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Time is running out\\xa0to grab the enticing $7,500 federal tax credit for vehicles from Tesla and General Motors. What should a buyer do to take advantage of the program while it lasts? We\'ll share our road test results on the 2018 Lexus LS 500, and wrap the episode by answering questions on all-wheel drive systems, auto stop/start technology, and electronic shifter designs.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:27 Car News: Federal EV Tax Credit

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04:34 At The Track: 2018 Lexus LS 500

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10:35 Question 1:\\xa0 Auto Stop/Start System Starter Reliability

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13:24 Question 2: CR Scoring System

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15:54 Question 3: Are AWD/4WD Systems Effective?

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18:54 Question 4: Strange Shifter Designs

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4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOALhUeztwQ

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2017 Genesis G90 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfH3yG9v0s

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2018 Tesla Model3 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo

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4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q

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2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU

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2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU

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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo

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Audi A8 Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw

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2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc

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Do you really need all-wheel drive?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow

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