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This week we talk about Jeep's plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and share our driving impressions,\xa0as well as what it is like to go off-road on pure electric power. We also discuss the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall of the 2017 - 2019 Chevrolet Bolt due to the potential of a battery fire,\xa0and what you need to\xa0know if you own one. Other topics include: whether a Nissan Leaf is a good first car for a teen driver; why you need to be sure your tires aren't inside out when you have them mounted by a professional; if engine braking can damage a vehicle's transmission; and we choose our favorite SUVs that could become classics in the future.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:29 - Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall

03:37 - 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe First Impressions

16:18 - Future SUV Classics

22:43 - Question #1: Are soap and water okay to wash your car?

26:08 - Question #2: Why is it important to make sure your tires aren\u2019t inside out 29:19 - Question #3: Does engine braking take a toll on your vehicle\u2019s transmission?

32:45 - Question #4: Is a Nissan Leaf a good used car for a new teen driver?

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Chevrolet Bolt EVs Should Be Parked Outdoors Due to Fire Risk, Government Agency Warns

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/chevrolet-bolt-evs-should-be-parked-outdoors-fire-risk-a9383743446/

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Bolt EV Recall

https://my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support/safety/boltevrecall

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Automakers Are Adding Electric Vehicles to Their Lineups. Here\u2019s What\u2019s Coming.

https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/why-electric-cars-may-soon-flood-the-us-market/

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Top Car-Washing Strategies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHeAomlE5F4

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How to Wash Your Car

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-wash-your-car/

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Nissan Leaf review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E70dfFK0HPI

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Toyota Prius Road Test

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

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How well does the Toyota Prius hold up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DRQEusvNis

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Guide to Car Safety

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/

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Coronavirus Resource Hub

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

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