This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Toyota GR86, discussing how it performed on our track, and how it compares to the previous generation Scion FR-S, Toyota 86, and Subaru BRZ. If you had to pick one car to drive for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Our experts share their choices! Other topics include: can you replace just two tires, or should you buy four new ones each time; why turn signals can be either amber or red in North America, and which color is proven to be safer; and why some vehicles are not crash tested by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - 2022 Toyota GR86 First Impressions
12:26 - The “Forever” Car
20:57 - Question #1: Do you absolutely need to replace all four tires when getting new ones?
24:22 - Question #2: Should auto manufacturers be required to only use amber colored turn signals on cars?
30:07 - Question #3: Why some vehicles are not crash tested by the IIHS?
31:19 - Question #4: What suitable replacement for a Scion xB under 30K?
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First Drive: The 2022 Toyota GR86 Sports Car Thrills
https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/2022-toyota-gr86-review/
Scion FR-S vs Subaru BRZ at Consumer Reports test track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWwz7Ybpy1U
2013 Subaru BRZ first look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE
Scion FR-S first drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG2RuRk1R3s
When to Replace Your Tires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n98VF8kb7mQ
Low-Profile Tires vs. Potholes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n98VF8kb7mQ
How Consumer Reports tests ultra performance tires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgLbqdDdY-Y
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
2014 Porsche 911 Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cj6c-YVos0
2019 Kia Sorento Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K01h_FPkmkQ
2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymKOcVk7Iw
2019 New York Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Venue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg_FiOaMc0Y
2020 Kia Soul Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9mEQcbgync
4K Review: 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY
2015 Jeep Renegade preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj9jNoHsZHc
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