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Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply sometimes bum a journey with buddies, you’ve come to the proper place. Be part of Jill and Tom as they break down every part that’s happening within the auto world. New-car opinions, buying ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, traditional automobiles, and loads of nice visitors. That is the Shopper Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. – Compact Crossover Comparo
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Episode: 330
Broadcast date: June 9, 2026
Visitor:Ryan Decker
Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Automotive Quiz
(Present Notes)
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This week Tom opens the present clarifying the distinction between mild-hybrid and full-hybrid purposes. Tom notes that delicate hybrid drivetrains are discovered totally on European luxurious autos.
Prematurely of chatting with Scout Motors’ Ryan Decker, Jill and Tom talk about how few all-new automobile manufacturers have been launched previously 25 years. Hear in for an inventory.
Nonetheless within the first section, the hosts are joined by fellow automotive journalist Ed Piotrowski. Ed attended the 2026 Midwest Automotive Media Affiliation Spring Rally, and wrote a comparability evaluate of 4 compact crossovers: The Jeep Cherokee, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, and Volkswagen Tiguan. There’s massive information right here, as for 2026 the Jeep and Toyota are all new–and now hybrid solely–the Mazda is redesigned, and the VW has been handled to an up to date powertrain. Hear in for Ed’s insights.
Within the second section, the hosts are Joined by Scout Motors Vice President of Technique and Branding Ryan Decker. Ryan shares particulars relating to Scout’s place out there place, the merchandise themselves, and what to anticipate relating to Scout’s direct-to-consumer gross sales plan.
Within the final section, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it nonetheless being constructed?” quiz. After the quiz Jill talks slightly concerning the redesigned Subaru Outback Wilderness, with which she just lately hung out.
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