This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Acura TLX sports sedan, and discuss whether it's size and performance gives it an edge over competitors like the BMW 3 and 5 Series (or even a Toyota Camry?!) We also provide options for exchanging out the all-season tires that come on a new car for something better suited to cold climates, like all-weather or winter tires. Our experts give advice on why a Ford Mustang GT might not be the best car for a new driver, and share some RWD alternatives; why bright DLRs (daytime running lights) might keep someone from turning on their headlights at night; and give a primer on everything you wanted to know about motor oil (but were afraid to ask!)
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - Motor Oil 101
07:53 - 2021 Acura TLX First Impressions
15:09 - Question #1: Are drivers forgetting to turn on their headlights more and more these days?
17:36 - Question #2: What are the options for replacing OEM all-season tires for winter or all-weather tires?
21:01 - Question #3: Which AWD vehicles behave more like a rear-wheel drive?
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Coronavirus Resource Hub
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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/
First Drive: 2021 Acura TLX Reborn With Performance in Mind
https://www.consumerreports.org/sedans/2021-acura-tlx-review/
2015 Acura TLX Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmWBctJ08w0
2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8
4K Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiwxPdHQU0M
First Drive: 2021 Kia K5 Is Packed With Plenty of Tech and Turbo Power
https://www.consumerreports.org/sedans/2021-kia-k5-review/
Winter Driving Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU
Essential Winter Driving Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek
Prep Your Car for Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g
2020 Kia Telluride Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBNhy1Putrs
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