Thu, 19 July 2018
Time is running out to grab the enticing $7,500 federal tax credit for vehicles from Tesla and General Motors. What should a buyer do to take advantage of the program while it lasts? We'll share our road test results on the 2018 Lexus LS 500, and wrap the episode by answering questions on all-wheel drive systems, auto stop/start technology, and electronic shifter designs.
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SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:27 Car News: Federal EV Tax Credit
04:34 At The Track: 2018 Lexus LS 500
10:35 Question 1: Auto Stop/Start System Starter Reliability
13:24 Question 2: CR Scoring System
15:54 Question 3: Are AWD/4WD Systems Effective?
18:54 Question 4: Strange Shifter Designs ----------------------------------- 4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOALhUeztwQ
2017 Genesis G90 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfH3yG9v0s
2018 Tesla Model3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo
4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q
2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU
2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo
Audi A8 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw
2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc
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