Talking Cars 344: Driving the 2022 Audi A3

Plus, we discuss tire pressure and winter traction

By Jen Stockburger

January 31, 2022

We discuss our first impressions of the 2022 Audi A3. Does the entry-level A3 convey enough luxury to match its nameplate? Do updates to the infotainment system really provide a better experience? And does the A3 balance its ride and handling as well as other Audi models do?

Audience Question
Should you adjust your tire inflation pressure to gain traction in snow?

Talking Cars 344 — 'Talking Cars' panelists: Alex Knizek, Jen Stockburger, and Jon Linkov.

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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.