Jill and Tom opened the show covering a number of news items. First, Mini is dropping the “Cooper” tag from its model names moving forwarding—this is good news for editors everywhere. Plus, one industry supplier is developing “heel” airbags. Listen in to learn what that’s all about. And, Hyundai luxury brand Genesis is close to introducing a line-topping large crossover dubbed GV90. The big Genesis should start around $100,000.

Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom review the sporty Subaru BRZ tS. Both hosts spent time with the little rear-drive hatchback, and both lament the little Subaru’s low sales numbers.

In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome Ford’s Lindsey Bertino to the show. Lindsey is the maker’s Police Brand Marketing Manager. Lindsey talked about Ford’s police-vehicle lineup, and the 75th anniversary of Ford’s first police-vehicle.

In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “What’s it made of?” Quiz.

Jill and Tom opened the show discussing an “insertion” into the podcast schedule. A 5-minute “bonus episode” was posted between the last full episode (259) and today’s show (261). That bonus episode includes Tom’s test drive with Robert Colangelo (Green Sense Show) of the 2025 Toyota Camry, which is now hybrid only.

Still in the first segment, the hosts discussed the discontinuation of a popular Chevrolet Model, the status of Mexican and Canadian tariffs, and administration’s halting of funds for the NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure act) program.

Jill also reviewed the 2025 Lexus LX 700h crossover.

In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by TJ Campbell of the Tire Rack. TJ discussed the Tire Rack’s testing program, and talked about buying the best off-road—oriented tires for trucks and crossovers.

In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Where is it Built” quiz.

In this special crossover episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Tom rides along with Robert Colangelo of the Green Sense Show to experience the redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry. Robert and Tom share their impressions of the likable hybrid, and take note of a few drawbacks in the process. All this after lunch at Chicago's legendary Superdawg Drive-in.