Talking Cars (Spotify Video)

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

#120: The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan and Questions 07/25/2017

#120: The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan and Questions Volkswagen takes aim at the SUV market in the U.S. with two new three-row vehicles. We also answer viewer questions about Jeeps, bikes and the Toyota Camry. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5561464

#119: Your Car Questions Answered 07/11/2017

#119: Your Car Questions Answered This week's episode is entirely dedicated to viewer and listener questions. We discuss heavy duty trucks, active safety equipment, used cars and more. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5527491

#119: Your Car Questions Answered 07/11/2017

#118: Viewer Q&A and 2018 Toyota Camry 06/21/2017

#118: Viewer Q&A and 2018 Toyota Camry This week we dive into the comments section and answer viewer questions on winter tire traction, auto start/stop systems, our favorite muscle cars, and the family hauler potential of commercial vans like the Ford Transit Connect and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. We also give our first impressions of the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5468426

#117: Used Car Questions & Honda Civic Si 06/06/2017

#117: Used Car Questions & Honda Civic Si This week we answer questions from our audience about used cars and SUVs, and give first impressions of our newly purchased 2017 Honda Civic Si. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5423521

#116: Used Car Marketplace 05/24/2017

#116: Used Car Marketplace This episode is dedicated to used cars. We talk about which used cars we'd buy in three different price ranges and answer viewer questions about trucks and all-wheel drive vehicles. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5385414

#115: Sleeper Hits, Prius Prime, and the Impact of EVs 05/09/2017

#115: Sleeper Hits, Prius Prime, and the Impact of EVs We debut a whole new look and sound for Talking Cars this week! We discuss the best cars on the market today that no one is talking about (or buying.) Fresh out of testing, we give our overall impressions of the Toyota Prius Prime, and answer a viewer question about the environmental impact of electrical vehicles. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5341382

#114: Mazda CX-5 04/25/2017

#114: Mazda CX-5 We give our first impressions of our new Mazda CX-5 and Jeep Compass, talk about Honda's move toward alternative fuel vehicles and answer viewer questions. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5297660

#113: 2017 New York Auto Show 04/14/2017

#113: 2017 New York Auto Show We're at the New York Auto Show, covering new offerings from Subaru and Buick, as well as an intriguing concept from Toyota, and we discuss Dodge's powerful muscle car. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5266386

#112: Kia Niro and BMW 5 Series 03/28/2017

#112: Kia Niro and BMW 5 Series The Kia Niro and BMW 5 Series have been added to our test fleet. We talk about the Niro's potential impact on the hybrid market, discuss the BMW 5 Series' new, smaller engine and answer viewer questions. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5208897

#111: Toyota C-HR and Alfa Romeo Giulia 03/15/2017

#111: Toyota C-HR and Alfa Romeo Giulia Toyota's all-new subcompact SUV the C-HR visits our test track and we share our first impressions. We also discuss our new Alfa Romeo Giulia and field viewer questions about new car buying and advanced safety systems. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5172285

#110: 2017 Top Picks 02/28/2017

#110: 2017 Top Picks On this episode of Talking Cars, our experts discuss the 10 vehicles that make up our influential Top Picks list. We explain what makes a vehicle eligible for Top Pick status, and go in-depth on why they are the best in their categories. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5121693

#109: Honda CR-V and Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 02/22/2017

#109: Honda CR-V and Volkswagen Golf Alltrack The redesigned Honda CR-V and all-new Volkswagen Golf Alltrack are two different takes on the sport utility vehicle. We also answer questions about affordable cars with advanced safety equipment and if an older BMW is a risky maintenance and reliability bet. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5107842

#108: Live at University of Michigan 02/02/2017

#108: Live at University of Michigan We take the show on the road to the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute to discuss autonomous vehicle technology: where we are, where we're headed, and the challenges along the way. We also take questions from our live audience! /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/5048573

#107: 2017 Detroit Auto Show 01/11/2017

#107: 2017 Detroit Auto Show We're on the floor of the 2017 Detroit Auto Show! We discuss our first impressions of the all-new Toyota Camry and Honda Odyssey, which announcements surprised and disappointed us, and the emerging diesel trend. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4982602

#106: Our 2016 Favorites 12/20/2016

#106: Our 2016 Favorites In our end of the year wrap up, we discuss the cars that were our personal favorites, along with the ones we liked the least. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4929174

#105: Lincoln Continental and Alfa Romeo Giulia 12/06/2016

#105: Lincoln Continental and Alfa Romeo Giulia The Lincoln Continental and Alfa Romeo Giulia both aim to redefine their respective brands. We also answer questions about fully loaded small cars, and the difference between cars that we buy and rent. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4890467

