We wrap 2021 with a roundup of our favorite, and not so favorite cars that we drove at our test track. We also discuss how the car buying market has changed over the last 12 months, share some buying advice for the future and look ahead to some vehicles we hope to buy and test in the new year.
SHOW NOTES:
1:13 - Our least favorite cars of 2021
9:08 - Our favorite cars of 2021
18:43 - The Automotive world in 2021
24:55 - Vehicle production in 2022 and beyond
LINKS:
First Drive: Polestar 2 Confuses and Frustrates: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2021-polestar-2-review-a8033018732/
First Drive: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Proves Powerful, High-Tech, and Truly Luxurious: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-cadillac-escalade-review/
First Drive: Redesigned 2022 Subaru BRZ Proves Nimble and Fun: https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/2022-subaru-brz-review-a6225692747/
We Finally Got Our Bronco. Here Are the 7 Things That Immediately Struck Us: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/what-to-know-about-the-all-new-ford-bronco-a3790433538/
Fun to Drive Cars We’re Thankful for This Year: https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/fun-to-drive-cars-we-are-thankful-for-this-year-a2619186767/
General Motors Introduces ‘Ultra Cruise,’ an Expanded Hands-Free Driver Assistance System: https://www.consumerreports.org/driver-assistance-systems/gm-ultra-cruise-hands-free-driver-assistance-system-a4904409015/
Global Chip Shortage Makes It Tough to Buy Certain Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/global-chip-shortage-makes-it-tough-to-buy-certain-cars-a8160576456/
Some Automakers Say the Chip Shortage Is Causing the Delay of Certain Features: https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-industry/chip-shortage-causing-automakers-to-delay-certain-features-a1131554218/
2024 Tesla Model 3
2023 Chevrolet Colorado
The Crazy Saga of Our Fisker Ocean
2024 New York Auto Show
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
The Best Cars of 2024
2024 Kia EV9
2024 Lexus TX
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
AI Really, REALLY Wants to Be in Your Next Car
Best and Worst Cars of 2023
The Feasibility of Low-Carbon Fuels in the US
Why is EV Reliability So Bad?
2023 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid
2024 Buick Envista
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Plug-In Hybrids Are Not What You Think They Are
Why Doesn't a 'Headlight Out' Warning Exist; When Will Gas Stations Go Extinct?; EV Tire Wear
How Child Seats Are Crash Tested
2024 Hyundai Kona
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