New Car Reliability, Swapping Wheel Sizes, & Is Undercoating Worth It? | Talking Cars #486
This episode is dedicated to all audience questions! Keith, Emily, and Mike tackle everything from the most reliable new vehicles to whether you should pay…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Review | Consumer Reports
The 2026 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD, Hyundai's flagship SUV, offers better fuel efficiency, more horsepower, and a spacious interior. Besides the powertrain, subtle 'hybrid' badging,…
2026 Hyundai Palisade | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #484
On this episode, we discuss the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. The redesigned three-row SUV excels in nearly every area. From its stylish design to its intuitive…
2025 Toyota 4Runner | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #482
This week, we share our impressions of the redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Now in its sixth generation, the 4Runner retains its body-on-frame platform, preserving its…
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #481
Our experts share their first impressions of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. We break down Volkswagen’s latest improvements, explore how the Tiguan stacks up in the…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #480
This week, we discuss the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9. This sleek, futuristic-looking three-row electric vehicle shares its basic technology and design with the Kia EV9. We…
2025 GMC Terrain | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #475
On this episode, we cover the 2025 GMC Terrain. Our experts discuss the redesigned compact SUV, its updated, truck-like styling, the new portrait-oriented infotainment system,…
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Review | Consumer Reports
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport joined our test program and showed that strong performance can go hand in hand with excellent fuel economy. It’s noticeably…
2025 Chevrolet Equinox Review | Consumer Reports
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox gets a fresh redesign, with a roomier interior and updated styling. Built on a new platform, it's slightly longer and wider than…
2025 Safest Cars for New Drivers | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have teamed up to reveal safer vehicles for new drivers. These 122 smart choices—the largest list ever—are…
Are EV Tires Worth the Hype? | Consumer Reports
Shopping for new tires for your electric vehicle? Don't be too quick to buy EV-specific models. We tested popular EV replacement tires against regular all-season…
Avoid These Cars with the Worst Fuel Economy | Consumer Reports
Fuel economy can make or break your car purchase. Before you buy, check out the vehicles on this list with the worst gas mileage in their class…
Infant Seats Suffer Structural Damage in CR Crash Test | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports' child car seat crash testing revealed significant structural integrity issues for the Diono LiteClik30 XT and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Urban Mobility…