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    Talking Cars 245: How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Auto Shows

    Plus used-car warranties, LED headlights, and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

    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?
    Talking Cars 245
    Talking Cars panelists Keith Barry, Jen Stockburger, and Mike Quincy

    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.

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    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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    Jen Stockburger

    Jennifer Stockburger is the director of operations at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, focusing on the day-to-day operations of CR’s 327-acre testing facility as well as overseeing the child seat and tire test programs and contributing to CR’s comprehensive vehicle ratings. Jennifer joined CR in 2000; before that she gained auto industry experience as a tire test and fuel systems engineer, and has been a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST) since 2001.