Talking Cars (Video)
Talking Cars (Video), published by Consumer Reports, covers new car reviews, buying advice, tires, EV and hybrid topics from its Test Track experts. The show has 535 episodes with a weekly cadence and typical episodes of 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Consumer Reports' car experts reach a loyal automotive buyer audience weekly
- 535 episodes and a weekly cadence give a long, steady run for sponsors.
- Episodes of 30 to 50 minutes let a host-read spot sit naturally in the discussion.
- Titles on buying decisions, tires and EVs match buyers close to a purchase.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- expert panel discussion, vehicle review, buying advice Q&A
- Tone
- informative, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Consumer Reports
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is Consumer Reports, a non-profit, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover vehicle reviews and buying advice, with no flagged content; the explicit flag is 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | consumerreports.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id630839767 |
| RSS feed | talkingcarshq.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness: Worth the Extra Cost? | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| Yes, You Need Winter Tires: All-Season vs. All-Weather, Top Rated Wint | 2026-10-07 | 43 min |
| 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: More Power, Way Less Drama | 2026-09-30 | 37 min |
| Selling Your Car Privately, Fuel Stabilizer in a PHEV, When Is CR Test | 2026-09-23 | 27 min |
| The 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Is Great—but Is It $50,000 Great? | 2026-09-16 | 50 min |
| Say It to Me Seltos: First Impressions of the 2027 Kia Seltos | 2026-09-09 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About Talking Cars (Video)
Talking Cars (Video) is a podcast published by Consumer Reports, the non-profit testing organization, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Experts from the Consumer Reports Test Track discuss new cars, buying questions, tires and EVs, with 535 episodes since 2013 and a weekly release schedule.
Episodes run a median of about 40 minutes, based on the feed's duration data. Apple Podcasts shows 308 ratings with a 4.1 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mainly US adults, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed lists no sponsors, and the show appears to carry no sponsor mentions in recent episodes.
Brands in automotive accessories, tires and car care could consider sponsoring. A host-read spot would likely be priced at $90 to $625 per episode based on estimated downloads. The website and feed both identify the publisher as Consumer Reports.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Talking Cars (Video) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Talking Cars (Video)
How much does Talking Cars (Video) charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final rates depend on the show's terms and the sponsorship format.
What is Talking Cars (Video) about?
Talking Cars is a Consumer Reports podcast where Test Track experts discuss new car reviews, buying advice, tires, EVs and hybrids in weekly episodes.
How do I contact Talking Cars (Video) about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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