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Send us Fan MailOnly two 2026 pickup trucks earned IIHS safety awards this year, and the top winner is probably not the truck most traditional buyers expected. The Tesla Cybertruck earned the only Top Safety Pick+ award, while the Toyota Tundra was the only pickup to earn Top Safety Pick.In this week's Pickup Truck Talk news recap, Cory breaks down the latest IIHS truck safety results, where Ford, Chevy and Ram landed, and why the newest testing standards made the list so short. Also in the news: eight new SRT trucks and SUVs may be coming, Jeep could bring back the Scrambler with HEMI power, a Toyota Tundra engine teardown supports the manufacturing debris explanation, we grade our 2027 Chevy Silverado predictions, Ford teases a cheaper EV pickup, and we have a quick Father's Day gift reminder for truck dads.#PickupTruckTalk #TruckNews #Cybertruck #ToyotaTundra #IIHSGet your Screen ProTech screen protector:https://screenprotech.com/timJoin our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalkSupport the show

- Donut Battery Labeled a Fraud - U.S. Accuses BYD and NIO of Military Ties - Honda CEO Asked to Resign - BYD Expects to Double Scale in 5 Years - IIHS Starts Testing Commercial Vehicles - Stellantis Begins Robotaxi Tests in Europe - Lucid Gravity Gets Level 2 Capability - BMW Owner Racking Up Hands-Free Driving Miles - Hyundai Group Could Pass Toyota and Honda in the U.S.

- Donut Battery Labeled a Fraud - U.S. Accuses BYD and NIO of Military Ties - Honda CEO Asked to Resign - BYD Expects to Double Scale in 5 Years - IIHS Starts Testing Commercial Vehicles - Stellantis Begins Robotaxi Tests in Europe - Lucid Gravity Gets Level 2 Capability - BMW Owner Racking Up Hands-Free Driving Miles - Hyundai Group Could Pass Toyota and Honda in the U.S.

The Car Mom Auto Show is just 10 days away! The ladies are in full prep mode getting everything ready for the big weekend. There will be SO much to see and do at the show and it's not too late to get your tickets. CLICK HERE to get yours!  It's been a whirlwind week for Kelly. It all started in Washington D.C. to visit the IIHS headquarters and witness a crash test in real life. She learned so much and had some great conversations with Mazda. Did you know they are the safest cars on the market? Then it was off to brother Craig's engagement party. It was derby themed and the entire family showed up. Let's just say Kris knows how to throw a party!  Updates on the podcast for the summer are here, and it's a good news/bad news situation. The bad news? They'll go down to one episode a week. The good news? Side Hustle Summer is BACK! If you've got a side hustle feel free to reach out to Kelly or Lizz. But the biggest podcast update: Has Kelly finished the book she was supposed to read for the podcast book club? The answer will probably not surprise you...  Kelly's lack of reading could be because she is fully immersing herself in summer with the family. It might not feel like summer yet, but she's not delaying the summer joy. She bought the watermelon. They started the tie-dyeing. Summer starts NOW! She reveals her family's daily summer schedule on today's podcast. Plus, an easy summer dinner in Ditch the Drive Thru reminds you to unleash the power of the Hawaiian roll sliders. 

The 100 deadliest days for teen traffic fatalities. Bob Passmore & Rebecca Weast are on the The Mark Bishop Show explaining why that 60% of crashes are caused by distractions. IIHS and APCIA together for this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 100 deadliest days for teen traffic fatalities. Bob Passmore & Rebecca Weast are on the The Mark Bishop Show explaining why that 60% of crashes are caused by distractions. IIHS and APCIA together for this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lizz is officially in her third trimester but don't ask her if she is ready. The world has stopped until the Car Mom Auto Show and there's nothing else to talk about. Kelly is feeling the same, except when it comes to George's 7th birthday. She reveals what she got him this year and which one she thinks will be the biggest hit. Insurprisingly, Kelly is also working on a new micro-hobby: perfecting taking people a meal. Will she have it right by the time Lizz gives birth?  Then it's time for a chat with one of our favorite guests, Jessica Jermakian from the IIHS. There was a lot of talk about the 2026 and all the vehicles that were suddenly no longer top safety picks. So what happened? Jessica explains why changes in the testing and requirements pushed certain cars out. Also, Kelly is on her way to visit the IIHS headquarters, and Jessica will tell her what to expect. 

