362 episodes
Talking Cars (HQ) Consumer Reports
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4.0 • 234 Ratings
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Join our experts at the Consumer Reports Test Track as they discuss cars, answer buying questions, and share insights on everything automotive.
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2023 Genesis GV60 EV
This week, we give our first impressions of the all-new GV60, the first fully-electric vehicle from Genesis. We discuss styling, driving dynamics, and interior storage-- and compare the GV60 to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 which are built on the same platform. We also answer an audience question about the legality of driving with fog lights in everyday situations.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - First Impressions: 2023 Genesis GV60
14:30 - Question: Is there any danger or law against driving with fog lights on during clear weather?
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Preview: Electric 2023 Genesis GV60 Charges to Production
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/genesis-gv60-review-a2697188686/
2023 Genesis GV60
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/genesis/gv60/2023/overview/?pagestop
First Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Can Play in the Big League
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-hyundai-ioniq-5-review-a4449361814/
First Drive: 2022 Kia EV6 Debuts With Plenty of Power and Engaging Handling
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-kia-ev6-review-a1953327658/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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2023 Mazda CX-50
Mazda is channeling the Subaru Outback with its rugged-looking CX-50, and a focus towards outdoor enthusiasts. We share our first impressions of this small SUV, and what sets it apart from the CX-5. Also, how does Consumer Reports get to drive cars that aren't yet for sale? We explain our unique relationship with car manufacturers, and how we are able to maintain our unbiased testing standards while still getting a sneak peek at cars before you see them on the dealership lot.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - First Impressions: 2023 Mazda CX-50
11:18 - Question: How is CR able to “rent” all these brand-new vehicles from manufacturers?
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Preview: Mazda Reveals the All-New 2023 CX-50
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2023-mazda-cx-50-review-a2206621676/
2023 Mazda CX-50
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-50/2023/overview
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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2023 Kia Sportage
What is considered an "affordable" car in today's marketplace? Is the 2023 Kia Sportage a bargain at its base price of $25,990? We discuss how much you'll get for your money, the car’s driving characteristics, controls, standard safety features, and whether the hybrid version might best the gas engine version. We recently found this to be the case with Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. Also, is it a safe bet to buy the first model of a vehicle when many of its components are sourced from other vehicles? Our experts share their advice on the potential reliability issues of buying a new Acura Integra to replace an aging Volvo V60.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - First Impressions: 2023 Kia Sportage
11:41 - Question: is it a safe bet to buy the first model of a vehicle when many of its components are sourced from other vehicles?
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Preview: 2023 Kia Sportage Grows in Size and Edges Upscale
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2023-kia-sportage-review-a1593140021/
2023 Kia Sportage
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/sportage/2023/overview
All-New Turbocharged 2023 Acura Integra Starts Under $31,000
https://www.consumerreports.org/small-cars/2023-acura-integra-review-a1115778934/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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Chevrolet Corvette Goes Electric
This week we talk about Chevrolet's announcement of an electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette. We cover Corvette history, the evolution of car enthusiast culture and the future of powerful supercars that are entering the EV space. We also answer an audience question that asks how automated and electrified vehicles will affect the traditional driving experience as we know it.
SHOW NOTES:
0:25 - Ford Lightning Announcement
0:43 - Electrified Chevrolet Corvette Announcement
7:30 - Question #1: With the advent of full autonomous vehicles, will there still be space for car enthusiasts who enjoy vehicles with traditional ICEs?
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Chevrolet Corvette to Go Hybrid and Eventually Electric: https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/chevrolet-corvette-hybrid-electric-review-a2522443606/
Chevrolet Corvette: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/corvette/
Ford F-150 Lightning: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/f-150-lightning/
Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/ -
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2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Kia Sorento hybrid, and discuss its driving characteristics, infotainment controls, powertrain performance, and whether the hybrid version is better than the gas-powered model. Also we talk about tire safety, and whether tread depth is a good indicator of when you need a replacement set.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:13 - First Impressions: 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
07:30 - Question: Is tread depth a good indicator of when you need to replace tires on your car?
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2022 Kia Sorento
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/sorento/2022/overview/
Tires: Michelin Defender LTX M/S [T]
https://www.consumerreports.org/products/all-season-truck-tire/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s-388349/overview/
Tires: Continental TerrainContact H/T
https://www.consumerreports.org/products/all-season-truck-tire/continental-terraincontact-h-t-400429/overview/
Tires: Continental TerrainContact A/T
https://www.consumerreports.org/products/all-terrain-truck-tire/continental-terraincontact-at-400427/overview/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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2022 New York Auto Show
EVs, rugged trucks, and "futuristic nostalgia" were the big trends at the New York International Auto Show. We share our impressions on a number of vehicles, including the Subaru Solterra, Nissan Z, Ford Bronco Raptor, Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and Vietnamese startup Vinfast. We also discuss the focus on outdoor recreation, vehicles with throwback styling stuffed with cutting-edge tech, and something called the Toyota Tacozilla.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - New York Auto Show Impressions
01:19 - New Trends
04:23 - Exciting Vehicles
06:58 - Chevrolet Silverado EV
08:52 - Volkswagen ID. Buzz
11:54 - Subaru Solterra & Toyota bZ4X
14:17 - Nissan Ariya
16:05 - Vinfast
17:01 - EV Concepts
18:45 - Nostalgia
19:14 - Earth Theme
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2022 New York Auto Show: Nissan Z
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNp1KyxJv80
2022 New York Auto Show: Nissan Ariya EV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S0DdU_KYA4
2022 New York Auto Show: Toyota’s All-Electric bZ4X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR9vD7PEjBo
2022 New York Auto Show: Chevrolet Silverado EV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbL5ee6-YdQ
2022 New York Auto Show: Subaru Solterra EV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGi4IJqsab8
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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Customer Reviews
Consumer reports website is quite useful and so is this podcast
It’s very informative and interesting. It’s helpful that it is in video so you can see the cars in motion. They have various experts an reviewers on to talk about the different aspects of vehicles, everyone is so well-informed and interesting. Thank you for all the EV reviews and the ‘How to buy a car in 2022’ show, that’s just what I need. Thank you for giving everyone good mics and making sure they are all at the same volume level!
Everything about cars
Very informative.
Very weird arguments
A lot of the cons for cars in their eyes are pros in generally everyone else’s. Also pick pretty stupid things for pros and cons. Seems like they dumbed it down too much. Example: the buttons on the steaming wheel don’t have the click they liked, so they talked about it for 5 minutes. Bad reviews.