TALKING CARS WITH CONSUMER REPORTS

EV Channels Review

Consumer Reports' "Talking Cars" episode delves into a variety of automotive topics, with a notable discussion on the Tesla Model S. The experts express significant admiration for the vehicle, highlighting its remarkable nature and impressive performance, even noting its drift capability. While acknowledging Tesla's constant presence in the news, they suggest it has largely benefited from the publicity, contrasting it with the struggles of other manufacturers like Fisker. The review also touches upon the challenges of finding vehicles that balance passenger capacity, safety, performance, and fuel efficiency, particularly for elderly drivers and those with child seats. They discuss the practicality of minivans, despite their stigma, and review several recent road tests, including the Toyota Avalon, Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Subaru Forester, offering nuanced opinions on their strengths and weaknesses, such as handling, ride comfort, and interior controls.