jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 20hI dunno. He has to put up with me, don’t goes both ways. 🤣😊 010
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 23hI just created a separate YouTube Channel dedicated to the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast that I co-host with @carguytom.bsky.social, and I just posted the first episode to this new channel. Be sure to like, share and subscribe! 🙏🫶 youtu.be/Abe4ZWpVhu4?...youtu.beCar Stuff Podcast Ep 348: Cars That Should Sell Better, Nissan Pathfinder Rock CreekYouTube video by Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast 162
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 13/10/2026New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 348: Cheap Subaru, Cars That Should Sell Better, Nissan Pathfinder Rock CreekThe hosts welcome veteran auto journalist Tim Healey to the show. A number of topics are covered, including vehicles that should sell better. Tim's pick is interesting. 031
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Recently had the opportunity to check out the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas. Here is my brief first look -- as well as the things I liked and didn't like -- on this all-new SUV. #cardujour youtu.be/gMfpmMGVkLEyoutu.be2027 VW Atlas First LookYouTube video by car du jour 010
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 15/09/2026New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 344: New Kia Seltos, Most American Cars, Dead for 2027The 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... 011
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Road 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/RuN2gYu5QYQyoutu.be2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Road Trip ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 011
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 01/09/2026New 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...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 342: New Big Acura, Redesigned Silverado, Most Affordable Electric MercedesThe 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... 021
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026My road trip review on the Dodge Durango is now live. I was actually surprised by the drive. #cardujour youtu.be/PumO_VYz0Vkyoutu.be2026 Dodge Durango Road Trip ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 020
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 25/08/2026New episode is live now! #Lincoln #MonthlyPayments #KiaK4 @jillciminillo.bsky.social #Plymouth #Quiz #RockfordIllinois blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 341: Lincoln Goes Off-Road, Kia K4 Hatch Review, States Where Residents Overspend the Most on Car PaymentsJill 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... 031
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Check it out! My review of theToyota Sequoia for Capital One Auto Navigator just posted. 🙌 youtu.be/RDDhf2lEHgY?...youtu.be2026 Toyota Sequoia Review | Capital One Auto NavigatorYouTube video by Capital One Auto Navigator 010
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Turns out, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 is a pretty good road trip vehicle. #cardujour youtu.be/8YaylZt9sYkyoutu.be2026 Mazda CX 5 Road Trip ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 010
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026If 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...youtube.comMorse Code In The Jeep Wrangler? | Capital One Auto NavigatorYouTube video by Capital One Auto Navigator 000
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Posted my first look at the 2026 Honda Prelude, and apparently it has attracted some new fans from 🇦🇺Australia. 🫶👋 youtu.be/ebR-cwz0dxMyoutu.be2026 Honda Prelude First LookYouTube video by car du jour 000
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Check 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?...youtu.be2026 Jeep Wrangler Willys Review | Capital One Auto NavigatorYouTube video by Capital One Auto Navigator 021
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social #JackInTheBox #ElectricCars blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 338: Accord Outback Coming, Honda Prelude Review, EV Owners SurveyThe 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 ... 021
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 28/07/2026New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast #AutoTown #Lucid @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 337: Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In MagicJill 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... 171
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 21/07/2026New episode is live now! #Mitsubishi @jillciminillo.bsky.social #carStuffPodcast #Mazda blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 336: Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi American Renaissance, Carbon Monoxide DeathsThe 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. 132
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Has the CX-5 been de-Mazdafied? I’m gonna say yes. But is it a bad thing? TBD. Your thoughts? youtu.be/Tlyk5u7oOqQyoutu.be2026 Mazda CX 5 First Look ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 000
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026It wasn’t as bad as you would think. The seats are actually really comfortable. 000
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Took 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/AwERAahls7Myoutu.be2026 Jeep Wrangler Road Trip ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 000
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Thanks to Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions for joining us this week! #CarStuffPodcast @samfiorani.bsky.social @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 334: Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCAThe 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... 152
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Took a road trip in the 2027 Kia Telluride. Here's what I discovered about the fuel economy & overall comfort. #cardujour #KiaTelluride youtu.be/XOiCa4m-xikyoutu.be2027 Kia Telluride Road Trip ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 000
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 30/06/2026New episode is live now! #ElectricVehicles #Polestar @jillciminillo.bsky.social #UsedCars blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 333: Goodbye Polestar, Used EV News, 2027 Kia TellurideJill 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 ... 161
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Checking 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-b1Xggyoutu.be2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 030
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 23/06/2026New episode is live now! #Jeep #Subaru #CarStuffPodcast #Silverado @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 332: Subaru Uncharted, Jeep Cherokee Deep Dive, New SilveradoThe 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... 041
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026I have to admit, I was shocked by the results of this range test on the Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon. #cardujour youtu.be/vba9nZCq6Zoyoutu.be2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon Range TestYouTube video by car du jour 000
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Recently 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?...youtu.beLand Rover Defender Trophy: The Competition & The SUVYouTube video by car du jour 020
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026New episode is live now! #CarStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.social #ScoutMotors blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 330: Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car QuizJill 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. 021
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Taking a look at what's new on the 2026 Nissan Murano. There's one big thing that's a game changer! #cardujour youtu.be/4owRH6RVsmMyoutu.be2026 Nissan Murano: What's New?YouTube video by car du jour 000
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026A 3-row EV from Lexus? Yep. Had the chance to get a sneak peek at the 2027 Lexus TZ. Thoughts? #cardujour #lexustz youtu.be/ErY4KBUfaSsyoutu.be2027 Lexus TZ Walk AroundYouTube video by car du jour 000
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 12/05/2026New episode is live now! #Tesla #China #CarStuffPodcast #Honda @jillciminillo.bsky.social blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 325: Honda Delays Updates, Pricey Lucid, After-Market Paint ProtectionJill 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... 031
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Another 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?...youtu.be2026 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Review | Capital One Auto NavigatorYouTube video by Capital One Auto Navigator 021
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026My 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?...youtu.be2026 Nissan Sentra Review | Capital One Auto NavigatorYouTube video by Capital One Auto Navigator 061
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 10/04/2026blog.consumerguide.com/2026-new-yor... @jillciminillo.bsky.social's auto-show wrapup. #NYIASblog.consumerguide.com2026 New York Auto Show: Reveals Round UpThis 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. 2152
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Because 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/cxO1Q4HSoucyoutu.beBest Compact SUVs for Short DriversYouTube video by car du jour 030
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Favor? 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... 241
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 07/04/2026New episode is live now! @jillciminillo.bsky.social #Kia #Chevrolet #Toyota #RAV4 #KiaTelluride #CarStuffPodcast blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui...blog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 321: Chinese Cars in Canada, RAV4 Review, Looking at Kia’s Newest RidesJill 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... 072
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026My first look at the 2027 @volkswagen.bsky.social Atlas. Thoughts? 010
Reposted by jill ciminilloCar Guy Tom™ (Tom Appel) @carguytom.bsky.social · 31/03/2026blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui... New episode is live now! #carStuffPodcast @jillciminillo.bsky.socialblog.consumerguide.comConsumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 320: Sony-Honda JV Dead, Mercedes Crossover Impresses, New Mazda CX-5 TechJill 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 ... 033
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Had 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/huj4gpNpUzcyoutu.be2026 Audi Q3 First Look ReviewYouTube video by car du jour 010
jill ciminillo @jillciminillo.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Unfortunately, two questions I can’t answer. I haven’t driven the RAV4 yet. And I only drove this for a few hours in temperate conditions. More to come. 000
