Small Car

We’re big fans of the Ram, and have named the big pickup to our Consumer Guide Best Buy list again for 2026. We find the Hemi engine something of a silly distraction, however it’s still an excellent truck motor, and if you enjoy the exhaust note…why not?

The hosts welcome TJ Campbell, Tire Rack Information and Testing Manager, to the show. TJ talks about general winter-driving safety, and makes the economic case for Snowbelt residents to own a dedicated set of winter tires to swap on and off their vehicles seasonally. It’s a great conversation you don’t want to miss. 

Since 1967, Consumer Guide Automotive’s award-winning editorial team has used a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process to identify the vehicles worthy of serious consideration by consumers. The editors utilize objective criteria, such as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records, and resale value, to assess each vehicle.

Overall, the Nissan Sentra is a well-rounded vehicle with a nice mix of amenities and driving dynamics for an entry-level compact sedan.

Jill and Tom welcome Telemetry Vice President of Market Research Sam Abuelsamid to the show. Sam shares insights from the company’s newly published Global Assisted and Automated Driving Forecast report. How ready is the industry for hands-free driving? Listen in.