Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 299: New Ram SUV, Subaru BRZ Review, Audi’s High-Tech Headlights | The Daily Drive

November 5, 2025

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Audi’s cool new headlights are too cool for the U.S. Here’s the deal…

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast. – New Ram SUV.

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Episode: 299

Broadcast date: November 3, 2025

Guest: Jerry Perez

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New Ram SUV, Subaru BRZ Review,

Audi’s High-Tech Headlights

(Show Notes)

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News

Jill and Tom open the show discussing Tom’s take on the future of Apple CarPlay. You can read Tom’s recent blog post on the topic here. The hosts also discuss Ram’s new SUV, which is due sometime as a 2028 model. Expect the truck to be mechanically similar to the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Lexus

Next topic is a trio of boundary-pushing Lexus concept cars seen last week at the Japan Mobility Show. The six-wheel minivan is Tom’s favorite.

2025 Subaru BRZ

Still is the first segment, Jill reviews the 2025 Subaru BRZ tS small coupe. Good news, the rear-drive sportster can still be had with a manual transmission.

Guest

In the second segment, the hosts welcome Jerry Perez of The Drive to the show. Jerry shared details of his time in the updated Audi Q3 featuring the maker’s Micro LED Digital Matrix Headlights. Jerry also recalls his time in one of Europe’s smallest—and most charming—electric vehicles, the Fiat Topolino.