2020 Kia Soul Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
The fully updated Kia Soul gets improved fuel economy and advanced safety features. With a spacious cabin, nimble handling, and a capable powertrain, this boxy…
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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…
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 A8 Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
The Audi A8 is one of the most impressive cars CR has ever tested. Its smooth and powerful drivetrain, serene ride, super comfortable seats, and…
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 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…