2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Test Results; 2019 Automotive Naughty & Nice List | Talking Cars #235
We have completed testing on Mercedes' 4-door coupe (or is it a sedan?), the 2020 CLA, and discuss whether its lower price makes it worthy…
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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…
2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | Consumer Reports
The all-new Atlas Cross Sport is Volkswagen’s stylish take on the Atlas, its large three-row SUV. With seating for five, the Cross Sport shares many…
2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Buick Encore GX | Consumer Reports
The name may be familiar, but the 2020 Buick Encore GX is an all-new SUV that comes with a new three cylinder powertrain. It’s equipped…
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…
BMW M850i & Bentley Bentayga Review; FCA/Peugeot Merger | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #228
We recently rented two very expensive cars to try out at our test track: the 2019 BMW M850i, and the 2020 Bentley Bentayga. While these high-end…
2020 Kia Telluride Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
The 2020 Kia Telluride is an impressive competitor in the three-row SUV segment. Reasonably priced, this family hauler delivers a refined driving experience, luxurious cabin,…
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…
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
The Volkswagen Arteon is a stylish sedan that offers drivers a near luxury experience. In addition to standard safety gear, the Arteon has a huge…
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 Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
The redesigned 2020 Subaru Legacy is more refined than ever. While the exterior looks the same, the available 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder engine will certainly grab…