Wed, 2 October 2024
Consumer Reports has finally taken delivery of the long-awaited and much-hyped Tesla Cybertruck. We highlight many of its innovative features, polarizing styling, and driving characteristics. Additionally, we address audience questions, including how CR manages to purchase so many cars each year anonymously without staff being recognized by dealerships, and why some car manufacturers, even those known for safety like Subaru, do not make Consumer Reports' safe car list. More info on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/tesla-cybertruck-review-a4750335741/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Overview: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck 01:38 - Styling & Design 06:07 - Purchase Experience 08:43 - Driving Dynamics 11:51 - Steer-by-Wire System 13:57 - Visibility 15:57 - Utility 19:21 - The Issues 21:34 - Reliability 24:12 - How CR will test the Cybertruck 26:13 - Custom Care 28:07 - Living with it 29:37 - Question #1: Why some car manufacturers do not make the Consumer Reports safe car list? 33:55 - Question #2: How does CR keep its anonymity while buying so many cars each year?
---------------------------------- First Drive: Is Tesla Cybertruck Worth the Hype? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/tesla-cybertruck-review-a4750335741/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
2024 Tesla Cybertruck https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/cybertruck/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify For Federal Tax Credits https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Guide to Car Reliability & Owner Satisfaction https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT |