We just bought a 2020 Cadillac XT6 for testing at the track, and we give our first impressions on the midsized SUV, including how it stacks up against other 3-row competitors (including its big brother, the Escalade.) Volkswagen has ended production on some of the last station wagons in the US market, the Golf Alltrack and SportWagen; we analyze why many wagons are being discontinued, and what they are being replaced with. We also answer audience questions about the ideal driving conditions for a dual-clutch transmission, the use of advanced safety features in inclement weather, and why you might see a lot of soot on the tailpipe of a direct injection turbo.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:37 - Volkswagen discontinuing the Golf Alltrack and SportWagen
06:52 - 2020 Cadillac XT6 first impressions
11:59 - Question #1: Is a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox or Dual-Clutch Transmission) ideal for heavy traffic driving?
16:10 - Question #2: How do advanced safety systems react in inclement weather?
19:53 - Question #3: Why is there a lot of soot on the tailpipe of a direct injection turbo car?
23:19 - Question #4: What is a good replacement for a 10 year old Prius?
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2107 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k
2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Cadillac XT6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL0Z8wAgBkY
2020 Cadillac XT6 Is a Pleasant, Forgettable SUV
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2020-cadillac-xt6-first-drive-review/
2015 Cadillac Escalade Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_Rhf9NMfw
2017 GMC Acadia Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTDsPlpsla8
2018 LA Auto Show: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uuYO8OIjl8
4K Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpOUrt8sLGE
4K Review: 2018 Honda Accord Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFEpKCeM9w
2019 Toyota Avalon Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsYrBRbjUok
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