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Subaru jumps into the electric vehicle market with the brand\'s first widely offered EV, the 2023 Solterra. Sharing its platform with the almost identical Toyota bZ4X, we share our first impressions of this all-electric SUV, including its unique interior design cues, driving characteristics, and power delivery. We also discuss the current state of the semiconductor chip shortage on the car market: why you might see cars selling with a chip shortage discount, whether some manufacturers are dropping options like satellite radio in order to ration the available chips, and if cars from this era will be desirable in the future.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - First Impressions : 2023 Subaru Solterra
13:39 - Question: Is the semiconductor chip shortage still affecting the car market?
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2023 Subaru Solterra EV Has Lots of Room but Its Battery Is Too Small
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2023-subaru-solterra-review-a1453953544/
2022 New York Auto Show: Subaru Solterra EV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGi4IJqsab8
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2022 New York Auto Show: Toyota\\u2019s All-Electric bZ4X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR9vD7PEjBo
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Why Your New Car May Not Have Everything You Want
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/why-your-new-car-may-not-have-everything-you-want-a9886900049/
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When to Buy a Used Car in This Tough Market
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/when-to-buy-a-used-car-a6584238157/
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Global Chip Shortage Makes It Tough to Buy Certain Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/global-chip-shortage-makes-it-tough-to-buy-certain-cars-a8160576456/
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Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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