More info on the 2024 Subaru Impreza here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/small-cars/2024-subaru-impreza-review-a8590029622/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

The redesigned sixth-generation 2024 Impreza remains true to the established Subaru formula. Subaru has simplified the trim range to Base, Sport and RS, and no longer offers a sedan version of the Impreza. We discuss the minimal changes to the exterior styling, driving characteristics, controls, and the powertrain. Also, we provide some tips that car owners can do to help their vehicles last longer and potentially reach the 200K mile range.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - First Impressions: 2024 Subaru Impreza

02:21 - Updates

04:19 - Controls

05:17 - Driving Position

05:59 - The Touch Screen

07:48 - Fit and Finish

09:43 - Ride Comfort

12:18 - Powertrain

14:52 - No Sedan Version

15:57 - Question: What maintenance should car owners perform to help their vehicles last longer?

 

 

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First Drive: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Boasts Fresh Styling, More Power

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/small-cars/2024-subaru-impreza-review-a8590029622/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

2024 Subaru Impreza

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/impreza/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

First Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Benefits from Subtle Updates

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-subaru-crosstrek-review-a4045387800/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

How to Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles and More

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-repair-maintenance/make-your-car-last-200-000-miles-a8010293375/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Car Safety Guide

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

 

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Alfa Romeo advances its electrification with the 2024 Tonale, the small SUV slots beneath the Stelvio and is aimed to compete against the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. We discuss its plug-in hybrid powertrain, spirited driving performance, and whether or not it delivers Alfa's Italian styling glamour. We also talk about why many plug-in hybrid vehicles start their gasoline engine during strong acceleration even with full battery in EV mode.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale

01:38 - The Powertrain

03:33 - EV Mode

06:52 - Driving Experience

11:27 - Interior

14:34 - Infotainment

18:10 - Visibility

18:49 - Is it worth buying?

20:48 - Question: Why many plug-in hybrid vehicles start their gasoline engine during strong acceleration even with full battery in EV mode?

 

 

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First Drive: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a Disappointing Effort

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-alfa-romeo-tonale-review-a1132347197/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/alfa-romeo/tonale/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Is an Electric Car Right for Your Next Road Trip

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/is-an-electric-vehicle-right-for-your-next-road-trip-a3742578426/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Car Safety Guide

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

 

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This week we discuss several topics requested by our audience, including: How does an EV's extra battery weight affect braking? Is it necessary to turn a vehicle's front wheels toward the curb when parking on a steep hill, even if it has an automatic transmission? What are the best practices for storing hybrid cars for long periods of time? We also explain how CR's used-car reliability data is gathered for each vehicle's model year.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - Question #1: How does an EV’s extra battery weight affect its braking distances over ICE competitors?

05:14 - Question #2: Which vehicle segment you would revamp, given the opportunity?

10:28 - Question #3: What is the proper way to store a hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicle for long periods of time?

15:05 - Question #4: How does CR collect used-car reliability data for each model year?

16:37 - Question #5: Should a Jeep Wrangler be considered a convertible?

19:33 - Question #6: Is it necessary to turn a vehicle’s front wheels toward the curb when parking on a steep hill, even if it has an automatic transmission?

22:05 - Question #7: Is using an extremely thin engine oil, like the 0W-8 used in the new Toyota Crown, for improved gas mileage or just planned obsolescence? 

 

 

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Is an Electric Car Right for Your Next Road Trip

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/is-an-electric-vehicle-right-for-your-next-road-trip-a3742578426/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Brake Lights Can Fail to Provide Fair Warning on Some Electric Vehicles

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/brake-lights-can-fail-to-provide-fair-warning-on-some-evs-a9533519285/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow?

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-well-can-an-electric-pickup-truck-tow-a1149286680/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Car Safety Guide

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

 

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Maserati’s first entry into the vibrant luxury small SUV segment is the all-new 2023 Grecale, which is meant to compete with many desirable models including the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. The 2023 Maserati Grecale GT we bought for CR's auto test program promises high-performance flair by combining potent powerplants and an air of exclusivity. We discuss whether or not the Grecale's sporty handling, modern cabin, and Italian glamour will help to distinguish it from its rivals.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - First Impressions: 2023 Maserati Grecale GT

02:33 - What is Maserati?

