Missing clear pointers, carmakers are struggling to reply to tariffs, although some have taken motion.
Whether or not you drive a automotive, want a automotive, or simply sometimes bum a trip with pals, you’ve come to the appropriate place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down every part that’s occurring within the auto world. New-car critiques, buying ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, traditional automobiles, and loads of nice visitors. That is the Shopper Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. – Makers Reply to Tariffs.
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Episode: 269
Broadcast date: April 8, 2025
Visitor: Matt Smith
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(Present Notes)
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Jill and Tom opened the present addressing the business confusion introduced on by the current implementation of federal import tariffs. Tom ran down a listing of recognized carmaker reactions to the laws.
Tom adopted up the tariff speak with a short evaluate of the 2025 BMW M35i Grand Coupe, which he described as “pleasant,” however famous a number of tech glitches which minimize into the enjoyable.
Nonetheless within the second section, Jill share her impressions of the all-new Pirelli Scorpion XTM off-road efficiency tires.
Within the second section the hosts welcome Matt Smith of CarGurus.com, who shared some pointers for customers making an attempt to determined between shopping for a gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electrical automobile. This dialog is a wonderful primer for folk contemplating some stage of electrification of their subsequent automobile.
Within the final section Jill is subjected to a “best-selling automobiles by state” quiz. Tom adopted the quiz with the outcomes of an X ballot he lately carried out concerning what of us hearken to within the automotive.
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