Favorite Cars of 2024
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Least Favorite Car of 2024
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Best & Worst Cars of 2024 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #462
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Of the dozens of new cars Consumer Reports tested this year, these are the best (and worst)…
Auto-Dimming Mirrors: A Case of New Technology Reducing Safety?
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Are auto dimming rear-view mirrors in vehicles less safe than the old-school flip-up ones?
Interchangeable Batteries on EVs?
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Should car manufacturers make electric vehicles with options to upgrade or replace EV batteries.
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. Blazer EV
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Chevrolet has expanded its EV lineup with the addition of the 2024 Equinox EV. We share our…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #461
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Chevrolet has expanded its EV lineup with the addition of the 2024 Equinox EV. In this episode,…
HUGE win for consumers in new rear seat rules
NHTSA released a new rule mandating seat belt minder systems for all passengers. Consumer Reports commends NHTSA for putting safety first!
How to Make Your Older Subaru Forester Run Quieter
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at We answer viewer questions about DIY insulation for reducing engine noise in older vehicles and the reliability…
Top Tips for Choosing the Best Used Car for Teen Drivers
We answer viewer questions, including the best used cars for new teen drivers under $10K and the most important safety features to consider. Join CR…
Tire Siping: What It Is, and Does It Really Make a Difference?
We answer viewer questions, including whether tire siping has any downsides. This process involves cutting thin, perpendicular slits into the tire tread to enhance traction…
Is the New Jeep Compass Worth the $30K Price Tag?
The Jeep Compass is the brand's only compact or subcompact SUV. We look at changes to the 2025 Compass, notably a new 200-hp powertrain since…
2025 Jeep Compass: Does the New Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine Pack Enough Punch?
We look at changes to the 2025 Compass, notably a new 200-hp powertrain since the next generation isn't slated to arrive in North America until…