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jill ciminillo

@jillciminillo.bsky.social
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automotive content creator. runner. foodie. rebelle rally navigator. #cardujour

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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 344: New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027
The hosts welcome Patrick Masterson of Cars.com to the show. Patrick walks Jill and Tom through the outlet's 2026 American Made Index, which includes a ranking of U.S.-market cars by percent of domest...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Road trip time! Drove from Galena, IL, to Chicago in the Kia K4 Hatchback, and I was kind of surprised by the fuel economy. #cardujour youtu.be/RuN2gYu5QYQ
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2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Road Trip Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New episode is live now! Thanks to Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck +SUV Talk for joining us this week! @jillciminillo.bsky.social #CarstuffPodcast #Silverado #Toyota #Nissan #Mercedes-Benz #Lincoln blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 342: New Big Acura, Redesigned Silverado, Most Affordable Electric Mercedes
The hosts welcome Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck plus SUV Talk (pickuptrucktalk.com) to the show. Tim shares insights into the massive ongoing Toyota-truck V6-engine recall, which will in some cases re...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My road trip review on the Dodge Durango is now live. I was actually surprised by the drive. #cardujour youtu.be/PumO_VYz0Vk
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2026 Dodge Durango Road Trip Review
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New episode is live now! #Lincoln #MonthlyPayments #KiaK4 @jillciminillo.bsky.social #Plymouth #Quiz #RockfordIllinois blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 341: Lincoln Goes Off-Road, Kia K4 Hatch Review, States Where Residents Overspend the Most on Car Payments
Jill and Tom are joined by Chip Lupo of WalletHub. Chip shares results of a WalletHub study identifying the U.S. states in which consumers are making the highest car payments versus that state's media...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Check it out! My review of theToyota Sequoia for Capital One Auto Navigator just posted. 🙌 youtu.be/RDDhf2lEHgY?...
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2026 Toyota Sequoia Review | Capital One Auto Navigator
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Turns out, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 is a pretty good road trip vehicle. #cardujour youtu.be/8YaylZt9sYk
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2026 Mazda CX 5 Road Trip Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If you know me, you know I love a good Easter Egg. I had fun making this video--and of course, I couldn't give all the secrets away. What are some of your favorite Easter Eggs on the Jeep Wrangler? youtube.com/shorts/mWxBD...
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Morse Code In The Jeep Wrangler? | Capital One Auto Navigator
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Posted my first look at the 2026 Honda Prelude, and apparently it has attracted some new fans from 🇦🇺Australia. 🫶👋 youtu.be/ebR-cwz0dxM
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2026 Honda Prelude First Look
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Check it out! Another one of my videos from Capital One Auto Navigator just posted. In this review, I’m checking out the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Willys ‘41. Love working with the team that helped create this! youtu.be/WmYlRkH67-o?...
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2026 Jeep Wrangler Willys Review | Capital One Auto Navigator
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social #JackInTheBox #ElectricCars blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 338: Accord Outback Coming, Honda Prelude Review, EV Owners Survey
The hosts welcome Dave Thomas of CDK Global to the podcast. Dave shares insights gleaned from a number of research projects conducted by CDK, including an owner study which suggests that EV operators ...
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast #AutoTown #Lucid @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 337: Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In Magic
Jill and Tom welcome industry analyst Jamie Butters to the program. Jamie shares news regarding his new radio show, and walks the hosts through a number of big stories that broke this past week, inclu...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New episode is live now! #Mitsubishi @jillciminillo.bsky.social #carStuffPodcast #Mazda blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 336: Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide Deaths
The hosts welcome Jeremy Barnes of Mitsubishi to the show. Jeremy talks about the the maker's updated Outlander compact crossover, as well as its Mitsubishi Motors Momentum 2030 business plan.
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Has the CX-5 been de-Mazdafied? I’m gonna say yes. But is it a bad thing? TBD. Your thoughts? youtu.be/Tlyk5u7oOqQ
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2026 Mazda CX 5 First Look Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Took a road trip in the 2026 Jeep Wrangler, and it did really well in terms of comfort and cargo capacity. But there are two things that could be problematic for the long haul. #cardujour #jeepwrangler youtu.be/AwERAahls7M
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2026 Jeep Wrangler Road Trip Review
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thanks to Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions for joining us this week! #CarStuffPodcast @samfiorani.bsky.social @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 334: Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCA
The hosts welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions to the show. Sam shares his take on the demise of Polestar, what to expect from the USMCA negotiations, and what’s new at the Boyertown Museum o...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Took a road trip in the 2027 Kia Telluride. Here's what I discovered about the fuel economy & overall comfort. #cardujour #KiaTelluride youtu.be/XOiCa4m-xik
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2027 Kia Telluride Road Trip Review
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
New episode is live now! #ElectricVehicles #Polestar @jillciminillo.bsky.social #UsedCars blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 333: Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia Telluride
Jill and Tom talk to Jimmy Douglas of Plug, an online remarketer of used EVs. Listen in to learn how dealers are acquiring inventory of late-model used electric vehicles, and why this might be a good ...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Checking out the Subaru Outback Wilderness and talking about how it's different than the regular model. Plus, the one thing Subaru really (REALLY!) needs to improve on this vehicle. #cardujour youtu.be/ngsD8-b1Xgg
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2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New episode is live now! #Jeep #Subaru #CarStuffPodcast #Silverado @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 332: Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New Silverado
The hosts welcome Jeep Vice President of Design Vince Galante to the show. Vince walks Jill and Tom through all of the news surrounding the return of the Cherokee to the Jeep lineup. Listen in for det...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I have to admit, I was shocked by the results of this range test on the Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon. #cardujour youtu.be/vba9nZCq6Zo
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2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon Range Test
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Recently had the opportunity to cover the Land Rover Defender Trophy as media. Dang, I want to do this. Experienced major FOMO as I was watching the competition (and then editing the video)! #DefenderTrophy youtu.be/cj7odFCpeM0?...
