Auto exhibits are altering. Right here’s how the Chicago present is protecting tempo.
Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply often bum a experience with mates, you’ve come to the proper place. Be part of Jill and Tom as they break down all the pieces that’s happening within the auto world. New-car evaluations, buying suggestions, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, traditional automobiles, and loads of nice visitors. That is the Client Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. – Failing EV Startups
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Episode: 305
Broadcast date: December 15, 2025
Visitor: Jim OBrill
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Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos,
Chicago Auto Present Information
(Present Notes)
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Information
Jill and Tom open this week’s present acknowledging that Vietnamese EV startup VinFast is prone to stop U.S. operations within the very close to future. The hosts additionally notice that one other EV startup, Bollinger Motors, has known as it quits.
Jeep Wrangler
Tom discusses his time within the Jeep Wrangler, this instance powered by the accessible 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, as a substitute of the favored 3.6-liter V6. Tom prefers the smaller engine. Pay attention in to listen to why.
Jeep Wagoneer S
The hosts additionally focus on an obvious social-media wave of dislike for the Wagoneer S, Jeep’s first U.S.-market all-electric mannequin. Tom’s assessment of the Wagoneer S posts shortly.
Kia Seltos Redesign
Nonetheless within the first section, Jill discusses the redesigned Kia Seltos small crossover, due out quickly as a 2027 mannequin.
Chicago Auto Present Information
Within the second section, Jill and Tom welcome Chicago Auto Present Communications Director Jim OBrill to the present. Jim talks in regards to the altering nature of the foremost auto exhibits, and what’s on faucet for this 12 months’s Chicago occasion.
Quiz
Within the final section, Jill and Jim are subjected to Tom’s “$25,000?” quiz–which features a query about Wendy’s in Japan. Jim additionally discusses his present, Drive Chicago, which airs each Saturday morning in Chicago, and may be heard later as a podcast.
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