05:10 - Maserati’s Reliability

08:48 - Which segment does the Grecale fit in?

11:29 - Controls

12:09 - Know what you’re getting into

12:45 - Functionality

13:42 - Driving Dynamics

14:57 - Competitors

18:43 - Question: When selling a used car is it better to sell privately or use a service like CarMax or Carvana?

 

 

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Preview: 2023 Maserati Grecale Promises Elegance and Performance

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2023-maserati-grecale-review-a7956084032/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

2023 Maserati Grecale

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/maserati/grecale/2023/overview/?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

 

Car Safety Guide

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

 

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Brake lights are a major safety feature on vehicles that provide a fair warning to drivers traveling behind them. On this bonus episode we discuss recent findings in Consumer Reports' tests that discover potential safety issues with brake lights on EVs from Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and Mercedes-Benz.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:22 - Topic: Braking without brake lights

01:02 - Disclaimer

01:55 - What is one-pedal driving

03:57 - Hyundai; Kia; Genesis: issue with one-pedal driving

05:21 - CR’s test findings

07:46 - Federal law for vehicle brake lights

09:09 - CR’s recommendation for one-pedal operation in Hyundai; Kia; Genesis EVs

11:36 - Mercedes-Benz: one-pedal driving issue

14:21 - CR’s recommendation for one-pedal driving in Mercedes-Benz EVs

15:12 - Conclusion

 

 

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Brake Lights Can Fail to Provide Fair Warning on Some Electric Vehicles

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/brake-lights-can-fail-to-provide-fair-warning-on-some-evs-a9533519285/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Hybrids/EVs

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Is an Electric Car Right for Your Next Road Trip

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/is-an-electric-vehicle-right-for-your-next-road-trip-a3742578426/?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

 

 

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The newly redesigned Chevrolet Trax is almost a foot larger than the outgoing model and offers a tempting low price tag. We purchased the 2024 Chevrolet Trax 1LT for our test program, and discuss if the small price will compel buyers to look past the dull driving experience and uninspired cabin and overcome competitors including the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and Nissan Kicks.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:28 - 2024 Chevrolet Trax first impressions

02:17 - Driving dynamics

07:35 - Ride

09:48 - Seat comfort

11:36 - Cabin design

13:17 - Controls

16:18 - Rear seat comfort

17:02 - Cargo space

17:22 - Lack of AWD

19:08 - Fuel economy

 

 

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First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Tram Brings Brilliant Packaging and a Tempting Low Price

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-chevrolet-trax-review-a4562224665/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Cars, SUVs, and Trucks With the Best Fuel Economy

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/best-worst-fuel-economy-a3183445363/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

2024 Chevrolet Trax

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/trax/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

First Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Makes a Comeback

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-chevrolet-trailblazer-review-a6072541768/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Many Americans Are Overpaying for Their Car Loans

https://www.consumerreports.org/money/car-financing/many-americans-overpay-for-car-loans-a8076436935/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

 

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The 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 SUV is the EV complement to the GLE, competing with the Tesla Model X, BMW iX, and Cadillac Lyriq, and the SUV version of the EQE sedan also in Consumer Reports's test program. We discuss how this model, built in Tuscaloosa, Ala., compares to the ultra-luxury EQS SUV, the incredible amount of safety features available on this model, and why even the pared-down infotainment screen (compared to the MBUX Hyperscreen) might still be a deal-breaker. Confused on what mpge means, and how it compares to miles per gallon in a gas-powered car? A viewer sends us a quiz in search of answers.

 

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV first impressions

02:09 - Driving

O4:43 - Controls

09:12 - The Price

10:32 - Technology

13:07 - Safety Features

20:19 - Which EQE we like most?

23:23 - Question: What is mpge?

 

 

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Preview: Tech-Filled 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Charges Ahead

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2023-mercedes-benz-eqe-review-a6441210907/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mercedes-benz/eqe-suv/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Federal Tax Credit

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/?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

 

 

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More info on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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Mazda is aiming upscale with the 2024 CX-90, creating an all-new three-row SUV that separates itself from mainstream models like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Ford Explorer, with aspirations toward luxury brands such as Acura, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus we purchased anonymously for our test program is built on a brand-new platform, and boasts Mazda’s first-ever inline six-cylinder engine mated to the brand's own eight-speed automatic transmission. But will all the new changes be enough to impress buyers within the highly competitive market? We also explain CR's testing process, from the moment we purchase a vehicle to when we publish our conclusions in our Road Test report.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - 2024 Mazda CX-90 first impressions

01:19 - What is new about the CX-90

03:02 - The Mazda Buyer

04:39 - How It Drives

07:19 - The Ride

08:10 - Can Mazda pull off a 60K SUV?

