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April 7th, 2025

Makers Respond to Tariffs, Deciding to go Electric, Off-Road on Scorpions

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Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, Jill CiminilloMakers Respond to Tariffs, Deciding to go Electric, Off-Road on Scorpions
  1. Makers Respond to Tariffs, Deciding to go Electric, Off-Road on Scorpions Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, Jill Ciminillo 57:25

Jill and Tom opened the show addressing the industry confusion brought on by the recent implementation of federal import tariffs. Tom ran down a list of known carmaker reactions to the regulations. 

Tom followed up the tariff talk with a brief review of the 2025 BMW M35i Grand Coupe, which he described as “delightful,” but noted several tech glitches which cut into the fun.  

Still in the second segment, Jill share her impressions of the all-new Pirelli Scorpion XTM off-road performance tires. 

In the second segment the hosts welcome Matt Smith of CarGurus.com, who shared some pointers for consumers trying to decided between buying a gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle. This is an excellent primer for folks considering some level of electrification in their next vehicle. 

In the last segment Jill is subjected to a “best-selling cars by state” quiz. Tom followed the quiz with the results of an X poll he recently conducted regarding what folks listen to in the car. 

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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.

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