# Talking Cars (MP3)

A podcast by Consumer Reports. Join our experts at the Consumer Reports Test Track as they discuss cars, answer buying questions, and share insights on everything automotive.

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## Latest episodes

- [The 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid is an Endangered Species](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/88e89ee86a59) (2026-10-28, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2610CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_530.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Toyota RAV4 Woodland; Dealer Add-Ons That Are Actually Worth It](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/fcbe9c516b84) (2026-10-21, 46 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2610CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_529.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness: Worth the Extra Cost?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/f09aff619d40) (2026-10-14, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2610CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_528.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Yes, You Need Winter Tires: All-Season vs. All-Weather, Top Rated Winter Tires, and More](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/96315ef23de8) (2026-10-07, 43 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2610CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_527.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: More Power, Way Less Drama](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/a6224b17d743) (2026-09-30, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2609CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_526.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Selling Your Car Privately, Fuel Stabilizer in a PHEV, When Is CR Testing a VinFast?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/f1c147db1173) (2026-09-23, 28 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2609CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_525.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [The 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Is Great—but Is It $50,000 Great?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/33a255b6174c) (2026-09-16, 51 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2609CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_524.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Say It to Me Seltos: First Impressions of the 2027 Kia Seltos](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/94e1a3702a60) (2026-09-09, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2609CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_523.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Is the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland EV the Golden Child of the Toyota-Subaru Marriage?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/f411410715d2) (2026-09-02, 44 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2608CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_522.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [I Bought 171 Cars for Consumer Reports. Here's What I Learned.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/73cb67ab4759) (2026-08-26, 53 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2608CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_521.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [The Ineos Grenadier Might Be the Perfect Backcountry Vehicle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/6212ceb603d4) (2026-08-19, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2608CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_520.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [All-Weather vs. All-Season Tires; Should I Buy My Own Spare?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/5cc2fba2301f) (2026-08-12, 32 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_519.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Lexus Finally Gets Electric Right: 2026 Lexus ES 500e](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/8c2872395a17) (2026-08-05, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_518.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Save the Manuals: Driving the New 2026 VW Jetta GLI](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/df5d79620cdb) (2026-07-29, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_517_1.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Will Your Next Car Come With a 'Kill Switch'? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #516](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/8a8988400fc0) (2026-07-22, 30 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_516.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Why Does Every New Car Feel Like a Smartphone?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/1beab505d66a) (2026-07-15, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_515.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Small Trucks Are the Perfect Size for Nobody: 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/32baed858731) (2026-07-08, 33 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_514.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Everything That's Wrong with the American Auto Industry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/bdcecb974b0b) (2026-07-01, 59 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2607CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_513.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [The 2026 Subaru Uncharted's Identity Crisis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/bc9ce79bede3) (2026-06-24, 48 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2606CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_512.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Get a Job As a CR Tester, Rivian vs. Lucid, Unfair Minivan Bias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/124b891d5247) (2026-06-17, 22 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2606CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_511.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Dodge Charger R/T](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/c93070092dac) (2026-06-10, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2605CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_510.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [How to Survive High Gas Prices](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/c934144e2137) (2026-06-03, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2606CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_509.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Are Off-Road Trims for SUVs Worth the Extra Money?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/a91610bf2f52) (2026-05-27, 26 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2605CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_508.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Mazda Miata Is Still the Answer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/55dc5c990652) (2026-05-20, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2605CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_507.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/ed93e8c3f66d) (2026-05-13, 50 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2605CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_506.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Best Used EVs, Renting with Turo + Sixt, Rivian Reliability + Owner Satisfaction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/980c90099ecb) (2026-05-06, 28 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2604CRO_Talking_Cars_505.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Jeep Cherokee Laredo](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/4d29c7787e39) (2026-04-29, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2604CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_504.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Honda Prelude](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/b3a748df0613) (2026-04-22, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2604CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_503.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Subaru Outback Premium & Touring XT](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/e890756534e3) (2026-04-15, 33 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2604CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_502.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Mazda CX-5 Premium Plus](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/dd1cabd99e7f) (2026-04-08, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2603CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_501.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 New York Auto Show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/4a8b35bdf9d4) (2026-04-02, 24 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2604CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_500.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/a7b1fdcde166) (2026-03-25, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2603CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_499.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [EV Range Test Results](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/fcd8545eeed3) (2026-03-18, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2603CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_498.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Are Portable Jump Starters Worth It, The Most Fuel-Efficient Speed to Drive, Timing Chains vs. Timing Belts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/bb1b12842598) (2026-03-11, 29 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2603CRO_Talking_Cars_497.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Nissan Sentra SV](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/1a8b0ea952d2) (2026-03-04, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2603CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_496.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Audi A6 Premium Plus](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/2b82422d1dbb) (2026-02-25, 26 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2602CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_495.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Nissan Leaf SV+](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/5c78e5c1eabb) (2026-02-18, 43 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2602CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_494.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Toyota bZ](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/0a363c6b4461) (2026-02-11, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2601CR0_Talking_Cars_493.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Top Picks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/e6f0e701dba3) (2026-02-04, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2601CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_492.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/9e411891ac8e) (2026-01-28, 33 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2601CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_491.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/3adbbdc636cf) (2026-01-14, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2511RT_Talking_Cars_Episode_490.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Best & Worst Cars of 2025](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/ee3f223175ee) (2025-12-31, 59 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2512CRO_Talking_Cars_489_Final.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Toyota RAV4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/d6233af22623) (2025-12-17, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2512CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_488.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Reliability Survey Results](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/12b0097c1f0e) (2025-12-04, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2511RT_Talking_Cars_Episode_487_new.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [New Car Reliability, Swapping Wheel Sizes, & Is Undercoating Worth It?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/c3a3a0f97a49) (2025-11-26, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2510CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_486.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Lucid Gravity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/82cb06490d54) (2025-11-12, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2510CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_485.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2026 Hyundai Palisade](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/689c680aa980) (2025-10-29, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2510CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_483.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [Tire Buying Advice, All-Season vs All-Weather, and the Best Time to Buy New Tires](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/d366be58722e) (2025-10-15, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2510CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_483_Audio.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2025 Toyota 4Runner](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/7a1748a94f3c) (2025-10-01, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2509CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_482.mp3?dest-id=212382
- [2025 Volkswagen Tiguan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/630831189/3ac157abbec4) (2025-09-17, 26 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2508CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_481.mp3?dest-id=212382

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