Thu, 30 August 2018
This week we give our first impressions of our new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai's all-new 2-row SUV. There has been a lot of breaking news concerning NAFTA deals between the United States and Mexico. Our experts break down what it could mean for your next car purchase, and why there is no need to run out to the dealership just yet. Finally, we answer audience questions on automatic emergency braking, how to protect your car wheels and tires in a low-profile car, and guide a teenage car enthusiast on what vehicles his parents should lease next.
----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:29 - NAFTA Debate
04:38 - 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
09:33 - Question #1: Automatic Emergency Braking
12:18 - Question #2: How to Protect Your Wheels and Tires
16:30 - Question #3: What to Buy Next ----------------------------------- Hyundai Santa Fe Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/santa-fe/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ilxcZv1rw
Volkswagen Alltrack Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k
Volkswagen Tiguan Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/tiguan/ Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTm6ObWKOdY Infinity QX50 Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/infiniti/qx50/
Acura RDX Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/acura/rdx/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4 ----------------------------------- 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 |
Fri, 24 August 2018
We've received a ton of questions from our audience on our new text and email handle (TalkingCars@iCloud.com), so this week is wall-to-wall Q&A! We help decide between the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline, the Jeep Compass and Mazda CX-5, and if we think the Tesla Model 3 would be a good choice for a family of four. We also answer questions about tires, the Toyota 86 TRD, and give tips on how an Uber driver can maximize the longevity of their car. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!
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SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 1:05 - Video Question #1: Tips for buying a very specific model 3:38 - Video Question #2: Will the base Tesla Model 3 a good family car? 5:12 - Video Question #3: How long will a 2014 Dodge Caravan hold up? 6:53 - Video Question #4: Why did the 2018 Mazda6 take a fuel economy hit? 10:07 - Question #5: How to compare CR tire rankings 11:40 - Question #6: Why do navigation systems lock out users when the car is in motion? 13:10 - Question #7: Will CR test the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD? 13:58 -Question #8: How do you drive a turbocharged engine efficiently? 15:19 - Question #9: What are the most fuel efficient settings for using A/C? 16:52 - Question #10: Can you get a discount on your car insurance if you have advanced safety gear on your car? 17:33 - Question #11: Why are newer cars mounting gas pedals to the floor? 19:20 - Question #12: Cross shopping tire sizes 21:04 - Question #13: 2018 Jeep Compass or 2018 Mazda CX-5? 21:18 - Question #14: Shopping for a first car for a teenager; under $20K 23:03 - Question #15: What's the deal with taking car of cars in the snow? 24:25 - Question #16: Is front-wheel drive better than all-wheel drive in the snow? 26:09 - Question #17: Special maintenance for a car that has reached the 100,000 km mark? 27:32 - Question #18: Toyota 4Runner vs. VW Atlas vs. Subaru Ascent? 29:50 - Question #19: Tacoma TRD Sport or Honda Ridgeline? 31:04 - Question #20: Buying a new minivan; Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey? 32:43 - Question #21: What can I do to make my minivan cool? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk 2016 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5eV9FKS0c 2014 Mazda3 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY Redesigned Mazda Miata MX-5 Keeps Miata Magic Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O908JUXgiwk Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo Minivans - Top Choices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgOG-oIiIw Chrysler Town & Country Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NieozqsYT10 2018 Honda Odyssey Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCmxjDDLIM 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU 2017 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFD-X6g9erM 2016 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEClMArNA8o How To Cool Your Car Like A Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4XnoSRtSAo 2017 Jeep Compass Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkPacZUmJ2I 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY 2016 Scion iA Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3iEg9MlrVU 2016 Honda Pilot Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJBb143fho 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8 Toyota Sequoia Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wQ_dxsXlqc 2016 Toyota Tacoma Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHnpNycnJ1s 2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJJeNbqaQAM Do You Really Need All-Wheel Drive?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow Essential Winter Driving Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek Prep Your Car for Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g
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Fri, 17 August 2018
We've finished testing our 2018 Mazda6. We discuss our final impressions on the midsized sedan and where we think it stacks up against its competitors. We answer a number of audience questions this week, including one about our best advice when negotiating the price of a car with a dealership. We also talk about the Subaru Ascent recall, and remind Volkswagen diesel owners that time is running out to file a claim for settlement compensation. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!
