On this week's episode, we talk about the redesigned 2022 Honda Civic, and share our first impressions on its driving characteristics, styling, and comfort. Ford has announced an all-new small pickup, the Maverick, and we discuss how it might fit into a market dominated by oversized vehicles. We also give a glimpse into our headlight testing at the track, and how halogen lights compare to LEDs. Other topics include why a truck's hood height can pose a risk to pedestrians and drivers of smaller cars; proper oil change intervals for short commutes; whether a new car that sat on a dealer's lot for months may have a risk of 'lot rot;' if turning off the A/C in a car saves gas; and our experts predict which modern cars will become classics in the future.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - CR’s Headlight Testing
03:27 - Hidden Danger of BIG Trucks
07:27 - 2022 Ford Maverick Preview
12:32 - 2022 Honda Civic First Impressions
18:12 - Modern Classics
26:50 - Question #1: What are the proper oil change intervals for short commute vehicles?
29:27 - Question #2: Could a new car that sat on a dealer’s lot for months experience ‘lot rot?’
33:13 - Question #3: Why are battery powered cars called electric vehicles?
36:13 - Question #4: Does turning off the A\C in a car save fuel?
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First Drive: 2022 Honda Civic Stands Out Among Compact Sedans
https://www.consumerreports.org/sedans/2022-honda-civic-review/
Preview: 2022 Ford Maverick Priced Under $20,000 With Standard Hybrid
https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/2022-ford-maverick-review-a1068008639/
Headlight Testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOr0gqWYIu8
The Hidden Danger of BIG Trucks
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/the-hidden-dangers-of-big-trucks/
Best New Cars for Teens
https://www.consumerreports.org/new-cars/best-new-cars-for-teens/
5 Things to Know About Oil Changes for Your Car
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/things-to-know-about-oil-changes-for-your-car/
How to Cool Your Car Like a Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4XnoSRtSAo
10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Tank of Gas
https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/10-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-tank-of-gas-a2642110189/
How to Get the Best Fuel Economy Now
https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/how-to-get-the-best-fuel-economy-now/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
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