2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Nissan Sentra | Consumer Reports
Nissan was overdue for a refresh on the Sentra, its compact sedan. Redesigned for 2020, this makeover includes an updated interior, improved ride and handling,…
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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…
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…
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 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…