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February 9th, 2026

Classic Nissan Returns, Redesigned Subaru Outback, Funding Dealer Expansion

  1. Classic Nissan Returns, Redesigned Subaru Outback, Funding Dealer Expansion 57:52

Jim Obrill of the Chicago Auto Show drops by for a quick update on the show. The show includes a number of surprise displays including the $400,000 Cadillac Celestiq electric sedan.

Tom owns up to an error in last week’s show, listen in to find out what he got wrong.

Jill and Tom continue to share several news items, including the return of the rugged Nissan Xterra SUV.

Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback. Tom laments the passing of the Outback’s traditional station-wagon design; however, Jill’s take is overwhelmingly positive. Listen for details.

In the second segment, 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 new sales point purchases.

In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Was it a Pickup” quiz, and Tom talks about his daughter’s recent new-car purchase.

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Tom Appel Host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

Long-time publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, and frequent radio and podcast guest. Currently co-hosting the Car Stuff podcast with auto-review veteran Jill Ciminillo. Life-long Chicagoan. Live with my wife of 30 years, and have a daughter earning her masters degree in animal behavior.