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…
EVs
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…
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…
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Driving Impressions; Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fire Danger | Talking Cars #317
This week we talk about Jeep's plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and share our driving impressions, as well as what…
Should Chip Shortage Stop Me From Buying a Car? Will Lifting Suspension Affect Safety?
This week we discuss a variety of topics, including why a car manufacturer would change the recommended motor oil specification on a vehicle; does modifying…
2021 Nissan Rogue; Ford F-150 Lightning | Talking Cars #309
This week we discuss our test results of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, share a surprising issue our testing uncovered, and why Nissan might finally be ready to…
2022 Acura MDX First Impressions; Best Used and New Cars For Teens | Talking Cars #308
On this episode we share our first impressions of the 2022 Acura MDX, and how this long standing name plate competes with other three-row SUVs…
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander; Rivian Adventure Network | Talking Cars #302
This week we drove the all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, and we share our first impressions on the interior styling, and how it handled on our…
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 First Impressions; Kia Carnival | Talking Cars #297 | Consumer Reports
This week, we give our first impressions on Volkswagen's all-electric ID.4 small SUV. We discuss the ID.4's unique styling, how it compares to the Ford…
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…