Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 276: EV Sales Growth, All-New RAV4, Ford Auto-Tech Scholarships

How working on cars can “future proof” your career.

2025 Best BuysWhether 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.- Auto-Tech Scholarships.

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Episode: 276

Broadcast date: May 26, 2025

Guest: Alex Shelton

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(Show Notes)

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First Segment

Tom is flying solo this week. He opened the show noting that Tesla is now accepting the Cybertruck in trade, though owners aren’t happy about the trade-in values, which are running around 60 percent of original prices.

Tom noted that EV sales have been strong in the first quarter of 2025, though may finally be slowing down. Tom shared a list of the best-selling EV brands of 2025 so far, the number-2 company may come as a surprise.

Tom shared what he knows about the all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4. There’s big powertrain news coming for Toyota’s best-selling model. Listen in for details.

Second Segment

In the second segment Tom welcomes Ford’s Alex Shelton to the show. Alex is Ford Philanthropy Portfolio Manager for Education, and joined the show to discuss the maker’s auto-technician scholarship opportunities. Listen in to hear why Alex calls work in automotive maintenance “future proof.”