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    Talking Cars 350: Driving the Toyota Tundra

    Plus how all-wheel-drive systems on hybrids and EVs work

    Main theme: If it seems like a long time since you’ve heard us talk about the Toyota Tundra, you’re right, it has been. In fact, it’s been 15 years since a major redesign of the Tundra! In this episode of Talking Cars, we share our first impressions of this updated truck. Does the Tundra hold up against the top-selling domestic trucks? And have significant changes to the suspension, infotainment, and new powertrains kept it competitive?

    Audience Question
    Do the all-wheel-drive systems in hybrids and electric vehicles work the same as the mechanical systems in older AWD systems?

    Talking Cars 350
    "Talking Cars" panelists Ryan Pszczolkowski, Jen Stockburger, and Mike Monticello.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

    As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

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    Jen Stockburger

    Jennifer Stockburger is the director of operations at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, focusing on the day-to-day operations of CR’s 327-acre testing facility as well as overseeing the child seat and tire test programs and contributing to CR’s comprehensive vehicle ratings. Jennifer joined CR in 2000; before that she gained auto industry experience as a tire test and fuel systems engineer, and has been a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST) since 2001.