Talking Cars 195: Electric Crossovers From Fisker and Tesla

The panel also talks tires, car buying, and dealerships

By Jen Stockburger

March 25, 2019

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Main theme: We focus on new electric SUVs, including Tesla's recent announcement of the Model Y and the promise of an upcoming Fisker SUV. Our panelists weigh in on how consumer desire for longer EV ranges and lower prices are driving new product offerings.

Driven this week: 2019 Hyundai Kona EV

Audience questions:

How much does appreciation for a model name drive buying decisions?
What's the best way to adjust the driving position?
What are the best replacement tires for a sporty Infiniti?
Is a local dealership always better than one you have to travel a longer distance to visit?

As with other "Talking Cars" episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You'll also find the audio on Spotify and video on YouTube.

• Tesla News, BMW 3 Series, episode 194
• Volvo Top Speeds, Cadillac XT4, episode 193
• The New Ford Ranger, Fate of CR Test Cars, episode 192
• 2019 Autos Spotlight, episode 191
• Cars That Broke Our Hearts, episode 190

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Jen Stockburger

I never anticipated that engineering, the auto industry, and a few hundred tire changes and child seat installations would have brought me here: director of day-to-day operations at Consumer Report's fabulous 327-acre Auto Test Center. The bonus is that the track's location in rural Connecticut leaves me close enough to home to also enjoy my children and husband while still squeezing in time for gardening, riding horses, and hunting for antiques.