We've finished testing the 2019 Subaru Ascent, and let you know how it stacks up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Mazda CX-9. We also discuss the unveiling of the all-electric Audi E-Tron SUV, as well as startup automaker Lucid securing $1 billion in funding. And as always, we answer your questions, this week about CR buying and testing unpopular cars, our most coveted advanced safety gear, and what car you should buy once you pay off your student loans!

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SHOW NOTES

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1:11 - Lucid Motors receives $1 Billion in funding

1:50 - Audi announces the E-Tron

6:10 - Subaru Ascent test results

11:17 - We have a question for you!

12:29 - Video Question #1: Level 1 vs. Level 2 EV charging

16:31 - Video Question #2: Sporty sedan shopping for $40K CAN

19:40 - Question #3: Test Car Triage

23:28 - Question #4: Which safety options to purchase for a new driver

VIDEO LINKS

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2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk

2016 Honda Pilot Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJBb143fho

2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8

2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU

2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU

Electric Car Range Face-Off: Chevy Bolt vs. Tesla Model S 75D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx7Tg7QNvFg

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

2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo

2018 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dANxqmrKcnc

2016 Infiniti Q50 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpcRtwZjkJE