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Talking Cars 470: 2025 New York Auto Show Highlights

Main theme: The podcast panel filmed this episode on the floor at the 2025 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). This year marks the 125th anniversary of the show, which originated at a time when owning a car was not a given for most families. Today’s show featured vehicles ranging from 1900s classics to the latest technology-laden vehicle debuts.  . The panel weighs in on the newly unveiled models and their potential success, ...
Posted:Fri Apr 18 15:02:09 EDT 2025

Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon

The ongoing business impact of the coronavirus pandemic has slowed auto development and production, but manufacturers’ plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) continue unabated. In fact, dozens of pure electric models are set to debut by the end of 2025. MORE ON ELECTRIC CARS How to Decide If a Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, or Fully Electric Car Is Right for You. .Electric Cars 101: The Answers to All Your EV Questions. .Automakers Are A...
Posted:Fri Apr 18 12:26:43 EDT 2025

Ford and Lincoln Recall 123,000 More Trucks and SUVs for Brake Problems

Ford and Lincoln are recalling more 2017–2018 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs because a brake leak might make them harder to stop. The automaker already recalled nearly 500,000 older trucks and SUVs for a similar issue in 2022 and 2020. Only vehicles with 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 engines are included in the recall. MORE ON RECALLS We Answer Your Car Recall Questions. .Ford Expedition and Lincoln Na...
Posted:Thu Apr 17 12:42:12 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Is Larger, More Powerful, and More Upscale

For its second generation, the Hyundai Palisade goes big, increasing its size, peak power, fuel efficiency, premium features, and off-road capability.  . When the Palisade was first introduced, it was the more elegant sibling of the laudable Kia Telluride. Redesigned for 2026, the new Palisade takes that role to greater lengths as it faces off against new competition like the Toyota Grand Highlander—a roomy, recent entry in the thre...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 17:38:40 EDT 2025

Preview: The 2026 Audi A6 Is One Sleek Sedan

Audi updated its A6 midsized luxury sedan for 2026 with a new look and an updated powertrain choice. It now shares an underlying design, technology, and some parts with the new Q5 and A5. MORE ON LUXURY CARS Best Luxury Cars You Can Buy Right Now. .Most & Least Satisfying Mainstream and Luxury Sedans. .Popular Used Luxury Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead. However, some of the A6’s most interesting options aren’t available in t...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 16:16:53 EDT 2025

Preview: The 2026 Subaru Outback Is Truly an SUV Now

The Subaru Outback is a whole new vehicle for 2026. It’s two inches taller than the current Outback and has a more rugged profile. It’s a midsized SUV, so it’s larger than the Subaru Forester, but smaller than the three-row Ascent.. The new design is a departure for the Outback, which started life in 1994 as a burlier, lifted version of the Legacy, and was once available as both a sedan and a station wagon. But the Legacy is gone ...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 11:50:01 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Kia EV4 Has a Long Range and Angular Styling

So far, most of the electric cars that have hit the market have been expensive luxury models. But Kia appears fully committed to bringing smaller, more reasonably priced EVs to a dealer near you. The Korean automaker’s latest unveiling is the EV4, a compact electric sedan. Yes, you read that correctly: a sedan, as in a car, not an SUV, which seem to be everywhere on the roads these days. . Looking like a Kia EV6 after only a semester...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 10:00:01 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Is a Bigger, Better Solterra EV

The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is a larger version of the current Solterra EV—over six inches longer and nearly an inch taller. The Trailseeker promises more cargo space as well as standard all-wheel drive. 2026 Subaru Trailseeker. CR's Take. Outside. Inside. What Drives It. Safety and Driver Assistance Systems MORE ON EVS The 13 Best Electric Cars of 2025. .Most and Least Satisfying Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, and Electric Vehicles. .E...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 09:25:01 EDT 2025

How to Make Your Electric Bike Last Longer

A high-quality electric bike can be a significant investment. Prices range from less than $1,000 to well over $10,000, with the average bike in the $2,000 to $4,000 range. In addition to being costly to replace, high demand for e-bikes in some areas could make it tricky to find the one you want. Sales of electric motor-assisted bikes were 238 percent higher in 2023 than in 2019, according to Circana, a firm that tracks the industry.. At...
Posted:Sun Apr 13 06:00:14 EDT 2025

How to Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles and More

Getting your money’s worth out of a car means holding on to it—ideally, for at least several years beyond its warranty period. By then, the car depreciates more slowly, and even as maintenance and repairs get more expensive, your overall ownership costs dwindle. In fact, Consumer Reports’ experts find that the true financial win is if you can stretch ownership all the way to 200,000 miles. . To get there, it’s helpful to start ...
Posted:Fri Apr 11 17:03:39 EDT 2025

Talking Cars 469: Driving the 2025 Nissan Murano

Main theme: The Nissan Murano gets a new look, inside and out, for 2025. It’s the midsized two-row SUV’s first revamp in nearly a decade, and it looks great. But we wonder who the target audience is, especially considering that we paid nearly $50,000 for our tested car.. Read the 2025 Nissan Murano first drive. . Audience Questions:• How long do hybrid batteries last? How do you know when they need to be replaced? And how much d...
Posted:Wed Apr 09 06:05:01 EDT 2025

How to Save if Tariffs Cause Price Hikes on Tech Products and Appliances

In some ways, Greg Capra considers himself lucky. A videographer and musician based in Westchester County, N.Y., he bought a much-needed Mac Mini computer just before the proposed new tariffs on imported goods took effect. But, like many of us, he’s now debating the purchase he had hoped to make next: a portable battery system in case the power goes out in a storm.. “With everything that’s going on, I had to decide if this is some...
Posted:Tue Apr 08 13:23:52 EDT 2025

Where Are Car Tires Made?

Driving down a busy highway or touring a mall parking lot, it’s plain to see that the automotive industry is a global enterprise. Cars are often assembled in places far removed from a company’s corporate headquarters using parts from across the world. Based on the models we’ve tested recently, this also holds true for tires. MORE ON TIRES CR's Tire Ratings & Buying Guide. .Best Tire Brands. .How to Save Money When Buying Tires. .M...
Posted:Tue Apr 08 11:01:32 EDT 2025

When's the Best Time to Buy Gas?

You may have heard that it’s better to buy gasoline first thing in the morning rather than in the heat of the day. That’s because mornings tend to be cooler, and like all liquids, gasoline expands when heated. It sounds logical—but is it true or just an urban legend? With March temperatures in Phoenix breaking a 35-year record, this topic is sure to come up.. We did our own tests and interviewed experts and found that although th...
Posted:Mon Apr 07 14:12:41 EDT 2025

Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Seat Belt Issue

Ford is recalling over 105,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2018 through 2020 model years because their front seat belts may get stuck and not retract or extend. This is the second time that Ford has issued a recall for this problem. MORE ON RECALLS Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Ford and Lincoln Recall More SUVs to Fix Faulty Backup Cameras. .Ford Recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs for Fau...
Posted:Mon Apr 07 12:52:14 EDT 2025