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    Talking Cars 326: Driving the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

    We also discuss the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra

    Main theme: We discuss the final test results for the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid, pointing out the drastic differences between it and the standard model. This week we also preview the coming redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra; mark National Child Passenger Safety week by talking about the importance of properly fitting a child car seat; and share some funny stories about when we were first learning how to drive!

    Driven this week: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

    Audience Questions

    • What’s your recommendation for energy-efficient, low-road-noise replacement tires for a Ford C-Max?
    • What’s the safest approach when installing a child car seat for a 1-year-old baby?
    • Why don’t you test premium luxury SUVs on CR’s rock hill?
    • Does engine oil expire if it’s stored in a car’s trunk for an extended amount of time?
    Talking Cars 326
    “Talking Cars” panelists Keith Barry, Mike Quincy, and Emily Thomas.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

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    Mike Quincy

    Mike Quincy is a writer, editor, podcaster, and tester with the Consumer Reports autos team. He has been with CR since 1993, purchasing more than 160 cars for the test program. Previously, Mike wrote for Automobile Magazine. When he’s not working, Mike can be found training for a long-distance bicycle ride, honing a wide variety of baked goods, or studying the world of mixology in search of the perfect martini.