stepped-up advertising is on hold for now.
The duo welcome Ken Chester of the Tech Mobility Show in the second segment. Ken walked Tom and Jill through the adoption of ChatGPT by automotive dealers, and how the technology can be used, and misused, in that application.
In the third segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s "Fun Car Engine" quiz. Jill and Tom wrapped up the show discussing the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale small crossover, which Jill is driving this week. |
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September 16, 2024
Car of the Year Qualifiers, Jamie Butters on Future Product, Driving the Volvo EX90
Jill and Tom opened the show addressing a couple of future topics: Federal incentives for used electric vehicles, and the number of Chinese-built models sold in Mexico by Chevrolet. Next, Tom apologized to Sam Fiorani for making yet another model-year mistake. Tom also shared his preliminary take on the updated-for-2025 Ford Explorer midsize crossover.
Still in the first segment, Jill shared news regarding her new ride for this year’s Rebelle Rally, and walked listeners through the list of vehicles eligible for the 2025 North American Car of the Year awards. The list is crowded; listen in for details.
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Jamie Butters, Executive Editor of Automotive News to the show. After sharing his take on the recently announced, but as yet undefined, General Motors and Hyundai cooperative effort, Jamie shared insights from AN's Future Product Pipeline series. Jamie also shared his thoughts on the future of the Jaguar brand in the U.S.
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's "Stellantis!" quiz. Jill also wrapped up this week's show with her review of the new all-electric Volvo EX90 midsize electric crossover. |
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