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This week, we discuss the Road Test results of our 2019 Cadillac XT4, and the nuances of competing in the entry-level luxury SUV segment. Volvo announced that it will be limiting the maximum speed on its vehicles, and we talk about the decision’s impact on safety. As always, we wrap the episode with audience questions, this week about proper steering wheel position, used car maintenance practices, and the evolution (or lack thereof) of car door hinges. -------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:30 - Volvo’s Speed Restrictions 06:59 - 2019 Cadillac XT4 Road Test Results 12:06 - Question #1: What is the Proper Steering Wheel Position? 15:14 - Question #2: How to Care For an Older Used Car? 19:27 - Question #3: Why Car Door Hinge Design Hasn’t Evolved? ----------------------------------- New Study Shows Automatic Braking Significantly Reduces Crashes and Injuries https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/automatic-braking-reduces-car-crashes-injuries-iihs-study/ Study: Crash safety technologies take decades to spread https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/01/study-crash-safety-technologies-take-decades-to-spread/index.htm Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. Soared From 2009-2016, Study Shows https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/pedestrian-deaths-in-us-soared-from-2009-2016-iihs-study-shows/ 2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Cadillac XT4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqN7zuP344 2015 Audi Q3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5hc4GGSI8 2916 BMW X1Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs 2019 Lexus UX Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA 4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4 Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU ----------------------------------- 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
This week, we discuss the Road Test results of our 2019 Cadillac XT4, and the nuances of competing in the entry-level luxury SUV segment. Volvo announced that it will be limiting the maximum speed on its vehicles, and we talk about the decision’s impact on safety. As always, we wrap the episode with audience questions, this week about proper steering wheel position, used car maintenance practices, and the evolution (or lack thereof) of car door hinges. --------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:30 - Volvo’s Speed Restrictions 06:59 - 2019 Cadillac XT4 Road Test Results 12:06 - Question #1: What is the Proper Steering Wheel Position? 15:14 - Question #2: How to Care For an Older Used Car? 19:27 - Question #3: Why Car Door Hinge Design Hasn’t Evolved? ----------------------------------- New Study Shows Automatic Braking Significantly Reduces Crashes and Injuries https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/automatic-braking-reduces-car-crashes-injuries-iihs-study/ Study: Crash safety technologies take decades to spread https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/01/study-crash-safety-technologies-take-decades-to-spread/index.htm Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. Soared From 2009-2016, Study Shows https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/pedestrian-deaths-in-us-soared-from-2009-2016-iihs-study-shows/ 2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Cadillac XT4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqN7zuP344 2015 Audi Q3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5hc4GGSI8 2916 BMW X1Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs 2019 Lexus UX Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA 4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4 Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU ----------------------------------- 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
With Hurricane Florence affecting much of the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic region of the US, we discuss how to prepare your vehicle for a natural disaster. We also give our first impressions of the 2019 Lexus UX, and how it stacks up against stiff competition in the compact luxury SUV segment. We also answer questions from our audience about the proper way to break-in your vehicle, whether you can use regular gas in your 'premium recommended' car, and advise a young driver about their first automotive purchase. ---------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:05 How to Prepare Your Car in a Hurricane 06:20 2019 Lexus UX 11:36 Question 1: Break-in Period for a New Car 14:15 Question 2: Required vs. Recommended Fuel Grade 16:30 Question 3: First Automotive Purchase Advice for Teens 20:37 Question 4: All-new Model vs. Redesign Year, When to Buy ----------------------------------- 2019 Lexus UX Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA Storm & Emergency Preparedness https://www.consumerreports.org/emergency-preparedness/storm-and-emergency-guide/ How to Prepare Your Home for a Storm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYJnWkQ4aC0 Flooded Cars: How to Spot One Before You Buy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT-WtAltmK8 Disaster Prep: A Simple Way To Make Sure You Recover Your Stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIw2tJ5u4Pc 5 Tips to Keep Your Portable Generator Ready https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYYXFDZtiNU Lost Power? What You Should Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L-jnqKFPZc Home generator advice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBoaoApId5c 4K Review: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYG_5qJZXqw 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k 2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ Face-Off: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Alltrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylXqZce8XQ ----------------------------------- 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
With Hurricane Florence affecting much of the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic region of the US, we discuss how to prepare your vehicle for a natural disaster. We also give our first impressions of the 2019 Lexus UX, and how it stacks up against stiff competition in the compact luxury SUV segment. We also answer questions from our audience about the proper way to break-in your vehicle, whether you can use regular gas in your 'premium recommended' car, and advise a young driver about their first automotive purchase. ------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------- 00:05 How to Prepare Your Car in a Hurricane 06:20 2019 Lexus UX 11:36 Question 1: Break-in Period for a New Car 14:15 Question 2: Required vs. Recommended Fuel Grade 16:30 Question 3: First Automotive Purchase Advice for Teens 20:37 Question 4: All-new Model vs. Redesign Year, When to Buy ----------------------------------- 2019 Lexus UX Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA Storm & Emergency Preparedness https://www.consumerreports.org/emergency-preparedness/storm-and-emergency-guide/ How to Prepare Your Home for a Storm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYJnWkQ4aC0 Flooded Cars: How to Spot One Before You Buy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT-WtAltmK8 Disaster Prep: A Simple Way To Make Sure You Recover Your Stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIw2tJ5u4Pc 5 Tips to Keep Your Portable Generator Ready https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYYXFDZtiNU Lost Power? What You Should Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L-jnqKFPZc Home generator advice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBoaoApId5c 4K Review: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYG_5qJZXqw 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k 2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ Face-Off: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Alltrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylXqZce8XQ ----------------------------------- 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