En este episodio de Vida Digital en Radio Ancón, Alex Neuman conversa con Rodrigo Hernández, Gerente de Producto de Ford para Centroamérica y el Caribe, con motivo de los 35 años del Ford Explorer — el SUV más vendido de todos los tiempos en Estados Unidos.Rodrigo explica que el Explorer nació en 1991 como sucesor espiritual de la Ford Bronco, pero con un ADN distinto: "Ford quería un vehículo más emocionante, más SUV cómoda, pero sobre todo familiar. Y eso es uno de los pilares que se ha mantenido al día de hoy."En cuanto a los motores EcoBoost, lo pone en términos concretos: combinar inyección directa y turbocompresión permite que "motores pequeños produzcan la potencia de un V8, pero con el consumo de un V4 o V6", con una calibración que ajusta la entrega de combustible miles de veces para que cada gota rinda al máximo.Uno de los momentos más ilustrativos fue su explicación del Terrain Management System: "Yo siempre le digo a los clientes: este sistema es como tener seis vehículos en uno solo." Los modos Normal, Eco, Sport, Remolque, Resbaladizo y Sendero cubren desde el tráfico de la ciudad hasta caminos sin pavimentar, ajustando tracción y estabilidad de forma automática.Sobre el galardón Top Safety Pick+ del IIHS — la distinción más alta de la industria — Rodrigo fue directo: "Para Ford, la seguridad no es opcional. Es la prioridad número uno." Y aclaró que el reconocimiento no solo premia la estructura del vehículo, sino la tecnología activa: "No es que el vehículo sea el más pesado, sino ¿qué necesitas para prevenir?"La plataforma Ford Co-Pilot360 tiene un propósito claro: "Quiere convertir al vehículo en un copiloto inteligente, que cuida no solo de mí, sino de mi familia." En los showrooms, la función que más sorprende a los compradores es la pantalla táctil de 13.2 pulgadas con SYNC 5.4: "El cliente dice: ¿a poco ya puedo hacerlo? Pedirle al sistema que abra Spotify y busque una canción solito es como un boom para los clientes."Mirando al futuro, Rodrigo trazó tres pilares para la región: electrificación con motores híbridos, conectividad total vía Ford Pass, y autonomía asistida con Ford Blue Cruise. Su visión: "El vehículo será cada vez más un software sobre ruedas, capaz de aprender de tus rutas y de tus preferencias."

IIHS data shows bundled driver-assistance features like automatic emergency braking, lane support, and rear AEB cut crash claims, even if repairs cost more. It would be great if there were federal standards. New crash-test rules leave Detroit brands behind, while a NYTimes video on women's higher crash risk highlights the long-standing male-biased dummy problem and the need for more funding, better testing, and improved simulation models. Gaslights, NYC congestion pricing success, 12V vs 48V electrical systems, Nissan Leaf app shutdown anger, and recalls from Hyundai, Toyota and Jeep.Support the show!https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/safety-benefits-stack-up-from-driver-assistance-featureshttps://www.aol.com/lifestyle/not-one-detroit-car-made-130036019.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm9hIjMoB5Ehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/opinion/congestion-pricing-traffic-new-york.htmlhttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/iihs-pushes-improvements-in-crash-avoidance-with-2026-awardshttps://time.com/article/2026/03/27/what-cities-need-to-consider-before-allowing-self-driving-cars/https://cleversolarpower.com/48v-vs-12v-battery/https://www.redwaybattery.com/understanding-the-iec-62133-safety-standard-for-48v-batteries/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-humans-powering-autonomous-vehicle-operations/id1811181944?i=1000758242016https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/14/nissan-leaf-app-shutdown-nissanconnect-ev-apphttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V169-9259.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V179-5005.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V766-8727.pdf

This week on America on the Road, hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague test the eye-catching 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black AWD and the award-winning 2026 Hyundai Palisade. In the news, they discuss Chevrolet's swansong as Major League Baseball's official automotive partner, Zoox expanding its driverless robotaxi service to new cities, and the latest IIHS Top Safety Pick awards that notably exclude a popular family vehicle type. Jack and Chris also dive into the report that the Sony-Honda Mobility project is halting the introduction of the Afeela EV right before it was due to launch.

Telo Trucks is reimagining the American pickup for dense urban environments. With over 13,000 reservations and plans to deliver their first vehicles in 2026, Telo is tackling one of the hardest challenges in business: starting an automotive company. In a recent episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Jason Marks, CEO & Founder of Telo Trucks, to learn about the company's journey from building electric motorcycles to creating a mini truck that's 152 inches long—shorter than a Mini Cooper—but delivers the bed capacity of a full-size pickup. Topics Discussed: Pivoting from electric motorcycles to mini trucks after weekend street research revealed 89% preference for trucks Solving the safety engineering challenge of vehicles with no front overhang and minimal crumple zones Reaching unit profitability at 5,000 vehicles before attempting volume manufacturing Dual go-to-market strategy serving both urban consumers and commercial fleets replacing golf cart + truck combinations Navigating overlapping regulatory jurisdictions: NHTSA, EPA, CARB, IIHS, IICAR, and functional safety standards Running 100 virtual crash simulations daily using automated AI tools to accelerate safety validation Learning from 60+ failed automotive startups that rushed to high-volume manufacturing without proving fundamentals GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Compress customer validation into concentrated research sprints: Jason spent one weekend conducting street interviews across LA and San Francisco—hitting sidewalks, motorcycle meetups, and car meets with concept drawings. 89% of respondents, including dedicated motorcyclists, pointed to the mini truck concept over the motorcycle Telo was building. This wasn't survey data or focus groups—it was showing drawings to real buyers in target markets and asking direct questions. B2B founders should design rapid validation sprints that test core assumptions with target buyers in their natural environment before significant capital deployment. Pivot immediately when validation data is definitive: Telo was in final partner meetings for their motorcycle fundraise when weekend research proved trucks were the opportunity. On Monday morning, they opened the VC call with "Stop. Before you say anything, we're pivoting 100% to mini trucks." The investors called back two hours later and committed. The lesson isn't just willingness to pivot—it's having the conviction to act on clear data even when it disrupts active processes. B2B founders should establish decision thresholds: what percentage of target customers pointing to a different problem would trigger a strategy change? Reverse-engineer failure patterns in your category: Jason systematically studied the 60+ automotive startup failures and identified the core pattern: raising massive capital ($100M-$1B+) created pressure to sprint toward high-volume manufacturing before proving unit economics or even delivering vehicles. Telo's counterstrategy is explicit: achieve unit profitability at 5,000 vehicles using one-tenth the capital of predecessors. This isn't generic "learn from failures"—it's forensic analysis of what killed companies and designing operational constraints that make those failure modes impossible. B2B founders should map the 5-10 companies that died in their category, identify the 2-3 recurring failure patterns, and build those constraints into their operational model. Announce vision publicly to surface latent demand: Telo launched with a full-size foam and fiberglass vehicle model in June 2023 targeting urban consumers. Commercial buyers—downtown construction companies, wineries doing urban delivery, city parks departments—immediately contacted them. These buyers were spending $80,000 combining golf carts for site work with full-size trucks for materials, creating maintenance nightmares. They needed one platform replacing both. B2B founders shouldn't just build in stealth—strategic public announcements surface buyer segments and use cases you didn't model, especially when your product solves problems in adjacent categories. Define unit economics constraints, then cascade all decisions from them: Telo's entire strategy works backward from one milestone: unit profitability at 5,000 vehicles. This constraint cascades: pricing structure, component COGS targets, manufacturing approach (low-volume vs. high-volume tooling), distribution model (direct vs. dealer), insurance program design. Every functional area has targets derived from the profitability constraint. B2B founders should identify their critical economics milestone, then explicitly cascade what must be true across pricing, CAC, gross margin, and operational efficiency to hit it—before building the go-to-market motion. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

 This episode's guests:Dr. Amardeep Dugar, Lighting Designer.Dani Robertson, Author / Dark Sky Officer.Stephane Picard, CEO of Cliff Valley Astronomy.Bill's News Picks:Remote Welsh island with population of three people searching for new tenant family, BBC News. Headlight complaints abound, but glare-related crashes haven't increased, Joe Young, IIHS. Spatio-Temporal Variation in Aerial Arthropod AbundanceRevealed by Weather Radars, Global Change Biology. Nocturnal flight call monitoring reveals in-flight behavioral alteration by avian migrants in response to artificial light at night, Biological Conservation. The Space Mirror Mirage: Physics, Economics, and the Glow of Investor Illusion, Charles Rotter, WattsUpWithThat.Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible. For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter! Why Support Light Pollution News? Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests. Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer. Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic. About Light Pollution News: The path to sustainable starry night solutions begin with being a more informed you. Light Pollution, once thought to be solely detrimental to astronomers, has proven to be an impactful issue across many disciplines of society including ecology, crime, technology, health, and much more! But not all is lost! There are simple solutions that provide for big impacts. Each month, Bill McGeeney, is joined by upwards of three guests to help you grow your awareness and understanding of both the challenges and the road to recovering our disappearing nighttime ecosystem.

In Podcast #364, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by FYI Reporter Stephanie Hart who details her recent visit to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's facility in Virginia to see what they're doing to help prevent fatal crashes. Then Jessica dives into the more fuel-efficient version of Subaru's volume seller, the 2025 Forester Hybrid. And Logan is back from a trip to Detroit where he got to see the revised 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including it's all-new Hurricane engine. Our Lightning Round addresses Mary Barra's recent comments claiming that GM will be leaving Apple CarPlay and Android Auto out of their new vehicles in the future and a viewer wonders if Hyundai or Kia will ever make a body-on-frame SUV competitor.

Waymo's ignores school bus stop signs and warnings, Tesla releases something called "Mad Max Mode" cause they are sociopaths and there is little oversight and regulation for these vehicles. IIHS explores the crash data around headlight glare and we dive into recalls.Support the show!https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-investigates-waymo-robotaxis-over-safety-around-school-buses/ar-AA1OP2BDhttps://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/waymo-autonomous-vehicles-washington-dc-council-charles-allen-ddot-safety-study/65-470f58be-8c9d-4b5b-96fe-d831a9b1db50https://jacobin.com/2025/10/self-driving-cars-morrison-nhtsahttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/headlight-complaints-abound-but-glare-related-crashes-havent-increasedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=d_apmcDJGS8https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/10/48268811/elon-musks-tesla-risks-nhtsa-scrutiny-with-fsd-v14-1-2s-mad-max-update-that-ignores-speed-limitshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/10/16/commercial-trucker-drivers-english-proficiency-trump/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V676-8306.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V678-9029.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V685-7473.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V686-8702.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E068-2476.pdf

96 Cars, One Chaos Filled Weekend — Are You Ready for Loudon?In this Peugeot 407 Episode of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon) race prep; Chris reminds us how to drive NHMS, Meteorologist Tim Burr says Burrr the weekend's nighttime weather will be cold, Chrissy tells you how to order a pizza correctly and Mental will judge you properly. Really, we are reviewing track details at this weekend's Lemons race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. We promised oddball car culture and low-dollar racing — Episode 407 goes hard: New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon) race prep, track quirks, cold night temps, Lemons race weekend schedule, plus our patented virtual track walk of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway 1.6-mile road course with the North & South chicane layout. All this with race humour & real stories: critters in the pit vehicle, skid-steer rental chaos, and why reading those race emails saves you hours of head-scratching.If Loudon's on your calendar — or you just love the “why did we sign up for this” moments — subscribe and hit the bell

Ram kills EV Pickup, Dakota in 2027, Toyota to build Land Cruiser EV, You cant have a Hellcat Durango (possibly), Hyundai goes body-on-frame, Cybertruck and Lightning duke it out, Top 10 longest-lasting modern trucks, and another recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

Is your micro-hobby listening to the podcast? Lizz is looking for a new one and really wants to stick to it this time. She's looking into spider plants and paint by numbers. Which one will she embrace? Kelly has plenty of micro-hobbies and right now she is concentrating on the family Christmas photo tradition.  After a little Kelly and Lizz chat, it's time to get into a fascinating chat with Jessica Jermakian from the IIHS. They recently released their list of cars perfect for the first-time driver in your family. She'll talk about what to look for in a teenager's first car, key safety features and how to prepare your kids to hit the road. Plus, Jessica shares a unique Ditch the Drive-Thru that has us inspired! 

Nissan Armada NISMO, Ram extends warranties, Ram special editions, best off-road value, Rivian and VW collab, V-8 Ranger Raptor, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Explorer Tremor, IIHS study, JD Power Quality rankings, and the latest recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.

- Auto Alliance Testifies Against NHTSA - GM Gains Most Market Share This Year - Chinese Automakers Flooding Africa - GAC Expanding Fast - Foxconn and Elektrobit Partner on SDVs - Foxtron to Supply Mitsubishi with Buses - U.S. Imports to China Plummet - Japan Says It Can't Accept U.S. Tariffs - Mercedes Puts Active Aero on Wheels - XC60 Now Best-Selling Volvo Ever

- Auto Alliance Testifies Against NHTSA - GM Gains Most Market Share This Year - Chinese Automakers Flooding Africa - GAC Expanding Fast - Foxconn and Elektrobit Partner on SDVs - Foxtron to Supply Mitsubishi with Buses - U.S. Imports to China Plummet - Japan Says It Can't Accept U.S. Tariffs - Mercedes Puts Active Aero on Wheels - XC60 Now Best-Selling Volvo Ever

CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave 02:05 - What is The Enclave? 05:27 - The Controls 09:35 - Ride Comfort 10:36 - The Powertrain 12:54 - Driving 13:39 - Cargo Area 14:24 - Super Cruise System 18:18 - Would You Buy It? 20:49 - Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find? 24:58 - Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-buick-enclave-review-a2392197540/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-most-reliable-3-year-old-midsized-suvs-a1933721124/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT  

CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave 02:05 - What is The Enclave? 05:27 - The Controls 09:35 - Ride Comfort 10:36 - The Powertrain 12:54 - Driving 13:39 - Cargo Area 14:24 - Super Cruise System 18:18 - Would You Buy It? 20:49 - Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find? 24:58 - Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-buick-enclave-review-a2392197540/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-most-reliable-3-year-old-midsized-suvs-a1933721124/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT      

CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave 02:05 - What is The Enclave? 05:27 - The Controls 09:35 - Ride Comfort 10:36 - The Powertrain 12:54 - Driving 13:39 - Cargo Area 14:24 - Super Cruise System 18:18 - Would You Buy It? 20:49 - Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find? 24:58 - Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-buick-enclave-review-a2392197540/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-most-reliable-3-year-old-midsized-suvs-a1933721124/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT      

In Podcast #353, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have a very diverse group of vehicles to discuss starting off with Alex's recent time driving one of our favorite hatchbacks…the refreshed Volkswagen Golf. Then Jessica talks about the recently unveiled Slate Truck, a small cheap EV pickup from a new automaker. And Greg finishes off with our first time behind the wheel of a car from the Vietnamese VinFast brand, the VF8. Plus a Lightning Round explores a list of safe cars for teens from the IIHS and Consumer Reports and a viewer has a question about EV charging curves as well as John's demeanor in the early days of MotorWeek.

Tucked in the foothills of central Virginia, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) runs a state-of-the-art facility where researchers conduct a range of vehicle crash tests and publish their widely consulted vehicle safety ratings. The Travelers Institute gave a behind-the-scenes look at how this important work, supported by Travelers and the insurance industry, is helping consumers make informed decisions about their auto purchases and encouraging automakers to produce safer vehicles. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/crash-and-learn-0614  --- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/  Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM   Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/ 

In this interview we chatted with Jennifer about how Mazda exceeded IIHS's rigorous 2025 criteria, particularly in the newest IIHS crash test for rear-seat occupant protection and crash avoidance technology.    Mazda's holistic approach to safety, including its vision of achieving zero traffic fatalities in Mazda vehicles by 2040. Why Mazda views safety as a responsibility.  Plus, we review the Chevy Traverse and Hyundai Elantra hybrid --50 plus mile per gallon and fill the lines with callers.   

n this interview we chatted with Jennifer about how Mazda exceeded IIHS's rigorous 2025 criteria, particularly in the newest IIHS crash test for rear-seat occupant protection and crash avoidance technology. Mazda's holistic approach to safety, including its vision of achieving zero traffic fatalities in Mazda vehicles by 2040. Why Mazda views safety as a responsibility. Plus, we review the Chevy Traverse and Hyundai Elantra hybrid --50 plus mile per gallon and fill the lines with callers.

In this interview we chatted with Jennifer about how Mazda exceeded IIHS's rigorous 2025 criteria, particularly in the newest IIHS crash test for rear-seat occupant protection and crash avoidance technology.    Mazda's holistic approach to safety, including its vision of achieving zero traffic fatalities in Mazda vehicles by 2040. Why Mazda views safety as a responsibility.  Plus, we review the Chevy Traverse and Hyundai Elantra hybrid --50 plus mile per gallon and fill the lines with callers.   

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Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Mazda where the automaker won the most IIHS safety awards. Tune in to learn more.

This week's truck news recap goes over the recent EPA controversy over diesel delete trucks. Also, Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses the IIHS top safety pick plus awards for trucks and what you need to know about batteries.Here is the link to the Wolfbox jump starter: https://amzn.to/4byAsDACheck out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

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WWJ auto analyst reports it may be a first for the auto industry as IIHS is adopting metrics used by the NFL for head injuries.

- Auto Industry in A Panic Over Trump Tariffs - Bosch Sees EBIT Margin Cut in Half - Continental to Close 4 Plants in Germany - ACEA Says EU Autos Face Irreparable Damage - Honda Reorganizes Corporate Structure - Renault, Volvo Reveal EV Vans - JLR Posts Record Q4 Margin - Electric Land Rover Has 57,000 Waitlist - IIHS Adopts NFL Concussion Metrics - Ford Back to Le Mans With LMDh Car In 2027 - Ever Hear of EIVs?

- Auto Industry in A Panic Over Trump Tariffs - Bosch Sees EBIT Margin Cut in Half - Continental to Close 4 Plants in Germany - ACEA Says EU Autos Face Irreparable Damage - Honda Reorganizes Corporate Structure - Renault, Volvo Reveal EV Vans - JLR Posts Record Q4 Margin - Electric Land Rover Has 57,000 Waitlist - IIHS Adopts NFL Concussion Metrics - Ford Back to Le Mans With LMDh Car In 2027 - Ever Hear of EIVs?

IIHS study sees some lower speed limits as too high when pedestrians present Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency director steps down to join Detroit nonprofit Christmas markets across Michigan ring in the season. Here's where to find one nearby

Shoot us a Text.It's a busy week around the ASOTU halls as we're in Florida for MRC and then Virginia for MTC. Today we're covering how Carvana is scaling its capacity through the ADESA auction network, how Teslas topped a study on the most fatal cars on the road and the tech hiring slowdown.AnnouncementUpcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar on Friday November 22nd at 2PM: Essential Techniques for Digital Merchandising Success with our friends at CarCutter. Daniel Able and Brian Free, former VP of Digital Marketing at Autonation will be guestsMRC Nov 16-17 — CMA MTC Shoot Nov 18-20Show Notes with links:Carvana is reimagining its operations through strategic integrations of the ADESA auction network, emphasizing vertical integration and expansion.The used car retailer has converted 3 ADESA sites into multifunctional hubs in 2024, with plans for a 6th site by year-end and introduced Carli, a vehicle tracking system optimizing reconditioning and inventory management.Carvana has increased retail gross profit per vehicle to $3,497 in Q3 2024, up 30% year over year.CEO Ernie Garcia highlights the company's capacity for processing 3 million vehicles annually with minimal capital expenditure."Adding capacity without significant time or expense — that's the key to efficient growth," says Christina Keiser, Carvana EVP of Strategy.A recent iSeeCars study revealed that Tesla vehicles had the highest fatal crash rates among automakers in the U.S., raising questions about how they were driven and their design.Teslas led with 5.6 deaths per billion miles driven, double the industry average of 2.8. Kia (5.5) and Buick (4.8) followed as other high-fatality automakers.The Tesla Model Y recorded a 10.6 fatal crash rate, nearly five times the SUV average, while the Model S rate was twice the average at 5.8.Despite these figures, Teslas scored highly in IIHS and NHTSA crash tests.Analyst Karl Brauer linked the high rates to driver behavior: “The biggest contributor to occupant safety is avoiding a crash...and the biggest factor in crash avoidance is driver behavior.”The post-pandemic hiring landscape reveals a sharp slowdown in tech roles, with oversupply, automation, and changing priorities leaving many professionals facing a white-collar recession.White-collar roles like IT, engineering, and marketing fell 20%-32% from 2018-2024AI tools, like ChatGPT, have enhanced productivity, reducing the need for new hires in roles such as coding, where efficiency has skyrocketed.Sectors like healthcare bucked the trend, increasing hiring by 10% to address burnout and staffing shortages, while social services remained stable.Job openings now receive an average of 222 applications—nearly three times as many as at the end of 2021, overwhelming companies and making it harder for candidates to stand out.Job searches are taking longer, averagingHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Safety is a multi-discipline endeavor. Jessica Cicchino, Senior VP of Research from the IIHS-HLDI, was our guide through the many ways that her organization brings together professionals from a variety of specialties and backgrounds to perform valuable research on the motor vehicles that traverse our roadways and the human behaviors that influence vehicle operation. The IIHS stays on top of the latest technology trends to provide consumers with information for an informed purchase. Sarah and Eric cherished the opportunity to speak with and relate to Jessica and her organization's work because in one way or another we are all working to improve safety for our communities.  Date of Recording: Monday, May 20, 2024 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-cicchino-a3b3005/

- $25,000 Tesla Finally on the Way? - Silicon Valley Turns Against Musk and Tesla - Scout SUV Still 3 Years Away - Electric Charger Daytona Officially On Sale - Dodge Durango Could Move to Mexico - OEMs Want Nippon Steal, Not Cleveland Cliffs - BYD Dominating Chinese Market - Theory 1 is Lotus' Lightweight EV - ADAS Leads to Driver Distraction - 1st All-Electric RS Performance Model from Audi - Chevy BrightDrop Undercuts Rivian Price

- $25,000 Tesla Finally on the Way? - Silicon Valley Turns Against Musk and Tesla - Scout SUV Still 3 Years Away - Electric Charger Daytona Officially On Sale - Dodge Durango Could Move to Mexico - OEMs Want Nippon Steal, Not Cleveland Cliffs - BYD Dominating Chinese Market - Theory 1 is Lotus' Lightweight EV - ADAS Leads to Driver Distraction - 1st All-Electric RS Performance Model from Audi - Chevy BrightDrop Undercuts Rivian Price

UK CAR FACTORIES HALVE CARBON EMISSIONSThe UK car manufacturing industry has managed to cut carbon emissions by half in the past 25 years. On top of which, water use has dropped significantly. This comes from the SMMT's 25th annual Sustainability Report. If you wish to learn more, click this AMOnline link here. JLR SALES INCREASEJLR, in the last quarter, saw their sales to dealers (wholesale) rise for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The reason being given is the new body shop opening at Solihull. The Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender made up 68% of wholesale numbers. Foreign markets such as China and particularly the US also grew. Click this Autocar article link to read more. They also announced that the Jaguar lineup will be cut down to just one model, due to lack of profitability. Only the F-Pace will be sold by the Jaguar brand until they announce their new models, aimed at the luxury market. If you wish to learn more, click this AMOnline article link here. RENAULT OFFERS EV CONVERSION TO MASTER OWNERSOwners of Master III vans are being offered a conversion to EV, by Renault in France. At a cost of €26,900 + tax the vehicles will have a maximum range of 124 miles. This is significant saving on a new electric van, but with a limited range. To read more about this, click here to go to an electrive article. AUDI MAY CLOSE BRUSSELS PLANTDue to a lack of sales, of the Q8 e-tron, the future of the VW Group plant in Brussels is under consideration, with the ultimate move being to close it and stop selling the model. Whilst Volkswagen Group has just announced it is investing heavily in Rivian, it has financial issue to sort as they and shareholders lower their earning expectation. Click this Reuters article link here to read more. US STUDY QUESTIONS SAFETY CLAIMS OF ADASA study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS), in the United States, has questioned how effective some of the advanced driver assistance systems actually are and if they do mitigate road incident rates. This covers technology which claims to be partial automation, not crash avoidance such as automatic emergency braking. Their conclusion is that partial automation adds nothing when it comes to additional safety. You can ream more, by clicking this link from IIHS here. To read the TechRadar piece associated to this, click here. NEW CAR THEFT ATTACKS HIT HYUNDAI AND OTHERSWith the...

- Most China EVs Lose Money - Connected Cars Fall Short of Revenue Hopes - IIHS Says Lane Centering Not Safer - Ford Capri Has More Range Than VW Counterpart - BMW Trounces Mercedes, Audi in EVs - OPEC Living in Fantasyland - BYD Preps Premium SUV for European Market - Gen AI Can Catch Defects Early

- Most China EVs Lose Money - Connected Cars Fall Short of Revenue Hopes - IIHS Says Lane Centering Not Safer - Ford Capri Has More Range Than VW Counterpart - BMW Trounces Mercedes, Audi in EVs - OPEC Living in Fantasyland - BYD Preps Premium SUV for European Market - Gen AI Can Catch Defects Early