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Land Rover Defender Trophy: The Competition & The SUV
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social #ScoutMotors blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 330: Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz
Jill and Tom chat with Scout Motor's Ryan Decker about the brand's coming launch, and what to expect from the the maker's first models, the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Taking a look at what's new on the 2026 Nissan Murano. There's one big thing that's a game changer! #cardujour youtu.be/4owRH6RVsmM
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2026 Nissan Murano: What's New?
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A 3-row EV from Lexus? Yep. Had the chance to get a sneak peek at the 2027 Lexus TZ. Thoughts? #cardujour #lexustz youtu.be/ErY4KBUfaSs
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2027 Lexus TZ Walk Around
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
New episode is live now! #Tesla #China #CarStuffPodcast #Honda @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 325: Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint Protection
Jill and Sam are joined by XPEL Product Manager James Melfi. XPEL produces, among other things, car-finish Paint Protection Film (PPF). James shares information related to the value, cost, installatio...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Another one of my Capital One Auto Navigator videos dropped! I had a lot of fun doing this one. But then again, the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is pretty phenomenal. #cardujour #ToyotaTacoma #Trailhunter youtu.be/NnFG03jmcGM?...
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2026 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Review | Capital One Auto Navigator
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
My first video from Capital One Auto Navigator just posted! It's of the 2026 Nissan Sentra, a great little car packed with a lot of stuff. The editors did a great job, and this was such a fun experience. Can't wait to do more. Let me know what you think! #cardujour youtu.be/jqcobgZGuYQ?...
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2026 Nissan Sentra Review | Capital One Auto Navigator
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
blog.consumerguide.com/2026-new-yor... @jillciminillo.bsky.social's auto-show wrapup. #NYIAS
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2026 New York Auto Show: Reveals Round Up
This is the most news we’ve seen out of an auto show in a while, and it was nice to see. This means consumers going to the show also have a lot of new stuff to look at. We’re excited to see the breadth of new vehicles coming soon, and we really can’t wait to see what actually developed from the Hyundai Boulder Concept.
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Because I am the 5th percentile female (aka the shortest person automakers design for), I'm taking a look at the best compact SUVs at the @nyautoshow for petite drivers. There are two clear winners. #cardujour youtu.be/cxO1Q4HSouc
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Best Compact SUVs for Short Drivers
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Favor? If you have listened to the Car Stuff Podcast, and are so inclined, it would be very helpful if you left a review on Apple. We were partisan bombed a few months ago, dragging down our rating. Thanks in advance, -T. @jillciminillo.bsky.social #CarStuffPodcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
New episode is live now! @jillciminillo.bsky.social #Kia #Chevrolet #Toyota #RAV4 #KiaTelluride #CarStuffPodcast blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 321: Chinese Cars in Canada, RAV4 Review, Looking at Kia’s Newest Rides
Jill and Tom welcome James Bell, Kia Head of Corporate Communications, to the show. James discusses the new Kia products seen at the New York Auto Show, as well as the redesigned Telluride midsize cro...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
My first look at the 2027 @volkswagen.bsky.social Atlas. Thoughts?
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui... New episode is live now! #carStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 320: Sony-Honda JV Dead, Mercedes Crossover Impresses, New Mazda CX-5 Tech
Jill and Tom welcome Matthew Valbuena to the show. Mathew is Mazda Project Manager of In-Vehicle Technology, and shares with the hosts a number of connectivity features found on the all-new 2026 CX-5 ...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Cinnamon FTW
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Had the opportunity to check out the 2026 Audi Q3 a couple weeks ago. Here's a quick video on what I liked-- and didn't like. #cardujour #AudiQ3 youtu.be/huj4gpNpUzc
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2026 Audi Q3 First Look Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I mean c’mon
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Did an at-home first-look test of the 2026 Subaru Outback, and there’s a lot to like here. #cardujour youtu.be/JvHT_fJwXr0
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2026 Subaru Outback Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Feel good story of the day. I know @jimfarley.bsky.social meant to keep this private, but I love that our Chicago @popeleoxiv.bsky.social is driving a vehicle made in Chicago. 🫶 www.freep.com/story/money/...
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The secret vehicle Ford built that CEO Farley just gave to Pope Leo
Ford CEO Jim Farley and his wife ended up at the Vatican last month handing over keys to a customized SUV to Pope Leo XIV.
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui... New episode is live now! @jillciminillo.bsky.social #Cadillac #Mazda #Kia #Chrysler #NancyDrew
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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 317: Two Dead Models, Chrysler’s Uncertain Future, Cadillac’s “Air Bridge”
Jill and Tom welcome veteran auto writer Gary Witzenburg to the the podcast. Garry's new book, Legends in Motion, is a collection of the author's favorite reviews and stories written over the past fou...
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
After getting gas in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I looked up and saw this. I have questions. #carspotter
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Got to play in the snow and ice with @VolvoCarUSA last week. Horrible day at the office. 😂🥶 #cardujour youtu.be/Ef-lnAnFe7w
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country & XC90 PHEV Winter Drive
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This week's donuts: #SpunkyDunkers #Donuts #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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
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2026 Toyota C-HR First-Look Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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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2026 Toyota bZ Woodland First-Look Review
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jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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?...
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2027 Toyota Highlander revealed (and it’s an EV!)
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Car Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New episode is live now: @jillciminillo.bsky.social #CarStuffPodcast blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...
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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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