26 min

2019 Audi A8 First Impressions; The Best EV Charging Network Talking Cars (MP3)

    • Automotive

Winter brings shorter days and more people driving in the dark. On this episode, we discuss headlight effectiveness and how to keep them clean. The 2019 Audi A8 L joins our test fleet and we give our first impressions. Plus, we answer your questions about the best EV charging network, replacing the discontinued Chevy Volt and cars suited for commuting in Maine winters.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:28 - Cleaning Cloudy Headlights 
04:33 - 2019 Audi A8 L First Impressions
10:34 - If I Had $100K to spend on a car
14:09 - Question #1: Suitable Replacement for Chevrolet Volt?
18:14 - Question #2: What Is The Best Car Charging Network?
22:49 - Question #3: Is There Anything Better Than The Subaru Outback?
 
LINKS
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Old Headlights Can Be Dangerously Dim, Study Finds: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/old-headlights-can-be-dangerously-dim/
Headlight Restoration Kits: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/headlight-restoration-kits/buying-guide/index.htm
2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 Audi A8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX7OpaYHmQI
4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOALhUeztwQ
Audi A8 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw

2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo
2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQt6L1celr4
2017 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k
Face-Off: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Alltrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylXqZce8XQ

2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ

Winter brings shorter days and more people driving in the dark. On this episode, we discuss headlight effectiveness and how to keep them clean. The 2019 Audi A8 L joins our test fleet and we give our first impressions. Plus, we answer your questions about the best EV charging network, replacing the discontinued Chevy Volt and cars suited for commuting in Maine winters.
—————————————————
Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!
Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2
Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2
Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!
From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!
We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/
Subscribe to Talking Cars on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6
Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez 
Follow Us on Social:
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2
Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo
Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ
 
SHOW NOTES
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00:28 - Cleaning Cloudy Headlights 
04:33 - 2019 Audi A8 L First Impressions
10:34 - If I Had $100K to spend on a car
14:09 - Question #1: Suitable Replacement for Chevrolet Volt?
18:14 - Question #2: What Is The Best Car Charging Network?
22:49 - Question #3: Is There Anything Better Than The Subaru Outback?
 
LINKS
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Old Headlights Can Be Dangerously Dim, Study Finds: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/old-headlights-can-be-dangerously-dim/
Headlight Restoration Kits: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/headlight-restoration-kits/buying-guide/index.htm
2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 Audi A8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX7OpaYHmQI
4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOALhUeztwQ
Audi A8 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw

2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo
2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQt6L1celr4
2017 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k
Face-Off: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Alltrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylXqZce8XQ

2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ

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