2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions; GM’s New Ultra Cruise | Talking Cars #329
This week, we share our first impressions of the 2022 Subaru BRZ. We discuss the BRZ's performance and handling capabilities, and how it's fun-to-drive character rivals…
Investigative Consumer Report
False Alarms? The Truth About ‘Pesky’ Smoke Detectors
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Test Results; What Classic Vehicles Should Become EVs? | Talking Cars #328
This week, we share our test results of the 2021 Ford F-150 and F-150 hybrid pickup trucks, comparing the performance of the two different powertrains…
How to Shop Strategically at a Dollar Store | Consumer Reports
There are more dollar stores in America than McDonald’s and Starbucks combined. Three Consumer Reports experts guide reporter Brian Vines through a shopping trip at…
Tesla’s New “Safety Score” Could Lead to Unsafe Driving
Here's what 0.3 g's in Tesla's driver safety score looks like. Learn more at CR.org/TeslaSafetyScore
Products on Deep Discount This October
Auto Journalist Elizabeth Blackstock; Women in the Auto Industry | Talking Cars #327
In this week's episode, we feature special guest Elizabeth Blackstock, breaking news editor at Jalopnik and managing editor of A Girl's Guide to Cars. We…
Headphone Buying Guide | Consumer Reports
Whether you want to drown out background noise while you work out or just jam to your favorite tunes, there's a set of headphones for…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Test Results; 2022 Toyota Tundra Preview | Talking Cars #326
This week we share our test results of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, discuss the performance of its hybrid powertrain versus the regular gas…
Don’t Forget to Clean Your Dryer Filter!
Seriously, clean your clothes dryer's lint screen after every load. See clothes dryer ratings + reviews at CR.org/dryers.
2021 Tesla Model S Steering Yoke First impressions | Talking Cars #325
Consumer Reports recently purchased a 2021 Tesla Model S for our test program, which now features a steering yoke rather than a traditional circular steering…
Why We Think Tesla’s New Steering Yoke Shows Little Benefit | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports just purchased a 2021 Model S and tried out its new rectangular "yoke" steering wheel. Based on our initial feedback, we explain the…
How Consumer Reports Uses a Rock Hill to Test Cars
Buying a vehicle can be tough. That's why we put them through super-tough tests 💪. See ratings + reviews at CR.org/cars.