Girl get together ideas, house shopping, postpartum sundowners, and a much needed interview with Jessica Jermakian, VP of vehicle research at the IIHS have this episode filled to the brim.  "That totally pencils" is a phrase Kelly stands by, and sister language is the new slang that smacks. Brown cow stunning is just between Kelly and Lizz. In today's driveway dumps, Kelly is now the widget mom advocating for moms everywhere to make their iPhone work for them. She's also making a perspective shift and finding balance by the week. She says, "Normalize giving yourself grace and going with your energy for the day." Lizz has an impressive idea for a girls get together. If you're in your making-a-new-mom-friend era listen up! Everyone brings 1-2 flower bouquets, mixes and matches them at the gather, and takes home a truly beautiful bouquet. And when your kiddos want to add to your flower collection, take a cue from Kelly and consider a tiny vase to make their picked dandelions extra cute.  Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy? Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine.  → Go to cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL for 20% off your first order It's Caraway June! Check out their limited time offers every Monday in June. Yes, Their pots and pans are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself.  → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. In today's industry interview, Jessica Jermakian shares why the IIHS tests above and beyond the government crash testing to measure self-protection and crash avoidance testing—including pedestrian collision avoidance testing. She also shares some little known auto-facts. SUVs are no longer outlier vehicles and nearly half of all fatal crashes are single-vehicle crashes.  The IIHS full-size SUV crash test ratings are in and while the results aren't what everyone hoped they would be, they're likely to inspire change in the auto industry. Out of the three top selling SUVs—Wagoneer, Tahoe, and Expedition—the Wagoneer was the only vehicle that got credit for the IIHS top safety pick award. The Armada and Sequoia remain on the IIHS radar for future tests. Kelly is bringing a delicious copycat Chick-Fil-A sandwich to today's ditch the drive-through. All you need is the Chick-Fil-A sauce and Aldi's chicken patties, hamburger buns, and pickles. Air fry your chicken breasts and pop the buns in for the last minute.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, Consumer Reports has been at the forefront of advocating for automotive safety, collaborating closely with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to continually elevate safety standards in cars.  In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the IIHS auto crash test facility in central Virginia. Our experts talk with David Aylor, the Vice President of Active Safety at IIHS, discussing the significance of crash safety and detailing the collaborative efforts between IIHS and Consumer Reports in advancing automotive safety standards.   SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 01:04 - Side Impact Crash Test 02:21 - How CR incorporates IIHS Data into the rating 03:16 - What is Car Safety 04:42 - Crash Avoidance Systems 07:25 - What is HLDI 08:47 - How CR and IIHS are raising the bar for car safety 10:05 - How our work benefits consumers 10:41 - IIHS ratings 12:05 - Understanding CR's safety ratings 13:04 - Difference between IIHS and NHTSA 13:53 - How we are all working together for the consumer 15:08 - Looking forward     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez

For decades, Consumer Reports has been at the forefront of advocating for automotive safety, collaborating closely with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to continually elevate safety standards in cars.  In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the IIHS auto crash test facility in central Virginia. Our experts talk with David Aylor, the Vice President of Active Safety at IIHS, discussing the significance of crash safety and detailing the collaborative efforts between IIHS and Consumer Reports in advancing automotive safety standards.   SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 01:04 - Side Impact Crash Test 02:21 - How CR incorporates IIHS Data into the rating 03:16 - What is Car Safety 04:42 - Crash Avoidance Systems 07:25 - What is HLDI 08:47 - How CR and IIHS are raising the bar for car safety 10:05 - How our work benefits consumers 10:41 - IIHS ratings 12:05 - Understanding CR's safety ratings 13:04 - Difference between IIHS and NHTSA 13:53 - How we are all working together for the consumer 15:08 - Looking forward     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez

