28 min
2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions; GM's New Ultra Cruise Talking Cars (MP3)
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- Automotive
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 sports cars like the Chevrolet Corvette. We also talk about General Motors' new driver assistance system, Ultra Cruise, which will debut on some 2023 Cadillacs. And, we answer audience questions about CR's fuel economy score for hybrid vehicles; whether panoramic sunroofs are safe in a rollover crash; and what buying strategies to use when new car inventory is low.
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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
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Preview: GM Ultra Cruise
09:30 - 2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions
17:1 7 - Question #1: What buying strategies should you use when new car inventory is low?
21:56 - Question #2: Why is CR’s fuel economy score for hybrid vehicles different from the EPA’s Score?
25:03 - Question #3: Are panoramic sunroofs safe in a rollover crash?
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General Motors Introduces ‘Ultra Cruise,’ an Expanded Hands-Free Driver Assistance System
https://www.consumerreports.org/driver-assistance-systems/gm-ultra-cruise-hands-free-driver-assistance-system-a4904409015/
Self-Driving System Rankings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06tXpg7yiA
Preview: 2022 Subaru BRZ Still Emphasizes Balance Over Brawn
https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/2022-subaru-brz-review-a6225692747/
New & Used Car Buying Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/car-buying-guide/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
Exploding Sunroofs Cases Head to Court
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/exploding-sunroof-cases-head-to-court/
Which Automakers Use Laminated Glass to Reduce the Risk of Exploding Sunroofs
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/laminated-glass-reduce-risk-exploding-sunroofs/
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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 sports cars like the Chevrolet Corvette. We also talk about General Motors' new driver assistance system, Ultra Cruise, which will debut on some 2023 Cadillacs. And, we answer audience questions about CR's fuel economy score for hybrid vehicles; whether panoramic sunroofs are safe in a rollover crash; and what buying strategies to use when new car inventory is low.
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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
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Preview: GM Ultra Cruise
09:30 - 2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions
17:1 7 - Question #1: What buying strategies should you use when new car inventory is low?
21:56 - Question #2: Why is CR’s fuel economy score for hybrid vehicles different from the EPA’s Score?
25:03 - Question #3: Are panoramic sunroofs safe in a rollover crash?
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General Motors Introduces ‘Ultra Cruise,’ an Expanded Hands-Free Driver Assistance System
https://www.consumerreports.org/driver-assistance-systems/gm-ultra-cruise-hands-free-driver-assistance-system-a4904409015/
Self-Driving System Rankings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06tXpg7yiA
Preview: 2022 Subaru BRZ Still Emphasizes Balance Over Brawn
https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/2022-subaru-brz-review-a6225692747/
New & Used Car Buying Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/car-buying-guide/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
Exploding Sunroofs Cases Head to Court
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/exploding-sunroof-cases-head-to-court/
Which Automakers Use Laminated Glass to Reduce the Risk of Exploding Sunroofs
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/laminated-glass-reduce-risk-exploding-sunroofs/
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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:
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28 min