#212 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Results; CR's Tire Purchasing Survey Results

This week we share our test results on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and how it stacks up compared to the standard RAV4. We also look at CR's exclusive survey on our member's tire purchasing experiences, and discuss some of the most effective tire buying techniques. We end the episode with audience questions, including whether or not a car with dark paint gets hotter than a lighter one when left in the sun, the pros and cons of the various transmission systems available on the market, and if SUVs pose a greater risk of rollovers versus sedans. ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:28 - CR Tire Purchasing Survey 06:18 - 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Results 10:14 - Question #1: Does a car with dark paint get hotter than a lighter one when left in the sun? 13:01 - Question #2: What are the pros and cons of the various transmission systems available on the market? 18:56 - Question #3: Do SUVs pose a greater risk of rollovers versus sedans? ---------------------------------- Driving Forces Behind Tire Purchases Revealed in CR's Exclusive Survey https://www.consumerreports.org/tire-buying-maintenance/survey-reveals-driving-forces-behind-tire-purchases/ Autos Tips: Tire Tread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu2gEB18bwk Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU 2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ 4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmTXLmKoYP4 2018 Ford Expedition Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzUBebtnO4 ----------------------------------- 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