Talking Cars (MP3)

Automotive

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

Episodes

Selling Your Car Privately, Fuel Stabilizer in a PHEV, When Is CR Testing a VinFast?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Is Great—but Is It $50,000 Great?

Say It to Me Seltos: First Impressions of the 2027 Kia Seltos

Is the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland EV the Golden Child of the Toyota-Subaru Marriage?

I Bought 171 Cars for Consumer Reports. Here's What I Learned.

The Ineos Grenadier Might Be the Perfect Backcountry Vehicle

All-Weather vs. All-Season Tires; Should I Buy My Own Spare?

Lexus Finally Gets Electric Right: 2026 Lexus ES 500e

Save the Manuals: Driving the New 2026 VW Jetta GLI

Will Your Next Car Come With a 'Kill Switch'? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #516

Why Does Every New Car Feel Like a Smartphone?

Small Trucks Are the Perfect Size for Nobody: 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Everything That's Wrong with the American Auto Industry

The 2026 Subaru Uncharted's Identity Crisis

Get a Job As a CR Tester, Rivian vs. Lucid, Unfair Minivan Bias

2026 Dodge Charger R/T

How to Survive High Gas Prices

Are Off-Road Trims for SUVs Worth the Extra Money?

2026 Mazda Miata Is Still the Answer

2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD