Car Shopping Etiquette; Pricey Pickups; Can Dash Cams Save on Insurance? | Talking Cars #289
Are there rules of etiquette you should follow when test driving or purchasing a car? Can installing a dash cam in your vehicle save you…
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Our Favorite Cars and the Ones That Disappointed Us in 2020 | Talking Cars #288
This week we take time to revisit some of the cars we tested in 2020, and we discuss the ones we most enjoyed driving this…
2020 Tesla Model Y Test Results | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #287
We dedicate this entire episode to sharing our test results of the Tesla Model Y, the all-electric SUV based on the Model 3. We discuss…
2021 BMW 4 Series First Impressions; Test Drives During The Pandemic | Talking Cars #286
We recently rented a BMW M440i xDrive, and this week we give our first impressions of how this sporty coupe performed on the highway and…
2020 RAM 1500 Diesel Test Results; New Honda Civic, Subaru BRZ, and Acura MDX | Talking Cars #285
This week we have the test results of the 2020 RAM 1500 Diesel pickup truck, and discuss its impressive ride, whether it is "diesel enough," and how it…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA First Impressions; Are Expensive Wiper Blades Worth It? | Talking Cars #284
This week we discuss our initial impressions of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA, sharing our experience with the controls, ride comfort, and cargo space of this luxury…
2021 Toyota Venza first Impressions; Ballooning Cost of Ownership for BMWs | Talking Cars #283
We recently purchased an all-new 2021 Toyota Venza for our test program, and we share our first impressions on the driving dynamics, hybrid powertrain, and…
2020 Land Rover Defender First Impressions; CR’s Annual Auto Reliability Survey | Talking Cars #282
Every year, Consumer Reports releases the results of its auto reliability survey, collecting data from hundreds of thousands of our members. We share the process…
Toyota RAV4 Fuel Issues; Are Crash Tests Too Perfect? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #281
We discuss a number of topics this week, including an issue with Toyota RAV4 hybrids not able to fully fill their gas tanks, why some…
2021 Chevrolet Suburban First Impressions; Subscription Fees for Auto Safety? | Talking Cars #280
The 2021 Chevy Suburban is one of the latest additions to our testing fleet, and we give our first impressions on what it’s like to…
2021 Genesis G80 First Impressions; Nitrogen in Tires: Is It Worth the Cost? | Talking Cars #279
We recently got a chance to drive the 2021 Genesis G80 at our test track, and we share our impressions on how the sedan from…
2021 Lexus IS First Impressions; 2022 GMC Hummer EV Preview | Talking Cars #278
This week we give our first impressions of the 2021 Lexus IS, discuss what has changed from the previous model and if the redesign is…
2021 Genesis GV80 First Impressions; 2022 Volkswagen Taos Preview | Talking Cars #277
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Genesis GV80, we go through the specs and talk about whether this luxury SUV has…