Talking Cars (Video)

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

Recent Episodes
  • 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
    Apr 24, 2024 – 24:31
  • The Crazy Saga of Our Fisker Ocean
    Apr 10, 2024 – 01:01:15
  • 2024 New York Auto Show
    Mar 28, 2024 – 18:38
  • 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
    Mar 13, 2024 – 28:13
  • The Best Cars of 2024
    Feb 27, 2024 – 30:50
  • 2024 Kia EV9
    Feb 21, 2024 – 21:36
  • 2024 Lexus TX
    Feb 7, 2024 – 31:56
  • 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
    Jan 24, 2024 – 30:20
  • AI Really, REALLY Wants to Be in Your Next Car
    Jan 11, 2024 – 23:37
  • Best and Worst Cars of 2023
    Dec 27, 2023 – 30:06
  • The Feasibility of Low-Carbon Fuels in the US
    Dec 13, 2023 – 27:46
  • Why is EV Reliability So Bad?
    Nov 29, 2023 – 28:02
  • 2023 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid
    Nov 15, 2023 – 32:45
  • 2024 Buick Envista
    Nov 1, 2023 – 25:17
  • 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
    Oct 18, 2023 – 25:36
  • Plug-In Hybrids Are Not What You Think They Are
    Oct 4, 2023 – 35:12
  • Why Doesn't a 'Headlight Out' Warning Exist; When Will Gas Stations Go Extinct?; EV Tire Wear
    Sep 27, 2023 – 31:24
  • How Child Seats Are Crash Tested
    Sep 20, 2023 – 17:01
  • 2024 Hyundai Kona
    Sep 13, 2023 – 22:13
  • 2024 Grand Highlander
    Sep 6, 2023 – 25:18
  • 2023 Dodge Hornet
    Aug 16, 2023 – 26:38
  • 2024 Subaru Impreza
    Aug 2, 2023 – 24:15
  • 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV
    Jul 26, 2023 – 26:00
  • Does Toyota's New 0W-8 Engine Oil Improve Fuel Economy? Is The Jeep Wrangler a Convertible?
    Jul 19, 2023 – 27:30
  • 2023 Maserati Grecale
    Jul 12, 2023 – 27:29
  • Braking Without Brake Lights
    Jul 7, 2023 – 16:16
  • 2024 Chevrolet Trax
    Jul 5, 2023 – 20:08
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV; What Does mpge Even Mean?
    Jun 28, 2023 – 27:06
  • 2024 Mazda CX-90
    Jun 21, 2023 – 30:34
  • 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70
    Jun 14, 2023 – 28:40
  • 2023 Honda Accord
    Jun 7, 2023 – 30:52
  • The Cost of EV Battery Replacement; Are Expensive Tires Safer Long Term?
    May 31, 2023 – 24:06
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE
    May 24, 2023 – 31:24
  • 2023 Nissan Z Performance Manual
    May 17, 2023 – 28:21
  • 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
    May 10, 2023 – 30:35
  • 2022 Rivian R1S
    May 3, 2023 – 30:05
  • 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
    Apr 26, 2023 – 18:33
  • 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
    Apr 19, 2023 – 19:41
  • 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6
    Apr 12, 2023 – 26:32
  • 2023 New York Auto Show Highlights
    Apr 7, 2023 – 24:24
  • 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
    Mar 29, 2023 – 30:08
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
    Mar 22, 2023 – 30:20
  • Charging non-Tesla EVs at a Supercharger
    Mar 17, 2023 – 13:32
  • 2023 Lexus RZ
    Mar 15, 2023 – 22:11
  • 2023 Honda Pilot
    Mar 8, 2023 – 24:15
  • 2023 Lexus LX600
    Mar 3, 2023 – 23:51
  • 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
    Feb 24, 2023 – 24:22
  • Consumer Reports 2023 Top Picks
    Feb 16, 2023 – 18:52
  • 2023 Toyota Crown
    Feb 10, 2023 – 26:12
  • Making Sense of EV Tax Credits
    Feb 8, 2023 – 17:08
Recent Reviews
  • Hullo08
    A nice informative video podcast!
    Talking Cars is a neat show, with some neat people! The consumer reports staff is knowledgeable, and they don’t interrupt each other. Once in a while, the show does get a bit boring, so unless you are an absolute gearhead, expect to skip around a tiny bit. The bottom line: If you like seeing how cars measure up to each other, and learning the latest news, this show is for you. If you want to use this as a resource to find your next car, then even more so. If you don’t know much about cars, this show might be a little bit boring.
  • ten year old cars lover james
    More
    I love cars ever since I was nine now that I’m ten I found about this show I could not get my eyes off of it but one thing I would like to see you guys review more expensive cars like Lamborghinis and rolls Royce and other cars like that but other than that keep the show going and hope to see more cars like that in future episodes
  • # I love cars
    Great show but Gabe has gotta go
    I love cars and think they usually do a great jo . They bring in awesome content besides basic stats. I love the Jen, Ryan, and Monty combo. UH Gabe UH Shenhar UH needs to UH be UH off UH the podcast!!!! He says uhmmmm before every couple words and he says that more than actual content. It rly distracts from the show but otherwise good show
  • Jude Burnett
    Shout out
    I love the podcast and I am 10 years old. I love cars! Will you give me a shout out on one of your videos. I love you guys podcast
  • sfnm87501
    So obnoxious
    The 3 reviewing the Mazda Cx50 are so catty and with veiled undercurrents of of prejudicial conformity. Their giggly commentary was too much to handle, so I opted out after a few minutes. I love a Mazda and have commentary from different publications to thank for my continued patronage of the product. I can take a review for or against a particular product, but when it is delivered with such sophomoric banter, I have to excuse myself.
  • Blizzard1s2d
    Consumer reports website is quite useful and so is this podcast
    It’s very informative and interesting. It’s helpful that it is in video so you can see the cars in motion. They have various experts an reviewers on to talk about the different aspects of vehicles, everyone is so well-informed and interesting. Thank you for all the EV reviews and the ‘How to buy a car in 2022’ show, that’s just what I need. Thank you for giving everyone good mics and making sure they are all at the same volume level!
  • z34gue
    Very weird arguments
    A lot of the cons for cars in their eyes are pros in generally everyone else’s. Also pick pretty stupid things for pros and cons. Seems like they dumbed it down too much. Example: the buttons on the steaming wheel don’t have the click they liked, so they talked about it for 5 minutes. Bad reviews.
  • tally_fsu_fan
    Video Quality Issues
    In recent episodes I have noticed poor video quality and laggy audio playback. It would be nice to have the show back to a in-person studio as much as I like seeing John’s Audi posters in the background.
  • pjmalp
    This is Car Info 101
    Get... uh... Gabe... uh... off...uh... the... uh... show.... uh. He... uh... has... nothing... uh... interesting... uh... to... uh.... say... uh, and... is... uh... agonizing... uh... to... uh... listen... uh... to... uh....
  • Ally J
    Wokeness invades cars
    Unfortunate that wokeness has invaded a car podcast.
  • Alvana5
    Everything about cars
    Very informative.
  • loganscarlett
    Give it a chance
    This is a great podcast to learn about cars
  • FrankTampa
    Needs improvement
    The hosts can use some basic speaking skills, they are supposed to be professional. Instead lots of uhms, likes, and nonsense. One host is more interested in showing off her baby than talking about cars. Not much in terms of stats, reliability, horsepower, etc.
  • 1234xlfx
    Liberal's Media
    Consumer Report is so full of themselves and have a politcal opinon on everything. Always pushing there own agenda to make cars more expensive. Now they are collecting money for there "cause". THis is what happens when Prius owners become "reviewers".
  • will.serrano82
    Up-talking with vocal fry
    If you like reviews based on little to no substance by people who also review refrigerators who’ll deliver a review in an up-talking fashion coupled with vocal fry—this podcast is for you.
  • archive_60
    Good Stuff
    Pretty Good Podcast.
  • Dtattoli
    New listener
    I am very new to detailing. I’ve always loved to wash my cars but not detailing them. What I have learned from this podcast about towels, products & tips is invaluable to say the least. Keep up the great work. Seems like a genuine great group of people & an excellent company
  • doug demuro
    Listening at only 11 ;)
    Hello! I am age 11, turning 12 and I’m super into cars. Researching cars is kinda my topic. You see, I have insomnia and I prefer listening to this while falling asleep 😴 Very informative and interesting to listen to 🧐 I gave this podcast a 4, just shy of a 5 because the podcast can get a little dense from time to time. Other than that, lovin it!🤩
  • AntonitoOtro
    Instructive and Entertaining.
    Free of commercial bias, CR gives instructive information on vehicles and the auto industry. Although sometimes a little dry the personalities grow on you over time.
  • bncar04
    To long and boring
    Episodes are a little long for on the go and the hosts show nothing special. Actually found myself more bored than entertained so in effect just kept tuning out
  • hiitsmeeeeeeeeeee
    Good to help you sleep
    If you have insomnia, this podcast works quite well to put you to sleep.
  • VJ-Bandi
    Buffering
    Couldn’t listen continually for 2 mins.
  • garymillerak
    Informative and helpful.
    I appreciate the chatty approach to the podcast. Listener questions are helpful. And honest appraisal of cars & features are appreciated. I like the videos too. Well done.
  • PhiarPhly
    There are better car podcasts
    This is mildly interesting, but much too chatty and low on actual information. Try "Colley on Cars" for far more informative podcasts as well as being entertaining.
  • awertsok
    Dissapointed
    I watched 3 episodes and every time they discussed a vehicle i found them to be talking about things that weren't very interesting. To much personal opinions - not enough facts..
  • Stetsonhatter
    The best
    This is my favorite of any podcast on any topic, bar none. I just wish the published more consistently and frequently. I could listen every day on my commute.
  • MissCSN
    Interesting and informative :)
    I've learned a lot from this, and it's also funny and entertaining.
  • 123watcher
    No volume control
    I love the discussions, however, I also annoyed and turned off by the lack of volume control by the speakers. When listening in comfortable sound levels, Constant LOUD laughing by the hosts, close to the mike is unnerving!! This is specially true when listening through earphones. The loud blasts of laughter negates the positives of the program Please instill Better volume control protocols.
  • I give up!!!
    "I'm having trouble controlling the volume of my voice Tina."
    The only thing I don't like is how the main guys voice will modulate to a very soft whisper to a loud roar. I love listening to you in my car while I commute but I can only hear half of the things the main guy says. I tune the volume up he talks loud, I turn it down he talks soft. You know how the announcer Chris Berman has two different voices. That's what it feels like. -The title comes from that Will Ferrell skit with Tina Fey. -
  • expatincn
    Thoughtful discussion and interesting cars
    A pleasure to watch, thoughtful discussion about the most interesting cars hitting the market. I wish they would show a bit more video of the cars in action, maybe some short in-car videos to bring the driving experience to the viewers.
  • SirJohnSoane
    Love the show
    Superb Podcast! I look forward to it every week. These guys LOVE cars, and have the credibility and credentials to offer unimpeachable advice and commentary.
  • Plotinus's Raven
    Talking Cars with Consumer Reports
    Ever wonder what CU engineers personally feel about the cars they test? This video gives you the lowdown. I love hearing the testers' subjective responses, whether enthusiasms or loathings. They provide an affective window into the otherwise dry and objective reporting of the magazine. Whether you love cars in general, or want background on a recently introduced model, this podcast should please.
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