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…
Hybrids
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 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…
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…
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime First Impressions; Ford’s Unveiling of the 2021 F-150 | Talking Cars #262
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, a plug-in version of the hybrid, and talk about the ups and…
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid First Impressions; Can Lower Octane Fuel Damage Your Car? | Talking Cars #259
This week at the track we have the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, we share our first impressions and discuss whether or not hybridizing the CR-V…
2020 Hyundai Venue Test Results; Buying a Car During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Talking Cars #252
We finished testing on the 2020 Hyundai Venue and discuss our test results, and which car category this compact people mover slots into. We talk about how…
Keep Gasoline In Your Tank From Going Stale; 2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Results | Talking Cars #250
This week we discuss our test results of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat, and how it stacks up against its competitors in the midsized segment. We share tips…
2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime | Consumer Reports
The 2021 RAV4 Prime is Toyota's new plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The Prime adds some guilt-free all-electric miles to the cruising range and reportedly quicker…
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…
Is an Electric or Hybrid Car Right for You? | Consumer Reports
With longer range batteries and more places to charge, electric cars are becoming a popular choice for drivers who want to reduce their consumption of…
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid First Impressions; Audience Questions | Talking Cars #206
We just bought a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid, and share our first impressions of how it drives. We also answer quite a few audience…