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…
Automatic Emergency Braking
2022 New York Auto Show | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #355
EVs, rugged trucks, and "futuristic nostalgia" were the big trends at the New York International Auto Show. We share our impressions on a number of…
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 2 Series Coupe | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #352
The redesign of the new BMW 2 Series coupe goes more than skin (or steel) deep, as we discuss our first impressions of its ride,…
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…
Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker? | Talking Cars #330
This week is an all questions episode. We discuss if electric vehicles will depreciate quicker than gas powered cars; why newer transmissions have so many…
2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions; GM’s New Ultra Cruise | Talking Cars #329
This week, we share our first impressions of the 2022 Subaru BRZ. We discuss the BRZ's performance and handling capabilities, and how it's fun-to-drive character rivals…