Talking Cars (MP3)

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Join our experts at the Consumer Reports Test Track as they discuss cars, answer buying questions, and share insights on everything automotive.

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  1. 2026-11-11 · 30 min · Season 13, episode 532

    In this episode, we dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. We cover data privacy in your car, how tires and all-wheel drive systems perform in snow, tips for long-term car storage, and the methodology behind…

  2. 2026-11-04 · 28 min · Season 13, episode 531

    On this week's episode, the Consumer Reports auto team shares its biggest pet peeves about modern cars—from giant touchscreens, distracting alerts, and complicated door handles to cramped back seats, fake interior…

  3. 2026-10-28 · 49 min · Season 13, episode 530

    This week, we're talking all about the 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid. We share our first impressions of this perennial CR favorite, discuss how it stacks up against its all-new EV twin, the Lexus ES 500e, and debate whether the…

  4. 2026-10-21 · 46 min · Season 13, episode 529

    On this episode we share our first impressions of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland, the new hybrid SUV with all-terrain tires, extra ground clearance, and a more outdoorsy look. Is it a smart upgrade for rough roads and…

  5. 2026-10-14 · 36 min · Season 13, episode 528

    On this week's episode, we discuss the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness to find out whether its rugged styling, lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and added features are worth paying $7,000 more than a base Crosstrek. We…

  6. 2026-10-07 · 43 min · Season 13, episode 527

    In this episode, Consumer Reports' resident 'tire guys' break down everything you need to know about winter tires. We discuss the differences among every tire category on the market, the conditions best suited to each…

  7. 2026-09-30 · 37 min · Season 13, episode 526

    This week, we share our first impressions of the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid—the first hybrid version of Kia's popular three-row SUV. We discuss its 329-hp hybrid powertrain, improved fuel economy, quiet and comfortable…

  8. 2026-09-23 · 27 min · Season 13, episode 525

    In this all-questions episode of Talking Cars, our experts answer questions on selling a used car online, how to get the most life out of directional tires, storing fuel in a plug-in hybrid, how hybrid engines work, and…

  9. 2026-09-16 · 50 min · Season 13, episode 524

    On this week's episode, we share our first impressions of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV and explore whether the plug-in hybrid is worth its sizable price premium. With up to 54 miles of electric range, 324 horsepower,…

  10. 2026-09-09 · 31 min · Season 13, episode 523

    On this week's episode, we share our first impressions of the redesigned 2027 Kia Seltos, Kia's least expensive SUV. Its roomy interior, comfortable ride, bold styling, and user-friendly controls make it feel…

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Oldest episode in feed
03/2013 · over 13 years
Typical length
27 min
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