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Published: Sept. 5, 2020, 10 a.m.

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We touch on a number of topics this week, including if a used Subaru Ascent is a good replacement for an Audi A4, why your infotainment system\\xa0might not play nice with your Apple iPhone or Android phone, the right way to tie down an object to your roof, and how Consumer Reports headlight testing differs from that of IIHS. We also discuss routine maintenance that is unique to EVs, why an automatic\\xa0emergency braking system might give a driver false\\xa0positives, how car designs might be affected with a move to "skateboard" or modular architectures, using a child seat with an inflatable seat belt, and why you might not be able to tow a hybrid vehicle behind your RV.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - Question #1: Is a Subaru Ascent a good replacement for an Audi A4?

06:02 - Question #2: Which automatic emergency braking system works best: camera-based or radar?

9:34 - Question #3: Why are there connectivity issues between phones and car infotainment systems?

11:46 - Question #4: What is the proper way to secure cargo to a car\\u2019s roof?

14:22 - Question #5: What is the difference between CR\\u2019s and IIHS\\u2019 headlight test?

17:23 - Question #6: What are the required maintenance items from the latest EVs?

20:08 - Question #7: Why does the forward-collision warning activate when there is nothing on the road?

22:50 - Question #8: What common parts are shared between \\u201cmodular architectures\\u201d or \\u201cshared platform\\u201d on vehicles?

25:14 - Question #9: Is it potentially dangerous to install a forward facing child seat using an inflatable seat belt?

27:14 - Question #10: What small car is best suited for flat towing with a RV?

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Coronavirus Resource Hub

https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

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2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI

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2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive

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

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Self-Driving System Ranking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06tXpg7yiA

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The Myth of the \\u201cSelf-Driving\\u201d Car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpHdq7S65Io

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How to Transport a Christmas Tree Safely

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/how-to-transport-a-christmas-tree-safely/

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Headlight Testing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOr0gqWYIu8

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Headlight Cleaning Tips

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

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Electric Cars 101: The Answers to All Your EV Questions

https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-101-the-answers-to-all-your-ev-questions/

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Consumer Reports\\u2019 Car Reliability FAQ

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/consumer-reports-car-reliability-faq/

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How to Avoid Common Car-Seat Installation Mistakes

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-seats/how-to-avoid-common-car-seat-installation-mistakes/

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Autos Tips: Child-Seat Installation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I4UvS9Ob1Y

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Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Car?

https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/is-now-the-right-time-to-buy-a-car/

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How to Buy Your First New or Used Car

https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/how-to-buy-your-first-new-or-used-car/

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Tips for Buying a New Car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XR-_rhLzeY

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Tips for Buying a Used Car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cGStXBAwFg

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