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This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Nissan Frontier and 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, and discuss which consumers each might appeal to. We talk about how Consumer Reports testing methods are evolving as electric vehicles become more prominent; if spare tires expire, and when you might want to consider a replacement; if "skateboard-style" EVs weight distribution improves its traction performance; and if the Toyota Prius\' shifter design shortcomings are overlooked in CR\'s ratings.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - New York Auto Show Cancelled
02:28 - Audience Picks for \\u201cGuilty Pleasure Vehicles\\u201d
08:27 - 2022 Nissan Frontier First Impressions
18:04 - 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Impressions
27:45 - Question #1: When should you replace a spare tire?
28:58 - Question #2: How will CR\\u2019s testing methods change when electric vehicles become more prominent?
30:28 - Question #3: Does the even battery weight distribution on a \\u201cskateboard-style\\u201d EV improve its traction performance?
31:26 - Question #4: Does the Prius\\u2019 efficiency and reliability wash out its unique shifter design shortcomings?
34:16 - Question #5: How to choose a car with optimal seat comfort?
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First Drive: The 2022 Nissan Frontier Is More Than Just a New Look
https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/2022-nissan-frontier-review/
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First Drive: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Pickup Proves Ready for Pint-Sized Adventures
https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/2022-hyundai-santa-cruz-review/
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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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When It Comes to Gear Selectors, Drivers Prefer the Simplicity of Old-School Shifters
https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/car-gear-selector-satisfaction-survey/
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When to Replace Your Tires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n98VF8kb7mQ
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Low-Profile Tires vs. Potholes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n98VF8kb7mQ
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2016 Toyota Prius Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GwUY0-gB0Q
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Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
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Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
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