2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid First Impressions; CR’s New Green Choice Program | Talking Cars #296
This week we share our first impressions of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. We talk about all the new features that the F-150 has to…
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport First Impressions; New Chevrolet Bolt EUV | Talking Cars #295
The Bronco name is back, and this week we share our first impressions on the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, catering to those looking for…
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 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Impressions; Redesigned Tesla Model S | Talking Cars #293
This week we discuss the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV, sharing our first impressions on the driving dynamics, the screen-dominated interior, and if we…
2021 Toyota Sienna First Impressions; Finding Parts for Classic Vehicles | Talking Cars #292
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Toyota Sienna, and discuss the livability of this all-new minivan, the driving characteristics of the…
2021 Hyundai Elantra First Impressions; Why a Fender Bender Can Be So Expensive | Talking Cars #291
We recently purchased a new 2021 Hyundai Elantra for the Consumer Reports auto testing program, and we share our first impressions on the performance, infotainment,…
2021 BMW 4 Series First Impressions; Test Drives During The Pandemic | Talking Cars #286
We recently rented a BMW M440i xDrive, and this week we give our first impressions of how this sporty coupe performed on the highway and…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA First Impressions; Are Expensive Wiper Blades Worth It? | Talking Cars #284
This week we discuss our initial impressions of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA, sharing our experience with the controls, ride comfort, and cargo space of this luxury…
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…
2021 Chevrolet Suburban First Impressions; Subscription Fees for Auto Safety? | Talking Cars #280
The 2021 Chevy Suburban is one of the latest additions to our testing fleet, and we give our first impressions on what it’s like to…
2021 Genesis G80 First Impressions; Nitrogen in Tires: Is It Worth the Cost? | Talking Cars #279
We recently got a chance to drive the 2021 Genesis G80 at our test track, and we share our impressions on how the sedan from…
2021 Lexus IS First Impressions; 2022 GMC Hummer EV Preview | Talking Cars #278
This week we give our first impressions of the 2021 Lexus IS, discuss what has changed from the previous model and if the redesign is…