HUGE win for consumers in new rear seat rules
NHTSA released a new rule mandating seat belt minder systems for all passengers. Consumer Reports commends NHTSA for putting safety first!
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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness; Vehicles That May Help Survive a Storm | Talking Cars #316
This week we share our driving impressions of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, and discuss how this all-terrain SUV's off-road credentials compare to the standard…
2022 Volkswagen Taos First Impressions; Tesla Model 3 Advanced Safety Update | Talking Cars #314
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV; its variety of powertrains, driving characteristics, and quality of cabin materials….
Toyota RAV4 Fuel Issues; Are Crash Tests Too Perfect? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #281
We discuss a number of topics this week, including an issue with Toyota RAV4 hybrids not able to fully fill their gas tanks, why some…
2020 Buick Encore GX Test Results; Toyota Unveils a New Hybrid Sienna and Venza | Talking Cars #256
This week we share our test results of the 2020 Buick Encore GX and compare how this 3-cylinder SUV stacks up to its competitors in 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…
2019 Mercedes A220 Test Results; Why Windshield Replacements Are More Expensive | Talking Cars #225
We've completed testing of the 2019 Mercedes A-Class, and discuss how it performed at our track – does the small sedan live up to the luxury…
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…