Is the Outback still an Outback?
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast. – Redesigned Subaru Outback
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Episode: 313
Broadcast date: February 9, 2026
Guest: Mark LaNeve
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Classic Nissan Returns, Redesigned Subaru Outback, Funding Dealer Expansion
(Show Notes)
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News
Jim Obrill of the Chicago Auto Show drops by for a quick update on the show. The show includes a number of surprise displays including the $400,000 Cadillac Celestiq electric sedan. Tom owns up to an error in last week’s show, listen in to find out what he got wrong.
Jill and Tom continue to share several news items, including the return of the rugged Nissan Xterra SUV.
Subaru Outback
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback. Tom laments the passing of the Outback’s traditional station-wagon design; however, Jill’s take is overwhelmingly positive. Listen for details.
Mark LeNeve
In the second segment, the hosts are joined by Mark LaNeve, Partner at Franchise Equity Partners. Mark walks Jill and Tom through the auto-dealership acquisition process, and explains how dealer principals fund growth, and new sales point purchases.
Quiz
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Was it a Pickup” quiz, and Tom talks about his daughter’s recent new-car purchase.
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