The world is seemingly upside down again as Ben Hadley joins the pod to chat about a digital asset auction gone wild, automated driving under scrutiny, and insurance companies getting more data than consumers may have bargained for.It's all fun and games until your favorite car gets in an accident…with technology at the wheel. Recently the IIHS has provided a rating of 14 driver assistance softwares across 9 manufacturers, all of which received marginal or poor marks.There's no evidence of real-world safety benefits from these systems, with the IIHS citing a lack of reduction in insurance claims.Despite Tesla's claims of safety, federal regulators are investigating nearly 1,000 accidents involving Autopilot.Lexus's Teammate with Advanced Drive system received an "acceptable" rating, standing out among its peers."We have been able to look at vehicles with and without these (systems) and determine there is no reduction in claims as a result of these more advanced systems," says IIHS President David Harkey.We all love the idea of a connected car, but it looks like insurance companies are taking liberties with the data available from manufacturers connected systems to determine insurance rates per driver.Kenn Dahl, a careful driver from near Seattle, was stunned when his insurance spiked by 21% due to data collected by his Chevy Bolt and shared by General Motors with LexisNexis.LexisNexis' report on Dahl detailed over 640 trips, monitoring speed, braking, and accelerations but not locations, affecting his insurance rates.GM and other automakers collect driving data for insurance purposes, often with driver consent buried in fine print or unknown to the driver entirely.Jen Caltrider, a researcher at Mozilla who reviewed the privacy policies for more than 25 car brands last year, called cars “a privacy nightmare.”How to Find Out What Your Car Is DoingSee the data your car is capable of collecting with this tool: https://vehicleprivacyreport.com/.Request your LexisNexis report: https://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com/consumerRequest your Verisk report: https://fcra.verisk.com/#/After filing for bankruptcy in October, a California court has sanctioned the sale of Shift Technologies' digital assets, including domain names, trademarks, and social media accounts.TrueCar founder Scott Painter won the domain names, trademarks and social media accounts of Carlotz.com, Autoacquire.com, Canvas and Xchange Leasing for $35K. He also acquired the the platforms, patents and records of Shift and Fair Technologies for $120KA Canadian company (not automotive) also named Shift Technologies Inc. won the bid for the Shift.com domain and social media accounts with a $1,365,000 offer.Primera Management I, a Delaware LLC, snagged the Fair domain and social media accounts for $900,000.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Kia takes the three-row SUV EV Mainstream with its all-new EV9. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Kia EV9, how it handled around our test track, the third-row seats, controls, and if this newest kia is the best midsized SUV EV or not. And, our experts give advice on what to look for when buying tires to maximize vehicle MPG. We also explain IIHS' updated moderate overlap crash test, and why some vehicles get a poor rating.   More info on the 2024 Kia EV9 here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-kia-ev9-review-a4079455654/?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 00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Kia EV9 ll 01:05 - What is the EV9? 02:17 - How it Drives 03:43 - The Third-Row Seats 05:09 - Power & Range 06:55 - Controls 10:21 - Fit and Finish 12:11 - Question #1: Do hybrid vehicles need specific tires to maintain its fuel efficiency? 14:59 - Question #2: Why some vehicles are getting a poor rating on the IIHS updated moderate overlap crash test     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 Takes the Three-Row EV Mainstream https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-kia-ev9-review-a4079455654/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2024 Kia EV9 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/ev9/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-can-go-more-than-250-miles-on-a-full-charge-a2189661367/?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   Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/popular-midsized-suvs-to-avoid-and-what-to-buy-instead-a7341748420/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- 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     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT

Kia takes the three-row SUV EV Mainstream with its all-new EV9. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Kia EV9, how it handled around our test track, the third-row seats, controls, and if this newest kia is the best midsized SUV EV or not. And, our experts give advice on what to look for when buying tires to maximize vehicle MPG. We also explain IIHS' updated moderate overlap crash test, and why some vehicles get a poor rating.   More info on the 2024 Kia EV9 here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-kia-ev9-review-a4079455654/?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 00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Kia EV9 ll 01:05 - What is the EV9? 02:17 - How it Drives 03:43 - The Third-Row Seats 05:09 - Power & Range 06:55 - Controls 10:21 - Fit and Finish 12:11 - Question #1: Do hybrid vehicles need specific tires to maintain its fuel efficiency? 14:59 - Question #2: Why some vehicles are getting a poor rating on the IIHS updated moderate overlap crash test     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 Takes the Three-Row EV Mainstream https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-kia-ev9-review-a4079455654/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2024 Kia EV9 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/ev9/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-can-go-more-than-250-miles-on-a-full-charge-a2189661367/?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   Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/popular-midsized-suvs-to-avoid-and-what-to-buy-instead-a7341748420/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- 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     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT

Get ready for some hard hitting journalism on today's episode as Kelly and Lizz interview Jessica Jermakian from IIHS — absolutely iconic.  → Hey mama, are you listening in from your Mercedes GLS? Then it's your time to show up, show out, and shine in the Carpool podcast reviews! Erm is taking the place of ugh, but Kelly is skeptical. Is Lizz just grunting into the mic or is this a real millennial word of the day?  Jessica Jermakian has spent 13 years at IIHS and she's ready to answer the tough questions like: Why doesn't the Ford Expedition get crash tested? What's the deal with ‘female' crash test dummies? And HOW much does a crash dummy cost? (Lizz is shook!)  Kelly picks Jessica's brain to give parents a bit of safety reassurance, Jessica has hope for improvements like pretensioners and load limiters in rear seat belts, and large SUV testing is on its way. You'll also find out what Jessica is driving and how she'd start a new car search. You can check out the IIHS website and YouTube channel for a library of crash tests and vehicle safety ratings.  Looking for a way to preserve your family's memories, fun moments, and special stories? Qeepsake has got you covered. They send you daily prompts with questions so you never miss a memory in the making. Qeepsake is the easiest way for parents to capture and preserve memories about their little ones. Forget scrapbooking — Qeepsake makes nostalgia simple, easy, and mess-free.  → Get 20% off your Qeepsake annual subscription with the code CARPOOL at www.qeepsake.com/carpool  Ditch the drive-through today brings you another delicious Crock-tober recipe. Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork from Dance Around the Kitchen can be made into sliders, nachos, quesadillas, or loaded sweet potatoes. Join Kelly and Lizz this week so you can rate the Crock-tober recipes during the end-of-month great eight! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake's besties today honors baby Casey Paige, Christina's baby V, Jordan's baby Kip Gerard, and baby little shrimp! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at hello@thecarmomofficial.com  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices