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On this episode, we talk about the 2020 Ford Explorer we've purchased for our test program, and discuss how this midsized three-row SUV stacks up against the some of the better competitors. Also, our experts discuss how emerging technology is playing a role in preventing a child from being left in a hot car, and give tips on what any driver can do to help prevent a tragedy. We wrap up with questions from our audience, including the difference between CR's and IIHS' headlight testing, how Consumer Reports determines a car's reliability score, and what exactly are the differences between an SUV and a CUV (crossover utility vehicle).      ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:26 - Rear Seat Reminder Systems 05:48 - 2020 Ford Explorer first impressions 13:31 - Question #1: How does CR determines a car's reliability score? 16:57 - Question #2: Replacing a 2014 Volkswagen TDI wagon with something that has comfortable seats, all-wheel drive, and great road manners. 19:55 - Question #3: What is the difference between CR's and IIHS' headlight testing? 23:23 - Question #4: What exactly are the differences between an SUV and a CUV?   ----------------------------------  2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Ford Explorer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNWQ_JQjc7k   2016 Ford Explorer Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP236lul0Jk   2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Kia Telluride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDr5uu7QheQ   2018 LA Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Palisade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFbbBDcCYYg   2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk   2014 BMW 3 Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuzAaZO_7cA   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   2019 Volvo S60 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwlnI4f_crc   2014 Lexus IS preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0iVZ9F38S8   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2019 Genesis G70 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0   ----------------------------------- 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

On this episode, we talk about the 2020 Ford Explorer we've purchased for our test program, and discuss how this midsized three-row SUV stacks up against the some of the better competitors. Also, our experts discuss how emerging technology is playing a role in preventing a child from being left in a hot car, and give tips on what any driver can do to help prevent a tragedy. We wrap up with questions from our audience, including the difference between CR's and IIHS' headlight testing, how Consumer Reports determines a car's reliability score, and what exactly are the differences between an SUV and a CUV (crossover utility vehicle).    ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:26 - Rear Seat Reminder Systems 05:48 - 2020 Ford Explorer first impressions 13:31 - Question #1: How does CR determines a car's reliability score? 16:57 - Question #2: Replacing a 2014 Volkswagen TDI wagon with something that has comfortable seats, all-wheel drive, and great road manners. 19:55 - Question #3: What is the difference between CR's and IIHS' headlight testing? 23:23 - Question #4: What exactly are the differences between an SUV and a CUV? ----------------------------------    2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Ford Explorer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNWQ_JQjc7k   2016 Ford Explorer Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP236lul0Jk   2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Kia Telluride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDr5uu7QheQ   2018 LA Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Palisade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFbbBDcCYYg   2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk   2014 BMW 3 Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuzAaZO_7cA   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   2019 Volvo S60 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwlnI4f_crc   2014 Lexus IS preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0iVZ9F38S8   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2019 Genesis G70 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0   ----------------------------------- 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 dig through the backlog of questions from our audience (submitted to TalkingCars@iCloud.com.) We give advice on making smart car buying decisions, whether it's a good idea to change your transmission oil, what kind of car to use when learning to drive a manual, and more! -------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------   00:48 - Question 1: Whether to change transmission oil?   02:31 - Question 2: Subaru Impreza hatchback reliability data?   04:09 - Question 3: How much life to expect from a Honda CR-V?   05:47 - Question 4:  Is buying a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT a good idea?   07:25 - Question 5: Choosing all-weather tires   09:55 - Question 6: Less than average predicted reliability on 2019 Mazda CX-9?   11:52 - Question 7: Which one to buy: Volvo S60, Audi S4, BMW 340i?   14:27 - Question 8: Best car for learning to drive stick shift?   16:47 - Question 9: Why we use the desk mics?   17:23 - Question 10: Which Plug-in Hybrid is best?   19:34 - Question 11: why it seems European cars get better mileage than American?   20:10 - Question 12: How is Toyota's new 8-speed transmission?   22:22 - Question 13: Good vehicle for the Wyoming weather?   ----------------------------------- 4k Review: 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY   2017 Honda CR-v Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwN2Tl1A5Z4   2012 Honda CR-V review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcZ-KdWzcyM   Pontiac G8 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d96mQzxKiFA   New All-Weather Tires Outperform Some Snow Tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JfEcVZvQEA   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   2017 Audio A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   4K Review: 2017 Honda Clarity Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0bUhEmXgNo   ----------------------------------- 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 dig through the backlog of questions from our audience (submitted to TalkingCars@iCloud.com.) We give advice on making smart car buying decisions, whether it's a good idea to change your transmission oil, what kind of car to use when learning to drive a manual, and more! ----------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:48 - Question 1: Whether to change transmission oil?   02:31 - Question 2: Subaru Impreza hatchback reliability data?   04:09 - Question 3: How much life to expect from a Honda CR-V?   05:47 - Question 4:  Is buying a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT a good idea?   07:25 - Question 5: Choosing all-weather tires   09:55 - Question 6: Less than average predicted reliability on 2019 Mazda CX-9?   11:52 - Question 7: Which one to buy: Volvo S60, Audi S4, BMW 340i?   14:27 - Question 8: Best car for learning to drive stick shift?   16:47 - Question 9: Why we use the desk mics?   17:23 - Question 10: Which Plug-in Hybrid is best?   19:34 - Question 11: why it seems European cars get better mileage than American?   20:10 - Question 12: How is Toyota's new 8-speed transmission?   22:22 - Question 13: Good vehicle for the Wyoming weather? ----------------------------------- 4k Review: 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY   2017 Honda CR-v Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwN2Tl1A5Z4   2012 Honda CR-V review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcZ-KdWzcyM   Pontiac G8 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d96mQzxKiFA   New All-Weather Tires Outperform Some Snow Tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JfEcVZvQEA   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   2017 Audio A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   4K Review: 2017 Honda Clarity Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0bUhEmXgNo ----------------------------------- 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

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