2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #372
On this episode, we discuss the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Find out how the Sportage Hybrid compares to the gasoline Sportage we tested, and why…
winter tires
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…
2022 Infiniti QX60 First Impressions | Talking Cars #334
This week we take a first look at the 2022 Infiniti QX60. We discuss how the three-row luxury SUV has evolved over the years and…
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 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…
2021 Chevrolet Suburban First Impressions; Subscription Fees for Auto Safety? | Talking Cars #280
The 2021 Chevy Suburban is one of the latest additions to our testing fleet, and we give our first impressions on what it’s like to…
2021 Genesis G80 First Impressions; Nitrogen in Tires: Is It Worth the Cost? | Talking Cars #279
We recently got a chance to drive the 2021 Genesis G80 at our test track, and we share our impressions on how the sedan from…
Winter Tire Performance; Are Online No-Haggle Car Services a Good Deal? | Talking Cars #276
With winter on its way, many people are asking: what are the benefits of winter tires vs. a set of all-seasons? The popularity of online,…
2021 Acura TLX First Impressions; Winter Tires; Motor Oil 101 | Talking Cars #275
This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Acura TLX sports sedan, and discuss whether it's size and performance gives it an edge over…
2021 Kia K5 and 2020 Porsche Taycan First Impressions | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #265
We spent time behind the wheel of the all-new 2021 Kia K5 sedan, and give our first impressions on the new styling, driving characteristics, comfort,…
2020 Mazda CX-30 & 2020 Hyundai Venue; Is It Smart to Buy a Used Car Online? | Talking Cars #233
Consumer Reports recently rented a 2020 Mazda CX-30, the carmaker's latest small SUV, and purchased the all-new 2020 Hyundai Venue small SUV, and we give…
2020 Toyota Supra Test Results; Confusing Names for Safety Features | Talking Cars #232
We’ve completed testing of the 2020 Toyota Supra. Find out how it performed and if its BMW-based platform lives up to the hype. We also…
BMW M850i & Bentley Bentayga Review; FCA/Peugeot Merger | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #228
We recently rented two very expensive cars to try out at our test track: the 2019 BMW M850i, and the 2020 Bentley Bentayga. While these high-end…