#160 2018 Lexus LS 500; Tax Credits Ending for Tesla, GM EVs

Time is running out to grab the enticing $7,500 federal tax credit for vehicles from Tesla and General Motors. What should a buyer do to take advantage of the program while it lasts? We'll share our road test results on the 2018 Lexus LS 500, and wrap the episode by answering questions on all-wheel drive systems, auto stop/start technology, and electronic shifter designs. 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 [email protected] 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 ----------------------------------- 00:27 Car News: Federal EV Tax Credit 04:34 At The Track: 2018 Lexus LS 500 10:35 Question 1: Auto Stop/Start System Starter Reliability 13:24 Question 2: CR Scoring System 15:54 Question 3: Are AWD/4WD Systems Effective? 18:54 Question 4: Strange Shifter Designs ----------------------------------- 4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOALhUeztwQ 2017 Genesis G90 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfH3yG9v0s 2018 Tesla Model3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo 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 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU 2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo Audi A8 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw 2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc Do you really need all-wheel drive? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow ----------------------------------- 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

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