We wrap 2021 with a roundup of our favorite, and not so favorite cars that we drove at our test track. We also discuss how the car buying market has changed over the last 12 months, share some buying advice for the future and look ahead to some vehicles we hope to buy and test in the new year.
SHOW NOTES:
1:13 - Our least favorite cars of 2021
9:08 - Our favorite cars of 2021
18:43 - The Automotive world in 2021
24:55 - Vehicle production in 2022 and beyond
LINKS:
First Drive: Polestar 2 Confuses and Frustrates: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2021-polestar-2-review-a8033018732/
First Drive: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Proves Powerful, High-Tech, and Truly Luxurious: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-cadillac-escalade-review/
First Drive: Redesigned 2022 Subaru BRZ Proves Nimble and Fun: https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/2022-subaru-brz-review-a6225692747/
We Finally Got Our Bronco. Here Are the 7 Things That Immediately Struck Us: https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/what-to-know-about-the-all-new-ford-bronco-a3790433538/
Fun to Drive Cars We’re Thankful for This Year: https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/fun-to-drive-cars-we-are-thankful-for-this-year-a2619186767/
General Motors Introduces ‘Ultra Cruise,’ an Expanded Hands-Free Driver Assistance System: https://www.consumerreports.org/driver-assistance-systems/gm-ultra-cruise-hands-free-driver-assistance-system-a4904409015/
Global Chip Shortage Makes It Tough to Buy Certain Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/global-chip-shortage-makes-it-tough-to-buy-certain-cars-a8160576456/
Some Automakers Say the Chip Shortage Is Causing the Delay of Certain Features: https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-industry/chip-shortage-causing-automakers-to-delay-certain-features-a1131554218/
#332 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Test Results; Our Worst Car Buying Experiences
#331 2022 Lexus NX First Impressions; Tesla Model 3 as a Rental Car
#330 Car Buying Tips; Do EVs Depreciate Quicker?
#329 2022 Subaru BRZ First Impressions; GM's New Ultra Cruise
#328 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Test Results; What Classic Vehicles Should Become EVs?
#327 Auto Journalist Elizabeth Blackstock; Women in the Auto Industry
#326 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Test Results; 2022 Toyota Tundra Preview
#325 2021 Tesla Model S Steering Yoke First impressions
#324 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross; How To Avoid Buying a Flooded Car
#323 EV Range Anxiety; Are Swivel Seats Safe?
#322 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Impressions; 2023 Nissan Z Preview
#321 2022 Toyota GR86 First Impressions; What's Your "Forever" Car?
#320 2022 Nissan Frontier & 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Impressions
#319 Our 'Guilty Pleasure' Cars; 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Test Results
#318 2022 Genesis GV70 First Impressions; OEM Brakes vs. Aftermarket
#317 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Driving Impressions; Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fire Danger
#316 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness; Vehicles That May Help Survive a Storm
#315 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV First Impressions; Our Favorite 'American' Cars
#314 2022 Volkswagen Taos First Impressions; Tesla Model 3 Advanced Safety Update
#313 GM Enhanced Super Cruise Review; Tips to Survive a Road Trip with Kids
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