Winter brings shorter days and more people driving in the dark. On this episode, we discuss headlight effectiveness and how to keep them clean. The 2019 Audi A8 L joins our test fleet and we give our first impressions. Plus, we answer your questions about the best EV charging network, replacing the discontinued Chevy Volt and cars suited for commuting in Maine winters.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:28 - Cleaning Cloudy Headlights

04:33 - 2019 Audi A8 L First Impressions

10:34 - If I Had $100K to spend on a car

14:09 - Question #1: Suitable Replacement for Chevrolet Volt?

18:14 - Question #2: What Is The Best Car Charging Network?

22:49 - Question #3: Is There Anything Better Than The Subaru Outback?

LINKS

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Old Headlights Can Be Dangerously Dim, Study Finds: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/old-headlights-can-be-dangerously-dim/

Headlight Restoration Kits: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/headlight-restoration-kits/buying-guide/index.htm

2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 Audi A8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX7OpaYHmQI

4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOALhUeztwQ

Audi A8 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw

2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo

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

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

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQt6L1celr4

2017 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k

Face-Off: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Alltrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylXqZce8XQ

2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