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Mitsubishi will begin to offer drivers perks if they opt to share their driving data. We discuss if the tradeoff is worth it. The 2019 Nissan Kicks joins our test fleet and we share our impressions. Plus, audience questions on transmissions and safety equipment. ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 0:40 - Mitsubishi Driver Incentives 4:07 - The dangers of kids in hot cars 7:50 - Rear Seat Reminders 8:45 - 2019 Nissan Kicks 13:57 - Audience Question 14:03 - Question #1, Hyundai dual-clutch transmission replacement 16:19 - Question #2, Mandating safety features on all cars 19:45 - Question #3, Why is blind-spot warning an premium option on some cars? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 Nissan Kicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU 2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E 2018 Ford EcoSport Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWKT__mDwJk 2011 Nissan Juke First Look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc 2015 Chevrolet Trax Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et4MC_m-DR8 2017 Hyundai Elantra Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1hxLaQO1Gg Kids Left In Hot Cars: How It Could Happen to You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIqyE0vj60M
Mitsubishi will begin to offer drivers perks if they opt to share their driving data. We discuss if the tradeoff is worth it. The 2019 Nissan Kicks joins our test fleet and we share our impressions. Plus, audience questions on transmissions and safety equipment. ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 0:40 - Mitsubishi Driver Incentives 4:07 - The dangers of kids in hot cars 7:50 - Rear Seat Reminders 8:45 - 2019 Nissan Kicks 13:57 - Audience Question 14:03 - Question #1, Hyundai dual-clutch transmission replacement 16:19 - Question #2, Mandating safety features on all cars 19:45 - Question #3, Why is blind-spot warning an premium option on some cars? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 Nissan Kicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU 2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E 2018 Ford EcoSport Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWKT__mDwJk 2011 Nissan Juke First Look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc 2015 Chevrolet Trax Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et4MC_m-DR8 2017 Hyundai Elantra Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1hxLaQO1Gg Kids Left In Hot Cars: How It Could Happen to You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIqyE0vj60M
We’re celebrating the Fourth of July this week with an all questions episode! We cover everything from car buying advice, infotainment systems, our seat comfort rating and three-row SUVs. Plus, we reach back into our archives to answer a question about a 27-year-old car. ------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------- 00:53 Question 1: Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks 04:08 Question 2: Fun to drive car under 50K 07:31 Question 3: Our seat comfort ratings 13:01 Question 4: 3rd-row SUVs 15:42 Question 5: Volster N 17:52 Question 6: Infotainment system ratings 23:21 Question 7: 1991 Dodge Daytona ----------------------------------- 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Acura RDX Gains Advanced Safety and More Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4 2017 LA Auto Show: 2018 Nissan Kicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU 2011 Nissan Juke First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc 2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E 4K Review: 2018 Toyota C-HR Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjNttCsy84 2015 Subaru WRX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hksUMXuW3VM 2014 BMW s Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2y06Kh5LQ 2017 Honda Civic Si Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyKF6jsVIug 2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI 2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8 Ford Mustang Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tQtp0W1GA 2013 Subaru BRZ First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE 2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc 4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY 2013 Ford Focus ST First Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvLM9Zd44AI 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU 2016 BMW X1 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs 2015 Lincoln Navigator Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urtqsciasPM ----------------------------------- 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
We’re celebrating the Fourth of July this week with an all questions episode! We cover everything from car buying advice, infotainment systems, our seat comfort rating and three-row SUVs. Plus, we reach back into our archives to answer a question about a 27-year-old car. ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:53 Question 1: Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks 04:08 Question 2: Fun to drive car under 50K 07:31 Question 3: Our seat comfort ratings 13:01 Question 4: 3rd-row SUVs 15:42 Question 5: Volster N 17:52 Question 6: Infotainment system ratings 23:21 Question 7: 1991 Dodge Daytona ----------------------------------- 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Acura RDX Gains Advanced Safety and More Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4 2017 LA Auto Show: 2018 Nissan Kicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU 2011 Nissan Juke First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc 2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E 4K Review: 2018 Toyota C-HR Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjNttCsy84 2015 Subaru WRX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hksUMXuW3VM 2014 BMW s Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2y06Kh5LQ 2017 Honda Civic Si Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyKF6jsVIug 2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI 2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8 Ford Mustang Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tQtp0W1GA 2013 Subaru BRZ First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE 2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc 4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY 2013 Ford Focus ST First Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvLM9Zd44AI 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU 2016 BMW X1 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs 2015 Lincoln Navigator Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urtqsciasPM ----------------------------------- 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