#188 2019 Honda Passport First Impressions; Ford's New Rewards Program

This week we discuss Ford's new rewards program, and whether or not such programs really benefit car owners. At the track, we've rented the new Honda Passport, and give our thoughts on how it stacks up among the multitudes of SUVs. As always, we wrap with audience questions, including one about how manufacturer’s all-wheel drive systems differ.   ------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:38 - Ford Rewards Program   05:08 - 2019 Honda Passport   11:40 - Question 1: Does Fuel Octane Drop Over Time?   14:20 - Question 2: Which AWD System is the Best?   18:08 - Question 3: Difference Between Adaptive Cruise Control Systems?   22:15 - Question 4: Looking for a Truck With Good Reliability? -----------------------------------   2019 Honda Passport Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hULSTAtPt_g   AWD Showdown: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-TQdIqFvZo   Do you really need all-wheel drive? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow   New All-Weather Tires Outperform Some Snow Tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JfEcVZvQEA   Essential Winter Driving Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek   2005-2014 Toyota Tacoma Quick Take https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DCIRO_8Kbc   2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8cQlAxir3U   Pickup trucks - to choices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c1YPMtS_34 ----------------------------------- 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