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2026 Jeep Cherokee Laredo
We share our first impressions of Jeep's all-new and first-ever hybrid Cherokee, including cabin and cargo space, design, and safety. We dis...
2026 Honda Prelude
This week, we cover the all-new 2026 Honda Prelude. We reminisce about past Preludes, discuss the 2026 model's hybrid-only powertrain and re...
2026 Subaru Outback Premium & Touring XT
This week, it's all about the 2026 Subaru Outback. We bought two trims of the Outback: Premium and Touring XT. We discuss its radical redesi...
2026 Mazda CX-5 Premium Plus
On this episode, we share our first impressions of the 2026 Mazda CX-5. We cover the CX-5's redesign, including its new, large touchscreen i...
2026 New York Auto Show
We're live from the floor of the 2026 New York Auto Show, and sharing our first impressions of the vehicles announced at the show, including...
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SE
We purchased a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SE for our test program and share our first impressions of the updated compact SUV, including its n...
EV Range Test Results
This week, we share the results of Consumer Reports' EV Range Test. Find out which vehicles have the longest all-electric driving range, how...
Are Portable Jump Starters Worth It, The Most Fuel-Efficient Speed to Drive, Timing Chains vs. Timing Belts
This week, we go through the mailbag and answer audience questions, including: Is driving 55 mph really more fuel-efficient—even in a 10-spe...
2026 Nissan Sentra SV
In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the 2026 Nissan Sentra SV we purchased for our test program. We cover every...
2026 Audi A6 Premium Plus
The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down every...
2026 Nissan Leaf SV+
This week, we cover the all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+. No longer "just a commuter car," the Leaf offers increased range, updated SUV styling,...
2026 Toyota bZ
We share our first impressions of the all-new Toyota bZ. Formerly known as the bZ4X, it shares much of its DNA with the Subaru Solterra. Our...
2026 Top Picks
Shopping for a new car? Consumer Reports' Top Picks highlight the best cars, SUVs, and trucks you can buy right now—standouts for performanc...
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Subaru is back with a hybrid Crosstrek—will this one finally get it right? For our test program, we purchased a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport...
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
We bought a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD for our test program—Hyundai's first model to use its new hybrid system based on a...
Best & Worst Cars of 2025
We gathered a number of staffers who work behind the scenes at CR's Auto Test Center to share which are their picks for the best and worst c...
2026 Toyota RAV4
We take an early look at the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE, which promises more power and a longer electric-only range than the previo...
2026 Reliability Survey Results
Consumer Reports' latest reliability findings are in, we share which brands deliver the most reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs in 2026—based o...
New Car Reliability, Swapping Wheel Sizes, & Is Undercoating Worth It?
This episode is dedicated to all audience questions! Keith, Emily, and Mike tackle everything from the most reliable new vehicles, whether y...
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