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New at the track this week is the 2020 Nissan Versa we recently purchased for our test program. We share our first impressions, and discuss the struggles of the subcompact sedan segment.\\xa0 We also talk about NHTSA\'s (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) new initiative to overhaul its vehicle crash test program, and how this will\\xa0benefit consumers. In our Q&A segment, we answer audience questions about the long-term reliability of Ford\'s Ecoboost engines, if there are too many safety features on modern cars, and what is a good solution to replacing expensive LED headlights.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:27 - NHTSA Crash Test Program Overhaul

05:03 - 2020 Nissan Versa First Impressions

11:43 - Question #1: How reliable are Ford\\u2019s EcoBoost engines?

14:24 - Question #2: Is the abundance of safety features making cars more expensive?

19:00 - Question #3: Why are the inexpensive halogen headlights being replaced with expensive LEDs?

20:50- Question #4: What is a quieter, more luxurious replacement for a 2008 Camry Hybrid?

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Federal Car Crash Testing Needs Major Overhaul, Safety Advocates Say

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/federal-car-crash-testing-needs-major-overhaul-safety-advocates-say/

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Nissan Versa Gets Much-Needed Redesign for 2020

https://www.consumerreports.org/small-cars/2020-nissan-versa-preview/

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Nissan Versa review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx8jbNVggRI

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2014 Nissan Versa Note quick take

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

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4K Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpOUrt8sLGE

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4K Review: 2018 Honda Accord Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFEpKCeM9w

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2019 Toyota Avalon Quick Drive

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

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