Talking Cars 245: How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Auto Shows
Plus used-car warranties, LED headlights, and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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This week: We discuss the recent cancellation of the 2020 Geneva International Auto Show surrounding worldwide health concerns around the coronavirus and how auto shows are changing. Do continuous launches of new vehicles and the availability of automotive specifications and galleries online mean auto shows are no longer popular, or necessary?
Driven this week: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Audience Questions
- How does CR make comparisons with previously tested models?
- Do manufacturer warranties extend to used-car purchases?
- Are LED headlights a safe and effective option?
Consumer Reports Consumer Reports
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 (log-in required) and video on YouTube.
• Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mailbag, episode 244
• 10 Top Picks, episode 243
• Mercedes-Benz GLB, episode 242
• Super Bowl Ads, Cadillac CT5, episode 241
• Mercedes-Benz GLS, episode 240
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