What’s The Difference: Hybrids vs. Plug-In Hybrids vs. EVs | Consumer Reports
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles have a shared goal: reduce tailpipe emissions and deliver the best fuel economy. But how do they work? We…
Plug-in Hybrids
The Best Cars of 2024 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #439
Consumer Reports annual Top Picks list is out. In this episode we clarify what the Top Picks is and how vehicles get awarded this highly regarded designation….
2024 Lexus TX | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #437
Lexus has expanded its SUV line with the all-new TX, a three-row model that shares its dimensions and many mechanical bits with the new Toyota…
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #436
The 2024 Blazer EV is the first Chevrolet vehicle on General Motors’ new Ultium electric platform, which is shared by the Honda Prologue EV and…
AI Really, REALLY Wants to Be in Your Next Car | Talking Cars #435
We're at CES in Las Vegas, where much of the hype has been around introducing artificial intelligence into your car's infotainment system. But is AI…
Avoid These Least Reliable Car Brands in 2024
Join CR at to access all of our exclusive vehicle reliability ratings. What are the least reliable car brands? To help you avoid buying a…
Why is EV Reliability So Bad? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #433
More info on the 2024 CR Reliability Survey here: Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: Every year, Consumer Reports surveys…
2023 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #432
More info on the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime here: Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: One of Toyota's popular plug-in…
2023 Toyota Prius Prime Early Review | Consumer Reports
The Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) featuring a larger lithium-ion battery that can be plugged in to recharge and gives drivers short-range…
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Early Review | Consumer Reports
For more on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe go to: Join CR at to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day….
2024 Hyundai Kona Early Review | Consumer Reports
More info on the 2024 Hyundai Kona here: Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: The redesigned 2024 Kona brings more…
2024 Mazda CX-90 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #417
More info on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus here: Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: Mazda is aiming…
2023 Toyota Prius Early Review | Consumer Reports
More of CR's coverage on Hybrids and EVs: The 2023 Toyota Prius XLE AWD we purchased to review has been turning heads at CR's Auto…