This week, we discuss the Road Test results of our 2019 Cadillac XT4, and the nuances of competing in the entry-level luxury SUV segment. Volvo announced that it will be limiting the maximum speed on its vehicles, and we talk about the decision’s impact on safety. As always, we wrap the episode with audience questions, this week about proper steering wheel position, used car maintenance practices, and the evolution (or lack thereof) of car door hinges.

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:30 - Volvo’s Speed Restrictions

 

06:59 - 2019 Cadillac XT4 Road Test Results

 

12:06 - Question #1: What is the Proper Steering Wheel Position?

 

15:14 - Question #2: How to Care For an Older Used Car?

 

19:27 - Question #3: Why Car Door Hinge Design Hasn’t Evolved?

 

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New Study Shows Automatic Braking Significantly Reduces Crashes and Injuries

https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/automatic-braking-reduces-car-crashes-injuries-iihs-study/

 

Study: Crash safety technologies take decades to spread

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/01/study-crash-safety-technologies-take-decades-to-spread/index.htm

 

Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. Soared From 2009-2016, Study Shows

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/pedestrian-deaths-in-us-soared-from-2009-2016-iihs-study-shows/

 

2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Cadillac XT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqN7zuP344

 

2015 Audi Q3 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5hc4GGSI8

 

2916 BMW X1Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs

 

2019 Lexus UX Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA

 

4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4

 

Winter Driving Tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU

 

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