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SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 0:18 - Volkswagen Diesel Deadline 5:32 - Subaru Ascent Recall 8:14 - Mazda6 Test Results 12:49 - Audience Questions 13:02 - Question #1: Buying a fun weekend car 18:07 - Question #2: Ford C-Max hybrid replacement 23:04 - Question #3: How to handle price negotiations when buying a new car 26:51 - Question #4: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti or Kia Stinger GT?
VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- Selling Back Your VW Diesel? 5 Cars to Consider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBFu0u01Fk How Volkswagen Diesels Platform in 'Cheat Mode': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUPnAA_Y3XI 2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk 2016 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5eV9FKS0c 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDyiuHMyB3c 2014 Mazda3 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY 2013 Ford C-Max First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Mw4bC6WZo 2017 Kia Niro Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA7DkF_I0jA 2016 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEnMo_G7eM8 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02_2JeLZEHY 2018 Kia Stinger Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z23ztuujxfA 2019 Genesis G70 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0 |
Fri, 10 August 2018
This week, we discuss data from IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) regarding advanced safety technology, and whether semi-autonomous equipped cars are providing a safety benefit to drivers. We just bought a 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback to join our testing program, and we give our initial impressions, and whether Toyota can convince buyers that a Corolla can be sporty! We also answer audience questions about a replacement for a Nissan Altima, modern convertible reliability, and how we can buy cars anonymously after all these years. ------------------------------------ Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!
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SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:28 - IIHS Safety Study on Autonomous Vehicles 04:23 - 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 11:31 - Question 1: How we keep our anonymity when buying cars 15:06 - Question 2: SUV buying recommendation 19:00 - Question 3: Upgrading from a Nissan Altima 22:32 - Question 4: Convertible top reliability ----------------------------------- 4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q
2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo
New Tesla Autopilot: Better But Needs Impovements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-MF1g2SSaY
2014 Toyota Corolla first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu6QfFB7fDY
2016 Lincoln MKX Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02nJsdaxJZo
2015 Ford Edge Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Yeez1661o
2016 Nissan Altima Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4q0gyl0XY
2016 Nissan Maxima Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO_4cCBL8I8
4K Review: 2018 Honda Accord Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFEpKCeM9w
4K Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpOUrt8sLGE
2016 Lexus RX Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-xcmM5KWs ----------------------------------- 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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Thu, 2 August 2018
On this week's episode, Keith tells us about his recent trip to Havana, Cuba, and what it was like to experience classic cars from a modern mindset. Next, we give our first impression on the new Ram 1500 pickup, and whether we think it can compete in this extremely popular segment. We also take time to answer audience questions about the Chrysler 200, why Kia and Hyundai products are cheaper in Canada, and if fog lights are an important safety feature in new cars. ----------------------------------- 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 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 0:42 - Gabe's minor weekend injury 1:39 - Keith's trip to Havana and Cuban Car Culture 5:34 - Gabe's rare vacation cars 7:15 - Jon's honeymoon Citroen 8:38 - 2019 Ram 1500 13:32 - Audience Questions 14:03 - Question #1: What's our beef with the Chrysler 200? 18:21 - Question #2: Do fog lights increase visibility/safety? 21:53 - Question #3: Canadian minivan prices and recommendations 24:16 - Question #4: Vehicle recommendation for a growing family LINKS ----------------------------------- 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Ram 1500 Remains Big and Brawny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46LLG4GsdY0 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP9c44rWiqA 2015 Chrysler 200 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PppcLoxShxc Night-vision Technology in Cars Protects Pedestrians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooXRzqfT44U 2015 Kia Sedona Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Zkp1jAmKU 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU 2018 Honda Odyssey Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCmxjDDLIM 2016 Kia Sorento Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9cvIuyLOGE 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8 2016 Honda Pilot Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJBb143fho ----------------------------------- 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 |
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