2023 Honda HR-V | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #373
This week we share our first impressions of the 2023 Honda HR-V. We discuss how the HR-V improved over the first generation model and why…
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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…
2022 Mazda MX-30 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #371
This week, we share our impressions of the all-electric Mazda MX-30, the automaker’s first EV to hit the market. Find out why we think the…
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…
2023 Acura Integra | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #367
Acura has resurrected the Integra nameplate, as the classic five-door hatchback returns with an upscale vibe. We share our first impressions on the 2023 Acura…
The Most American Car of All Time | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #366
The 4th of July Independence Day holiday is here in the US, and to celebrate we wanted to find out from our audience: what does it…
2023 Genesis G80 EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #365
This week, we give our first impressions of the all-electric Genesis G80 (officially called the Electrified G80). We discuss the styling, electric range, driving dynamics,…
2023 Nissan Z | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #364
Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate the provenance…
2023 Subaru Solterra | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #363
Subaru jumps into the electric vehicle market with the brand's first widely offered EV, the 2023 Solterra. Sharing its platform with the almost identical Toyota…
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #362
The Ford Maverick hybrid promises superior fuel economy and pickup utility at a price that's thousands of dollars less than the more common standard-sized truck….
2022 Rivian R1T | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #361
This week, we drive the all-new fully-electric Rivian R1T pickup truck. We share our first impressions, discuss some of our favorite features and debate whether the R1T bridges the gap between being…