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…
electric cars
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 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…
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Test Results; What Classic Vehicles Should Become EVs? | Talking Cars #328
This week, we share our test results of the 2021 Ford F-150 and F-150 hybrid pickup trucks, comparing the performance of the two different powertrains…
Auto Journalist Elizabeth Blackstock; Women in the Auto Industry | Talking Cars #327
In this week's episode, we feature special guest Elizabeth Blackstock, breaking news editor at Jalopnik and managing editor of A Girl's Guide to Cars. We…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Test Results; 2022 Toyota Tundra Preview | Talking Cars #326
This week we share our test results of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, discuss the performance of its hybrid powertrain versus the regular gas…
2021 Tesla Model S Steering Yoke First impressions | Talking Cars #325
Consumer Reports recently purchased a 2021 Tesla Model S for our test program, which now features a steering yoke rather than a traditional circular steering…
Should Chip Shortage Stop Me From Buying a Car? Will Lifting Suspension Affect Safety?
This week we discuss a variety of topics, including why a car manufacturer would change the recommended motor oil specification on a vehicle; does modifying…
2021 Polestar 2 First Impressions; New Nissan Frontier & Pathfinder | Talking Cars #294
CR recently bought the very first car released by Polestar, the performance brand from parent company Volvo. The Polestar 2 is an all-electric hatchback built to…
2021 Toyota Venza first Impressions; Ballooning Cost of Ownership for BMWs | Talking Cars #283
We recently purchased an all-new 2021 Toyota Venza for our test program, and we share our first impressions on the driving dynamics, hybrid powertrain, and…
2020 Land Rover Defender First Impressions; CR’s Annual Auto Reliability Survey | Talking Cars #282
Every year, Consumer Reports releases the results of its auto reliability survey, collecting data from hundreds of thousands of our members. We share the process…
2020 BMW 2 Series; Why Manufacturers Shouldn’t Charge a Premium for Safety Features | #269
This week we give our first impressions of the 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, discuss its driving characteristics, and how it compares to its competitors, like…