We've completed testing of our 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, and discuss how this plug-in hybrid performed, and why it might outshine the Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid. Apple made automotive news recently concerning the potential development of an Apple-branded car produced by Hyundai; we discuss these reports, and consider the many ways the auto industry and big tech companies are converging to impact the car market. Other topics include the Toyota Yaris GR, if a hitch-mounted bike rack could prematurely age your car's springs, and whether adaptive cruise control has an impact on fuel efficiency.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - News of potential Apple-branded car produced by Hyundai.
09:19 - 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Test Results
19:41 - Question #1: Why is the Toyota Yaris GR AWD not available in the US?
25:17 - Question #2: Does adaptive cruise control have an effect on fuel efficiency?
26:37 - Question #3: Could having a hitch mounted bike rack over an extended period of time have negative impact on the car’s springs?
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First Drive: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Is Powerful and Luxurious
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-review/
2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyucrV_maH8
2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ
4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY
2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Gets Bigger and Adds Features
https://www.consumerreports.org/small-cars/2020-toyota-yaris-hatchback-preview/
Cadillac’s Super Cruise Outperforms Other Driving Assistance Systems
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/cadillac-super-cruise-outperforms-other-active-driving-assistance-systems/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
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