Jeep's Cherokee was always a "Crossover", RAM's V8 is back, Kia's Sportage is less ugly than before
In today's rambling episode, we talk about the resurrected HEMI in Ram's 1500 truck, and why it is and isn't a big deal. Tesla has a new Model Y Performance, Jeep's new Compass is starting as a hybrid...
2 Syys 202557min
Legroom Cheating Explained, Durango Gets Another Year, Blazer EV SS Is 'Murican Muscle Reborn?
In this episode Alex and Travis take a deep dive into legroom. How it's measured, why you can't always trust the numbers, and why we always talk about legroom in a specific way. We also ask: is the Bl...
19 Elo 20251h 2min
Prices Are Going Up, Again, Alex's Daughter Is In The Hot Seat, Car Categories Are Confusing.
Where is the safest place for your child's car seat? Well, that kind of "depends." In this solo episode Alex tackles viewer questions while Travis is out sick including why there's a baby behind Alex'...
7 Elo 202541min
Want Your New Car To Last Longer? Don't Get These Features
What should you do, and not do, if you want your car to last longer? Well, it's the 21st century so don't be afraid of power windows or doors locks, but you might want to think twice about performance...
29 Heinä 20251h 1min
Speed Cameras Are Evil, There's A New Mazda CX-5, Alex & Travis Get Political
What would tax policy be like if Alex and Travis ruled the US? Scary though, no? Less scary: the new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is finally coming! Although... Not everyone will be a fan of the styling and design...
14 Heinä 20251h 1min
We know less about reliability than ever, EV tax credits are toast (and Tesla with it?)
Sadly due to one of the smallest datasets since CR started reporting on new car reliability, we know less about reliability than at any point in decades. How does a Dodge or some Jeep models compare t...
9 Heinä 20251h 5min
2025 Mercedes CLE And The Death Of The Convertible, Travis Almost Buys Something
Over the last 20 years convertible sales have plunged by more than 80%. Ouch. Once upon a time ragtops were over 5% of all new car sales and now they are down to a fraction. Why has this happened? Wha...
3 Heinä 20251h
Nissan Turns Over A New Leaf, Just As Hybrids Proliferate.
Alex and Travis talk about Nissan's new entry-level EV, which is, let's be honest, unlikely to be as inexpensive as Chevy's upcoming Bolt replacement. They also deep-dive into hybrids from the new per...
20 Kesä 20251h 6min
