2022 Year in Review
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On this episode, we recap 2022 and share our personal picks for the best and worst cars we tested this year. We also discuss the biggest trends in the auto industry, including the evolution of electric vehicles, infotainment customization and smartphone apps that enhance the ownership experience. We share what we're most looking forward to in the year ahead.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Favorite car tested in 2022
4:54 - Least favorite care tested in 2022
9:49 - Biggest surprise or disappointment
13:40 - Best looking test car of 2022
17:36 - Vehicle most likely to succeed
20:27 - Best/worst interior
22:16 - Best/worst infotainment
24:37 - Favorite trend of the year
27:28 - Cars we wish would come back
29:40 - Car the we wish would go away
33:23 - Most sought after test car among CR staff
34:05 - Which test car spent the most time at the dealer?
35:59 - Looking ahead to 2023
LINKS:
Top Picks in Autos for 2022: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/top-picks-in-autos-2022-a2329638847/
10 Most Reliable Cars: consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-reliable-cars-a6569295379/
Gift guide for Car Lovers: https://www.consumerreports.org/gift-giving/gift-guide-for-car-lovers-a9537905852/
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