2023 Lexus RX Hybrid | Talking Cars #396
Become a member at to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. The Lexus RX has served as a benchmark for…
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2023 BMW i4 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #393
Become a member at to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. You'd be forgiven for thinking that if a car…
2023 BMW X1 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #390
Become a member at to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. The 2023 BMW X1 redesign brings more features, room,…
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #370
The all-electric 2022 Mercedes EQS becomes the automaker's new flagship alongside the S-Class lines. We share our first impressions of this ultra-luxury sedan, whether or…
2022 Polaris Slingshot | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #369
The Slingshot, a three-wheeled street vehicle made by ATV, snowmobile, and side-by-side manufacturer Polaris, blurs the lines between a motorcycle and car. With its single…
2023 Toyota bZ4X | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #368
Toyota kicks off its all-electric vehicle lineup with the bZ4X, joining the rapidly growing EV market with a popular SUV size slotting between the RAV4…
2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #352
The redesign of the new BMW 2 Series coupe goes more than skin (or steel) deep, as we discuss our first impressions of its ride,…
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 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…
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….