2022 BMW iX | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #351
BMW has launched their first all-electric SUV, the 2022 iX. We share our first impressions on this new EV's technological advancements, styling, controls, and what…
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2022 Toyota Tundra | Talking Cars #350
The 2022 Tundra marks the first thorough redesign of Toyota’s full-sized pickup in 15 years. We rented the 1794 Edition, and share our first impressions…
Kia EV6; Avoiding Dealer Markups | Talking Cars #349
The EV6 is Kia's first pure all-electric vehicle, based on Kia's new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that also serves as the foundation for the Hyundai…
2022 Toyota Mirai | Talking Cars #348
Is there any chance of hydrogen-powered vehicles becoming mainstream in the US? Toyota still thinks there's a market for fuel cell vehicles, and with our…
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 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…
Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker? | Talking Cars #330
This week is an all questions episode. We discuss if electric vehicles will depreciate quicker than gas powered cars; why newer transmissions have so many…
2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions; GM’s New Ultra Cruise | Talking Cars #329
This week, we share our first impressions of the 2022 Subaru BRZ. We discuss the BRZ's performance and handling capabilities, and how it's fun-to-drive character rivals…
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Test Results; What Classic Vehicles Should Become EVs? | Talking Cars #328
This week, we share our test results of the 2021 Ford F-150 and F-150 hybrid pickup trucks, comparing the performance of the two different powertrains…
Auto Journalist Elizabeth Blackstock; Women in the Auto Industry | Talking Cars #327
In this week's episode, we feature special guest Elizabeth Blackstock, breaking news editor at Jalopnik and managing editor of A Girl's Guide to Cars. We…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Test Results; 2022 Toyota Tundra Preview | Talking Cars #326
This week we share our test results of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, discuss the performance of its hybrid powertrain versus the regular gas…
2021 Tesla Model S Steering Yoke First impressions | Talking Cars #325
Consumer Reports recently purchased a 2021 Tesla Model S for our test program, which now features a steering yoke rather than a traditional circular steering…
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross; How To Avoid Buying a Flooded Car | Talking Cars #324
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross; how it drove on our track, its long roster of advanced safety…