Here’s the plan to jump start luxury carmaker Infiniti.
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. – Future of Infiniti.
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Episode: 301
Broadcast date: November 17, 2025
Guest: Tiago Castro
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2027 Kia Telluride, All-New Polestar 4, Plotting the Future of Infiniti
(Show Notes)
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News
Tom opens the show by recapping briefly his time in the Lucid Air Touring electric luxury sedan. Tom is impressed by the Lucid, but does have one (big) complaint. The hosts go on to discuss rumors that Tesla will be ADDING the Apple CarPlay feature to some or all of its models in the near future.
A huge new Honda recall will affect the owners of certain late-model Civics. Listen in for details.
Jill and Tom chat briefly about Ford making Blue Advantage certified preowned vehicles available on Amazon.
Preview
Still in the first segment, Jill shares her impressions of the 2027 Kia Telluride midsize crossover, a clay model of which she recently checked out.
Guest
In the second segment, the hosts welcome Tiago Castro, Vice President of Infiniti of the Americas, to the podcast. Tiago walks Tom and Jill through the luxury carmaker’s plans for the near- and midterm, focusing on new-product opportunities.
Quiz and Review
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Was it a Nissan?” quiz, and Jill reviews the all-new Polestar 4 crossover coupe.
Discussed this week
Lucid news and reviews
Tesla news and reviews
2027 Kia Telluride
2027 Kia Telluride Design Preview
Infiniti News and Reviews
Infiniti QX80 Autograph: Review, Prices, and Specs
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