2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #400
Become a member at to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. Mitsubishi's three-row compact SUV gets a plug-in hybrid version…
Plug-in Hybrids
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 Lexus NX First Impressions; Tesla Model 3 as a Rental Car | Talking Cars #331
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Lexus NX, discuss its available powertrains including a plug-in hybrid, completely redesigned infotainment, and our…
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Driving Impressions; Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fire Danger | Talking Cars #317
This week we talk about Jeep's plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and share our driving impressions, as well as what…
2021 Genesis GV80 First Impressions; 2022 Volkswagen Taos Preview | Talking Cars #277
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Genesis GV80, we go through the specs and talk about whether this luxury SUV has…
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer First Impressions; Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000 | #266
This week we give our first impressions of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and talk about how it compares to the last outgoing model, and why this…
2020 Range Rover Evoque Test Results; 2021 Ford Bronco Debut | Talking Cars #264
This week we share our test results of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, and discuss if the compact luxury SUV retains the swagger the…
Buying vs Leasing an Electric Car; Stuck with Large Rims & Low Profile Tires? | Talking Cars #246
This week we cover a wide range of topics, including comparing Consumer Reports’ ratings across car categories; installing a front-facing child seat in the rear…
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…