Talking Cars 462: The Best and Worst Cars of 2024
The team at CR’s Auto Test Center reflect on their year in cars
Main theme: As we draw to the close of 2024, we thought we would mix things up a bit. As per tradition, we still take a moment to reflect on the past year and to select those cars that we liked the best and those that we found most disappointing. But instead of hearing solely from the normal Talking Cars podcast cast, this year we are spreading the wealth and inviting staff from around the Auto Test Center facility to share their thoughts as well. Some of their names may be familiar to you, but others you may be hearing about for the first time.
And while you are used to the "usual players," there are many others on the staff here who not only experience the test cars but also have important insights that provide the basis for much of the story about each car. They bring their own thoughts on cars that surprised and delighted them and which didn’t in the past year.
We hope you enjoy our expanded cast. May you all enjoy happy holidays and a happy new year. See you in 2025!
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• Driving the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, episode 461
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