Podcasts about your car this winter

We recently got a chance to drive the 2021 Genesis G80 at our test track, and we share our impressions on how the sedan from Hyundai's luxury brand performed, as well as how it compares to other vehicles in its class, like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90. Filling your tires with nitrogen is an option offered by many dealerships and mechanics these days, usually for an added expense. We talk about whether this is something to consider, as well as if it's safe to put regular air into a tire filled with nitrogen. Winter weather is on its way (if it hasn't already arrived where you are!), so we discuss the best way to prep your car for hitting the road when there's ice and snow. We also give advice about replacing a Hyundai Elantra with an Audi A4 (or other alternatives like the Mazda3, Honda Civic Sport, or Toyota Camry?!) And with an increasing number of cars on the road having the ability to update their software, how is Consumer Reports adjusting its testing program to stay on top of the latest versions and features? Do the scores change when a car with GM's Super Cruise or vehicles from Tesla receive a new update? We discuss how we are adapting our testing to account for these new technologies, 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 -----------------------------------   00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Vehicle Winter Prep and Winter Driving Tips 06:53 - 2021 Genesis G80 First Impressions 13:30 - Question #1: Is an Audi A4 a good replacement for a Hyundai Elantra ? 19:41 - Question #2: What are the advantages of filling up tires with nitrogen instead of air? 23:42 - Question #3: How is CR adapting its test to account for new technologies?    ----------------------------------    Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU   Essential Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek   Prep Your Car for Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g   6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpdorEOeUc   Getting your tires ready for winter: Advice from Consumer Reports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hixD6srMlP0   First Drive: 2021 Genesis G80 Ramps Up Styling and Tech https://www.consumerreports.org/luxury-cars/2021-genesis-g80-review/   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASjxFTtsoMM   -----------------------------------   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 recently got a chance to drive the 2021 Genesis G80 at our test track, and we share our impressions on how the sedan from Hyundai's luxury brand performed, as well as how it compares to other vehicles in its class, like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90. Filling your tires with nitrogen is an option offered by many dealerships and mechanics these days, usually for an added expense. We talk about whether this is something to consider, as well as if it's safe to put regular air into a tire filled with nitrogen. Winter weather is on its way (if it hasn't already arrived where you are!), so we discuss the best way to prep your car for hitting the road when there's ice and snow. We also give advice about replacing a Hyundai Elantra with an Audi A4 (or other alternatives like the Mazda3, Honda Civic Sport, or Toyota Camry?!) And with an increasing number of cars on the road having the ability to update their software, how is Consumer Reports adjusting its testing program to stay on top of the latest versions and features? Do the scores change when a car with GM's Super Cruise or vehicles from Tesla receive a new update? We discuss how we are adapting our testing to account for these new technologies, 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 -----------------------------------   00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Vehicle Winter Prep and Winter Driving Tips 06:53 - 2021 Genesis G80 First Impressions 13:30 - Question #1: Is an Audi A4 a good replacement for a Hyundai Elantra ? 19:41 - Question #2: What are the advantages of filling up tires with nitrogen instead of air? 23:42 - Question #3: How is CR adapting its test to account for new technologies?    ----------------------------------    Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU   Essential Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek   Prep Your Car for Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g   6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpdorEOeUc   Getting your tires ready for winter: Advice from Consumer Reports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hixD6srMlP0   First Drive: 2021 Genesis G80 Ramps Up Styling and Tech https://www.consumerreports.org/luxury-cars/2021-genesis-g80-review/   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASjxFTtsoMM   -----------------------------------   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 just took delivery of our very own 2019 Ford Ranger, and give our first impressions of what it’s like to drive this resurrected small pickup truck. We answer audience questions about the AWD system in the Toyota RAV4 hybrid, if an electric is the right choice for a snowy, mountainous climate, and what to do about a car’s safety sensors that get obstructed by snow, salt, and ice. Finally, ever wonder what happens to CR’s cars once the final test is complete? We go behind the scenes and tell you how testing continues, even after a vehicle leaves the test track for the final time. SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- :26 - what we do with our cars when testing is complete 6:15 - 2019 Ford Ranger 9:31 - Tesla Model 3 reliability 14:00 - Question #1: How does an all-wheel drive system work in a hybrid? 18:42 - Question #2: should I buy an electric vehicle in a cold, snowy climate? 22:37 - reliability of advanced safety sensors in wintry conditions ----------------------------------- 2019 Ford Ranger Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/VQ09demkO_E 2019 Ram 1500 Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/coeasX0ZyTk 2019 Nissan Altima Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/mhow54shu-o 2016 Toyota Tacoma Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/vHnpNycnJ1s 2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/eJJeNbqaQAM 2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/dymKOcVk7Iw 2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/S0VlwLRJFAo 2014 BMW i3 Review: https://youtu.be/NVTw2jdJ8Ns 6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter: https://youtu.be/MDpdorEOeUc 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! Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    

