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Talking Cars 473: Driving the Buick Enclave
Main Theme In this episode of the Talking Cars Podcast we discuss our initial impressions of the redesigned 2025 Buick Enclave and how it relates to the similar Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. The Enclave remains one of the larger offerings in the midsized three-row SUV segment, balancing third-row comfort and cargo space. The biggest change is under the hood,…
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Cars With the Most Futuristic Dashboards in 2025
Automotive technology has come an extremely long way in the last couple of years, with the market changing dramatically. One of the biggest areas being changed is dashboard, with the inclusion of futuristic digital elements clearly becoming a priority across all segment. Dashboards no longer simply house gauges and dials like they did not all that long ago. Now, finding…
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Talking Cars 472: Driving the Kia K4
Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our driving impressions of the all-new 2025 Kia K4, which serves as a replacement for the Forte. This compact sedan is slightly larger than the Forte, with increased passenger and cargo space. The outside features all-new, potentially polarizing styling, while the interior is graced with updated tech and large screens. Still, the…
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Volvo Recalls Cars and SUVs to Fix Backup Cameras
Vehicles recalled: Volvo vehicles with Google-built-in infotainment systems built between Sept. 7, 2020, and April 21, 2025, and software version 3.4.5 or older. The problem: A software issue can prevent the backup camera from displaying an image. This means the recalled vehicles are not in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, which includes rules for rear visibility.…
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Best New Cars for Teens
“As parents, we can’t control what happens on the road once our teen driver pulls out of the driveway,” says Jennifer Stockburger, director of operations at CR’s Auto Test Center. “But we do have some say in the type of vehicle they drive, and that can make a huge difference. This list can help parents easily find vehicles that check…
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Chinese-Made Cars Are Already Here. We’ve Even Tested a Few.
Trade policy aside, when China began exporting vehicles to Europe in the early 2010s, Chinese automakers made headlines for disastrous crash tests. Those results might make buyers wary, but enough has changed since then to make Chinese vehicles a potentially reasonable proposition for buyers in the U.S. Chinese-made EVs like the BYD Atto 3 (below), MG4, and XPeng G9 are…
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Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000
Our “Good for Safety” and “Best for Safety” lists don’t include subcompact cars and other vehicles under 2,750 pounds. Research shows that this class of car doesn’t provide adequate protection, specifically in multiple-vehicle crashes. We also did not include large SUVs and pickup trucks, which can be difficult to handle, especially in emergency situations. Large SUVs and pickup trucks also…
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Talking Cars 471: Driving the Freshened 2025 Volkswagen Taos
Main theme: For the 2025 model year, Volkswagen gave its Taos compact SUV some freshened styling, updated the interior technology, and significantly improved the powertrain. Gone is the balky dual-clutch automatic gearbox that the SUV debuted with in 2022, which we called in our road test an “obstreperous powertrain that would keep us from buying it.” In its place is an…
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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…
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10 Used German Luxury Cars That Are Surprisingly Affordable
Germany makes some of the finest premium vehicles in the world. In particular, their sedans and coupes have set benchmarks that the rest of the world constantly aim to meet. New German cars, however, can be expensive, making the used market your friend if you’re on a budget. Some of the most iconic sports sedans and premium saloons have come…
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