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#293 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Impressions; Redesigned Tesla Model S

#293 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Impressions; Redesigned Tesla Model S

FromTalking Cars (MP3)


#293 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Impressions; Redesigned Tesla Model S

FromTalking Cars (MP3)

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Feb 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we discuss the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV, sharing our first impressions on the driving dynamics, the screen-dominated interior, and if we think it is worthy of the Mustang badge. Tesla recently unveiled big changes to its Model S sedan and Model X SUV, introducing a yoke-style steering wheel, and foregoing turn signal and gear selector stalks in favor of touch capacitive buttons and screen controls. We speculate what these changes will mean for drivers, and touch on other EV-related topics, including maintaining electric vehicle battery health, if electric cars wear out tires faster than a traditional vehicle, and what all this new technology means for auto reliability.     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - Redesigned Tesla Model S 07:50 - 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Impressions 21:15 - Question #1: Could EV technology improve overall reliability of cars in the future? 23:39 - Question #2: Do Teslas and other EVs wear out tires more than regular cars? 25:54 - Question #3: What is the proper way of maintaining an electric vehicle’s battery health?   ----------------------------------  First Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Is a Thrilling New Breed https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-review/   2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Ford Mustang Mach-E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ30yGjf7sU   First Look: Update Tesla Model S Gains Range, Power, and Radical Interior Changes https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/updated-tesla-model-s-gains-range-power-and-radical-interior-changes/   Tesla Full Self-Driving Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQOf_F6hibk   4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q   2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/   Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ
Released:
Feb 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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