'Talking Cars' Podcast Archive
Find every episode of CR's video podcast here
Since 2013, Consumer Reports has been producing the Talking Cars video podcast featuring CR’s car experts discussing new-model vehicles being tested at CR’s Auto Testing Center and the latest automotive news and developments, as well as answering viewers’ questions.
You can browse our most recent episodes or go down memory lane with the highlights and all the episodes from 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013.
Episodes From 2023
Spotlight: Episode #423: 2024 Subaru Impreza
We gives our early impressions of driving the Impreza, covering how it rides and handles, and the learning curve when it comes to mastering the controls.
#423: Driving the 2024 Subaru Impreza
#422: We Take Delivery of Our 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale
#420: Living With a 2023 Maserati Grecale SUV
Bonus: EVs Slowing Without Brake Lights
#419: Driving the 2024 Chevrolet Trax
#418: Driving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
#417: Driving the 2024 Mazda CX-90 SUV
#416: Driving the Genesis Electrified GV70
#415: Driving the Honda Accord
#413: Driving the Mercedes-Benz EQE Electric Sedan
#412: Driving the 2023 Nissan Z
#411: Driving the 2023 Honda Accord
#410: Driving the Rivian R1S SUV
#409: Driving the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
#408: Driving the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
#407: Driving the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6
#406: Highlights From the 2023 New York Auto Show
#405: Driving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#404: Driving the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
#403: Driving the Lexus RZ 450e
#402: Driving the 2023 Honda Pilot
#401: Driving the 2023 Lexus LX600
#400: Driving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Bonus: EV Tax Credits Explained
#398: Driving the 2023 Toyota Crown
#397: Driving the 2023 Toyota Prius
#396: Driving the Lexus RX350h Hybrid
#395: Driving the 2023 Kia Niro EV
Episodes From 2022
Spotlight: Episode #355: Highlights From the 2022 New York Auto Show
We discuss the latest electric vehicles and performance machines.
#392: Best and Worst Cars of 2022
#389: Driving the 2023 Nissan Ariya
#388: Driving the 2023 Honda CR-V
#387: Best Tires for Winter Driving
#386: Analyzing the Used-Car Market
Bonus: American Interest, Challenges With EVs
#385: Driving the 2023 Lexus RX
#384: Driving the Kia Niro Hybrid
#383: Subaru BRZ vs. Toyota GR86
#382: Driving the Audi Q4 E-Tron
#381: Questions About EVs and Hybrids
#380: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe
#379: Driving the Ford F-150 Lightning
#378: Pandemic-Related Shortages
#377: Driving the 2022 Buick Enclave
#376: The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
#374: Driving the 2023 Toyota Sequoia
#373: Driving the 2023 Honda HR-V
#372: Driving the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
#371: Driving the 2022 Mazda MX-30
#370: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 EV
#369: Driving the Polaris Slingshot
#368: The 2023 Toyota bZ4X SUV
#367: Driving the 2023 Acura Integra
#366: What Is an American Car?
#365: The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80
#364: Driving the 2023 Nissan Z
#363: Driving Subaru’s First EV, the Solterra
#362: Driving the Ford Maverick Hybrid
#360: Driving the 2023 Genesis GV60
#358: Driving the New Kia Sportage
#357: The Chevrolet Corvette Goes Electric
#356: Driving the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
#355: 2022 N.Y. Auto Show Highlights
#354: Questions and Answers About EVs
#352: Driving the 2022 BMW 230i
#350: Driving the Toyota Tundra
#348: Driving the Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Car
#347: Driving the 2022 Subaru WRX
#346: Driving the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer
#345: Driving the 2022 Ford Maverick
#344: Driving the 2022 Audi A3
#343: Hyundai Santa Cruz Test Results
Episodes From 2021
Spotlight: Episode #340: A Look Back at the Year in Cars
The cars we loved and those we’d just as soon forget.
#340: A Look Back at the Year in Cars
#339: Driving the 2021 Ford Bronco
#338: Driving the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
#337: Driving the 2022 Volkswagen GTI
#336: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Road Test
#335: Driving the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
#334: Driving the 2022 Infiniti QX60
#333: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Test Results
#332: Driving the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
#331: Driving the 2022 Lexus NX
#330: EV Resale Value; Tires; Do-It-All SUVs
#329: Driving the 2022 Subaru BRZ
#328: 2021 Ford F-150 and F-150 Hybrid
#327: Special Guest From Jalopnik Website
#326: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
#325: Tesla Model S’s New Steering ’Yoke’
#324: Driving the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
#323: Your Questions About EV Charging
#322: Driving the Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#321: Driving the 2022 Toyota GR86
#320: Hyundai Santa Cruz; Nissan Frontier
#319: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq; Frunks
#318: Driving the Genesis GV70
#317: Driving the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
#316: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness
#315: Driving the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
#314: Driving the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
#313: GM’s Enhanced Super Cruise
#312: 2022 Honda Civic; Ford Maverick
#311: Driving the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
#310: We Answer Your Car Questions
#308: Cars for Teens; 2022 Acura MDX
#307: 2021 Kia Sorento; Gas Shortages
#306: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
#305: Q&As About Tesla’s ’Autopilot’
#304: Driving the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
#303: Driving the 2021 Genesis GV80
#302: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
#301: Kia Carnival; Tales of #VanLife
#300: Driving the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
#299: Driving the 2021 Buick Envision
#297: Driving the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
#296: Driving the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid
#295: Driving the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
#294: New Nissan Frontier; Polestar 2
#293: All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E
#292: Driving the 2021 Toyota Sienna
#291: Driving the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Episodes From 2020
Spotlight: Episode #243: 10 Top Picks of 2020
We discuss highlights from CR's annual Autos Spotlight issue.
#287: Tesla Model Y Road-Test Results
#286: Driving the BMW 4 Series
#285: Redesigned New Cars and SUVs
#284: Driving the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA
#283: 2021 Toyota Venza; Thankful in 2020
#282: Car Reliability; Land Rover Defender
#281: We Answer Your Questions
#279: Winter Prep; 2021 Genesis G80
#278: New GMC Hummer EV; 2021 Lexus IS
#277: Volkswagen ID4. EV and Taos SUV
#276: Answering Audience Questions
#275: Slick Insights About Motor Oil
#273: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software
#271: Answering Viewers’ Car Questions
#269: BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
#268: Cadillac Lyriq EV; 2020 Cadillac CT4
#267: Nissan Leaf Plus; Towing a Camper
#266: Best Used Cars for Teens
#265: 2021 Kia K5; 2020 Porsche Taycan
#264: 2021 Ford Bronco & Bronco Sport
#262: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime; Ford F-150
#261: Audi Q3; Ford Active Drive Assist
#260: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
#258: 2020 Lincoln Corsair; The EV Market
#257: 2020 Nissan Versa; Car Nav Systems
#256: 2020 Buick Encore GX; Car Insurance
#255: 2020 Nissan Sentra; Summer Tires
#254: 2021 Kia Seltos; Good Fuel Economy
#253: 2020 Mazda CX-30; V2X Safety Tech
#252: 2020 Hyundai Venue; Cheap Tires
#251: Questions on Car Safety and More
#249: Coronavirus and Car Seat Care
#248: Pumping Gas in the Age of COVID-19
#247: ’Talking Cars’ Goes Remote
#246: Questions on EVs, Tires, and More
#245: Coronavirus’ Impact on Auto Shows
#244: Answering Audience Questions
#243: CR’s 10 Top Car Picks of 2020
#241: Driving the 2020 Cadillac CTS
Episodes From 2019
Spotlight: Episode #200: Live From Brooklyn, N.Y.!
CR's milestone podcast, recorded in front of a live studio audience!
#236: Best Autos Moments of the Decade
#235: 2019 ’Naughty and Nice’ List
#233: Hyundai Venu; Mazda CX-30
#229: CR’s Annual Auto Reliability Survey
#228: Driving Super-Expensive Cars
#226: Government Updates Crash Tests
#220: Answering Audience Questions
#215: The Rising Cost of Car Ownership
#212: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid; Buying Tires
#211: Audi E-Tron; Lee Iacocca’s Legacy
#210: 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV
#209: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace; 2020 Kia Soul
#208: Answering Viewers’ Questions
#207: BMW 3 Series vs. Volvo S60
#206: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid
#205: Honda Extends Engine Warranties
#204: Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot
#202: Audience Questions Answered
#200: Live From Brooklyn, N.Y.
#198: 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
#197: Redesigned 2019 Mazda3 Sedan
#195: Electric CUVs From Fisker and Tesla
#194: Driving the New BMW 3 Series
#191: CR’s 2019 Autos Spotlight
#189: Your Questions on Tires and More
#187: 2019 BMW X5 Test Results
Episodes From 2018
Spotlight: Episode #179: 2018 L.A. Auto Show
We discuss the most significant cars, SUVs, and trucks unveiled in Los Angeles.
#182: Sports Cars for Tall Drivers
#181: CR Sees the Light on Headlights
#178: Automotive Stuff to Be Thankful For
#173: Answering More Viewers’ Questions
#172: Honda CR-V Engine Issues
#171: Ranking Automated Driving Systems
#170: 2019 Subaru Forester; Google Maps
#169: Subaru Ascent; The Audi E-Tron EV
#168: Preparing Your Car for a Hurricane
#167: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck
#164: Volkswagen Diesel Deadline Looms
#163: Convenience vs. Safety Features
#162: The Unique Vehicles We’ve Driven
#160: Lexus LS 500; Tax Credits
#159: Nissan Kicks; The Hot-Car Danger
#158: Answering Viewers’ Questions
#157: The All-New 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
#154: 4-Cylinder Truck Engines
#153: Tesla Model 3 Gets a Brake Update
#152: Tesla Model 3 Braking Issues
#150: State Laws and Left-Lane Road Hogs
#149: The Demise of Ford Sedans
#148: Car Loan Advice; Rising Fuel Prices
#147: Tesla Model 3 Production Woes
#146: 2019 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck
#144: At the 2018 N.Y. Auto Show
#143: Ford’s New Car Safety Equipment
#142: VW Beetle & Hyundai Accent
#141: Tesla Model 3 and GMC Sierra
#140: Testing the Tesla Model 3
#139: How CR Picks the Best Cars of 2018
#138: Fiat, Ford, and Mazda Car Recalls
#137: Super Bowl Car Commercials
#136: Answering Viewers’ Questions
#135: Hot Wheels’ 50th Anniversary
Episodes From 2017
Spotlight: Episode #126: Self-Driving Technologies
Recorded in front of a live studio audience at CR's Auto Test Center.
#131: ’Talking Cars’ Favorite Cars of 2017
#130: Car Owners’ Satisfaction
#129: Kia Stinger; Hyundai Kona
#126: Self-Driving Technologies
#124: Honda Accord; Dealer Tips
#122: Toyota C-HR; Summer Travel
#117: Honda Civic Si; Used-Car Questions
#116: Used Cars; Pickup Trucks
#115: Toyota Prius Prime & EVs
#114: Jeep Compass; Mazda CX-5
#113: N.Y. Auto Show Highlights
#111: Alfa Romeo Giulia; Toyota C-HR
Episodes From 2016
Spotlight: Episode #100: Live With 'Talking Cars' Fans
Our 100th episode was recorded at CR's Auto Test Center.
#106: Highlights (and Lowlights) of 2016
#102: Exclusive Car Reliability Survey
#100: ’Talking Cars’ With a Live Audience
#98: Jaguar F-Pace; Buick Envision
#97: Cadillac CT6 & XT5; Viewers’ Questions
#96: Mazda CX-9; Pickup Trucks; Towing
#95: Tesla Model X; GMC Acadia
#91: Tesla Model 3; Chrysler Pacifica
#88: Annual Auto Issue & Top Picks
Episodes From 2015
Spotlight: Episode #76: Tesla Model S Scores 100 in CR Testing
We fully explain what the results mean for CR's highest-rated car.
#84: 2015 Automotive Year In Review
#83: Debating Mercedes-Benz AMG Models
#81: Driving With Tesla’s Autopilot
#80: Latest Car Reliability Trends
#79: AWD: What Is It Good For?
#78: Volkswagen Emissions Mess
#77: Viewers’ Questions on Tesla
#76: Tesla Model S P85D Scores 100 Points
#74: Do Tiny SUVs Make Much Sense?
#73: Engines, Oil, and Oil Changes
#70: Mazda Miata & CX-3; Honda Pilot
#69: Ford F-150 EcoBoost Vs EcoBoost
#67: Why So Much Interest in Mazda?
#64: Tesla and Self-Driving Cars
#61: Chevrolet Trax; Kia Sorento
Episodes From 2014
Spotlight: Episode #47: Talking Ford Mustang With a Special Guest
We discuss the 2015 pony car and walk down memory lane with Wayne Carini, star of “Chasing Classic Cars.”
#56: Kia Sedona; Toyota Sienna
#55: Audi Q3; Mercedes-Benz GLA
#54: Ford Mustang; Dodge Challenger
#53: Ford Expedition; GMC Canyon
#51: Tesla Model S; Apple CarPlay
#50: Answering Viewers’ Questions
#47: Ford Mustang; A Special Guest Visit
#46: Mazda Miata; Subaru Impreza
#41: BMW M3; Lexus; Land Rover
#40: Lexus NX; VW GTI; Nissan Altima
#39: Volkswagen GTI; Ford Mustang
#35: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Porsche 911
#34: Tesla Patents; Ford Fuel Economy
#33: Mini Cooper and German Engineering
Episodes From 2013
Spotlight: Episode #1: Talking Cars With Consumer Reports
Our very first episode!