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…
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport First Impressions; New Chevrolet Bolt EUV | Talking Cars #295
The Bronco name is back, and this week we share our first impressions on the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, catering to those looking for…
2021 Polestar 2 First Impressions; New Nissan Frontier & Pathfinder | Talking Cars #294
CR recently bought the very first car released by Polestar, the performance brand from parent company Volvo. The Polestar 2 is an all-electric hatchback built to…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Impressions; Redesigned Tesla Model S | Talking Cars #293
This week we discuss the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV, sharing our first impressions on the driving dynamics, the screen-dominated interior, and if we…
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 RAV4 Prime Test Results; How Big Tech is Influencing the Auto Industry | #290
We've completed testing of our 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, and discuss how this plug-in hybrid performed, and why it might outshine the Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid….
Car Shopping Etiquette; Pricey Pickups; Can Dash Cams Save on Insurance? | Talking Cars #289
Are there rules of etiquette you should follow when test driving or purchasing a car? Can installing a dash cam in your vehicle save you…
Our Favorite Cars and the Ones That Disappointed Us in 2020 | Talking Cars #288
This week we take time to revisit some of the cars we tested in 2020, and we discuss the ones we most enjoyed driving this…
2020 Tesla Model Y Test Results | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #287
We dedicate this entire episode to sharing our test results of the Tesla Model Y, the all-electric SUV based on the Model 3. We discuss…
2021 BMW 4 Series First Impressions; Test Drives During The Pandemic | Talking Cars #286
We recently rented a BMW M440i xDrive, and this week we give our first impressions of how this sporty coupe performed on the highway and…
2020 RAM 1500 Diesel Test Results; New Honda Civic, Subaru BRZ, and Acura MDX | Talking Cars #285
This week we have the test results of the 2020 RAM 1500 Diesel pickup truck, and discuss its impressive ride, whether it is "diesel enough," and how it…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA First Impressions; Are Expensive Wiper Blades Worth It? | Talking Cars #284
This week we discuss our initial impressions of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA, sharing our experience with the controls, ride comfort, and cargo space of this luxury…