#104: Subaru Impreza 11/22/2016

#104: Subaru Impreza The Subaru Impreza is redesigned for 2017. We discuss the car's all-new platform and new levels of refinement. We also answer questions on the Chevy Bolt, vehicle reliability, and Mazda Miata alternatives. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4853164

#103: Chevrolet Bolt 11/08/2016

#103: Chevrolet Bolt Turns out the first relatively affordable long-range electric car isn't from Tesla; the Chevy Bolt beats the Tesla Model 3 to market. We found the Bolt to be enjoyable and practical, but wonder if buyers will be turned off by its dowdy styling. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4814074

#102: 2017 New Car Reliability 10/24/2016

#102: 2017 New Car Reliability Which car brands build the most - and least - reliable new cars? Which models are the most trouble-prone? What usually goes wrong with new cars? We discuss the results of Consumer Reports’ 2017 reliability survey. Exclusive reliability scores for over 300 models are available at consumerreports.org/reliability /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4767933

#101: Buick Cascada, SUV Questions 09/16/2016

#101: Buick Cascada, SUV Questions The Buick Cascada fills a hole in the affordable convertible marketplace, providing a well-finished open-air cruiser that isn’t special to drive. We then discuss whether SUVs will go out of style, help viewers choose among luxury and practical SUVs, and explain why the Toyota Yaris scores low. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4674083

"#100: A Live Audience Q&A " 08/24/2016

"#100: A Live Audience Q&A " Our 100th episode is recorded live at the track with an audience of loyal fans. We answer questions about our backgrounds, essential safety equipment, the future of fuel economy, hated test cars, best and worst parts of our jobs, the death of the manual transmission, and our fascination with "soft-touch" plastics. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4613202

#99: Self-Driving Cars: Image vs Reality 07/29/2016

#99: Self-Driving Cars: Image vs Reality Cars with semi-autonomous features are becoming more common, but when does a car actually drive itself? We discuss the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Volvo S90, both of which have these features. We also answer a viewer question about two Ford SUVs. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4552516

#98: Buick Envision and Jaguar F-Pace 07/21/2016

#98: Buick Envision and Jaguar F-Pace Two new luxury SUVs share the spotlight: the Buick Envision and the Jaguar F-Pace. We also answer your questions about comparing the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt and whether Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system is an improvement. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4532730

#97: Cadillac CT6, XT5, and Chevrolet Volt 06/28/2016

#97: Cadillac CT6, XT5, and Chevrolet Volt The new Cadillac CT6 sedan and XT5 SUV highlight the brand's split personality. We also answer your questions about three-row SUVs, why we mention the Audi Q7 more than the Volvo XC90, and if we'll test a Toyota Land Cruiser. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4476259

#96: Mazda CX-9 06/14/2016

#96: Mazda CX-9 We answer your questions about the new Mazda CX-9, the Tesla Model X, a good pickup truck choice, and a luxury SUV with serious towing capacity. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4442868

#95: Tesla Model X, GMC Acadia 06/14/2016

#95: Tesla Model X, GMC Acadia Driving the Tesla Model X SUV feels just like a taller Model S. But many gee-whiz features reduce utility or are over-complicated, like the falcon-wing doors. GM adjusts fuel economy measurements for some SUVs and we discuss the redesigned GMC Acadia. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4442866

#94: Kia Sportage, Jaguar XF 06/14/2016

#94: Kia Sportage, Jaguar XF Two new cars join the Consumer Reports test fleet, the Kia Sportage and the Jaguar XF. Both highlight the design trends of their respective manufacturers; the Kia improves on the earlier-released Hyundai Tucson, and Jaguar is rebuilding their mainstream fleet. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4442860

#93: Mitsubishi Scandal, Mini Cooper Clubman 06/14/2016

#93: Mitsubishi Scandal, Mini Cooper Clubman Mitsubishi admits to supplying incorrect fuel economy estimates for some overseas-sold cars since 1991; we discuss how difficult it is to police car company claims. Snapchat is accused of having a feature that may have contributed to high speed crashes by teenage drivers. On the plus side, Chrysler recalls confusing shifters to make them safer - but this problem isn't limited to Chrysler alone. Finally, we discuss the new Mini Cooper Clubman. /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4442847

#92: Compact Trucks, Audi A4 04/19/2016

#92: Compact Trucks, Audi A4 Prompted by a viewer question, we review the compact pickup truck market and discuss our test of the updated Toyota Tacoma. We also discuss the redesigned Audi A4 and Chevrolet's new Spark and Cruze. Finally, we answer one of the most oft-asked viewer questions: what cars do we own? /episode/index/show/talkingcarshd/id/4305813

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