#316 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness; Vehicles That May Help Survive a Storm

This week we share our driving impressions of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, and discuss how this all-terrain SUV's off-road credentials compare to the standard Outback. We also talk about NHTSA's (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) new requirements for automakers to report all automated driving related crashes, and how this could benefit drivers. We share news from the Stellantis auto conglomerate (which owns Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo in the US,) and its plans for the electrification of its fleet, and some interesting slogans to market its new EVs. Other topics include: which vehicles would be best suited for areas with high potential for hurricanes; how to properly maintain a car's A/C unit in the peak of summer; and if you should hold off on purchasing a used vehicle with outstanding recalls. ----------------------------------- 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 00:32 - NHTSA Requires Automakers to Report Automation-Related Crashes 03:45 - Stellantis Reveals Plans for Vehicle Electrification 07:46 - Best Vehicles to Survive a Severe Storm 19:12 - Question #1: What is the proper way to maintain your car's A/C unit? 22:11 - Question #2: Is it possible to put the Toyota Supra's transmission into neutral without starting it? 25:41 - Question #3: Which advanced safety gear is better, camera or radar based?32:05 - Question #4: Is it safe to purchase a vehicle with outstanding recalls? ---------------------------------- 2020 Subaru Outback Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovW5kMBdLB0 Automakers Now Required to Report Automation-Related Crashes https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/automakers-now-required-to-report-automation-related-crashes-a3894720173/ Prepare Now for Hurricanes and Severe Storms https://www.consumerreports.org/emergency-preparedness/prepare-now-for-hurricanes-and-storms/ Why Flooded Roads Are More Dangerous Than They May Appear https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/why-flooded-roads-are-more-dangerous-than-they-may-appear/ Automakers Are Adding Electric Vehicles to Their Lineups. Here's What's Coming. https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/why-electric-cars-may-soon-flood-the-us-market/ What's Next in Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/whats-next-in-car-safety/ Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/car-recall-guide-questions-answered/ Car Recall Tracker https://www.consumerreports.org/mycr/benefits/car-recall-tracker?searchToken=Car%20recall How to Choose the Best Home Wall Charger for Your Electric Vehicle https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/how-to-choose-the-best-home-wall-charger-for-your-electric-vehicle/ Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ 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