October 8, 2021
#328 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Test Results; What Classic Vehicles Should Become EVs?
Talking Cars (MP3)About this episode
This week, we share our test results of the 2021 Ford F-150 and F-150 hybrid pickup trucks, comparing the performance of the two different powertrains and some of their more interesting features. We also talk about the all-electric 2023 Genesis GV60, including its eye-catching styling, motor options, and predicted electric range. A dealer told someone in our Talking Cars audience, "You can't rustproof an EV." Is that true? We do some mythbusting, and share tips on how to avoid falling into sales traps at the dealer. Other topics include: Whether some lane keeping assist systems can be overly aggressive; what safety features electronic shifters offer; and we pick which classic vehicles we'd like to see brought back as an EV. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:29 - Preview: 2023 Genesis GV60 07:52 - Which Classic Car Should Be Brought Back as an EV 12:16 - Test Results: 2021 Ford F-150 and F-150 Hybrid 24:14 - Question #1: Is the longer reach distance to the car's touch screen a safety precaution? 28:28 - Question #2: What features do electronic shifters have to make them safer? 32:29 - Question #3: Is "you can't rustproof and EV' statement true? 35:20 - Question #4: Why are some Lane Keeping Assist systems overly aggressive? ---------------------------------- Preview: Electric 2023 Genesis GV60 Charges to Production https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/genesis-gv60-review-a2697188686/ First Drive: Redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 Now Offers Hybrid Power and Tons of Tech https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/2021-ford-f-150-review-a9428956949/ New & Used Car Buying Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/car-buying-guide/ Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/ Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/ ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