About this episode
Become a member at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to find out more about our tests. On this episode, we recap 2022 and share our personal picks for the best and worst cars we tested this year. We also discuss the biggest trends in the auto industry, including the evolution of electric vehicles, infotainment customization and smartphone apps that enhance the ownership experience. We share what we're most looking forward to in the year ahead. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Favorite car tested in 2022 4:54 - Least favorite care tested in 2022 9:49 - Biggest surprise or disappointment 13:40 - Best looking test car of 2022 17:36 - Vehicle most likely to succeed 20:27 - Best/worst interior 22:16 - Best/worst infotainment 24:37 - Favorite trend of the year 27:28 - Cars we wish would come back 29:40 - Car the we wish would go away 33:23 - Most sought after test car among CR staff 34:05 - Which test car spent the most time at the dealer? 35:59 - Looking ahead to 2023 LINKS: Top Picks in Autos for 2022: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/top-picks-in-autos-2022-a2329638847/ 10 Most Reliable Cars: consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-reliable-cars-a6569295379/ Gift guide for Car Lovers: https://www.consumerreports.org/gift-giving/gift-guide-for-car-lovers-a9537905852/