Consumer Reports 2025 Tire Top Picks
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Preparing Your Car For The Winter Season | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #378
With the cold season just around the corner, we share vital tips on preparing your vehicle for driving in wintry conditions, including checking and maintaining…
2022 Subaru WRX | Talking Cars #347
We give our first impressions of the 2022 Subaru WRX, and how this rally-inspired sedan's powertrain, styling, and handling compare to previous models. Also, we…
2022 Audi A3 First Impressions | Talking Cars #344
This week, we share our first impressions of the 2022 Audi A3. We discuss how the A3 stacks up against competing compact sport sedans and…
Testing Winter Tires for Ice Braking
An axel jump? Great for figure skaters; not so much for cars. We test winter tires on an ice skating rink to make sure the…
Our ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Cars; 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Test Results | Talking Cars #319
This week we share test results for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and debate its appeal amidst newer, all-electric Hyundais that go by the same…
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV First Impressions; Our Favorite ‘American’ Cars | Talking Cars #315
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV joins our test fleet and we share our first impressions. Find out how the all-electric EUV compares to the original…
2021 Kia Sorento; Gas Shortage; RV & Camper Tire Dangers | Talking Cars #307
This week we talk about our test results of the 2021 Kia Sorento: how it handled on our track, as a family car, and how…
Low-Profile Tires vs. Potholes | Consumer Reports
Big wheels and low-profile tires are a popular way to add style to your car. But do tires with shorter sidewalls have any performance benefits?…
Car Care During Coronavirus | Consumer Reports
If the coronavirus pandemic has kept your car parked for longer than normal, these tips can help ensure that you have a smooth trip when…
2020 Hyundai Venue Test Results; Buying a Car During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Talking Cars #252
We finished testing on the 2020 Hyundai Venue and discuss our test results, and which car category this compact people mover slots into. We talk about how…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB First Impressions; Replacing Run-Flats with Standard Tires | Talking Cars 242
We just purchased the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 for our test program, and discuss its driving characteristics, controls, and where this compact SUV fits into the…
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel Test Results; Do Tires Ever Expire? | Talking Cars #239
This week, we reveal the test results of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel, which leads us to ask what does the future of the pickup…