Car Questions (Page 82)

With vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan being able to charge several miles worth of power in a single minute, the era of range anxiety appears to be approaching its end. Many potential owners felt that the long charge times required for many electric vehicles were prohibiting them from purchasing one, but as fast charging stations pop-up across the world, that may be less of an issue.

Toyota, as a brand built a reputation of reliability in the 80s and 90s. The 2000s seemed a little rocky for them, with vehicles like the Solara and Venza not being the star performers that companies hope for. Regardless of their foibles, the Japanese automaker has managed to regain a lot of that reliability cred. The RAV4 is one of Toyota’s most popular choices and hopefully a BEV version will be on the way soon.

Tesla is having a Model S Plaid event tonight at its Fremont, CA, factory at 7PM PST. There hasn't been a lot of updates on what is going to be shown here besides the Model S Plaid and I believe Tesla has a chance to surprise on the upside.

Recently, Lordstown Motors warned it may not be able to stay in business for another year. This is called a going concern issue, meaning, the company may not be able to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months. Are they going to go out of business? Are other electric vehicle companies going to face the same issue? Let's find out.

If you are shopping for a new electric vehicle you may have noticed that inventory is not equally distributed in the US. Here’s why that is.

One of the most obvious and easy to correct problems with cars today is how the seats are made and formed for the human back and spine. The problem is, the seats are not designed well for proper spinal alignment. With a billion cars on the road, this is a huge problem. I know - I have had 2 back surgeries and have issues with my neck. Let's talk about it.

Walmart just made getting tires an easier process. Here's how to save time and money and get back on the road quickly when you need tires.

Car Talk employed a secret shopper for a month to call every notable vehicle extended warranty company for a price. Here are the ones the group found will annoy you most if you call them.

Tesla has shifted its path on self-driving technology from radar to camera-operated optical sensors. Will this change stop the company’s cars from smashing into firetrucks, roadway barriers, semi-trailers, and other static objects?

Toyota has been stunning us with hybrid technology for quite some time, but the RAV4 Prime is a truly spectacular piece of machinery. It is the second fastest vehicle on Toyota’s line-up, and it can get 600 miles on a single tank. Jeep’s Wrangler 4xe is not nearly as economical, but it has its uses.

Shopping for a new or used car? Be prepared to pay as much as $20,000 more than MSRP for a popular model. We break down the causes and make some suggestions for shoppers dismayed at dealer markups.

Michelin takes home the hardware in Car Talk’s 2021 product excellence awards.

Infotainment systems are all the rage these days, with some vehicles including absolutely massive displays for their cockpit. Dodge’s Driver Information Display (DID) and Uconnect are a great match for performance driving and comfort alike.

Auto Park is engaged. You need to shut it off. Here's how.

With hail forecast across a large swath of America this weekend, we overview how you can best deal with hail damage to your automobile.

We begin our long-term test of the new Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires mounted to a Mazda CX-5 crossover. Here’s the positive first report after 300 miles.

This story will answer the basic questions anyone just becoming interested in EVs may have. Battery life, charging, range, some common terms, and more all explained in simple terms.

Your automaker opted to save a few bucks and steal your spare tire. The solution to this problem is Modern Spare.

Your mechanic is telling you that you need a water pump when your car is ready for a timing belt, but it's not mentioned in the owner's manual. Is this an upsell or is it really part of the job? Here’s the truth.

For the most part, studded winter snow tires have been rendered obsolete. However, there are some limited cases where studded snow tires are an advantage.

Traction control prevents your vehicle wheels from spinning. Here are 3 cases where you may want to turn it off.

Here’s how to know if a full-size SUV like an Explorer, Durango, Tahoe, Telluride, or Sequoia will fit inside your garage.

Minivans are big vehicles. Buyers often wonder, “Will a minivan fit inside my garage.” We show you how easy it is to determine if a Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Tesla Model X, or Kia Sedona minivan will fit inside of your garage.

We show you how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the cabin air filter in your Mazda CX-5. This is an easy to do maintenance task you can do in under 5 minutes.

There was once a time where Porsche’s savage turbocharged 911s were completely untamed. Even just a decade ago, the 997 GT2 proved the “widowmaker” nickname hadn’t died quite yet.

As automakers look for ways to cut corners, a spare tire is more important than ever. Here’s our 2021 guide to spare tires for shoppers buying new.

In our second how-to story on using these great device integration apps, we focus on hands-free functionality to reduce distraction.

As performance cars get faster and faster, they jump up the food chain. Now, in 2021, the Porsche 911 is better than ever - but what exactly is it?

The Porsche 911 is a long-time staple of the enthusiast community. A culmination of many different things has cast the 911 into near perfection - Here's how.