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    Talking Cars 288: Our Favorite Cars and the Ones That Disappointed Us in 2020

    We also look ahead to the cars we're looking forward to driving in 2021

    Main theme: There’s no question that 2020 has been fraught with change—a year in our lives we won’t soon forget. One constant you can count on, however, is our unwavering mission to buy and test cars, no matter the obstacles. This week, we reflect on the cars we tested in 2020 and share our favorites and ones that disappointed us.

    We also share what we're most excited about for 2021.

    Talking Cars 288
    Talking Cars panelists Mike Quincy, Jen Stockburger, and Mike Monticello.

    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.

    Tesla Model Y Test Results, episode 287
    BMW 4 Series and Electric Cadillacs, episode 286
    Ram 1500, Redesigned New Cars and SUVs, episode 285
    Mercedes-Benz GLA, Road Trips With Pets, episode 284
    Toyota Venza, Thankful in 2020, episode 283

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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.