Car Lease Negotiation Tips; Is Buying A High Mileage Used Vehicle Sensible? | Talking Cars #298
This week we discuss whether you should always trust a dealer's advice on maintenance intervals; if seat protector mats are safe to use with child…
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 First Impressions; Kia Carnival | Talking Cars #297 | Consumer Reports
This week, we give our first impressions on Volkswagen's all-electric ID.4 small SUV. We discuss the ID.4's unique styling, how it compares to the Ford…
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…
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…