The redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado offers noticeable improvements throughout the truck. We share our first impressions of this midsized pickup truck, exploring its modern convenience features, off-road prowess, improved ride quality, and evaluating if the redesign truly paid off. Additionally, we debate regarding the impact of Toyota's renowned reliability on its overall greatness, and provide insights on combating excessive tire wear in EVs.   More info on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/pickup-trucks/2023-chevrolet-colorado-review-a6426754407?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT</a>     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - First Impressions: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado 02:01 - How it Drives 03:25 - The Size 07:17 - Safety Features 09:01 - Controls 10:24 - Small Trucks Demand 12:58 - Question #1:Do rear-wheel drive EVs require snow tires for winter driving, and are there EV models with reduced tire wear impact? 18:28 - Question #2: Would Toyotas still be as great without their stellar reliability?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: Redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Is Improved Throughout https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/pickup-trucks/2023-chevrolet-colorado-review-a6426754407/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Chevrolet Colorado https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/colorado/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Face-Off: Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/pickup-trucks/chevrolet-colorado-vs-ford-ranger-compact-pickup-truck-review-a8869698832/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUV or Pickup: Which to Choose? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/suv-or-pickup-which-to-choose-a6547142065/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- 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 <a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com">TalkingCars@icloud.com</a> 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 <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/</a>   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6</a>     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT

<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;The redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado offers noticeable improvements throughout the truck. We share our first impressions of this midsized pickup truck&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;, exploring its modern convenience features, off-road prowess, improved ride quality, and evaluating if the redesign truly paid off. Additionally, we debate regarding the impact of Toyota's renowned reliability on its overall greatness, and provide insights on combating excessive tire wear in EVs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;More info on the&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s2"&gt;2023 Chevrolet Colorado&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/pickup-trucks/2023-chevrolet-colorado-review-a6426754407&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SHOW NOTES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:00 - Introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:15 - First Impressions: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;02:01 - How it Drives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;03:25 - The Size&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;07:17 - Safety Features&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;09:01 - Controls&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;10:24 - Small Trucks Demand&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;12:58 - Question #1:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Do rear-wheel drive EVs require snow tires for winter driving, and are there EV models with reduced tire wear impact?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;18:28 - Question #2: Would Toyotas still be as great without their stellar reliability?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;----------------------------------  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;First Drive: Redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Is Improved Throughout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/pickup-trucks/2023-chevrolet-colorado-review-a6426754407/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;2023 Chevrolet Colorado&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/colorado/2023/overview/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Face-Off: Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/pickup-trucks/chevrolet-colorado-vs-ford-ranger-compact-pickup-truck-review-a8869698832/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SUV or Pickup: Which to Choose?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/suv-or-pickup-which-to-choose-a6547142065/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;From your iOS device, iMessage us at &lt;a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;TalkingCars@icloud.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s4"&gt;Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. 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The redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado offers noticeable improvements throughout the truck. We share our first impressions of this midsized pickup truck, exploring its modern convenience features, off-road prowess, improved ride quality, and...

2023 Chevrolet Colorado

In this supersized episode, we share our very unusual experience purchasing, receiving, and driving our 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra; there are so many twists and turns to this story, we can’t summarize them here, you’ll just have to listen to the entire wild experience! We also answer audience questions about how to store an EV for long periods of time, and the best car for road trips: the Ford Maverick, Subaru Forester, or Toyota Camry.   More info on the 2023 Fisker Ocean here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/fisker-ocean-electric-suv-review-a2735159415/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT</a>     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Our Fisker Ocean 01:53 - Buying & Delivery Experience 06:19 - Issue with the Ocean 09:16 - Payment 09:53 - Driving Experience 10:46 - Software Versions 12:19 - Customer Service 14:41 - Experiencing The Car 21:12 - Missing Safety Features 23:02 - Features we liked 23:43 - Range & Charging 27:49 - Regenerative Braking 31:25 - Controls 33:34 - ABS Issue 34:59 - Cabin 37:09 - SDV - Software Defined Vehicle 39:18 - State of Fisker 43:26 - Price Drop 45:06 - The Paint 47:50 - Inventory 51:37 - Consumer Take Aways 54:22 - Question #1: What is the best way to store an electric vehicle  for a long period of time? 57:34 - Question #2: What is the best car for road trips: the Ford Maverick, Subaru Forester, or Toyota Camry?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2023 Fisker Ocean Electric SUV Proves to Be Unfinished Business https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/fisker-ocean-electric-suv-review-a2735159415/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Fisker Ocean https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fisker/ocean/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Federal Tax Credits 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     ----------------------------------- 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 <a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com">TalkingCars@icloud.com</a> 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 <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/</a>   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6</a>     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT

<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;In this supersized episode, we share our very unusual experience purchasing, receiving, and driving our 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra; there are so many twists and turns to this story, we can’t summarize them here, you’ll just have to listen to the entire wild experience! We also answer audience questions about how to store an EV for long periods of time, and the best car for road trips: the Ford Maverick, Subaru Forester, or Toyota Camry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;More info on the&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s2"&gt;2023 Fisker Ocean&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;here:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s3"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/fisker-ocean-electric-suv-review-a2735159415/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SHOW NOTES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:00 - Introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:15 - Our Fisker Ocean&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;01:53 - Buying &amp; Delivery Experience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;06:19 - Issue with the Ocean&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;09:16 - Payment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;09:53 - Driving Experience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;10:46 - Software Versions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;12:19 - Customer Service&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;14:41 - Experiencing The Car&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;21:12 - Missing Safety Features&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;23:02 - Features we liked&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;23:43 - Range &amp; Charging&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;27:49 - Regenerative Braking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;31:25 - Controls&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;33:34 - ABS Issue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;34:59 - Cabin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;37:09 - SDV - Software Defined Vehicle&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;39:18 - State of Fisker&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;43:26 - Price Drop&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;45:06 - The Paint&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;47:50 - Inventory&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;51:37 - Consumer Take Aways&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;54:22 - Question #1: What is the best way to store an electric vehicle&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; for a long period of time?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;57:34 - Question #2: What is the best car for road trips: the Ford Maverick, Subaru Forester, or Toyota Camry?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;----------------------------------  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;First Drive: 2023 Fisker Ocean Electric SUV Proves to Be Unfinished Business&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/fisker-ocean-electric-suv-review-a2735159415/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;2023 Fisker Ocean&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fisker/ocean/2023/overview/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Federal Tax Credits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;From your iOS device, iMessage us at &lt;a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;TalkingCars@icloud.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s5"&gt;https://CR.org/joinviaYT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this supersized episode, we share our very unusual experience purchasing, receiving, and driving our 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra; there are so many twists and turns to this story, we can’t summarize them here, you’ll just have to listen to the...

The Crazy Saga of Our Fisker Ocean

Are less expensive cars cool again? The prevalence of cars real people can afford is one of the trends we noticed at the 2024 New York Auto Show. We looked closely at the new Nissan Kicks, Subaru Forester, Honda Prologue, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, and many more. Our experts also share their favorite car/trend/feature from the show floor.    See our car ratings and reviews at: <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT</a>     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - Universal Appeal 02:07 - 2025 Toyota Camry 03:30 - 2025 Kia K4 04:09 - 2025 Subaru Forester 05:10 - Manufacturer’s Presence 06:24 - EVs 09:22 - Volkswagen ID.Buzz 10:59 - Race Cars 12:32 - Pet Ownership, Mobility & Accessibility Appeal 15:47 - Color Trend 16:53 - 2025 Nissan Kicks 17:43 - 2024 Ford Bronco Heritage     ----------------------------------   Preview: Redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks Grows Slightly, Gains AWD https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-nissan-kicks-review-a9588794667/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Preview: Redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry Goes Hybrid-Only, With AWD Available on All Trims https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-review-a1114602128/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Preview: 2025 Subaru Forester Boasts Brawny Styling, More Tech, and a Quiet Cabin https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-subaru-forester-review-a4022375572/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Preview: 2024 Honda Prologue Electric Vehicle Is Sensible and Roomy https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-honda-prologue-review-a8015429336/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Preview: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Minivan Offers AWD and Nostalgia https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/volkswagen-id-buzz-minivan-review-a4884016168/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- 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 <a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com">TalkingCars@icloud.com</a> 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 <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/</a>   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6</a>     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez

<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Are less expensive cars cool again? The prevalence of cars real people can afford is one of the trends we noticed at the 2024 New York Auto Show. We looked closely at the new Nissan Kicks, Subaru Forester, Honda Prologue, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, and many more. Our experts also share their favorite car/trend/feature from the show floor. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;See our car ratings and reviews at: &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SHOW NOTES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:00 - Introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:31 - Universal Appeal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;02:07 - 2025 Toyota Camry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;03:30 - 2025 Kia K4&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;04:09 - 2025 Subaru Forester&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;05:10 - Manufacturer’s Presence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;06:24 - EVs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;09:22 - Volkswagen ID.Buzz&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;10:59 - Race Cars&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;12:32 - Pet Ownership, Mobility &amp; Accessibility Appeal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;15:47 - Color Trend&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;16:53 - 2025 Nissan Kicks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;17:43 - 2024 Ford Bronco Heritage&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;----------------------------------  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Preview: Redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks Grows Slightly, Gains AWD&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-nissan-kicks-review-a9588794667/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Preview: Redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry Goes Hybrid-Only, With AWD Available on All Trims&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-review-a1114602128/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Preview: 2025 Subaru Forester Boasts Brawny Styling, More Tech, and a Quiet Cabin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-subaru-forester-review-a4022375572/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Preview: 2024 Honda Prologue Electric Vehicle Is Sensible and Roomy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-honda-prologue-review-a8015429336/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Preview: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Minivan Offers AWD and Nostalgia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/volkswagen-id-buzz-minivan-review-a4884016168/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;From your iOS device, iMessage us at &lt;a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;TalkingCars@icloud.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. 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Are less expensive cars cool again? The prevalence of cars real people can afford is one of the trends we noticed at the 2024 New York Auto Show. We looked closely at the new Nissan Kicks, Subaru Forester, Honda Prologue, Toyota Camry,...

2024 New York Auto Show

Hyundai brings significant improvements to the Kona EV over the previous-generation model. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, the power plant, driving dynamics, controls, and what it has to offer for buyers looking to purchase a sensible electric vehicle. Also, we discuss why it is important for EV owners to pay close attention to the 12-volt battery in their electric cars. Our experts had fun making up their own frankencar, choosing the motor, transmission, chassis, interior, and body from any car they wished and making their own creation.   More info on the 2024 Hyundai Kona here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-hyundai-kona-review-a8558776955/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT</a>     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - First Impressions: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 01:57 - Cabin and Controls 03:07 - Compared to Gas Powered Vehicle 04:00 - Driving and Power 04:55 - Some Compromises 05:38 - Powertrain 06:19 - Regenerative Braking 08:42 - Cabin Noise 10:26 - Charging Systems 14:18 - Question #1: Do EVs have 12-volt batteries like regular cars, and do they need to be serviced? 18:18 - Question #2: If you could design a car where you source the powertrain, infotainment, interior, chassis, etc from any automaker, what would you make?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: Redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Has Grown Larger and Gained New Features https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-hyundai-kona-review-a8558776955/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2024 Hyundai Kona Electric https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/kona-electric/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Automakers Move to a Common Plug Standard to Allow Their EVs to Use Tesla Superchargers https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/tesla-superchargers-open-to-other-evs-what-to-know-a9262067544/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How to Find All the Available Electric Car Incentives https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-to-find-all-the-available-electric-car-incentives-a5786754228/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Hybrids/EV Buying Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- 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 <a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com">TalkingCars@icloud.com</a> 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 <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/</a>   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6</a>     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT

<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Hyundai brings significant improvements to the Kona EV over the previous-generation model. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, the power plant, driving dynamics, controls, and what it has to offer for buyers looking to purchase a sensible electric vehicle. Also, we discuss why it is important for EV owners to pay close attention to the 12-volt battery in their electric cars. Our experts had fun making up their own frankencar, choosing the motor, transmission, chassis, interior, and body from any car they wished and making their own creation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;More info on the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;2024 Hyundai Kona&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;here:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s3"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-hyundai-kona-review-a8558776955/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SHOW NOTES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:00 - Introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:16 - First Impressions: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;01:57 - Cabin and Controls&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;03:07 - Compared to Gas Powered Vehicle&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;04:00 - Driving and Power&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;04:55 - Some Compromises&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;05:38 - Powertrain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;06:19 - Regenerative Braking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;08:42 - Cabin Noise&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;10:26 - Charging Systems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;14:18 - Question #1: Do EVs have 12-volt batteries like regular cars, and do they need to be serviced?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;18:18 - Question #2: If you could design a car where you source the powertrain, infotainment, interior, chassis, etc from any automaker, what would you make?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;----------------------------------  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;First Drive: Redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Has Grown Larger and Gained New Features&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-hyundai-kona-review-a8558776955/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;2024 Hyundai Kona Electric&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/kona-electric/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Automakers Move to a Common Plug Standard to Allow Their EVs to Use Tesla Superchargers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/tesla-superchargers-open-to-other-evs-what-to-know-a9262067544/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;How to Find All the Available Electric Car Incentives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-to-find-all-the-available-electric-car-incentives-a5786754228/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Hybrids/EV Buying Guide&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;From your iOS device, iMessage us at &lt;a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;TalkingCars@icloud.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6"&gt;&lt;span class= "s4"&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s5"&gt;https://CR.org/joinviaYT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hyundai brings significant improvements to the Kona EV over the previous-generation model. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, the power plant, driving dynamics, controls, and what it has to offer for buyers looking to...

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

More info on the 10 Top Picks of 2024 here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Consumer Reports annual Top Picks list is out. In this episode we clarify what the Top Picks is and how vehicles get awarded this highly regarded designation. Our experts discuss the 10 cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and explain what a Brand Report Card is. We also debate which would be the ultimate food delivery vehicle, the Toyota Prius or the Corolla Hybrid.    Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT</a>     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - What is the Top Picks List 01:29 - Auto Market Shift 03:52 - Car Categories in Top Picks 05:13 - Question #1: When looking at CR’s reliability rating, why are hybrids are among the most reliable vehicles, but plug-in hybrids are among the least? 11:10 - 10 Top Picks of 2024 11:34 - EVs 12:48 - Plug-in Hybrids 16:07 - Hybrids 18:48 - Gas Powered Vehicles 22:54 - Brand Report Card 25:46 - Question #2: Which car is the ultimate food delivery vehicle: the Toyota Corolla Hybrid or the Prius AWD?     ----------------------------------   Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Hybrids/EV Buying Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Mazda3 <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/3/2024/overview/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/3/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Subaru Crosstrek <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Subaru Forester <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Toyota Camry Hybrid <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/camry-hybrid/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/camry-hybrid/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Toyota Prius/Prius Prime <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/prius/2024/overview/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/prius/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Toyota RAV4 Prime <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4-prime/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4-prime/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Toyota Highlander Hybrid <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander-hybrid/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander-hybrid/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   BMW X5/X5 PHEV <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/x5/2024/overview/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/x5/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Tesla Model Y <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-y/2024/overview/"> https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-y/2024/overview/</a>?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!   Video version: <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2</a>   Audio version: <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2</a>   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 <a href="mailto:TalkingCars@icloud.com">TalkingCars@icloud.com</a> 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 <a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/">https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/</a>   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6</a>     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT

<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;More info on the&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s2"&gt;10 Top Picks of 2024&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;here:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s3"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Consumer Reports annual Top Picks list is out. In this episode we clarify what the Top Picks is and how vehicles get awarded this highly regarded designation. Our experts discuss the 10 cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and explain what a Brand Report Card is. We also debate which would be the ultimate food delivery vehicle, the Toyota Prius or the Corolla Hybrid. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: &lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SHOW NOTES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:00 - Introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;00:17 - What is the Top Picks List&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;01:29 - Auto Market Shift&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;03:52 - Car Categories in Top Picks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;05:13 - Question #1: When looking at CR’s reliability rating, why are hybrids are among the most reliable vehicles, but plug-in hybrids are among the least?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;11:10 - 10 Top Picks of 2024&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;11:34 - EVs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;12:48 - Plug-in Hybrids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;16:07 - Hybrids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;18:48 - Gas Powered Vehicles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;22:54 - Brand Report Card&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;25:46 - Question #2: Which car is the ultimate food delivery vehicle: the Toyota Corolla Hybrid or the Prius AWD?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;----------------------------------  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p3"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Hybrids/EV Buying Guide&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Mazda3&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/3/2024/overview/"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/3/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p8"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Subaru Crosstrek&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p8"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p5"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Subaru Forester&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p9"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Toyota Camry Hybrid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/camry-hybrid/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/camry-hybrid/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p9"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Toyota Prius/Prius Prime&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p10"&gt;&lt;span class="s4"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/prius/2024/overview/"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/prius/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s5"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p9"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Toyota RAV4 Prime&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4-prime/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4-prime/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p9"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Toyota Highlander Hybrid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander-hybrid/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander-hybrid/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;BMW X5/X5 PHEV&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/x5/2024/overview/"&gt;https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/x5/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Tesla Model Y&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p7"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-y/2024/overview/"&gt; https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-y/2024/overview/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s3"&gt;?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p4"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;-----------------------------------&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p6"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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