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…
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Why We Think Tesla’s New Steering Yoke Shows Little Benefit | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports just purchased a 2021 Model S and tried out its new rectangular "yoke" steering wheel. Based on our initial feedback, we explain the…
How Consumer Reports Uses a Rock Hill to Test Cars
Buying a vehicle can be tough. That's why we put them through super-tough tests 💪. See ratings + reviews at CR.org/cars.
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…
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EV Range Anxiety; Are Swivel Seats Safe? | Talking Cars #323
This week we dive into audience questions and cover what you can do when an electric-vehicle's battery runs out on the road; why rearranging second…
How to Protect Your Catalytic Converter From Theft
Do you have a shield on your car’s catalytic converter? It could save you big bucks 🛡. See our complete street parking guide at CR.org/streetparking.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Impressions; 2023 Nissan Z Preview | Talking Cars #322
We share our first impressions of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, discussing its performance on our track, and how it stacks up to competitors…
2022 Toyota GR86 First Impressions; What’s Your “Forever” Car? | Talking Cars #321
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Toyota GR86, discussing how it performed on our track, and how it compares to the previous…
2022 Nissan Frontier & 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Impressions | Talking Cars #320
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Nissan Frontier and 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, and discuss which consumers each might appeal to….
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…
Yogurt Face-Off: Instant Pot vs. Sous Vide | Consumer Reports
You can save money and avoid added sugar by making your own yogurt at home. There are also products that can help. CR pits the…
2022 Genesis GV70 First Impressions; OEM Brakes vs. Aftermarket | Talking Cars #318
On this episode we share our driving impressions of the 2022 Genesis GV70, and how it compares to its larger sibling the GV80, as well…