2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport; Coronavirus Affecting Auto Shows | Talking Cars #245
Consumer Reports has rented a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and we give our first impressions on this 2-row midsize SUV, compare it to the…
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Rising Vehicle Repair Costs; Hybrid vs. Regular Car Debate; Car Buying Advice | Talking Cars #244
This week is an all-questions episode, where we answer as many audience questions as possible. Topics include recommending a vehicle to a first-time car buyer…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB First Impressions; Replacing Run-Flats with Standard Tires | Talking Cars 242
We just purchased the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 for our test program, and discuss its driving characteristics, controls, and where this compact SUV fits into the…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Test Results; Captain’s Chairs vs Bench Seats | Talking Cars #240
This week, we discuss the test results of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, and we share how this luxurious 3-row SUV performed at our track. We…
2020 Nissan Sentra; CES Concept Cars; Are Re-Tread Tires a Good Option? | Talking Cars #237
This week, we rented the 2020 Nissan Sentra, and give our first impressions on how this compact sedan drives, handles and has evolved since it…
Live from Los Angeles; How CA Guides the Auto Industry | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #231
When it comes to cars, what happens in California doesn't stay in California. In fact, the most populated state in the US has a history of…
2020 Subaru Outback; Consumer Reports’ Reliability Survey Results | Talking Cars #229
We've completed our testing on the 2020 Subaru Outback, and share the results of this popular crossover. Every year, hundreds of thousands of CR's members take…
2020 Lincoln Corsair; How Crash Test Dummies Can Cause Injuries | Talking Cars #227
We give our first impressions of the 2020 Lincoln Corsair SUV, which we recently bought for our testing program, including how it compares to the…
2020 Nissan Versa First Impressions; What Are The Right Safety Features? | Talking Cars #226
New at the track this week is the 2020 Nissan Versa we recently purchased for our test program. We share our first impressions, and discuss…
Tesla Smart Summon; 2020 Hyundai Palisade Test Results | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #224
Tesla's latest vehicle software update includes a feature called Smart Summon. We talk about the use and effectiveness of this autonomous feature and share our…
2020 Ford F-150 Raptor First Impressions; Should I Trust My Mechanic Over the Car’s Manual?
This week we share our first impressions on the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor that we rented, discuss its impressive off-road capabilities and who is this…
2020 Subaru Legacy First Impressions; Should You Buy a Vehicle with No Maintenance History? | #218
This week we discuss the 2020 Subaru Legacy, and share our first impressions on the all-wheel drive sedan. We also discuss the controversy surrounding changing emissions…
2020 Ford Explorer First Impressions; How Are CUVs and SUVs Different? | Talking Cars #216
On this episode, we talk about the 2020 Ford Explorer we've purchased for our test program, and discuss how this midsized three-row SUV stacks up…