10:19 - Interior Fit and Finish

12:05 - Controls

14:37 - Rear Seats

15:52 - Question 1: From the time CR purchases a vehicle for the test program how long does it take for the full review to be posted on the website?

20:50 - Question 2: Why does it seem impossible to lease an EV at MSRP and get the EV credit back as lease cash?

 

 

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All-New 2024 Mazda CX-90 Aims Up-and Makes A Direst Hit

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/

 

2024 Mazda CX-90

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-90/2024/overview/

 

Most Reliable and Fuel-Efficient New Midsize SUVs

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/new-midsized-suvs-most-reliable-fuel-efficient-a2811867777/

 

New Cars on the Horizon

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/new-cars-on-the-horizon-a1920770135/

 

How Leasing an EV Can Save You Money

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/how-leasing-an-ev-can-save-you-money-a6013438463/

 

Leasing vs. Buying a New Car

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/leasing-vs-buying-a-new-car-a9135602164/

 

 

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The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the latest EV from Hyundai's luxury brand. Built on the same platform as the gas-powered version, the all-electric model has an EPA estimated 236 mile range, and shares many of the same luxurious touches of the Electric G80. But with a starting price over $60,000 can the electric GV70 take on competitors like the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q4 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQB, and even its own GV60 EV sibling? We also discuss whether a viewer's persistent flat spots on a set of Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady tires might be a sign of manufacturer defect.

LINKS

CR’s Hybrid & EV Hub: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

EV Buying Guide: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Genesis Impresses Again with the 2023 GV60 Compact Electric SUV: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/genesis-gv60-review-a2697188686/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Genesis GV70 SUV Delivers Comfort, Agility, and Luxe: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2022-genesis-gv70-review-a4477336215/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Early Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fam-QSB9Yrc

Tesla Model Y Road Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-y/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Audi Q4 e-tron Road Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/q4-e-tron/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

BMW i4 Road Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/i4/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Mercedes-Benz EQB is a Conventional SUV, Electrified: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2023-mercedes-benz-eqb-review-a7555831002/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

:16 - 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 first impressions

6:19 - who is Genesis targeting with the Electrified GV70?

6:57 - Electrified GV70 vs. GV60; regenerative braking levels

10:37 - driving standard GV70 vs. EV version

13:26 - problems with the range

16:38 - purchasing notes

21:21 - would CR experts buy this car?

23:07 - are my Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady tires defective?

 

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More info on the 2023 Honda Accord 1.5T EX here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sedans/2023-honda-accord-review-a4740920658/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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We purchased a 2023 Honda Accord 1.5T EX for CR's auto test program, and share our first impressions of the changes to the latest generation of this popular mid-size sedan, how it compares to the Honda Accord Hybrid Sport model we're also testing, as well as competitors like the Toyota Camry, Subaru Legacy, and Nissan Altima, and question why Honda has restricted many desirable options to just hybrid powertrain models. We also weigh in on a viewer's conspiracy theory that big trucks and SUVs are only popular because of distracted drivers and poor road conditions in the US.

LINKS

Which Hybrid Should You Buy - Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/which-hybrid-should-you-buy-honda-accord-or-toyota-camry-a1011992834/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Best Midsized and Large Sedans You Can Buy Today: https://www.consumerreports.org/sedans/10-best-sedans-you-can-buy-today-a4739679846/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Subaru Legacy First Impressions: https://www.consumerreports.org/sedans/2020-subaru-legacy-first-drive-review-a1078654041/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

 

:18 - 2023 Honda Accord first impressions

1:27 - What is missing in this version of the Honda Accord?

4:30 - is this car a good choice for families?

7:19 - Driving impressions

10:33 - infotainment and controls

13:05 - comfort and fit & finish

16:56 - standard model vs. hybrid

21:05 - are bad drivers and crumbling roads making SUVs more popular?

 

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