24 min
2019 Audi A6 First Look; All-Electric Ford F-150 Talking Cars (MP3)
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- Automotive
This week we share our first impressions of the Audi A6 including its all-new drivetrain and the waning relevance of sedans in the luxury market. Plus, our experts talk about the impact of Ford announcing plans for an all-electric F-150 pickup and a newly released NTSB report on a Tesla crash in California. We also answer your questions about bumper-to-bumper warranties and maintenance tips to keep your car running over 200K miles.
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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
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SHOW NOTES
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0:25 - Ford electric vehicle lineup
0:50 - Ford F-150 EV prototype hauls 6625 tons
2:25 - Ford invests in Rivian
6:35 - NTSB report on Tesla crash
9:18 - 2019 Audi A6
11:25 - 2019 Audi Q3
15:20 - Audience Questions
15:29 - Video Question #1: Maintenance tips to get your car over the 200K mark
18:07- Question #2: Wet/dry braking test temperature and winter tire performance
21:44 - Question #3: Should I buy an extended warranty?
LINKS
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Self-Driving System Rankings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06tXpg7yiA
2018 Ford F-150 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGEmjjPCCeQ
2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Audi A6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mi32u6gP6w
2016 Audi A6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em2A17WHAoY
2019 Audi A8 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFEoDauMylY
2015 Audi Q3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5hc4GGSI8
Tesla Model S That Crashed Into Fire Truck Had Autopilot Engaged: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-s-that-crashed-into-fire-truck-had-autopilot-engaged/
2019 Audi A6 Offers Impressive Composure and Performance: https://www.consumerreports.org/luxury-sedans/2019-audi-a6-first-drive-review/
2019 Audi Q3 Is Bigger and Better Equipped in Redesign: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2019-audi-q3-suv-preview/
This week we share our first impressions of the Audi A6 including its all-new drivetrain and the waning relevance of sedans in the luxury market. Plus, our experts talk about the impact of Ford announcing plans for an all-electric F-150 pickup and a newly released NTSB report on a Tesla crash in California. We also answer your questions about bumper-to-bumper warranties and maintenance tips to keep your car running over 200K miles.
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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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0:25 - Ford electric vehicle lineup
0:50 - Ford F-150 EV prototype hauls 6625 tons
2:25 - Ford invests in Rivian
6:35 - NTSB report on Tesla crash
9:18 - 2019 Audi A6
11:25 - 2019 Audi Q3
15:20 - Audience Questions
15:29 - Video Question #1: Maintenance tips to get your car over the 200K mark
18:07- Question #2: Wet/dry braking test temperature and winter tire performance
21:44 - Question #3: Should I buy an extended warranty?
LINKS
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Self-Driving System Rankings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06tXpg7yiA
2018 Ford F-150 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGEmjjPCCeQ
2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Audi A6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mi32u6gP6w
2016 Audi A6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em2A17WHAoY
2019 Audi A8 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFEoDauMylY
2015 Audi Q3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5hc4GGSI8
Tesla Model S That Crashed Into Fire Truck Had Autopilot Engaged: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-s-that-crashed-into-fire-truck-had-autopilot-engaged/
2019 Audi A6 Offers Impressive Composure and Performance: https://www.consumerreports.org/luxury-sedans/2019-audi-a6-first-drive-review/
2019 Audi Q3 Is Bigger and Better Equipped in Redesign: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2019-audi-q3-suv-preview/
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