About this episode
The team reports live from the 2024 New York Auto Show, highlighting the trend towards affordability in new vehicles. They discuss popular models like the Toyota Camry and Kia K4, emphasizing their practicality and reliability. The episode also covers Honda's new Prologue EV, a collaboration with GM, and the nostalgic Volkswagen ID Buzz. The hosts reflect on the evolving automotive landscape, including the importance of safety features and community engagement initiatives by manufacturers. With something for everyone, the show captures the excitement of the auto industry.
Are less expensive cars cool again? The prevalence of cars real people can afford is one of the trends we noticed at the 2024 New York Auto Show. We looked closely at the new Nissan Kicks, Subaru Forester, Honda Prologue, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, and many more. Our experts also share their favorite car/trend/feature from the show floor.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - Universal Appeal
02:07 - 2025 Toyota Camry
03:30 - 2025 Kia K4
04:09 - 2025 Subaru Forester
05:10 - Manufacturer's Presence
06:24 - EVs
09:22 - Volkswagen ID.Buzz
10:59 - Race Cars
12:32 - Pet Ownership, Mobility & Accessibility Appeal
15:47 - Color Trend
16:53 - 2025 Nissan Kicks
17:43 - 2024 Ford Bronco Heritage
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Preview: Redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks Grows Slightly, Gains AWD
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-nissan-kicks-review-a9588794667/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Preview: Redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry Goes Hybrid-Only, With AWD Available on All Trims
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-review-a1114602128/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Preview: 2025 Subaru Forester Boasts Brawny Styling, More Tech, and a Quiet Cabin
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-subaru-forester-review-a4022375572/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Preview: 2024 Honda Prologue Electric Vehicle Is Sensible and Roomy
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-honda-prologue-review-a8015429336/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Preview: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Minivan Offers AWD and Nostalgia
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/volkswagen-id-buzz-minivan-review-a4884016168/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Nissan Sentra
"...what is prominent to all of us is a lot of Nissan Sentras out there. Yeah."
Chevrolet Trax
"Yeah. A lot of Chevy Trax out there. Really affordable cars."
Hyundai Santa Cruz
"...hen they walk in. On the stage at Hyundai, Tucson Santa Cruz. Right."
Toyota Camry
"...ich is taking tremendous prominence is the Toyota Camry. Right."
Toyota Prius
"...shows that when you think of how kind of cool the Prius-- I mean, I think the Prius looks pretty racy. Ye..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...ight. And then there's also the EV version of the Silverado, so the Sierra Denali EV is over there too. Yeah."
Honda Prologue
"...r though, Mike, that you talked about was Honda's Prologue. That's right."
Chevrolet Ev Blazer
"... collaboration. It's the Ultium platform like the EV Blazer, and so basically, battery and motors, which actu..."
Cadillac Lyriq
"...d of maybe the best part of the Blazer EV and the LYRIQ so far, from what we've experienced. But I just w..."
Volkswagen Id
"...the cars we looked more closely at, Mike, was the Volkswagen ID buzz? Yes."
Genesis GV70
"...ust a little bit. Beautiful green, I think it's a GV70 or something. You?"
Hyundai Genesis
"Yeah. But the commitment that Hyundai has with Genesis is awesome. They're not going away."
Ford Bronco
"...n that I think I've shared, my husband had a 1973 Bronco. And there is a new '24 Bronco Heritage version o..."
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