We’re talking cars and movies this week.
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. – Best Films of the Past 40 Years
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Episode: 304
Broadcast date: December 8, 2025
Guest: Nick Digilio
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Polestar Price Cuts, Ram 2500 Review,
Best Films of the Past 40 Years
(Show Notes)
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News
Jill and Tom open the show by discussing the recently rolled-back federal fuel-economy standards, and the implication for carmakers in the near term.
Tom then shares—to his great amusement–the long, complicated, and multinational route by which the Polestar 4 crossover arrives in the United States. Hint: Five countries are involved. The hosts also discuss massive Polestar discounts currently being offered on 2025 models.
Mercedes-Benz
Tom then shares his plan for Mercedes-Benz to recapture U.S. luxury-car market share. Listen in to hear Tom’s “Ledger Series” marketing scheme.
Jill’s Review
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2026 Ram 2500 pickup. Listen in for her take on the capable workhorse.
Nick Digilio
In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome movie reviewer and podcast host Nick Digilio into the studio. Nick’s newly published collection of movie reviews, 40 Years, 40 Films cover’s each year of Nick’s career, and is available now in time for Christmas.
Nick shares stories about his career as a film critic, and discusses some of his more controversial picks for best movie from each year.
Quiz
In the last segment, Nick join’s Jill for this week’s quiz, which includes a bonus question regarding German holiday food.
Discussed this week
Polestar
Mercedes-Benz
Ram
Nick Digilio homepage (with link to purchase book)
That Show Hasn’t Been Funny in Years podcast
More Movie and TV fun
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