{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Consumer Reports: Top 10 Cars of the Year & the Rise of Electrified Rides plus Road Trip Safety Tips","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/consumer-reports-top-10-cars-of-the-year-the-rise-of-electrified-rides-plus-road-trip-safety-tips","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/14664119-consumer-reports-top-10-cars-of-the-year-the-rise-of-electrified-rides-plus-road-trip-safety-tips.mp3","description":"Rev up your engines and join us with Alex Knizek from Consumer Reports, as we unveil the secrets behind the year's top 10 cars. Discover how these models outpace the competition, not just with their road performance but also in reliability, owner contentment, and must-have safety features. If you're eager to see which vehicles made the cut and why electrified rides are speeding ahead, you're in the right place!Get ready to electrify your drive as we shine the headlights on the ins and outs of plug-in hybrids and their hybrid counterparts. From the pioneering Toyota Prius to the sleek BMW X5, we break down the perks and quirks of driving these eco-friendly machines. With a cost calculator in hand and the potential for tax credits in your future, learn why these vehicles are a smart choice for both your wallet and the planet. If you've been pondering the switch to plug-in power, this is the conversation you won't want to miss.As spring break gears up, we're handing out essential tips for safe travel that could turn your road trip into a smooth sailing adventure. From tire checks to emergency kits, we cover all the bases to ensure you hit the road with confidence. 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So that kind of keeps them from being on the list, even though, as a new car, they perform quite well.","canonicalId":"car:rivian:r1s","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Richard Truesdell (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":270.091,"endTime":282.533,"type":"car","title":"Rivian R1T","url":"/cars/rivian/r1t","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Rivian-r1t-2021.jpg","quote":"I mean, there could be a car that performs really really well on the track. I mean I'm thinking about the Rivian R1-T and R1-S, right, they perform really well, they're impressive vehicles, but we don't have strong reliability data on them, right, a lot of problems. So that kind of keeps them from being on the list, even though, as a new car, they perform quite well.","canonicalId":"car:rivian:r1t","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Photo by Rivian (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":370.808,"endTime":375.046,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/2020_Tesla_Model_Y%2C_front_5.16.21.jpg","quote":"...so. As far as electric vehicles, we have the, the tesla model y on the list. We actually had the the tesla mode...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model y","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":375.046,"endTime":386.13,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model 3","url":"/cars/tesla/model-3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/2024_Tesla_Model_3.jpg","quote":"...odel y on the list. 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