2023 Nissan Z | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #364
Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate the provenance…
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2023 Subaru Solterra | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #363
Subaru jumps into the electric vehicle market with the brand's first widely offered EV, the 2023 Solterra. Sharing its platform with the almost identical Toyota…
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #362
The Ford Maverick hybrid promises superior fuel economy and pickup utility at a price that's thousands of dollars less than the more common standard-sized truck….
2022 Rivian R1T | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #361
This week, we drive the all-new fully-electric Rivian R1T pickup truck. We share our first impressions, discuss some of our favorite features and debate whether the R1T bridges the gap between being…
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | Talking Cars #356
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Kia Sorento hybrid, and discuss its driving characteristics, infotainment controls, powertrain performance, and whether the…
Buying vs. Leasing an EV; Electric Car Battery Replacement | Talking Cars #354
Do electric cars have a break-in period? Is it smarter to buy or lease an EV? And is it better to be stranded overnight in…
Buying a New Car in 2022 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #353
The market for new cars in 2022 is unlike anything that has come before; with lingering chip shortages, supply chain issues, and skyrocketing demand, dealers…
2022 BMW iX | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #351
BMW has launched their first all-electric SUV, the 2022 iX. We share our first impressions on this new EV's technological advancements, styling, controls, and what…
2022 Toyota Tundra | Talking Cars #350
The 2022 Tundra marks the first thorough redesign of Toyota’s full-sized pickup in 15 years. We rented the 1794 Edition, and share our first impressions…
Kia EV6; Avoiding Dealer Markups | Talking Cars #349
The EV6 is Kia's first pure all-electric vehicle, based on Kia's new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that also serves as the foundation for the Hyundai…
2022 Toyota Mirai | Talking Cars #348
Is there any chance of hydrogen-powered vehicles becoming mainstream in the US? Toyota still thinks there's a market for fuel cell vehicles, and with our…
2022 Subaru WRX | Talking Cars #347
We give our first impressions of the 2022 Subaru WRX, and how this rally-inspired sedan's powertrain, styling, and handling compare to previous models. Also, we…
2022 Lexus NX First Impressions; Tesla Model 3 as a Rental Car | Talking Cars #331
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Lexus NX, discuss its available powertrains including a plug-in hybrid, completely redesigned infotainment, and our…