Generally crude in operation, the Pinto did have a well-earned reputation for reliability, and was bargain priced and relatively easy on the gas. Also, the Pinto was American, a thing which protectionist-minded car shoppers appreciated. The post 1979 Ford Pinto: Favorite Car Ads appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Jill and Tom welcome Jamie Butters, Executive Editor of Automotive News, to the show. Jamie explained why the staff of Automotive News no longer considers Tesla a luxury brand. Jamie also shared his thoughts on the recent Tesla sales slowdown, and the UAW vote at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga factory.  The post Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 216: Using Telsa FSD, Driving the Tesla Model Y, Why Tesla is No Longer a Luxury Brand appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the automotive industry’s most iconic vehicles, Ford is creating a special appearance package for the 2025 Mustang. Limited to a production run of 1,965 units, the 60th Anniversary Package includes unique wheels, body trim, and graphics. More Mustang news and reviews 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package... The post 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package: Coming Soon appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Looking back. it may seem absurd, but apparently the marketing folks at Jaguar once felt the need to compare the brand’s legendary E-Type sports car directly to other vehicles. The E-Type, known also as the XK-E in North American markets, popularly considered one of the most-beautiful mass-produced vehicles ever built, is laid uncomfortably bare in the chart below. The post 1970 Jaguar XK-E: Favorite Car Ads appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Brendan and Tom talk to the folks at Goodyear about electric-vehicle tires. Joining the crew are David Zanig, Goodyear’s Senior Director of Tire Technology, and Brad Heim, Vice President for Product Development. Listen in to learn why EV tires are different from those found on conventional vehicles.  The post Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 215: Off-Road in the Toyota Tacoma, GM is Moving, Why Electric Vehicles Need Special Tires appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

If you’ve been shopping for a plug-in hybrid vehicle, there’s a good chance you’ve learned that the Toyota RAV4 Prime is difficult to come by. This isn’t surprising, as Toyota’s compact plug-in crossover is (spoiler alert) a fine vehicle, and one that asks little in exchange for its power and efficiency. Here’s some good news: The RAV4 Prime supply seems to have loosened up. More on that in a moment… The post 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE: Test Drive appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Although it may sound relatively simple, going from gasoline to electric propulsion is fairly complicated. The hardest part is packaging: taking out an engine in the front of the car and then adding electric motors and a large battery pack takes some creativity—and the result isn’t always going to be ideal. The post 2023 Genesis G80 Electrified: Guest Drive appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below. Isuzu Nagisa Concept First Shown: 1991 Tokyo Motor Show Description:... The post Isuzu Nagisa: Forgotten Concept appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Long overdue for a serious update, Toyota’s popular--and off-road capable--4Runner midsize SUV has been redesigned for the 2025 model year. The popular truck, which serves as a rugged alternative to Toyota’s refined Highlander crossover, has gone largely unchanged since 2010. The post 2025 Toyota 4Runner: Coming Soon appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Tom and Jill welcome Greg Clark, Vice President of Ineos Automotive of the Americas to the show. Greg talked about the Ineos Grenadier, an off-road SUV, which is now on sale in the States. The Grenadier was designed to be an homage to the original Land Rover Defender, and is built for severe rock-crawling activity. The post Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 214: Tesla Abandons $25,000 Model, Jill Drives the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Talking to the EVP of SUV Startup Ineos appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more