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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 75; Electrify America HomeStation Charger, 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

Ford Bronco Sport

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive 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.

Episode: 75

Broadcast date: April 5, 2021

Guest: Nina Huesgen

Electrify America HomeStation Charger, 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the their test-drive experiences with the new-for-2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Nina Huesgen, Senior Manager for the Electrify Home and eCommerce business units at Electrify America, joins us to talk about electric-vehicle charging and Electrify America’s new HomeStation residential EV charger. Tom has a tricky “which vehicle has a higher horsepower rating?” quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a Test Drive review of the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid and a look back at the 2009 Saturn Sky Red Line.

The Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast is broadcast every Sunday on Chicago’s WCPT AM 820 at 1:00 PM CST.

Discussed this week:

First Look: 2021 Ford Bronco

Electrify America

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 72; New-Car Infotainment Trends; 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

Infotainment Trends

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive 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.

Episode: 72

Broadcast date: March 14, 2021

Guest: Robby DeGraff

New-Car Infotainment Trends; 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by discussing the recently unveiled 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer large SUVs. Robby DeGraff, Industry Analyst with AutoPacific, joins us to talk about the rapidly evolving world of new-vehicle connectivity and infotainment systems.  Tom has a quiz on the home countries of foreign automotive brands for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog–including a Test Drive review of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country.

The Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast is broadcast every Sunday on Chicago’s WCPT AM 820 at 1:00 PM CST.

Discussed this week:

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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 35: JD Power Initial Quality Rankings, 2020 Cadillac XT6 Road Trip

JD Power Initial Quality

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive 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.

Episode: 35

Broadcast date: June 28, 2020

Guest: Larry Nutson

JD Power Initial Quality Rankings, 2020 Cadillac XT6 Road Trip

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing JD Power’s recently announced results of its Initial Quality Study, as well as Mitsubishi’s plans to scale back its presence in “megamarkets” including the United States. Larry Nutson, Executive Producer and Chicago Bureau Chief at The Auto Channel, joins us to talk about his summer road trip in the 2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport. Tom has another quiz for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog–including a road-test review of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

The Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast is broadcast every Sunday on Chicago’s WCPT AM 820 at 1:00 PM CST.

Discussed this week:

JD Power 2020 IQS press release

Test Drive: 2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury

Test Drive: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Drop-Top Madness! 20 Classic Convertible Ads

Quick Spin: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel

The Auto Channel

More Consumer Guide Test Drives

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The CG Daily Drive Blog

Car Stuff Facebook Page

Consumer Guide on Twitter

Tom on Twitter

Damon on Twitter

Jill on Twitter

Larry Nutson on Twitter

Drive, She Said (Jill’s blog)

Tom on the radio:

Tom on the Nick Digilio Show

Tom on Green Sense Radio

Tom on the Stan Milam Show

 JD Power Initial Quality