We just took delivery of our very own 2019 Ford Ranger, and give our first impressions of what it’s like to drive this resurrected small pickup truck. We answer audience questions about the AWD system in the Toyota RAV4 hybrid, if an electric is the right choice for a snowy, mountainous climate, and what to do about a car’s safety sensors that get obstructed by snow, salt, and ice. Finally, ever wonder what happens to CR’s cars once the final test is complete? We go behind the scenes and tell you how testing continues, even after a vehicle leaves the test track for the final time. SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- :26 - what we do with our cars when testing is complete 6:15 - 2019 Ford Ranger 9:31 - Tesla Model 3 reliability 14:00 - Question #1: How does an all-wheel drive system work in a hybrid? 18:42 - Question #2: should I buy an electric vehicle in a cold, snowy climate? 22:37 - reliability of advanced safety sensors in wintry conditions ----------------------------------- 2019 Ford Ranger Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/VQ09demkO_E 2019 Ram 1500 Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/coeasX0ZyTk 2019 Nissan Altima Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/mhow54shu-o 2016 Toyota Tacoma Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/vHnpNycnJ1s 2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/eJJeNbqaQAM 2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/dymKOcVk7Iw 2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/S0VlwLRJFAo 2014 BMW i3 Review: https://youtu.be/NVTw2jdJ8Ns 6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter: https://youtu.be/MDpdorEOeUc 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! Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez 

We just took delivery of the 2019 Cadillac XT4 at the track. We share our first impressions on the luxury subcompact, how it stacks up to others in the class, and wonder who this segment is really trying to appeal to! We also discuss recent engine recalls by Subaru and Toyota, give a not-so-teary eulogy for GM's Book car subscription service, and answer audience questions, including one about dealership business model and high pressure situations with car salespeople.   --------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------   00:56 - Subaru and Toyota Recalls 03:25 - GM Suspends: Book by Cadillac   08:11 - 2019 Cadillac XT4   13:02 - Question 1: Choosing Between Scion xB and Mazda3   15:17 - Question 2: Using FCW and AEB in Wintery Conditions   17:49 - Question 3: High Pressure Situations with Salespeople   21:48 - Question 4: Is Blind-Spot Warning Necessary?   ----------------------------------- 2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Cadillac XT4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqN7zuP344   Subaru and Toyota to Recall 165,000 Vehicles for Engine Issues https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/subaru-and-toyota-recall-engine-issues-stalling/ Buy, Lease, or Subscribe? Automakers Offer New Approaches to Car Ownership https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/buy-lease-or-subscribe-automakers-offer-new-approaches-to-car-ownership/ 8 Best Cars for Teen Drivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6pLbbt428   6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpdorEOeUc 2014 Mazda3 first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY   ----------------------------------- 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 just took delivery of the 2019 Cadillac XT4 at the track. We share our first impressions on the luxury subcompact, how it stacks up to others in the class, and wonder who this segment is really trying to appeal to! We also discuss recent engine recalls by Subaru and Toyota, give a not-so-teary eulogy for GM's Book car subscription service, and answer audience questions, including one about dealership business model and high pressure situations with car salespeople.   ---------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:56 - Subaru and Toyota Recalls 03:25 - GM Suspends: Book by Cadillac   08:11 - 2019 Cadillac XT4   13:02 - Question 1: Choosing Between Scion xB and Mazda3   15:17 - Question 2: Using FCW and AEB in Wintery Conditions   17:49 - Question 3: High Pressure Situations with Salespeople   21:48 - Question 4: Is Blind-Spot Warning Necessary?   ----------------------------------- 2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Cadillac XT4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqN7zuP344   Subaru and Toyota to Recall 165,000 Vehicles for Engine Issues https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/subaru-and-toyota-recall-engine-issues-stalling/ Buy, Lease, or Subscribe? Automakers Offer New Approaches to Car Ownership https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/buy-lease-or-subscribe-automakers-offer-new-approaches-to-car-ownership/ 8 Best Cars for Teen Drivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6pLbbt428   6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpdorEOeUc 2014 Mazda3 first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY   ----------------------------------- 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