2023 Lexus RX Hybrid | Talking Cars #396
Become a member at to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. The Lexus RX has served as a benchmark for…
Hybrids
2023 Kia Niro EV | Talking Cars #395
Become a member at to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. On this episode, we share our first impressions of…
Do Transmissions Ever Need to be Serviced?; Inflation Reduction Act and EV/Hybrid Tax Credits
This week we explain how the Inflation Reduction Act has changed the federal EV tax credit for new EV and plug-in hybrids; how miles per…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #380
We've already tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but this week we share our first impressions of the all-new Trailhawk 4xe version. This rugged, off-road-capable two-row…
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #372
On this episode, we discuss the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Find out how the Sportage Hybrid compares to the gasoline Sportage we tested, and why…
2023 Genesis G80 EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #365
This week, we give our first impressions of the all-electric Genesis G80 (officially called the Electrified G80). We discuss the styling, electric range, driving dynamics,…
2023 Kia Sportage | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #358
What is considered an "affordable" car in today's marketplace? Is the 2023 Kia Sportage a bargain at its base price of $25,990? We discuss how…
2022 Toyota Tundra | Talking Cars #350
The 2022 Tundra marks the first thorough redesign of Toyota’s full-sized pickup in 15 years. We rented the 1794 Edition, and share our first impressions…
Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker? | Talking Cars #330
This week is an all questions episode. We discuss if electric vehicles will depreciate quicker than gas powered cars; why newer transmissions have so many…
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander; Rivian Adventure Network | Talking Cars #302
This week we drove the all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, and we share our first impressions on the interior styling, and how it handled on our…
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…
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,…