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    Talking Cars 331: Driving the 2022 Lexus NX

    Plus the pros and cons of Tesla Model 3s as rental cars

    Main themes: We give our first impressions of the 2022 Lexus NX. It looks similar on the outside to earlier models, but do a number of interior updates and a wider range of powertrains make this a more appealing SUV? We also discuss the pros and cons of Hertz’s recent announcement to purchase 100,000 Tesla Model 3s for its rental fleet.

    Driven this week: 2022 Lexus NX

    Audience questions:

    • With so many wildfires in recent years, are there things I should be aware of to avoid starting one?
    • How long do I need to warm up my car before hitting the highway?
    • Should I remove surface rust from under my car?
    • When I have a load in my pickup, people flash their headlights at me even though I’m using my low-beam headlights. What can I do? 
    Talking Cars 331 panel
    'Talking Cars' panelists Alex Knizek, Jen Stockburger, and Ryan Pszczolkowski.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

    As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

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    Jen Stockburger

    Jennifer Stockburger is the director of operations at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, focusing on the day-to-day operations of CR’s 327-acre testing facility as well as overseeing the child seat and tire test programs and contributing to CR’s comprehensive vehicle ratings. Jennifer joined CR in 2000; before that she gained auto industry experience as a tire test and fuel systems engineer, and has been a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST) since 2001.