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YouTube video by car du jour 2026 Toyota C-HR First-Look Review

Two long form videos in two days? That's crazy talk. But here you go, my first-look review of the 2026 Toyota C-HR. Yes, the electric one. #cardujour #toyotaCHR youtu.be/O8YvbhLr1iI

YouTube video by car du jour 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland First-Look Review

Time spent with the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland last week. There's a lot to like here. #cardujour #bzWoodland youtu.be/juW-ylrWdWE

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YouTube video by car du jour 2027 Toyota Highlander revealed (and it’s an EV!)

Did a longer walk around of the 2027 Toyota Highlander after the reveal. I love the guy who punked my intro right at the end. 🤦🏻‍♀️ If you watch this or any of my videos, but sure to give me a “hype.” That helps smaller channels like mine in the algorithm. 🙏🙌 youtu.be/8FCw-2y8USI?...

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 313: Classic Nissan Returns, Redesigned Subaru Outback, Funding Dealer Expansion The hosts are joined by Mark LaNeve, Partner at Franchise Equity Partners. Mark walks Jill and Tom through the auto dealership acquisition process, and explains how dealer principals fund growth, and ...

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YouTube video by car du jour Alfa Romeo, Blizzak Winter Tires Snow Drive

So. I had a little fun in the snow last week. Alfa Romeo teamed up with Bridgestone to showcase Blizzak 6 and Blizzak IcePeak tires on the Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. #cardujour youtu.be/HK2zulKCXoY

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 312: Tesla Kills Models, Mitsubishi Outlander Review, Best Cars of 2026 The hosts welcome Brian Moody of Kelley Blue Book to the show. Brian shares his take on the new-car market in 2026, as well as KBB’s Best Buy picks.

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YouTube video by car du jour 2026 Lucid Air Road Trip Review

Getting out of Indy last weekend was rough, but the Lucid Air handled the Snowpocalypse like a champ. I only had two quibbles with this car in the frigid, snowy weather. #cardujour youtu.be/FldMWhzuCB8?...

Things I like on the 2026 @Kia America K4 Hatchback. 👍 #cardujour #cartok #carreviews #kiak4hatchback #carsoftiktokcontest TikTok video by Jill Ciminillo

Checking out some of the things I like on the Kia K4 Hatchback 👍 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8PxkeTj/

Great conversation with Steve Saleen on this week’s episode!

YouTube video by car du jour 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback First Look Review

Posted my review of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatch today. Stay to the end. There may be bloopers. #cardujour
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 310: Chinese Car Prices, Nissan Leaf Design, Driving the Silverado EV The hosts welcome Eric Ruble of Nissan to discuss the design of the all-new 2026 Leaf electric crossover. Eric shares a number of insider details related to the Leaf’s overall look, including some fun...

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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 309: Jeep 4Xe is Dead, Zeekr Test Drive, The Real Power Grid Problem Jill and Tom are joined by friend of show and sustainability expert Robert Colangelo. Robert addresses the fallacy that EVs are a threat to the U.S. electric grid, and details the real power-consumpti...

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CAN PEOPLE WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT CARS STOP FEAR MONGERING ABOUT BATTERY REPLACEMENTS IN EVS AND HYBRIDS

Does it access text messages you received before you got in the car? How about accessing voicemail messages?

I have not. But my brother-in-law used to own several, and switched to Lucud and said it was a game changer. I do have a friend who just bought a new Tesla, and she’s going let me review it. She says the lack of Apple CarPlay is a problem.

I disagree. The nail in the coffin for Apple CarPlay & Android Auto will be excellent phone integration. If I can’t make phone calls, listen to my voicemails or send text messages hands-free, that’s a fail. Right now, there isn’t a single native system out there that allows me to do these things.

The 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class Is A Turning Point For EVs. Here's Five Things To Know With around 400 miles of range, outstanding fast-charging and a compelling price tag, the Mercedes CLA 250+ breaks new ground for EVs in America.

Want some good news for EVs after a tough 2025?

For under $50,000, Mercedes just turned out a 400-mile (or more) sedan with ultra-fast charging and A+ technology. It's one reason of many why we're excited about what's next:

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The Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is Officially Dead The Lightning was supposed to define Ford's future. Now, it's being left in the past as Ford pivots to EREVs.

The Lightning was supposed to define Ford's future. Now, it's being left in the past.

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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 305: Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos, Chicago Auto Show News Jill and Tom welcome Chicago Auto Show Communications Director Jim OBrill to the show. Jim talks about the changing nature of the major auto shows, and what’s on tap for this year’s Chicago event.

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I mean, the number of people who actually *need* this size of a truck is very limited.

Yeah. It is a little crazy.

Yeah, I wouldn’t even try to get my mom in this vehicle. 🤣

YouTube video by jill ciminillo 2026 Ram 2500 running boards FTW

Jill vs the 2026 Ram 2500. Thank goodness for running boards! #cardujour youtube.com/shorts/aUSpM...

YouTube video by jill ciminillo 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Road Trip Review

Took a road trip in the 2026 Honda Civic Sport Touring. Have to admit it didn't go as well as planned ... (clearly filmed in much warmer weather) #cardujour youtu.be/6vSSOLn6EJY

I don’t know, they also changed the DRL‘s.

Just a guess. This is not a factory paint job. 🤣 #carspotter #toyotasupra #haveasupraday

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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 304: Polestar Price Cuts, Ram 2500 Review, Best Films of the Past 40 Years Jill and Tom welcome movie reviewer and podcast host Nick Digilio into the studio. Nick’s newly published collection of movie reviews, 40 Years, 40 Films, cover’s each year of Nick’s career, and is av...

Thanks to @nickdigilio.bsky.social of @radiomisfits.com for joining us this week. #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social
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