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…
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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 First Impressions; Should You Buy a Vehicle with No Maintenance History? | #218
This week we discuss the 2020 Subaru Legacy, and share our first impressions on the all-wheel drive sedan. We also discuss the controversy surrounding changing emissions…
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 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…