Winter Tire Performance; Are Online No-Haggle Car Services a Good Deal? | Talking Cars #276
With winter on its way, many people are asking: what are the benefits of winter tires vs. a set of all-seasons? The popularity of online,…
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2021 Acura TLX First Impressions; Winter Tires; Motor Oil 101 | Talking Cars #275
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Acura TLX sports sedan, and discuss whether it's size and performance gives it an edge over…
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; EV Pickup Trucks; Volkswagen ID.4 | Talking Cars #274
We recently purchased a 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for our test program, and our experts discuss how it compares to the regular Sonata, as well as competitors…
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe First Impressions; Tesla Full Self-Driving Review | Talking Cars #273
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, how it measures up to competitors like the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade,…
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Results; New Vehicle Announcements | Talking Cars #272
We wrapped up testing on our 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and share the results. Jeep has resurrected an iconic name plate with its newly…
Best Time to Buy a Used Car, Radar vs. Camera-Based Safety Sensors, and More | Talking Cars #271
We touch on a number of topics this week, including if a used Subaru Ascent is a good replacement for an Audi A4, why your…
2020 Audi Q7 First Impressions; How to Avoid Buying a Flood Damaged Used Car | Talking Cars #270
We recently purchased the 2020 Audi Q7, so this week we discuss what's new in the freshening of this 3-row midsize SUV, give our take on the…
2020 BMW 2 Series; Why Manufacturers Shouldn’t Charge a Premium for Safety Features | #269
This week we give our first impressions of the 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, discuss its driving characteristics, and how it compares to its competitors, like…
2020 Cadillac CT4 Test Results; Cadillac Lyriq First Look | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #268
We recently completed testing on the 2020 Cadillac CT4 luxury sedan, and we discuss how it compares to the Audi A4, Genesis G70, and its…
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer First Impressions; Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000 | #266
This week we give our first impressions of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and talk about how it compares to the last outgoing model, and why this…
2021 Kia K5 and 2020 Porsche Taycan First Impressions | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #265
We spent time behind the wheel of the all-new 2021 Kia K5 sedan, and give our first impressions on the new styling, driving characteristics, comfort,…
2020 Range Rover Evoque Test Results; 2021 Ford Bronco Debut | Talking Cars #264
This week we share our test results of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, and discuss if the compact luxury SUV retains the swagger the…
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime First Impressions; Ford’s Unveiling of the 2021 F-150 | Talking Cars #262
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, a plug-in version of the hybrid, and talk about the ups and…