Best Bike Racks for Your Car, Truck, or SUV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #375
Bike racks are a lot like cars, with new styles and brands available to consumers each year. And while we love cars at CR, we're also…
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #370
The all-electric 2022 Mercedes EQS becomes the automaker's new flagship alongside the S-Class lines. We share our first impressions of this ultra-luxury sedan, whether or…
2022 Polaris Slingshot | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #369
The Slingshot, a three-wheeled street vehicle made by ATV, snowmobile, and side-by-side manufacturer Polaris, blurs the lines between a motorcycle and car. With its single…
2023 Toyota bZ4X | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #368
Toyota kicks off its all-electric vehicle lineup with the bZ4X, joining the rapidly growing EV market with a popular SUV size slotting between the RAV4…
2023 Acura Integra | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #367
Acura has resurrected the Integra nameplate, as the classic five-door hatchback returns with an upscale vibe. We share our first impressions on the 2023 Acura…
2023 Genesis G80 EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #365
This week, we give our first impressions of the all-electric Genesis G80 (officially called the Electrified G80). We discuss the styling, electric range, driving dynamics,…
2023 Nissan Z | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #364
Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate the provenance…
2023 Subaru Solterra | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #363
Subaru jumps into the electric vehicle market with the brand's first widely offered EV, the 2023 Solterra. Sharing its platform with the almost identical Toyota…
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #362
The Ford Maverick hybrid promises superior fuel economy and pickup utility at a price that's thousands of dollars less than the more common standard-sized truck….
2022 Rivian R1T | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #361
This week, we drive the all-new fully-electric Rivian R1T pickup truck. We share our first impressions, discuss some of our favorite features and debate whether the R1T bridges the gap between being…
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | Talking Cars #356
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Kia Sorento hybrid, and discuss its driving characteristics, infotainment controls, powertrain performance, and whether the…
Buying vs. Leasing an EV; Electric Car Battery Replacement | Talking Cars #354
Do electric cars have a break-in period? Is it smarter to buy or lease an EV? And is it better to be stranded overnight in…
Buying a New Car in 2022 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #353
The market for new cars in 2022 is unlike anything that has come before; with lingering chip shortages, supply chain issues, and skyrocketing demand, dealers…