Ranked #1
#54: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Mustang
#54: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Mustang
Modern-day muscle cars dominate this episode of Talking Cars, as we discuss the new 2015 Ford Mustang and updated Dodge ... Read more
18 Nov 2014
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16mins
Ranked #2
#46: Subaru WRX and Ram 1500 diesel
#46: Subaru WRX and Ram 1500 diesel
Long an enthusiast favorite, the latest Subaru WRX certainly puts down the numbers in testing at the Consumer Reports tr... Read more
9 Sep 2014
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18mins
Ranked #3
#57: 2014's Best and Worst
#57: 2014's Best and Worst
Our end-of-the-year episode highlights testers’ personal highs and lows of the year. These cars don’t necessarily bracke... Read more
30 Dec 2014
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21mins
Ranked #4
#150: Left Lane Hogs, Buick Regal TourX...Station Wagon??
#150: Left Lane Hogs, Buick Regal TourX...Station Wagon??
Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, i... Read more
10 May 2018
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24mins
Ranked #5
#79: All-Wheel-Drive: What Is It Good For?
#79: All-Wheel-Drive: What Is It Good For?
Many of the car buying questions we receive come from viewers requesting all-wheel-drive. But having four driven wheels... Read more
29 Sep 2015
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21mins
Ranked #6
#162 Havana Car Culture; Ram 1500; Car Prices in Canada
#162 Havana Car Culture; Ram 1500; Car Prices in Canada
On this week's episode, Keith tells us about his recent trip to Havana, Cuba, and what it was like to experience classic... Read more
2 Aug 2018
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27mins
Ranked #7
#201 2020 Jeep Gladiator First Impressions; RIP Mercedes' Smart Car Brand
#201 2020 Jeep Gladiator First Impressions; RIP Mercedes' Smart Car Brand
We rented Jeep's all-new 2020 Gladiator and share our first impressions, discussing its place in the market, and if it h... Read more
3 May 2019
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28mins
Ranked #8
#12: Are American Cars Really Better Now? Plus - new SUVs and hatchbacks.
#12: Are American Cars Really Better Now? Plus - new SUVs and hatchbacks.
Have American cars turned the corner? Consumer Reports' car experts answer that question and give buying advice for rea... Read more
4 Sep 2013
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17mins
Ranked #9
#11: All About Hybrids. Plus, Mazda3
#11: All About Hybrids. Plus, Mazda3
Consumer Reports' car experts answer questions about hybrids, including the Ford C-Max hybrid fuel economy controversy.... Read more
21 Aug 2013
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21mins
Ranked #10
#189 The 'Myth' of AWD; Best 2 Row SUV; Mazda3: Will It Baby?
#189 The 'Myth' of AWD; Best 2 Row SUV; Mazda3: Will It Baby?
This week, it’s another all questions episode! We talk about everything from tires, crash tests, the all-wheel drive myt... Read more
8 Feb 2019
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23mins
Ranked #11
#139: Our 2018 Top Picks
#139: Our 2018 Top Picks
Each year, Consumer Reports chooses the best performing vehicles of the year in a number of categories. We discuss which... Read more
22 Feb 2018
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18mins
Ranked #12
#132: The Parka Podcast
#132: The Parka Podcast
Bundle up for this week's episode as we share expert advice on how to get the most out of your car in frigid temps. Two ... Read more
4 Jan 2018
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21mins
Ranked #13
#97: Cadillac CT6, XT5, and Chevrolet Volt
#97: Cadillac CT6, XT5, and Chevrolet Volt
The new Cadillac CT6 sedan and XT5 SUV highlight the brand's split personality. We also answer your questions about thre... Read more
28 Jun 2016
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20mins
Ranked #14
#47: 2015 Ford Mustang with Wayne Carini
#47: 2015 Ford Mustang with Wayne Carini
This episode features a special car - the new 2015 Ford Mustang - and a special guest, Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic... Read more
17 Sep 2014
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15mins
Ranked #15
#198 2019 Mazda3 First Impressions; 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid; Is HID/LED Headlight Glare Dangerous?
#198 2019 Mazda3 First Impressions; 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid; Is HID/LED Headlight Glare Dangerous?
New to our test fleet this week is the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid we purchased for testing at our track. With the same h... Read more
12 Apr 2019
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23mins
Ranked #16
#15: Are orphan brands good deals?
#15: Are orphan brands good deals?
Are orphan car brands like Pontiac and Saab good deals on the used car market? We answer that and discuss why the Volks... Read more
16 Oct 2013
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17mins
Ranked #17
#63: Ford Edge, Lexus NX
#63: Ford Edge, Lexus NX
The magic number for this episode is "two." We look at two new two-row SUVs, the Ford Edge and Lexus NX, both powered b... Read more
10 Mar 2015
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22mins
Ranked #18
#130: Owner Satisfaction Results and Affordable Luxury Cars
#130: Owner Satisfaction Results and Affordable Luxury Cars
This week we cover Toyota's announcement on EV’s and a new Mercedes bound for the States. Owner Satisfaction results are... Read more
21 Dec 2017
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20mins
Ranked #19
#88: 2016 Top Picks
#88: 2016 Top Picks
It's that time again - time to unveil our annual Top Picks, the best automotive choices in 10 different categories. Con... Read more
23 Feb 2016
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23mins
Ranked #20
#61: More SUVs: Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Trax
#61: More SUVs: Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Trax
Right now, it feels like we're buying nothing but SUVs for the Consumer Reports test fleet. The two latest additions are... Read more
10 Feb 2015
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19mins