Talking Cars 312: 2022 Honda Civic, Ford Maverick, and Future Classics
Plus, we answer questions about oil changes, AC, and buying a car that’s been sitting on a lot for months
Main theme: What goes on at the track on a moonless night? Headlight testing, of course! Jen Stockburger, director of operations at CR’s Auto Test Center, walks us through the process. Then we discuss a new CR report on why trucks seem to be getting so much bigger—and whether the new Ford Maverick compact pickup will put a stop to that trend. We also speculate as to which of today’s cars will become classics tomorrow. Finally, it’s time for audience questions.
Driven this week: 2022 Honda Civic Touring
Audience Questions
- Is my 4-mile commute so short that it might damage my engine?
- I found a used car that’s been sitting for many months. Should I be worried about “lot rot”?
- Why do we call them “electric” cars and not “battery-powered”?
- Should I leave my AC off to save gas this summer?
‘Talking Cars’ panelists Mike Quincy, Keith Barry, and Jennifer Stockburger
Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: 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.
- Driving the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, episode 311
- We Answer Your Questions, episode 310
- 2021 Nissan Rogue, Ford F-150 Lightning, episode 309
- 2022 Acura MDX, Cars for Teens, episode 308
- Kia Sorento, Gas Shortages, and Dangerous Tires, episode 307
Have a Question?
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