Chatting with Mazda’s safety guru.
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. – Mazda Safety
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Episode: 350
Broadcast date: October 26, 2026
Guest: Christina Smith
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New Porsche, Mazda Safety, Passport Trailsport Review
(Show Notes)
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News
The hosts open the show with a quick discussion regarding the Toyota/Mazda joint-venture assembly facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The factory currently produces the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Mazda CX-50.
New Porsche Model
Tom shares news from Porsche; the German sports car maker has revealed a concept car foreshadowing an addition the the lineup which would be positioned above the mainstay 911 in terms of price and performance. The Mission S could appear in brand dealerships for the 2029 model years.
Special Edition Jeep Wranglers
The hosts also review the Jeep “12-by-12” program, during which a new special-edition Wrangler was rolled out each month. Listen in for a list of the special Wranglers, and some thoughts on how well they sold.
“Red Diesel”
Also discussed: “red diesel,” and Subaru’s European woes.
2027 Honda Passport Trailsport
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2027 Honda Passport in rugged Trailsport trim. The Trailsport was updated for the new year, and promises even greater off-road capability.
Mazda Safety
In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome Mazda Crashworthiness Program Manager Christina Smith to the podcast. Christina discusses Mazda’s safety philosophy, and the systems currently in place in the maker’s products.
Pickup Truck Sales Quiz
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Which States Buy the Most Pickup Trucks?” quiz, including a bonus question about Star Trek’s Walter Koenig.
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Discussed this week
Porsche News and Reviews
Jeep News and Reviews
Mazda News and Reviews
Pickup Truck Sales
Star Trek
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