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Episode: 287
Broadcast date: August 11, 2025
Guest: Robby DeGraff
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Ford’s “Model T Moment,”
2026 Palisade Review,
Features Most Important to Value Shoppers
(Show Notes)
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First Segment
Jill and Tom open the show discussing today’s big Ford news, an announcement the company refers to as its “Model T Moment.” The news, delivered by Ford CEO Jim Farley, includes plans for a new electric pickup truck, new manufacturing processes, and a surprising target price point. Listen in for details.
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade midsize crossover. The new vehicle is updated inside and out, and is also slightly larger.
Robby DeGraff
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Robby Degraff of consultancy AutoPacific. Robby shared his thoughts on today’s Ford announcement, plus talked about AutoPacific research regarding what features budget-conscious shopper really want on their new vehicles.
Quiz
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Which Sold Better?” quiz, complete with a Denny’s appetizer bonus question.
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