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…
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Rising Car Battery Prices; Stressful Car Buying Situations; Replacement for Ultra High Mileage Camry
This week we dip into the mailbag to answer audience questions, including ways to improve the car buying experience at the dealer, whether all-season or winter…
2019 Volkswagen Arteon First Impressions; Future Modern Classics | Talking Cars #214
This week we give our first impressions on the all-new 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, and discuss the evolution of this hatchback sedan. Then, our experts each…
2020 Cadillac XT6 First Impressions; Why Are Wagons Going Away? | Talking Cars #213
We just bought a 2020 Cadillac XT6 for testing at the track, and we give our first impressions on the midsized SUV, including how it…
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Results; CR’s Tire Purchasing Survey Results | Talking Cars #212
This week we share our test results on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and how it stacks up compared to the standard RAV4. We also…
2019 Audi E-Tron First Impressions; Lee Iacocca Automotive Career Highlights | Talking Cars #211
This week our team shares their first impressions on the 2019 Audi E-Tron, the German automaker's first electric vehicle, and discusses how it compares to…
2020 Hyundai Palisade First Impressions | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #210
This week, we give our first impressions of the 2020 Palisade, Hyundai's all-new upscale three-row SUV. Summer is road trip season, and we choose the…
2019 Jaguar I-PACE Test results; 2019 Kia Soul First Impressions | Talking Cars #209
We talk electric this week, sharing the test results of the Jaguar's all-new I-PACE EV and compare it with the Tesla Model X and other…
We Answer Audience Questions | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #208
This week our expert panelists answers as many questions as time allows. They discuss the best time of the year to buy a car, whether…
2019 BMW 330i and 2019 Volvo S60 Matchup | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #207
It's a head-to-head this week! We just finished testing the 2019 BMW 330i and Volvo S60 and we compare the results of these two luxury…
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid First Impressions; Audience Questions | Talking Cars #206
We just bought a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid, and share our first impressions of how it drives. We also answer quite a few audience…
2019 Kia Niro EV First Impressions; Honda Fixing Its CR-V’s Troubled Engines | Talking Cars #205
We share our first impressions on our very own Kia Niro Electric and discuss the growing EV market. Also, Honda has finally announced that it will begin…